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Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is avoiding the United States because he fears possible arrest by US President Donald Trump. Okonkwo made the claim while reacting to Tinubu’s absence from the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on an appearance on Arise New’s Prime Time programme, where Vice President Kashim Shettima is representing Nigeria. Okonkwo questioned why Tinubu had again stayed away from the annual gathering, alleging that the president was deliberately avoiding the United States because of renewed attention to past drug-related allegations and legal records involving…

Akwa Ibom State is set to host the 2026 La Reine Cycling Marathon, featuring amateur and professional cyclists from across the country. Maobong Umoh, the competition convener, disclosed this at a news conference on Tuesday in Uyo. Ms Umoh said the competition, which runs from 26 October to 1 November, is aimed at showcasing the potential of Nigerian youths and discovering new talents. According to her, the competition would go beyond racing to showcase the state’s beauty and tourism potential. “We are not just launching a marathon, but a movement that will redefine wellness and put Akwa Ibom on the…

Control Resonant isn’t an easy game. At any given moment while exploring vast open areas where you’re sometimes leaping from wall to wall to ceiling, you may be surrounded by swarms of otherworldly enemies trying to crush you into the ground. It can be a lot, especially when enemies sometimes take a long time to take down. I died often. But whenever I got to a point where I was starting to feel frustrated, I didn’t have to suffer for too long; thanks to Resonant’s generous assist mode, I often tweaked the game’s settings to give me an edge so…

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the current system “where someone who can work chooses not to, and earns more benefits than someone in a job” was “unfair”.”The best welfare is a well-paid job. So, we will be tough on those who exploit the system because the current system is unfair to workers, taxpayers and those who truly need support,” she said.”Welfare must be a safety net for those who genuinely need it, not a lifestyle choice for those who can’t be bothered.”However, Helen Barnard, director of policy and research at the anti-poverty charity Trussell, said the proposals were “deeply misguided”.”Universal…

The impact of opencast mining goes far beyond the edge of the pit. Studies of an opencast coalmine in western Germany show that opencast mining triggered extensive subsidence in the surrounding area and re-activated dormant geological faults.Underground mines are often associated with ground subsidence, but less is known about the risks associated with opencast mines. Researchers from the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, Germany, studied satellite data and geological field measurements from the area around the opencast Rhenish coalfields, between Aachen and Cologne.Their findings, which are published in Engineering Geology, show that the large volumes of groundwater extraction…

I have come to adore what the British autumn brings: beautiful apples, pumpkins, plums and quince galore. These pies not only sing the praises of this bounty, but put them front and centre. I also use ingredients such as piloncillo (a Mexican raw cane sugar), tonka bean (which adds a beautiful fig-leaf flavour) and buckwheat flour (for a wonderfully nutty taste). These aren’t always easy to find, but they are worth the extra effort, taking these bakes to the next level.Piloncillo pumpkin pie (pictured top)Prep 10 minChill/Freeze 1 hr 30 minCook 2 hrServes 8-12For the pie dough90g cold water30g apple…

Both Studio models also come with nearly all the same ports. On the back, you’ll find four 120Gbps Thunderbolt 5 ports, a 10Gbps Ethernet port, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a pair of 5Gbps USB-A ports. On the front, both Studios have a UHS-II SD card reader, but the Max comes with two 10Gbps USB-C ports, and the Ultra comes with two more 120Gbps Thunderbolt 5 ports. The Ultra’s additional oomph extends to external display support. The M5 Max supports up to five external displays, and the M5 Ultra supports up to eight, though both come with caveats depending on the resolution…

Whatever is said about Tom Watson, the former deputy leader of the Labour party has a knack for landing headlines. In the past he did it at the expense of the rich and powerful – from News International, over phone hacking, to the Home Office, over its mass surveillance of our data. But his latest headline – that he has joined Palantir as a senior vice-president – has been at the expense of public confidence in the political class.His new appointment is more than just a private career choice. It sends yet another signal to a weary public about just…

Nigeria is on high alert and has strengthened surveillance measures following the continued spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said travellers arriving from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission may be required to complete a Health Declaration Form as part of enhanced surveillance and follow-up measures. Passengers arriving from other countries are currently exempt from completing the form. The measures were contained in an interim public health advisory signed by the NCDC Director-General, Jide Idris, on 22 September. The agency said the…

Nature, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02775-zVariants in genes involved in the production of extracellular matrix molecules could have enabled the skeletal adaptations that distinguish humans from other great apes.