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On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey posted a simple message: “just setting up my twittr”. That was, of course, the very first post on the site that is still best known as Twitter, even after being renamed X by its new owner Elon Musk (the deal is still being fought over in court). X then became part of Musk’s xAI, which itself has become part of SpaceX. Musk cut the company’s workforce dramatically and spurred new controversies by incorporating xAI’s chatbot Grok, which dubbed itself “MechaHitler” and was used to create widespread sexual deepfakes, including of real women and children.…

Two terrorist attacks in Nigeria have been listed among the world’s deadliest incidents, according to the 2026 Global Terrorism Index. The report ranked an attack on Darajamal village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State as the 10th deadliest terrorist incident globally. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred on September 5, 2025, when gunmen stormed the community, killing 58 villagers and five soldiers. According to the report, about 30 of the attackers were reportedly killed by the Nigerian Army after the incident. “The gunmen attacked the village of Darajamal, Bama Local Government Area, Borno State, on September 5,…

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed to establish a joint anti-fraud fusion cell to combat cross-border financial crimes, marking a major step in deepening security cooperation during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to London. The initiative, which brings together law enforcement agencies, banks, technology firms and communication companies from both countries, is aimed at strengthening intelligence sharing and disrupting criminal networks involved in romance fraud, investment scams and cryptocurrency-related offences. During the state visit, both countries signed three landmark agreements aimed at deepening cooperation on migration, border security and trade. The agreements – two Memoranda of…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has responded to the recent allegations made against him by businesswoman Tracy Ohiri. PREMIUM TIMES reported that, in a video, Mrs Ohiri alleged that human rights lawyer Marshall Abubakar, who represented her in the case involving the minister, pressured her into withdrawing claims that Mr Umahi owed her N250 million, among other accusations. She said Mr Abubakar assured her that the minister had agreed to pay the money and encouraged her to record a retraction on that basis. However, she claimed the promised compensation never materialised, adding that she had not received any payment…

•Kingdom dismisses allegations •Delta govt condemns incident By Jimitota Onoyume & Ochuko Akuopha Following outrage over the harassment and molestation of women during a festival in Oramudu Quarters, Ozoro community, Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State Police Command, yesterday, arrested 11 more persons. The arrest brings the number of those so far in police custody over the issue to 15. A statement by the command’s spokesman, Bright Edafe, said preliminary findings indicated that the alleged harassment and molestation of women during the festival were carried out by suspected criminal elements who took advantage of the festivity to perpetrate their actions. Social…

The pride of Akwa Ibom’s sporting excellence echoed once again as the state’s world-class facilities received national recognition, but for Elder Paul Bassey, the moment was more than celebration, it was a call to action. Reacting to the nomination of Akwa Ibom’s sports facilities for an award by Sportsville, the Akwa Ibom State Sports Commissioner did not hold back in telling a deeper story, one that reflects both progress and a lingering national challenge. “First, let me thank Sportsville for this honour, we feel elated as a state that our stadium is the only one recognized and approved for CAF…

Nollywood actress Toyosi Adesanya and her husband, Bola Oyin-Adejobi, have announced the arrival of their baby girlborn through surrogacy. The announcement of the birth was first shared on Instagram by actress Abiola Adebayo on Saturday, who described the excitement of the moment and thanked everyone who had supported the couple throughout their journey, which began in 2024. Toyosi Adesanya and her husband, Bola Oyin-Adejobi. Photo credit: Abiola Adebayo/Instagram She also acknowledged the role of their doctor in the successful process. She wrote: “I am a godmother again! Congratulations to all of us! Toyosi Adesanya and Bola Oyin-Adejobi just welcomed a…

By Christabel Ndoeche Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a major clarification on blood transfusions, giving members the right to choose whether their own blood can be used during surgery or other procedures. The move maintains the ban on transfusions of another person’s blood but allows individual discretion in life-saving treatments. Religious reasoning and biblical guidance In a video statement released on their website on Friday, Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch said the clarification aims to give Christians the freedom to make personal decisions regarding the use of their own blood during surgeries or other medical treatments. He emphasised that while Christians…

The Wowbii Interactive Technology has donated 20 smart boards for installation in 20 Unity schools across the geopolitical zones. Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Wowbii, Gbolahan Ilayomi, said the donation was informed by the recognition that Unity Colleges represent a critical part of Nigeria’s educational heritage and national integration framework. He added that the donation of the interactive boards was necessary to strengthen the digital learning infrastructure across Federal Colleges in Nigeria. “Supporting USOSA with modern interactive learning technology is a strategic contribution toward improving classroom delivery, enhancing student engagement, and aligning our schools with global digital learning…

When to watch the First RoundSaturday, March 21 (women’s)When to watch the Second RoundSaturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22 (men’s)Sunday and Monday, March 22 and 23 (women’s) See at DirecTV Carries every channel for March Madness DirecTV MySports package Show more (2 items) Where to watch The men’s First and Second Round will be broadcast across CBS, TNT, TBS and TruTV and streams on HBO Max.The women’s First and Second Round will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews and streams on ESPN Unlimited.NCAA March Madness is here! It’s been almost a year since the Florida Gators won the men’s…