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In an escalating effort to give the federal government power over the AI industry, some members of the Trump administration have reportedly tried to implement a “de facto ban” on foreign-made open-source AI models. This ban would apply to any non-US-made AI model, but the goal seems to be to specifically target Chinese AI labs, which often release their models as open source.  The recent release of the Kimi K3 AI model from Chinese developer Moonshot fueled these concerns. Kimi K3 matched and in some cases exceeded the capabilities of American-made AI models such as those made by OpenAI, Anthropic…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure re-election in the 2027 presidential poll, describing the contest as “a coronation, not an election.” Keyamo stated this on Thursday while speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. The All Progressives Congress chieftain defended the Tinubu administration’s performance and dismissed the chances of the opposition. Asked whether he could confidently urge Nigerians to vote for APC again, the minister cited the party’s recent electoral victories. “We have won in Ekiti now. We told them to vote, they voted. FCT they voted,…

Honeywell Flour Mills Plc posted a strong start to its 2026 financial year, reporting robust growth in revenue and profitability for the three months ended June 30, 2026. According to the company’s unaudited financial statements, group revenue rose 67.2 percent to N112.87 billion, compared with N67.49 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The increase in sales translated into stronger profitability despite higher production costs. Cost of sales increased to N101.67 billion from N60.29 billion, while gross profit climbed 55.6 percent to N11.20 billion, up from N7.20 billion a year earlier. Honeywell Flour also improved operating efficiency during the…

By James Ogunnaike A member of the planning committee of the annual Penpushing Media anniversary, Mrs. Oluwaseun Sodiya, has died alongside her daughter, following the collapse of a two-storey building in Ajuwon, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. The tragic incident occurred on Monday at OGS Bus Stop, Baale Road, Ajuwon, a border community between Ogun and Lagos states. The collapsed structure reportedly housed two shops on the ground floor, with residential apartments on the upper floors. Sodiya, a Senior Nursing Sister with the Ogun State Hospitals Management Board, was said to have been fleeing the building with her…

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers from Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area. Mr Dotun Oyelade, the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan. Oyelade said that the commission was expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the abduction and identify the factors that led to the security breach. He said that the panel, which would be inaugurated on Friday, was also tasked to make recommendations to prevent a recurrence. “The commission will…

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has spoken for the first time since Nigeria’s shocking 3-2 defeat to Malawi at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), promising that the team will learn from the setback and return stronger. The nine-time African champions suffered a surprise defeat in their Group C opener, leaving their title defence under immediate pressure. Reacting in a post on social media on Thursday, July 30, Nnadozie admitted the result was painful but praised the fighting spirit of the team. “This one hurts really bad. Not the result we wanted, but the fight was real. Left…

A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Prof. Sharafadeen Kehinde Okunade, has emerged as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State chapter. Okunade, who is also a consultant at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, was elected during the association’s Annual General Meeting held on July 28, 2026. The election, conducted through an electronic voting system by the national leadership of the NMA under the President, Prof. Akhinde Omoti, ushered in a new State Officers Committee to oversee the affairs of the association from 2026 to 2028. The election followed the…

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a real challenge, but also fun. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers. Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups Yellow group hint: Helps you identify a team. Green group hint: Short for a hoops team. Blue group hint: He shoots, he scores! Purple group hint: Seventh letter of the alphabet. Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups Yellow group: A team’s symbol. Green group: NBA teams, informally. Blue group: Hockey stick manufacturers. Purple group: What “G” might mean. What are…

Every generation is remembered by the choices it makes and the legacy it leaves behind. For those entrusted with public office, history rarely measures success by political victories or years spent in power. Instead, it remembers whether leaders improved the lives of the people they served and strengthened the institutions they inherited.Nigeria today stands at a critical point in its democratic journey. The country possesses enormous human and natural resources, yet it continues to grapple with significant challenges, including insecurity, unemployment, poverty, inflation, corruption, and inadequate infrastructure. These realities have prompted many Nigerians to ask an important question: What kind…

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