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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is set to introduce Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to track passengers’ checked-in luggage at Nigerian airports. The technology will allow passengers to track the location of their luggage in real time, from check-in until arrival at their destination, according to the NCAA. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this on Tuesday, saying the authority had met with domestic airlines, aviation service providers and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in Lagos to finalise plans for the migration to RFID baggage tagging. Mr Achimugu said…

With 007 First Light, 2026 has already given us the best James Bond game in more than three decades, since the release of Rare’s N64 classic GoldenEye 007. But what about those players whose loyalties lie not with the super-spy himself but the particulars of that 90s interpretation of his adventures?Enter Agent 64: Spies Never Die. Made almost entirely by a single developer (who goes by the very cloak-and-dagger alias Replicant D6), its production values couldn’t be much further from the blockbuster First Light. There’s no voice acting, with all dialogue instead delivered via subtitles, while each location on your…

Carling, MP for the North West Cambridgeshire constituency, which includes Holme Fen, said: “This isn’t about spoiling anyone’s fun; it’s about recognising that conditions right now make fireworks and disposable barbecues genuinely dangerous.”Qayyum added: “I’d urge everyone to exercise real caution. That means thinking twice about fireworks and disposable barbecues, and looking out for each other by speaking up if you see something risky.”The Nene Park Trust has banned the use of disposable barbecues in its parks, including at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough.The fire service is urging residents to use fireworks responsibly, including supervising sparklers carefully, and reminding people that…

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured new images of NGC 2392, a planetary nebula commonly known as the Lion Nebula, revealing the cosmic object in striking infrared detail. The Hubble Space Telescope previously observed the nebula in 2000, imaging the lion face-shaped target in visible light. Those observations highlighted its distinctive appearance, including a “mane” made up of hazy structures resembling comet tails. Webb’s high-resolution instruments now provide an even sharper look at the same object. Webb Reveals Hidden Details in the Lion Nebula In broad terms, the Lion Nebula looks similar in Webb’s infrared observations to the structure…

Ireland’s Mark English has won a gold medal in the men’s 800m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Tomi Falade, a Nigerian journalist and writer, has released two new historical plays as she returns to storytelling. Ms Falade’s Alayemore: The Twice-Crowned King and Orompotoniyun: 12 Nights For A Crown are her third and fourth books, respectively. The books were launched at The Tomi Falade Book Party 2.0: A Cocktail Affair, hosted by comedian and entertainer Gbenga Adeyinka 1st at Cafe One, Ikeja. The event brought together members of Falade’s family, friends, colleagues, literary enthusiasts, media executives, and cultural advocates, who celebrated the author’s continued use of drama to revisit African history. Some of the dignitaries at the book…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended a Phase III trial of an Ebola vaccine to test whether it can protect against Bundibugyo virus disease. WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in a video posted on his official X account on Thursday. Ghebreyesus said two vaccines specifically developed against the Bundibugyo virus had entered Phase I safety trials in humans. At the same time, new animal studies had shown promising evidence that Ervebo, an Ebola vaccine, could also provide cross-protection against the virus. He said the findings prompted WHO to recommend Ervebo for inclusion in a Phase III trial, which…

Sam Altman just said AI has entered "the singularity."

Earlier, videos shared from Qusra overnight into Thursday showed a dozen Israeli security vehicles – including a bulldozer. In later footage – filmed in the daylight – there was a long line of Israeli security forces on the road to the Palestinian village.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they had “dismantled two illegal outposts”.It added that it had detained one Israeli and confiscated equipment on the outskirts of the Qusra and Jalud areas, near Nablus.One of those asked to leave their home was Qaher Odeh, who said more than 20 soldiers had entered his house on Thursday morning. “I was…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other aviation agencies to work with airlines on repayment plans for outstanding statutory charges following Tuesday’s disruption of flight operations by aviation unions. Mr Keyamo gave the directive on Thursday after convening an emergency meeting with airline operators, aviation unions and heads of aviation agencies to address the dispute that led to the industrial action at some airports. The meeting resolved that the agencies should obtain payment schedules from airlines, taking into account the airlines’ operating costs and current economic realities. The development…