OpenAI has launched a limited preview of its latest artificial intelligence models exclusively to selected partners in the United States, citing a request from the US government as authorities intensify scrutiny of advanced AI technologies. The rollout marks the latest development in Washington’s growing involvement in the AI sector, particularly […]
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Trump Accuses Iran of Violating Ceasefire After Drone Attack in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement after claiming the country launched multiple attack drones at ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement shared on his Truth Social, Trump alleged that Iran fired at least four one-way attack drones at vessels moving through […]
ADC, Four Other Parties Get Reprieve as Appeal Court Shifts Deregistration Hearing
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has adjourned until July 7, 2026, the hearing of an appeal challenging the proposed deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and three other political parties. The appellate court postponed the matter to allow all parties involved to file and exchange their […]
El-Rufai Awaits Bail Decision as Court Adjourns Case to July 1
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned until July 1, 2026, for ruling on the bail applications filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and his co-defendant, Jimi Lawal, in an alleged corruption case brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The […]
Senate Approves State Police, Grants Governors Powers to Name Commissioners
The Senate on Wednesday passed the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police services across the federation, advancing one of Nigeria’s most significant security reforms in recent decades. The legislation, which received the backing of more than two-thirds of senators during a manual voting process, seeks to decentralise policing […]
France Confirms First Ebola Virus Case
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola virus disease, marking the country’s first-ever detection of the deadly illness within its territory. French health authorities announced on Wednesday that the patient, a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), tested positive for the virus after arriving […]
China Overtakes US in Global Supercomputer Ranking with Homegrown Technology
China has reclaimed the top spot in global supercomputing, with a domestically developed machine outperforming the world’s previous leader from the United States. The latest TOP500 ranking, released on Tuesday, named China’s LineShine supercomputer as the most powerful in the world, marking the first time since 2017 that a Chinese […]
FG to Roll Out Digital Curriculum for Colleges of Education, Targets Globally Competitive Teachers
The Federal Government is set to introduce a competency-based digital curriculum across colleges of education nationwide as part of efforts to modernise teacher training and improve learning outcomes. The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Dr Angela Ajala, disclosed the plan in Abuja while presenting […]
Flooding: Anambra assembly summons commissioners others
The Anambra State House of Assembly has summoned key commissioners and government officials to appear before it over rising flood disasters across the state. The decision followed widespread flooding triggered by persistent rainfall and rising water levels from the River Niger, which submerged houses, markets, business premises, and farmlands in […]
DR Congo iconic Lumumba fan returns to World Cup after Ebola quarantine
DR Congo iconic supporter Michel Kuka Mboladinga made his first appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the Leopards Group K match against Colombia after missing the opening game due to an Ebola related quarantine Mboladinga popularly known as Lumumba Vea is famous for dressing like Patrice Lumumba and […]