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Kamala Harris Says ‘Window Is Shutting’ On AI Safety—Urges Cooperation With China
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday warned that the window for establishing artificial intelligence safety rules was rapidly closing and urged countries, including the U.S. and China, to cooperate on addressing emerging AI risks, even as President Donald Trump has framed AI development as a must-win race against Beijing.
Oman’s OQEP Sets Up $2B Sukuk Program To Expand Financing Flexibility
Oman’s OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) has established a $2 billion sukuk program, paving the way for potential future debt issuances as the energy company seeks to diversify its funding sources, a bourse filing showed on Wednesday. The program is designed to give OQEP greater financing flexibility and access to international debt capital markets, according to a disclosure filed with the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX).
Dubai’s $572B Project Pipeline Dominated By Real Estate, And Aviation, Says Sheikh Mohammed
Dubai has $571.8 billion (AED 2.1 trillion) worth of projects underway, with real estate accounting for more than half and aviation nearly a quarter, according to an official statement Tuesday, as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, described the emirate as an ideal destination for investment.
Fubara Hails NSITF For Empowering Workers, Disburses N75m Compensation In Rivers
Rivers State Governor Fubara praises NSITF’s Employees’ Compensation Scheme, supporting injured, deceased workers’ families, and boosting social protection. Rivers State Governor, Mr. Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday hailed the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) for projecting President Bola Tinubu’s administration in positive light through the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). Fubara described the fund as a gift to Nigerian workers, saying the state will key into the scheme.
Oil Prices Slump As US Peace Plan For Russia-Ukraine Stirs Oversupply Fears
Oil prices fell sharply as US peace proposals for Russia-Ukraine and oversupply concerns triggered market declines. Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday after a report of a US proposal to end the Russian war in Ukraine and as oversupply concerns continued to weigh on prices. Brent crude futures fell $1.72, or 2.65 per cent, to $63.17 a barrel by 1421 GMT after gaining 1.1 per cent the previous session. Also.
MAN Pushes Blue Economy Investment As Diri Promises 24-hour Power In Bayelsa For Manufacturers
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for investment in the blue economy, highlighting emerging prospects in fish processing, seaweed cultivation, ship repairs, and marine technology as pathways for industrialisation in the Niger Delta. MAN made this known at the 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Bayelsa/Rivers states Branch, which ended at the weekend in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
FAAC Allocates N2.094tn From N2.934tn October Federation Revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has disbursed a total sum of N2.094 trillion to the federal, state and local governments as Federation Allocation for the month of October 2025. The disbursement, which was made during the monthly meeting of the committee in Abuja, Wednesday, was from a gross total of N2.934 trillion garnered during the month of October.
APC Destroying Democracy By Crushing Opposition, Warns ADC Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi
ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi says ruling party’s actions against PDP threaten Nigeria’s democratic institutions and political pluralism. National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has warned that the ruling APC’s policies are undermining democracy in Nigeria, destabilising opposition parties, and creating conditions that could weaken political competition.
Crisis In PDP Fuelled By Wike’s Impunity And Arrogance, Says Bala Mohammed
d Bala Mohammed says Wike’s unchecked impunity and arrogance are driving the deepening crisis in the PDP, threatening the party’s stability Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed, on Tuesday blamed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for the crisis in the PDP.
Nigeria and the Illusion of the “Good Old Days”
[Peoples Daily - Nigeria] - 26/08/2025 By Leonard Karshima Shilgba Notice the wisdom here: the problem is not with one specific generation but with recurring patterns of human society. There will always be a people who dishonor their elders, who claim purity while wallowing in corruption, who carry arrogance as a badge of modernity, (…) ... Article published by "Peoples Daily" (Nigeria), read more For any information or claim on this article, see directly with the newspaper.
Crisis In PDP Is Caused By APC, Says Bala Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has alleged that the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is caused by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The governor raised the accusation on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the PDP Board of Trustees, led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, at the Government House in Bauchi. Mohammed, who is also Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, alleged that the APC planted moles within the PDP to keep them informed.
Stocks in Tokyo, Sydney, Shanghai, Seoul in freefall
Cathay Pacific stocks among shares that nose dived in Asia after passenger info leaks Asian stocks went into freefall Thursday, tracking a plunge on Wall Street, with trading floors awash with negativity on geopolitical concerns and following weak US economic and earnings data. The bloodletting is the latest to hit global equities, which have been pummelled this year by a wave of problems led by the China-US trade war and rising Federal Reserve interest rates.
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Retired Justice Idris Kutigi President Muhammadu Buhari has authorised the burial of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Idris Kutigi, at the National Cemetery against the Gugu cemetery earlier announced by the family of the late Justice.
Ripples over pipe bombs to Obama, Clinton
Ex-President Barack Obama By Prudence Arobani The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has begun analysis of suspicious packages containing pipe bombs mailed to former U.S. President Barack Obama, former First Lady Hillary Clinton, and a host of other political leaders in the U.S. The suspicious packages received at multiple locations in the New York and Washington, D.C., areas and Florida are being sent for analysis at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.
Tiwa Savage: My relationship status not community project
Wizkid, Tiwa Savage in a romantic pose, but Tiwa says her relationship is not the business of all By Anita Eboigbe Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage says her relationship status is not a community project in response to rumours of a romance between her and musician Wizkid. Wizkid and Tiwa Savage set tongues wagging with the release of the new steamy and romantic video “Fever” on Wednesday.
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Tiwa Savage and Wizkid in a romantic pose in ‘Fever’ By Anita Eboigbe Nigerians on Twitter have expressed divergent reactions to Tiwa Savage’s feature in the music video for Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid’s ‘Fever’. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Wizkid released the much anticipated visuals for the hit track, to rave reviews, on Wednesday and moments after gathered over one million views.
South Carolina resident scoops $1.537b lottery jackpot
Simpsonville person in South Carolina wins almost record $1.5billion lottery The ticket that won a jackpot of $1.537 billion in U.S. Mega Millions Lottery was sold in Simpsonville, South Carolina, officials revealed on Wednesday. The ticket which was bought at a KC Mart convenience store, matched all six numbers, according to the city’s Mayor Janice Curtis.
Tesla shares jump after higher Q3 profits
Tesla shares jump after higher profit declared for Q3 Tesla Inc reported a net profit, positive cash flow and wider-than-expected margins for the latest quarter on Wednesday, delivering on Chief Executive Elon Musk’s promise to turn the electric carmaker profitable as higher production volumes of its new Model 3 began to pay off. Tesla reiterated that it expected to repeat its net profit in the current quarter, helping drive the company’s shares up 14 percent in after hours trading.
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Dr Dauda Lawal: Zamfara APC governorship candidate. APC says INEC has no power to disqualify candidates By Emmanuel Mogbede The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has right to submit names of its candidates for elective positions in Zamfara for the 2019 general elections. And it has done so. Mr Lanre Onilu, the APC National Publicity Secretary, said this on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the party’s position was without prejudice to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) stance.
APC gives inside accounts of primary wars in Ogun, Kaduna, Zamfara
Lanre Issa-Onilu: APC publicity secretary urges aggrieved aspirants to take their cases to Appeal panel By Emmanuel Mogbede Mr Lanre Issa-Onilu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, has advised the party members that are not satisfied with the conduct of its recent primaries to take their grievance to the party’s appeal committee. He gave the advice while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.
Global Fund gives Nigeria $660m to fight HIV, TB, Malaria
L-R, Executive Director Global Fund, Mr. Peter Sands, with VP Yemi Osinbajo and Health Minister, Professor Adewole By Ruth Oketunde The Global Fund, an international financing organisation, has announced an additional humanitarian grant of $660 million to tackle HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria epidemic in Nigeria. Its Executive Director, Mr Peter Sands, announced this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. Sands noted that the grant will be made available in tranches for three years.
NIMASA donates relief materials to IDPs camps
Security: NIMASA to acquire more vessels By Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Friday donated relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp, Durumi, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR). Hajiya Lami Tumaka, the Chairman of the CSR committee, made the donation when she led a delegation of the management staff to the Durumi IDPs camp in Abuja.
Offa robbery: group urges police not to politicise case
Offa robbery: group urges police not to politicise case By Angela Atabo A youth group, the Concern Kwara Youth Movement has called on the Nigeria Police Force not to politicise the April 5, Offa robbery case. A statement signed by the coordinator of the group Mr Salahudeen Lukman and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday, called for proper investigation into allegations made against Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki.
FG to Obasanjo: Only the guilty should be worried
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo: FG dismisses wild allegations of frame-up and arrest The Federal Government has dismissed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s allegation of frame-up and impending arrest as groundless and the concoction of a mind worried by guilt.
FG invites Soyinka, Onanuga, Igiebor, Falana, Zwingina to June 12 honours day
MKO Abiola: to be honoured posthumously on June 12 The Federal Government has invited prominent Nigerian journalists, human rights activists and politicians to the ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday 12 June, to confer national honours on late billionaire Moshood Abiola; his running mate Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe and late prominent lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi.
Buhari approves financial autonomy for state judiciary, assembly
President Buhari: backs financial autonomy for state legislature, judiciary By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the Constitution Fourth Alteration Bill, which grants financial autonomy to the State Houses of Assembly and the Judiciary. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang, confirmed this development to State House Correspondents in Abuja on Friday.
Court’s ruling on PDP's crisis excites APC governors - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Governor Yari: commends ruling of Supreme Court on leadership crisis in PDP By Emmanuel Mogbede The governors elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) have commended the Supreme Court’s ruling on the leadership crisis which hit former ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The governors said that APC had no plan to make the country a one-party state or to work against the PDP as was being insinuated in some quarters.
APC constitutes committee on restructuring of Nigeria - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
APC: constitutes committee on restructuring By Emmanuel Mogbede The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a committee to articulate its position on restructuring of Nigeria as agitations in that regard increases.
Corruption: Brazil ex-President Lula da Silva’s accounts frozen - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Former Brazilian leader, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva loses accounts Brazil’s central bank has frozen four bank accounts belonging to ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva due to his recent conviction on corruption charges. The assets in question amount to more than 600,000 Brazilian reals ($190,000), according to the office of Sergio Moro, who last week sentenced Silva to nine and a half years in prison in connection with a sprawling graft probe involving state-run oil giant Petrobras.
NBC set to boost Nigerian football: Mohammed - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Nigerian football to get 30 % of what local firms spent on foreign league in a new NBC code For Nigerian banks, telecom companies and businesses sponsoring foreign football leagues on local television or cable channels, charity will soon have to begin from home.
Minister denies killing of 97 Nigerians by Cameroon - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Onyeama: Nigeria’s Foreign affairs minister denies killing of Nigerians by Cameroon By Abiemwense Moru The is no evidence that 97 Nigerians were killed by Cameroonian Gendarmes , Foreign Affairs ministry said on Wednesday. Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, the foreign affairs minister, told the House of Representatives on Wednesday. He said the 97 deaths represented the accumulation of all the Nigerians that had been killed in previous incidents in the Bakassi area since 2008.
Osinbajo meets Deputy UN's scribe - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Osinbajo: meets with Amina Mohammed, Deputy UN Secretary General By Ismaila Chafe Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday met with Deputy Secretary-General of the UN, Ms Amina Mohammed, behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mohammed told journalists after the meeting that said led a UN team to the villa to discuss the implementation of the Agenda 2030 and to see how Nigeria could be supported, especially in regards to women development.
Senate battles suspension of Financial Intelligence Unit from EGMONT - News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Senate replaces FERMA with FRA The Senate has resolved to pass a law to establish a substantive and autonomous Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), following the suspension of Nigeria from the EGMONT Group. The resolve of the senate is in-line with its commitment to support the anti-corruption agenda of the present administration.
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