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When AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness lost more than two-thirds of its $45 billion in July, most of the investors who took the hit were wealthy individuals and tech founders.
A 68-year-old British woman accuses her 31-year-old Nigerian husband of marrying her for a UK visa and seeks divorce. Read the full story. Read More: https://punchng.com/68-year-old-briton-accuses-nigerian-husband-of-marrying-her-for-uk-visa-seeks-divorce/
Prof. Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali, former Political Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has mourned the death of former Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Council Chairman, Patrick Osadebamwen. Alkali, in a statement on Wednesday, described Osadebamwen’s death as a painful loss not only to the journalism profession but also to the nation. According […] Ex-Jonathan aide, Alkali mourns late NUJ FCT Chairman Osadebamwen
Pam Cordelia Nanna, founder of MediaDelia Communications in Jos, Plateau State, has won the inaugural Tolucomms Prize for Tenacity, an read more Cordelia Nanna wins Tolucomms prize for tenacity
The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has engaged traditional rulers across the state’s emirates and the 44 local government areas to intensify community sensitisation and promote acceptance of diphtheria and other preventable disease vaccinations. The centre’s mobilisation came in the wake of a recent diphtheria outbreak in communities in Rano and controversy over […] KNCDC mobilises Kano traditional rulers against Diphtheria
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, saying he is not fit to become Nigeria’s Vice President because of his alleged past actions against the judiciary. Wike also accused the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of abandoning its traditional role of defending justice and the rule […] ‘Amaechi not fit to be Vice President’ – Wike
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board, NABTEB, has released the June/July 2026 National Business Certificate, NBC, and National Technical Certificate, NTC, results, with 79,504 candidates obtaining five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. DAILY POST reports that the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, announced the release of the […] 81.24% of NABTEB candidates obtain five credits, including English, Maths
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has warned parents that over-pampering their children could affect their ability to become responsible and independent adults. Speaking about parenting, wealth and inheritance, Ozokwor said parents should allow their children to experience challenges and work for what they want, instead of making everything available to […] ‘Pampering your children will destroy them’ – Patience Ozokwor warns parents
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cites 2025 Africa Cup of Nations treatment as captain steps away from Gabon duty.
Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has expressed confidence ahead of his side’s CAF Champions League clash against Beninoise side AS Sobemap. The Nigerian champions will square up with AS Sobemap in the first leg of their first preliminary round tie of the competition in Abeokuta this weekend. Ilechukwu promised that the team will work hard to […] CAFCL: Ilechukwu positive Rangers will overcome AS Sobemap
EE.UU. y Venezuela anunciaron un acuerdo petrolero que dará a Washington un amplio control sobre parte de la producción venezolana. ¿Cómo funcionará, qué busca cada país y cuáles son los grandes interrogantes que aún quedan? (Source: Bloomberg)
HiddenLayer has raised a $100M Series B from Delta-v Capital, Ten Eleven Ventures, Morgan Stanley, Microsoft's M12, Booz Allen Hamilton, and others.
