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In December, NASA took another small, incremental step towards autonomous surface rovers. In a demonstration, the Perseverance team used AI to generate the rover’s waypoints. Perseverance used the AI waypoints on two separate days, traveling a total of 456 meters without human control.“This demonstration shows how far our capabilities have advanced and broadens how we will explore other worlds,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “Autonomous technologies like this can help missions to operate more efficiently, respond to challenging terrain, and increase science return as distance from Earth grows. It’s a strong example of teams applying new technology carefully and responsibly…

Palau’s biodiversity is threatened by rising sea levels. Climate change, a personal issueFor Techitong, these climate related hazards are deeply personal.“I fear the places I grew up in might be underwater in the next decades,” he said. “I don’t want future generations to only hear stories about what Palau used to be. That’s what drives me.”Today, he works with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Palau alongside the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO), overseeing the strengthening of climate-resilient disaster shelters across the country. Techitong visits one of the IOM-supported disaster shelters. Strengthening national resilienceTechitong’s work is part of a…

Nollywood actress Joke Silva has celebrated her husband, veteran actor Olu Jacobs, on his 82nd birthday. In a heartfelt message on her Instagram page, Joke Silva expressed her wishes for the legendary actor. She said, “82 just like that… Agba ko mi nira l’agbara Jesu… Sir J of life @_olujacobs. Wishing you an amazing year ahead.” I’ll draw 1,000 faces of people making positive impact — Ebunoluwa, 9-Yr-Old wonderkid.. The celebration comes amid recent rumors about Olu Jacobs’ health. Speculation had surfaced suggesting that the ailing actor had passed away. These rumors were quickly dispelled by the Jacobs family, reaffirming that the…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsFebruary 15, 2026 20:39 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Madueke on Eze Arsenal winger Noni Madueke has hailed the performance of midfielder Eberechi Eze following the 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round. The Gunners returned to winning ways with a convincing victory over the Latics at the Emirates Stadium. Eze played a big part, providing assists for the opening two goals.Eze started in central midfield against the League One outfit, but was brilliant with his movement into the final third and contributed towards the club making the fifth round.Speaking after the match,…

The Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, has dared former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai to submit evidence of the alleged procurement of thallium sulphate to the Department of State Services, DSS, for further investigation. DAILY POST reports that thallium sulphate is a highly toxic, colourless and odourless compound that can kill humans in small doses. El-Rufai had said the substance was reportedly sourced from a supplier in Poland. Recall that El-Rufai had accused the ONSA, under Nuhu Ribadu of procuring thallium sulphate, a highly toxic chemical compound, and has demanded urgent clarification over the alleged transaction. Responding,…

vThe Senate, at a special session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, convened to resolve the controversy surrounding the mode of transmission of election results in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, settled for a watered-down version of what the people want. Nigerians want the Act to provide for the real-time transmission of election results from the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, at the polling unit to the INEC Result Viewing, IReV, portal at the Commission’s headquarters to prevent any human tampering with the expressed will of the electorate at all elections henceforth. This will not only enable Nigerians and the…

For 12 days, the Spring Fair transformed VEC into a walkable map of 34 provinces, blending cuisine, culture and commerce inside Southeast Asia’s largest exhibition complex. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2026 – For nearly two weeks, the Spring Fair 2026 turned the Vietnam Exhibition Center into something few destinations manage to become: a condensed, high-definition portrait of an entire country. As the fair drew to a close, what remains is not simply a tally of booths or sales figures, but the impression of a place that allowed visitors to move ‘through Vietnam’ at remarkable speed.…

US Military Aircraft has reportedly dropped  Ammo in Borno and other Northeastern States. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that no fewer than three United States military aircraft landed in Nigeria between Thursday and Friday, in what defence sources described as part of expanding security cooperation between Washington and Abuja. Findings indicate that the aircraft touched down at military bases in Borno and other northeastern states, with senior officers at the Defence Headquarters confirming that the planes delivered ammunition and other logistics support from the American government. According to military sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, the deployment followed bilateral security talks…

In the competitive landscape of Nigeria’s insurance sector, the battle for the consumer’s heart is increasingly fought through cultural resonance and long-term brand affinity. This Valentine’s Day, AXA Mansard is doubling down on its “Payer-to-Partner” strategy, announcing a high-profile collaboration with Nollywood star Uzor Arukwe for its latest campaign, #PartnerForLife.The move signifies a departure from traditional, transactional insurance marketing, pivoting instead toward a narrative of emotional safety and institutional reliability. By leveraging Arukwe’s massive “Odogwu” appeal, the insurer aims to bridge the gap between financial protection and the milestones that define the Nigerian experience.From Claims Processor to Lifestyle PartnerAt the…

Italy will participate as an observer in the White House initiative of “Board of Peace,” Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed on Sunday. Speaking in an interview with Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Meloni said Italy had received an invitation to attend in observer status and would respond positively. “We were invited as an observer country, and in our view, it is a good solution regarding the problem of the war in the Middle East,” she said. She noted that constitutional constraints prevent Italy from formally joining the body but stressed that Rome still supports the initiative, describing the Middle East…