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AI giant OpenAI has successfully completed its largest funding round to date, raising $122 billion at an impressive valuation of $852 billion in a groundbreaking announcement. This extraordinary financial milestone comes as the company prepares to conduct its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) later this year, and position itself as a formidable player in the artificial intelligence landscape. This …

Elsie Okpocha, the estranged first wife of stand-up comedian, Basketmouth has responded to claims that she separated from her ex-husband because he bore her a son from another man. While responding to the claims in a post shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Elsie passionately defended herself against claims of paternity fraud circulating online.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the resumption of the electronic membership registration exercise. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the exercise would resume in all neighborhoods and designated locations nationwide. “We urge existing members to validate their membership while new members are encouraged to register and join …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent warning regarding the widespread circulation of counterfeit Otrivin Nasal Drops across Nigeria, and ordered a nationwide clearance of the product due to potential health hazards. In a public warning (No. 019/2026) on its website, the agency revealed that the children’s (0.05%) and adult versions of …

A woman collapsed and died at the Federal High Court, Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday while she was being arraigned in court by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to reports, he was brought to court on Tuesday, three months after his arrest, and has been in the agency’s custody for three months without charges. He was …

Donald Trump President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the Iranian president has asked the United States for a ceasefire. But the United States will “consider” the offer only once the Strait of Hormuz is “open, free and clean,” Trump said on Truth Social. “Until then, we are plunging Iran into oblivion or, as they say, returning it to the Stone …

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Tijani, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offenses Unit (Task Force) from all traffic control and enforcement operations across the state. The development was announced on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, who said the move was aimed at improving coordination and …

The Independent Commission on Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses (ICPC) has arraigned former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai before the Kaduna State High Court on various corruption-related charges. This comes just three days after the former governor buried his late mother, who died in Egypt. The former governor was charged together with a businessman, Amadu Sule, on charges …

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Marshal Shehu Mohammed has recognized outstanding personnel for exemplary conduct, reaffirming the Corps’ commitment to integrity, transparency and professionalism. At a brief ceremony held in Abuja on Tuesday, selected officers and warrant officers from operational commands nationwide received letters of commendation and cash awards in recognition of their consistent adherence to ethical standards and professional …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of increasing pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to interfere in its internal affairs, following the defection of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the party. Opposition parties described the situation as more than just internal strife, and warned that the alleged actions raise concerns …