The Executive Director, The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Prof. Marcelo Knobel, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to close the scientific gap between developing and developed countries. In a virtual interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Knobel said that the potentials lies particularly in research, education, and healthcare among…
The Police Command in Enugu has rescued 28 kidnap victims and detained 10 suspects in Enugu State. The command also recovered firearms, ammunition, cash, vehicles, motorcycles and other exhibits in separate coordinated operations within the past 10 days. This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe on Tuesday in…
The Nigerian Hypertension Society (NHS) says less than 2.5 per cent of Nigerians living with hypertension successfully manage to keep their blood pressure under control. Prof. Simeon Isezuo, President of the NHS, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during the 2025 World Hypertension Day (WHD) commemoration, themed “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It,…
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruq Umar-Faruq, in Katsina State, has announced the removal of Iliya Dakaci, the Village Head of Mantau, in Yam-Maulu community in Baure Local Government Area. The decision, announced in Daura by the Emir, followed a protest by the residents of the area, demanding for his removal over his alleged involvement…
Britain, France and Canada collectively decided to sanction Israel if it does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, on Gaza. In a joint statement, they described the recent Israeli escalations in Gaza as wholly disproportionate. They emphasised that the three countries will not stand by “while the Netanyahu…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Malam Abubakar Abdullahi, has said that there is no way defections can be avoided in Nigerian politics. Abdullahi, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday, attributed cross carpeting by some politicians to desire for political protection. “You see in Nigerian politics, defections…
Taiwan plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund and investment platform, aiming to harness its industrial capabilities to expand globally and target key artificial intelligence (AI) markets. President Lai Ching-te announced on Tuesday. Lai highlighted the recent growth of U.S. firms such as Entegris, Micron, Google, AMD and Nvidia in Taiwan, underscoring their impact on…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered Fidelity Bank Plc to pay an Ibadan based firm Sagecom Concepts Limited the sum of N225 billion bank for breaching court orders and selling encumbered properties to the firm. In a unanimous decision delivered on April 11, 2025, the apex court described Fidelity Bank’s action as an attempt…
Noble laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has stressed the need to promote Nigeria’s local languages and culture in order to drive national development. Soyinka made the call on Monday while answering questions from newsmen after his visit to the Centre for Cultural Studies and Creative Arts, University of Iloirn, as part of activities leading to the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finally unveiled names of political parties and their candidates cleared to contest the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election. According to the list pasted at the entrance gate of the electoral umpire’s Anambra state headquarters in Awka a total of 15 political parties with names of their…
