Politics

Zuchu and husband Diamond Platnumz part ways after six years

Tanzanian singer Zuchu has announced the collapse of her marriage to music star and label boss Diamond Platnumz.

P.M.News•7/12/2026

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Lorde says Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are ‘not sexy’

Lorde performing at the 2026 Governors Ball. | Photo: Siegfried Anthony/Billboard via Getty Images Lorde was performing at the Real Cool Festival in Madrid on Thursday and took some time during her set to speak out against AI glasses. While she didn't specify any brands in particular, it's likely she was taking a shot at festival sponsor Ray-Ban, which has collaborated with Meta on a pair of AI smartglasses. The comments were captured in videos shared to social media. After thanking the crowd for being there and taking part in "something real," she said that it was increasingly hard to know is and isn't real, before saying "You don't know if someone is wearing sunglasses or if they're wearing those fucked up fucking… Can I just say, for … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge•7/12/2026

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Daily Post Nigeria•7/12/2026

‘Exceptional individuals like Soyinka do not come often in generation’ – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka on his 92nd birthday, describing him as an exceptional figure whose contributions to literature, democracy and good governance have left a lasting impact on Nigeria and the world. In a birthday message released on Sunday ahead of Soyinka’s birthday on Monday, Tinubu said […] ‘Exceptional individuals like Soyinka do not come often in generation’ – Tinubu

Laney-Hamilton tossed; threw shoe that hit Mabrey

The Tempo outlasted the Liberty 93-91 Sunday in Montreal after an eventful fourth quarter that saw New York's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton ejected for tossing a shoe that hit Toronto's Marina Mabrey in the back.

ESPN•7/12/2026

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Daily Post Nigeria•7/12/2026

‘Parents can’t feed their families, yet you raised WAEC, NECO fees’ — Civil Society knocks Nigerian Govt

A Civil Society Organization, the Campaign for Equal Rights and Opportunities for All Nigerians, CERON, has condemned the approval of the Federal Government to raise the registration fee for the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, to N50,000. A statement by the group’s Secretary, Francis Odiir, described the decision as […] ‘Parents can’t feed their families, yet you raised WAEC, NECO fees’ — Civil Society knocks Nigerian Govt

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Nwabali’s comeback begins as Chippa United re-sign goalkeeper

With his return to Chippa United, Nwabali will be aiming to play regularly again and work his way back into the Nigerian national team ahead of future international competitions.

Globacom Rewards 115 Top Dealers with Cash, Cars at 2026 Partners’ Gala

Nigeria’s foremost digital solutions provider, Globacom, has reaffirmed its enduring commitment to rewarding excellence, loyalty and strategic partnership by honouring 115 of its highest-performing business partners with millions of Naira

This Day Live•7/12/2026

Daily Post Nigeria•7/12/2026

Och’Otukpo orders herders to leave Otukpo Kingdom after deadly attack

The Och’Otukpo Odu, Chief John Eimonye, has directed all herders to vacate every part of Otukpo Kingdom with immediate effect. This follows Sunday’s attack on Nobi Village in Otukpo District where several persons were killed. The directive was issued after an attack allegedly carried out by armed herders on Nobi Village on Sunday, July 12, […] Och’Otukpo orders herders to leave Otukpo Kingdom after deadly attack

Demographic Shift Tests AI Promise

Martha Gimbel, executive director and cofounder of the Budget Lab at Yale University, says artificial intelligence is unlikely to offset the economic challenges of an aging population, arguing the US is confronting two major transitions at the same time rather than one solving the other. She says AI could improve productivity in some areas, particularly by helping caregivers with physically demanding tasks, but questions whether consumers will embrace automation in roles where human interaction remains essential. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg•7/12/2026

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Business Day Nigeria•7/12/2026

Scripture Union’s DG, seven others released by abductors

Uwem Cosmas Udoh, the general director of Scripture Union Nigeria and seven other pastors were recently released by their abductors read more Scripture Union’s DG, seven others released by abductors