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Lorde says Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are ‘not sexy’
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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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‘Exceptional individuals like Soyinka do not come often in generation’  – Tinubu
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‘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

Daily Post Nigeria•7/12/2026
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‘Parents can’t feed their families, yet you raised WAEC, NECO fees’ — Civil Society knocks Nigerian Govt
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‘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

Daily Post Nigeria•7/12/2026
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Och’Otukpo orders herders to leave Otukpo Kingdom after deadly attack
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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

Daily Post Nigeria•7/12/2026
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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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Volker Sees NATO Summit Strengthening Alliance

Former US ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker says the NATO summit reinforces alliance unity, strengthens support for Ukraine and sends a tougher message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, while praising President Donald Trump's more constructive engagement with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Volker says Ukraine's battlefield innovation and sustained pressure on Russia are shifting the conflict's momentum, though he warns Putin remains committed to the war and is unlikely to negotiate without greater leverage. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg•7/12/2026
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107,180 pupils write common entrance examination in Jigawa
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107,180 pupils write common entrance examination in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says no fewer than 107,180 primary school pupils sat for the 2026 common entrance examination into junior secondary schools across the state. The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Professor Haruna Musa, disclosed this while inspecting examination centres at Fagoji Primary School in Dutse. According to him, the Board […] 107,180 pupils write common entrance examination in Jigawa

Daily Post Nigeria•7/12/2026
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