Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could potentially contribute to the deaths of up to one billion people if advanced AI tools fall into the hands of malicious actors. Speaking in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Gates called for mandatory safeguards and monitoring systems for AI developers, arguing…
A political analyst has recounted how he responded to a man who allegedly insulted him during a political argument. Haruna Akpo Salihu shared the encounter in a post on Facebook, explaining that he decided to respond by giving the man a taste of what he described as the disappointment caused by political promises. He wrote:…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the authorised personnel strength of the Russian Armed Forces to 2,441,630. According to the decree published by Kremlin-aligned media, the new authorised strength includes 1,550,500 active-duty military personnel. The order represents an increase of 15,500 personnel in the overall authorised strength of the Russian military, roughly…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to restore petroleum subsidy if elected, saying his administration would first tackle corruption across the country. Obi made the promise on Monday at a town hall meeting in Sokoto State organised for the joint Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general…
Comedian Seyi Law has sparked a debate on social media after taking to Instagram to mock Peter Obi over his long-standing claims about the financial state of Anambra State when he left office as governor. Obi, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has frequently highlighted his record of financial prudence, claiming that…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the retail price of petrol at some of its filling stations in Abuja. A market survey conducted on Sunday, September 27, found that NNPCL outlets in Gwarimpa, Kubwa and other parts of the Federal Capital Territory had adjusted their pump price from ₦1,430 to ₦1,405 per…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has questioned the prolonged stay of President Bola Tinubu in Paris, France, following the reported expiration of his official three-week vacation. In a statement issued through his media aide, Atiku questioned why Tinubu remained in France after the end of the holiday period, particularly as Nigeria continues…
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo may no longer be expected to play every match, saying the forward’s physical condition will be a key factor in deciding whether he starts against Norway. Jesus also said Ronaldo’s commitment and performance in training could influence his selection for the UEFA Nations League encounter.…
Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a 30-year-old man, Yahaya Mohammed, who is suspected of having links to a kidnapping syndicate operating in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Mohammed was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, following a report about the movement of suspected kidnappers…
Two inmates have died following a cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano State. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed the deaths in a statement issued on Saturday, September 26, 2026. According to the Service’s spokesman, Chief Superintendent of Corrections JN Osuji, laboratory tests conducted on September 23 confirmed the outbreak.…
