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* PDP chairman hails 500-seater facility as factory for skills, innovation Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Alhaji Usman Adamu Ahmed Suphi, for establishing a 500-seater Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre in Azare, saying the facility will equip youths with skills needed to compete in the global economy. Saraki, who spoke on Sunday at the inauguration of the centre in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of the state, said the initiative represented a major investment in education, digital literacy…

Lamborghini on Friday launched the Revuelto SV, a limited-edition hybrid version of its V12 Revuelto that’s the fastest and most powerful car ever built at its factory. The model is the latest in Lamborghini’s storied “SV” line, which began 55 years ago with the Miura SV and has showcased lighter, more aerodynamic and more powerful versions of its flagship supercars. The new hybrid supercar gets an electrified boost to add to “the adrenaline and the emotions” of driving a Lambo, the car’s product chief told CNBC.”The Revuelto SV gives our customers the opportunity to go beyond in terms of performance,”…

ChatGPT’s desktop app on macOS has a new feature called Computer History that turns your actions into training data, learning how you work, suggesting automations, and even picking up tasks you left half done. It uses your activity to build a timeline that ChatGPT and Codex can reference when you make a request.The feature is opt-in, rather than opt-out, and you can exclude certain apps and websites from Computer History, and you can delete entries if you want finer-grained control. Ari Weinstein, Product and Engineering manager at OpenAI, said on X that Computer History will automatically ignore content in incognito…

Superstar forward gave his clearest indication yet that he could end his playing career after the current season.Published On 16 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Cristiano Ronaldo ‌‌has fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying ⁠⁠the upcoming ⁠⁠year will probably be the last of his playing career.The 41-year-old Portugal captain is one of the ⁠⁠most decorated players of all time, winning major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and current club ⁠⁠Al-Nassr since making his senior debut for Sporting in 2002.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe five-time Ballon d’Or winner was unable to add a World Cup title…

Sam TigheAug 16, 2026, 03:00 AM ETCloseSam is a writer, broadcaster and podcaster for ESPN. He will write on the Premier League, scouting and transfers.Multiple AuthorsWelcome to the summer 2026 transfer big board. The Premier League window will open Monday, sparking a flurry of transfer activity and big spending across Europe before the rest do the same around July 1.Clubs will be looking out for the best available players and, to help set the scene, we’ve split them up into positions and ranked them.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedIt’s important to note that we’ve included only realistically available players, so you won’t find,…

By Adetutu Audu The High Court of Lagos State has taken a major step in the prolonged battle over the estate of the late billionaire industrialist, Chief Labode Oladimeji Akindele, ordering that the sprawling estate be placed under the administration of the Administrator-General of Lagos State, pending the final determination of the legal dispute. The order, which followed the dismissal of an application seeking to strike out the claimant’s suit, marks a significant intervention in the administration of the estate, which has become the subject of a bitter family dispute over the validity of a purported Will and the control…

The Mexican equivalent of a cheese toastie, but even quicker to make, these are the perfect summer holiday or weekend lunch, because everyone can choose their own fillings and help cook. Plus, this recipe is just a jumping-off point – once you’ve mastered the method, you can fill them with anything you like … grated chocolate and mashed banana are pretty good!Prep 5 minCook 4 min eachMakes 880g block cooking mozzarella50g halloumi, or mild cheddar, monterey jack or havarti, grated2 fresh green jalapeños, cut into rounds or a jar of them (optional, see step 4)Oil, to grease8 corn or flour…

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people and striking a Wildberries logistics hub near Moscow. Russia claimed to have intercepted 822 drones.Published On 16 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Moroccan migrants are protesting in Ceuta, demanding asylum two weeks after more than a massive migrant surge into the Spanish enclave. Thousands are in limbo, sheltering on beaches as Spanish authorities debate asylum claims.Published On 16 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

  Malaysia holds lessons for Nigeria, writes UCHE UWALEKE During a recent academic study tour of key financial institutions in Malaysia with some of my Ph.D students from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, I had the opportunity to visit Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the Central Bank of Malaysia, where senior officials made presentations on the Bank’s mandate and institutional framework. What particularly caught my attention was the positioning of sustainable economic growth as the ultimate objective, with monetary stability serving as an important means towards achieving that broader objective. I was equally struck by the emphasis placed on enhancing the financial well-being…