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Nigerian comedian Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has apologised to her husband and Nigerians following backlash over a viral video of her interaction with singer Timaya on stage. The incident occurred on Saturday during the AFRIMMA festival in Dallas, Texas, where Real Warri Pikin was honoured with the ‘Best Stand-Up Comedian’ award. Timaya was also among the Nigerian artistes who performed at the event. In the viral footage, Real Warri Pikin joined Timaya on stage while he performed his hit song, ‘Ukwu’. The singer was later seen lifting the comedian off the ground during the performance. The…

Nigeria’s gambling industry has significant growth potential. A large, digitally connected population, widespread interest in sports, and increasing use of mobile payments have created a strong foundation for online betting and gaming services. However, expansion also brings challenges. Operators, regulators, payment providers, and consumer groups must work together to improve safety, transparency, and public confidence. By examining approaches used in other regulated markets, Nigeria can develop a system that supports legitimate businesses while protecting players from avoidable harm. Create a Clear and Consistent Regulatory Structure One of the most important lessons from international markets is the value of regulatory clarity.…

This past week, a flurry of Western countries announced forthcoming sanctions on Israel – limited, for now, to its illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel’s response was swift and aggressive: on September 9, it gave the United Kingdom 30 days to close its consulate in occupied East Jerusalem.As Israel hardened its international defiance, such diplomatic moves did little to slow the dispossession of Palestinian land and identity in Jerusalem and the West Bank, as well as the ongoing killings and deterioration of basic conditions in Gaza.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSuch efforts can be difficult to…

The newly appointed Senior Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Obajulaye, has pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him by the governor, promising to serve the state with diligence, humility and integrity. Obajulaye, an indigene of Irele Local Government Area, expressed appreciation to Aiyedatiwa for the opportunity to serve in his administration, describing the appointment as both a personal honour and recognition of the contributions of the people of Irele to the development of Ondo State. In a statement on Monday, he said the appointment was a call to greater service and an opportunity to contribute to…

Donald Trump is facing a rare backlash from the US Congress as Democrats and some Republicans push for guardrails on the world’s most powerful AI companies.Concerns over the dangerous potential of AI reached fever pitch this week after tech leaders sounded the alarm over the rapid advancement of the technology and its potential threat to humanity.Trump dismissed the anxieties on Monday, describing them as a “HOAX” and “conspiracy” and insisting on social media: “The only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!”But the 80-year-old president, who…

The state pension is likely to rise by £488 next April to £13,036.40 a year, new official figures suggest.Under the triple lock pension guarantee, the annual increase is based on either average wage growth, inflation or 2.5% – whichever is highest.Average wage growth, including bonuses, between May and July slowed to 3.9%, according to the Office for National Statistics.The triple lock has come under scrutiny in recent months as the number of pensioners is expected to rise in the coming years, making the policy more expensive.The triple lock is creating a “ratchet effect” where “pensioners’ living standards grow even faster…

Plague is often linked to rats, packed medieval cities, and the devastating epidemics that tore through Europe during and after the Middle Ages. But new research published in Nature suggests the disease was already a deadly threat 5,500 years ago. At that time, it was killing people in small, mobile hunter-gatherer groups – long before farming and urban life created the crowded conditions usually associated with major plague outbreaks. Ancient DNA Reveals Early Plague An international research team studied ancient DNA recovered from human remains at four hunter-gatherer burial sites in the Lake Baikal region of East Siberia. By sequencing…

By virtue of the Blue Jays’ loss on Monday, the New York Yankees are once again playoff-bound, as they’ve clinched a berth in the MLB postseason for the third straight season and the ninth time in the last 10 years. Earlier this season, the Yankees won their 82nd game, securing a winning record for the 34th straight time. Their worst season since 1992 was 2014, when they finished 84-78. It’s been a remarkable run.Of course, since it’s the Yankees — a franchise with an MLB-record 27 World Series titles — we have to also point out that the regular-season success…

Barry has emerged as the first finalist of BBNaija Season 11 after winning the week eight Head of House challenge. Following his victory, Barry secured a spot in the finale and was also granted the power to influence the eviction process for the week. As part of his privileges as Head of House, Barry chose Keivo as his Loft Mate. The development came after Barry and Keivo battled it out in the final stage of the Head of House challenge, with Barry eventually emerging victorious. Barry also exercised his veto power by saving Aikou from possible eviction after Big Brother…