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While testifying in California, Musk described such “distillation” techniques as common in AI labs, and acknowledged that xAI had used them “in part.” The admission comes amid a broader crackdown by leading AI companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, against third parties that use their models to train competitors’ systems. Distillation typically involves systematically querying advanced chatbots or APIs to extract …

Amukpe-Escravos oil pipeline The sale of a 40% stake in the Amukpe-Escravos pipeline has drawn renewed attention to Nigeria’s asset divestment processes after new independent valuations showed a significant gap between previous prices and current estimates. Reports say valuations conducted in 2025 place the stake between $544 million and $641 million. That compares with the $243 million offering tied to …

Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced a temporary break from music, suspending shows and public appearances for 60 days to focus on political mobilization in Osun State. The singer revealed his decision at an event in Ede, where a youth campaign committee was inaugurated ahead of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid. Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, has been appointed …

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power. This follows its success in screening the film at the plenary session. During extensive deliberations conducted by the Senate Committee of the Whole, the lawmakers noted that installed electricity generation in Nigeria exceeds 13,000MW but actual supply rarely exceeds 4,500MW as transmission and distribution systems remain weak. In his …

A political group, Yayi Progressives Movement (YPM) has announced a donation of one billion naira and 27 branded buses in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential re-election bid. Donations made at the official inauguration of the group in Abeokuta are also in support of Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola’s candidacy for governor of Ogun State. Speaking at the event, the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) said Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye as the consensus candidate for the Ifo/Ewekoro federal constituency ahead of the next election cycle, in a development party that stakeholders have described as the result of extensive internal consultations and negotiations. Adeleye’s emergence was reportedly achieved through a process anchored on dialogue, reconciliation and consensus building among party leaders, …

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, set its May 18 decision on a lawsuit regarding the indefinite suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe by the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ADC branch in Wuse Ward has appealed to the court to uphold the lawmaker’s suspension for misconduct. Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, was suspended indefinitely …

The Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday rejected the recognition of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, as the party’s national leader. The faction also stated that the minister could not do anything about the ongoing sale of nomination forms and expressions of interest for the 2027 election. INWC National …

Ondo police bust suspected trafficking ring and rescue 13-year-old at Owena checkpoint Nigeria’s police force has dismantled a sophisticated fraud syndicate that diverted more than ₦713.9 million from 15 customer bank accounts, arresting two suspects and launching a manhunt for a third. The police’s Special Anti-Fraud Unit has made the breakthrough following a complaint from a financial institution regarding unauthorized …

By Abayomi Ademola Players have threatened to boycott the French Open if concerns over prize money distribution are not addressed, with world number one Aryna Sabalenka warning that drastic measures may be necessary. Coco Gauff also backed the possibility of a boycott, intensifying tensions between Roland Garros players and organizers. The dispute centers on how revenue is shared, even though …