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Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has congratulated the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, on the occasion of his 44th birthday, describing him as a courageous champion of democracy.In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of Dangote Industries Limited, Dangote described Ugochinyere as a distinguished lawyer, civil advocate and legislator whose accomplishments and contributions to national development belie his age.He joined the lawmaker’s family, friends and well-wishers in thanking Almighty God for a life marked by remarkable accomplishments and meaningful…

The long-running feud between P-Square brothers Peter and Paul “Rudeboy” Okoye has taken another turn, with Paul reacting after Peter released the seventh instalment of his tell-all video series, accusing both their ex-manager, Jude, and Rudeboy of diverting money. Peter, known professionally as Mr P, has spent the past week releasing a series of videos in which he accused his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, of financial misconduct, withholding records, delaying access to the group’s backend catalogue and claiming ownership of the P-Square brand. He has also accused Paul of siding with Jude during the dispute. Although Jude…

Peloton delivered its first full year of net profit and operating income in fiscal 2026, but said it expects sales to fall in the coming fiscal year as it begins to lap price increases on its hardware and subscription plans. Peloton shares tumbled about 13% in premarket trading as the outlook disappointed investors. Even so, Peloton CEO Peter Stern highlighted the major strides the company has made in becoming profitable.”This was the year where Peloton sort of grew up,” Stern told CNBC in an interview, calling fiscal 2026 a “landmark” year for the company financially. “That solid foundation positions us for…

AI’s biases Typical social media AI-based moderating systems use machine learning classifiers to analyze posts and identify and flag content that breaks platform rules. But it’s difficult for a machine to understand the nuances of sarcasm, satire, and slang. Further, some research (examples here, here, and here) suggests that marginalized groups can be disproportionately affected by AI moderation. Without human oversight, AI can end up penalizing the very communities most vulnerable to the hateful content the systems are designed to combat. Gilbert, who is also the research director of Cornell’s Citizens and Technology Lab, says that “marginalized and vulnerable populations…

A popular Mexican TikTok influencer has been shot dead by men on a motorbike near the northern city of Culiacan while he was livestreaming an event for his followers.Culiacan is at the heart of ongoing violence between factions vying for control of the city. Mexican media have reported that at least 12 social media influencers have been killed in Culiacan since September 2024.The latest incident follows other similar killings, including that of beauty influencer Valeria Marquez in the western state of Jalisco in May 2025.Here is what we know so far.Who was Cesar Gastelum?Gastelum, 24, was a Mexican social media…

Air pollution may make rheumatoid arthritis more active and increase the likelihood of painful flare-ups, according to a new study. The strongest connection involved fine particulate matter found in dust, soot, and smoke (PM2.5). Published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD), The EULAR Journal, by Elsevier, the findings suggest that air quality may be an important consideration for both healthcare professionals treating rheumatoid arthritis and policymakers working to protect public health. Environmental Factors in Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis, commonly known as RA, is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and damage in the joints. It can also…

Quarter-finals line-up at 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco this weekend (all times GMT): Saturday In Casablanca Ivory Coast v Algeria (17:00) In Rabat Morocco v South Africa (20:00) Sunday In Casablanca Cameroon v Nigeria (17:00) In Rabat Malawi v Ghana or Mali (20:00) — Ghana play Mali on Thursday in Group D. A draw will qualify Ghana while Mali must win to progress — Quarter-finals winners qualify for 2027 World Cup in Brazil AFP

Isabella Rossellini has received the Excellence Award at Locarno. “The prize I’m receiving tonight is for excellence, which is something I haven’t heard very often,” she said during the opening ceremony. “I’m very proud of it and, above all, so moved because my father received this back in 1948 for his film ‘Germany, Year Zero.’ And then, four years ago, my brother Renzo [Rossellini], who was a great producer of Fellini and Scola. Being on par with my father and my brother fills me with so much emotion.” During her masterclass at the fest, Rossellini – who holds a master’s…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision to place a restriction on an Osun State Government bank account without first obtaining a court order, insisting that its action was backed by provisions of the EFCC Act and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The commission’s defence comes amid growing criticisms of EFCC’s action which came less than two weeks before the governorship election. Some lawyers, including the president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, have argued that the EFCC lacked the power to order bank to restrict access to a government’s accounts, and…

An Afghan boxer suspected of killing a Scottish woman in Greece has arrived in court in Athens for a second time.Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.He is accused of killing aid worker Elisabeth Ross, 38, who was discovered by a homeless man in a derelict building in the Kypseli area of the Greek capital on July 18.Ahmadzai arrived back in court in Athens on Thursday morning in an unmarked Grey car. He was not pictured. It is expected he will be formally charged later.On Wednesday, he was assigned…