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WHO, Africa CDC launch $518m Ebola response strategy

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have unveiled a joint continental preparedness and response plan to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain. The six-month initiative, scheduled to run from June to November 2026, aims to mobilise $518 million to support African countries in […]

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PCN seals 572 pharmacies, medicine outlets in Plateau

No fewer than 572 pharmacies, patent medicine stores and illegal medicine outlets have been sealed by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria across Plateau State. The enforcement action followed various violations of pharmaceutical regulations, including cooking within drug outlets, illegal clinical practice, and unauthorised access to controlled medicines. The Head of Department, Enforcement of the PCN, […]

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Alleged ₦36m fraud: Court reserves ruling on Blessing CEO’s bail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has disclosed that a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has reserved ruling on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, in her ongoing N36 million fraud trial. The commission made this known in a statement […]

News

Oyo civil servants must upgrade skills for relevance — Commissioner

Civil servants in Oyo State have been urged to pursue knowledge and skills beyond their current capacities in order to remain relevant and effective in the service. The PUNCH reported that the charge was given on Friday by the Oyo State Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Abdulwaheed Adelabu, while speaking with journalists shortly after […]

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Sovereign Trust remits ₦1.5bn capital deposit to CBN

Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has announced the successful remittance of a N1.5 billion statutory capital deposit to the Central Bank of Nigeria in compliance with regulatory requirements introduced under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025. Nairametrics reported that the disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the company’s Deputy General Manager and Head […]

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FG to repatriate over 1,000 Nigerians amid S’Africa tensions

The Federal Government has commenced plans to repatriate more than 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa following growing concerns over rising anti-immigrant sentiments and renewed xenophobic tensions in the southern African nation. The PUNCH reported that the development was disclosed on Friday by the spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, after the commencement […]

Technology

Anthropic urges global AI pause to prevent loss of control

AI giant, Anthropic is calling on frontier AI developers to establish a coordinated, verifiable system for slowing down or temporarily pausing AI development if advanced systems begin improving themselves faster than society can manage the risks. The AI company made the disclosure in a detailed post published on its website, warning that artificial intelligence capable […]

Transportation

FG flags off ₦1.245trn Gombe-Biu highway dualisation project

The Federal Government has flagged off the N1.245 trillion reconstruction and dualisation of the 125km Gombe-Biu Highway, awarding the project to Hi-Tech Construction Company. The disclosure was contained in a statement made by Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, on Friday. The project, which was officially launched in Gombe […]

Business

Hybrid Motors secures $95m investment for EV plants across Nigeria

Hybrid Motors Nigeria has secured investment commitments worth about $95 million to develop electric vehicle manufacturing plants and a nationwide charging infrastructure network, marking one of the most significant private-sector clean mobility initiatives proposed in Nigeria. The investment stems from two strategic agreements signed in China by the company. The first partnership, with automotive engineering […]

Entertainment

Elon Musk’s estranged daughter ends interview after question about father

Vivian Jenna Wilson drew widespread attention this week after abruptly walking out of a red carpet interview when a reporter asked her about her father, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. The incident occurred during a Desigual Vintage event held in Ibiza, Spain, on Tuesday, where the 22-year-old model and activist was speaking with reporters before the […]

Tech

Musk’s xAI hit with fresh claims over alleged non-consensual Grok content

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, is facing expanding legal scrutiny after additional individuals came forward to pursue action over alleged abusive and non-consensual content produced by its Grok AI system. The development follows a test case initiated by United Kingdom Labour MP Jess Asato, who has taken legal action against the firm over the […]

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OpenAI backs Trump directive for review of advanced AI systems before launch

OpenAI has said it will comply with Donald Trump’s executive order requiring AI companies to give the U.S federal government access to assess their models’ capabilities before public release. The company’s head of countries, George Osborne, said that OpenAI will participate in the voluntary framework, according to CNBC. “It’s quite right that democratic governments have […]