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A UK government spokesperson said: “This is a matter for the French authorities.”The French authorities said a handgun shooting exercise had taken place by the public service patrol boat Flamant off the coast of Cap de Gris-Nez.A spokesperson said: “In order to maintain their high level of operability in the current international context, the units of the French Navy train regularly.”Individual training of the combatant is part of the normal activity of a ship in operations.”The regulatory signals as provided for by international standards for this shooting exercise were displayed, and the safety gauge was respected.”This exercise is unrelated to…

An urgent investigation has been launched into the mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in southern Kenya near the Amboseli National Park.The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) told the BBC that experts were examining the carcasses and said that tissue samples had been sent to laboratories to determine whether the deaths were caused by disease, poisoning or another factor.The park and its surrounds are known as the Amboseli ecosystem, a vast area that straddles the border with Tanzania, which is famous for its wildlife.Officials say this is the first time in decades that elephant mortalities on this scale have been recorded in…

Arsenal have reportedly been informed of Vinicius Junior’s desire to resolve his future at Real Madrid this summer, with the Brazilian prioritising a new contract despite ongoing transfer speculation linking him with the Premier League champions. The 26-year-old has entered the final year of his current deal at the Santiago Bernabéu, prompting reports that Arsenal are closely monitoring his situation as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attack with a world-class signing. Recent reports suggested Arsenal’s hierarchy had approved a move for the Brazil international, with Arteta said to be a strong admirer of the winger. The Gunners are also…

EXCLUSIVE: Scottish stand-up Connor Burns has announced that his next special, Gallus, will begin streaming exclusively on Gorilla Comedy+ on Aug. 3. The special debuts on YouTube and Prime Video on Sept. 1. It marks Burns’ second hour and second collaboration with 800 Pound Gorilla, which previously released his debut special, Vertigo. No word on what Burns discusses in Gallus, which in Scots dialect means “bold, daring and reckless.” He taped the special at King’s Theatre in Glasgow earlier this year. Marking his fourth solo tour, the show has been a hit internationally, breaking Glasgow Comedy Festival box office records, selling out extensive UK…

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has unveiled 14 ViniApex Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and commissioned the new Armed Forces Event Centre in Abuja to boost the operational effectiveness and institutional capacity of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Speaking at the unveiling of the two key military investments in Abuja, General Musa stressed that a professional Armed Forces requires not only modern equipment but also quality infrastructure that supports its institutional life. He said: “The 14 ViniApex MRAP vehicles being unveiled today are another demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to enhancing…

Governor Dapo Abiodun has ordered a comprehensive technical investigation into the collapse of a two-storey building at Baale Road, Ajuwon, in Ifo Local Government Area, as the Ogun State Government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and preventing similar incidents across the state. The building, which collapsed on Monday afternoon following a severe thunderstorm, claimed one life, while several occupants narrowly escaped. Preliminary findings by a multi-agency investigation team revealed that the structure suffered a catastrophic structural failure, causing the lower floors to sink into the ground, with only portions of the upper slab remaining visible above the debris. Eyewitnesses…

By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, data localisation directive will create measurable, long-term demand for local data centres, cloud services and other sovereign digital infrastructure, GFA Technologies Group has said. Co-founder of GFA Technologies Group, Adebola Omololu, stated this while assessing the investment opportunities arising from the directive, describing it as a catalyst for the next phase of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure development. The CBN recently directed banks, fintechs, mobile money operators and other payment service providers to ensure that payment transaction data generated in Nigeria is stored and managed locally, with full compliance expected by January 1, 2027.…

The largest electrical grid in the U.S. has struggled to cope with an onslaught of data centers. Now, after an auction to add more generating capacity fell short, the grid’s operator, PJM Interconnection, has said it will cut off data centers and other large users during power shortages. The decision arrives as the breakneck pace of data center construction has grid operators scrambling to generate power. By 2035, data centers are expected to use 4x more electricity than they do today. PJM won’t start curtailing supply until June 2027, and the cuts will only apply to data centers that are…

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja The Court of Appeal in Abuja has vacated the judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties accused of failing to meet constitutional requirements. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, held that the order which the Federal High Court issued to the electoral body on June 15 amounted to a nullity. It held that the high court wrongly assumed jurisdiction and made the order on an incompetent suit that was filed by a non-juristic entity. According…

For Nigerian quarter-miler Edidiong Udo, every race is about more than chasing medals. After advancing in the men’s 400m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday, the rising Quartermiler reflected on the two people he wished could have witnessed one of the biggest moments of his career; his late parents. “My parents are my biggest motivation. It would have been a nice thing if they witnessed it,” Udo told PREMIUM TIMES in Glasgow after his race. “I use that as motivation to make them proud wherever they are. Life happens and you just have to find a way…