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Speaking at the Digital World Conference (DWC): AI for Social Development   – co-organized by the UN Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) – Professor Hinton stressed that rapid advances in AI must be guided more carefully to serve societies – rather than undermine them.“If you ever went out with a car that had no brake, boy, you are in trouble if you go down a hill,” he told delegates. “But you’re in even more trouble if there’s no steering wheel.” His remarks came during a busy week for AI policymaking, as governments and UN panels stepped up discussions on governance, inclusion…

Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga grew up in a village in Osun State without electricity for nine years. He is now the overall best graduating engineering student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, with a CGPA of 4.89 out of 5.0. According to him, his family had no television. They relied on lanterns and candles. Food, clothing and school fees were a daily struggle. He attended public primary and secondary schools because private ones were unaffordable. Every morning, he walked miles to school while his parents worked multiple jobs to keep the household running. On January 14, the university formally named him…

It starts in an elevator in Paris, France.  On Saturday, April 4, 2026, Amara Uyanna was trying to catch a 10 a.m. flight, mentally checking off her usual work-travel list. Her suitcase in hand, she made her way to the lowest floor of a Parisian hotel where she had lodged; the elevator doors slid open, and she walked in. There, a stranger stepped in, whispering, almost to himself, “Bismillah.” Without thinking, she answered, “Bismillah,” too, their first connection in a foreign land. When they got out of the elevator, they realised they were both headed to the airport. The man…

Nnamdi Kanu has sent message to a Former US Mayor Mike Arnold over his support and thanked him for “speaking the truth”.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed appreciation to Mike Arnold for publicly supporting him.   Kanu’s legal consultant, Aloy Ejimakor, disclosed this in a statement shared on his X account on Saturday.   Arnold had earlier criticised the Nigerian government, questioning why Kanu remains in custody while an Islamic cleric who reportedly placed a ₦1 million bounty on a pastor was not similarly prosecuted.    …

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By Clifford Ndujihe,  Politics Editor As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, a remarkable wave of political realignments is sweeping the country. Governors, senators, House of Representatives members, and other key political players are abandoning their former platforms to gravitate toward the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, a movement largely seen as a bid to secure President Bola Tinubu’s endorsement ahead of the next electoral cycle. The phenomenon is not just a reflection of individual ambition; it underscores the growing perception that Tinubu’s backing could be a decisive factor in the 2027 race, both within APC and across the national…

By Olufemi Aduwo The removal of Wale Edun as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance is not an isolated administrative adjustment.It is a revealing moment, one that lays bare a deeper and more troubling question about governance under President Tinubu is there still room for truth within the corridors of power. The sequence of events leading to Edun’s exit is neither speculative nor abstract.It is grounded in verifiable public statements, institutional engagements and observable policy shifts.In September 2025, while addressing stakeholders of the Buhari Organisation at the Presidential Villa, President Tinubu made a bold and unequivocal declaration: “Today I can stand here before…

Chelsea’s interim head coach, Calum McFarlane, has confirmed that the squad has been warned over repeated leaks of team news, insisting the issue has now been “addressed” ahead of their FA Cup semi-final clash with Leeds United at Wembley. As repoeted by BBC Sport on Sunday, McFarlane, who took temporary charge after Liam Rosenior was sacked following a 3–0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion earlier in the week, said internal discussions have already taken place with players and staff over confidentiality and professionalism. The latest controversy emerged when the absence of João Pedro and Cole Palmer from the Brighton…

Actor, Uzor Arukwe, has once again stirred attention with his affectionate display towards his on-screen partner, Olawunmi Adenibuyan, popularly known as Bam Bam. Taking to his Instagram page on Thursday, April 23, 2026, Arukwe sought suggestions from fans on what birthday gift to get for the actress, who marked her birthday on the same day. As part of plans to surprise her, the actor revealed intentions to organise a party at a library. He also called on fans and well-wishers to contribute by purchasing tables—available in two categories—or by selecting items from her birthday wishlist, which includes clothes, gadgets, wigs,…

In 2025, more than 90 per cent of Tuvaluans applied for a visa scheme to obtain residency or citizenship in Australia. Just before that, in 2022, the Government of Tuvalu created the first ‘digital nation’ in the metaverse to preserve its statehood and culture if its physical territory disappears.In these small, isolated island communities, many with only a few thousand residents, there are scarce resources available to combat the existential threat that rising sea levels pose. Left alone, there is very little they can do. © UNICEF/Lasse Bak Mejlvang Children in the Pacific Ocean island of Tuvalu play at a…