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*Says Tinubu took from poor, gave to his rich friends  *Yilwatda: Atiku’s proposal troubling, suspicious*Olawepo-Hashim: Ex-VP is father of subsidy removal, recent U-turn dishonest *Donald Duke canvasses economic reset, says policies worsening hardship *Idris: Restoring fuel subsidy will reverse Nigeria’s economic gains Chuks Okocha, Emmanuel Addeh, Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja and Ayodeji Ake in Lagos Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday doubled down on his proposal to restore a targeted petrol subsidy, accusing President Bola Tinubu of running a contradictory economic policy that removes support from poor Nigerians while granting tax credits, concessions and other incentives to major investors in…

The Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with other security forces and local vigilantes, has rescued a 29-year-old man abducted by suspected kidnappers in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. The victim was abducted last Tuesday around Afor-Ogidi Market in Isiala Amaifeke Community, Orlu LGA, while returning home from the International Market, Umuna, Orlu, according to a security source. The source said the assailants, who were armed with assault rifles and operating on two motorcycles, blocked the victim’s vehicle, seized him and took him to an undisclosed location. Following the abduction, the kidnappers contacted the victim’s family and…

Human psychology is changing due to AI that convincingly converses in human-like ways.gettyIn today’s column, I examine the psychology underlying how people choose to trust others. By others, I am referring not only to trusting humans but also to opting to trust AI. The vexing question of whether people are going to trust AI is a monumental one and keeps getting a lot of solemn attention. The abundantly logical approach entails discussing trust in two pathways, consisting of the longstanding human-to-human basis and the newly arising human-to-AI basis.Numerous research studies have indicated that people often have an inherent trust bias…

Fairphone’s top Android for 2026 is a little faster with more memory while maintaining full compatibility with its previous phone, including its repairable and ethical chops.The Fairphone 6+ continues the Dutch cooperative’s mission to make consumer electronics longer lasting and more sustainable, containing 51% either recycled or ethically sourced materials while being fully repairable at home with just the one screwdriver included in the box.It is also the first model to expand beyond Europe, going on sale in the US directly from Fairphone. But the new Android costs £70 (€50) more than the launch price of its predecessor, available from…

The long-range Scalp missile weighs 1,300kg and is 16.7ft (5.10m) in length. It is capable of hitting targets around 150 miles into Russia – not as far as Ukraine’s deep strike drone capability but it is a significant step in showing the willingness of international partners to share weapons technology.The maker describes them as designed to hit pre-planned, stationary targets. It can be used day and night in all weather, and has advanced navigation systems. MBDA adds that it is in service with the Royal Air Force, the French Air Force, Italian Air Force and has been used in Iraq,…

Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a technology that could make it possible for dentists to produce permanent 3D-printed zirconia restorations in a single day. Zirconia is considered the gold-standard material for permanent dental work because of its strength and durability. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the researchers are now working toward commercializing the technology for use in crowns, bridges, veneers and other dental restorations. “We are excited to be advancing the commercialization of chair-side 3D-printed, all-ceramic zirconia permanent dental restorations,” said Dr. Majid Minary, professor of mechanical engineering in the Erik Jonsson…

Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter is finally showing flashes of his pre-surgery dominance, making him the must-add pitcher on the fantasy waiver wire for Week 23

A gallery that has remained closed to the public since World War Two is to reopen at London’s Natural History Museum next month.The gallery, which has remained hidden from view since 1943, will reopen from 16 September, featuring 50 objects which show our evolving relationship with the natural world.The exhibition, named Nature and Us, is part of a transformation project called NHM150, which aims to open a new or revamped showcase every year until the museum’s 150th anniversary in 2031.Dr Doug Gurr, director of the NHM, said: “For the first time in over 80 years, visitors will be able to…

By Eniola Olakunri “Nigeria must begin to reflect excellence, discipline, and integrity in all aspects of national life….the era of dilapidated public facilities must give way to infrastructure that mirrors the dignity of the Nigerian people.” — Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria It is no gainsaying that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is kinetically transforming Nigeria’s public tertiary education landscape and contributing significantly to the enormous national machinery being deployed to accelerate the country’s socio-economic development. Indeed, TETFund’s evolving story is increasingly becoming one of vision, intervention, innovation and…

Islamabad, Pakistan — Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is traveling to Tehran on Monday for talks with senior Iranian officials, Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday.It will be Munir’s third visit to Iran this year as Islamabad continues its push to mediate an end to the United States and Israel’s war on Iran.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listPakistani officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed to Al Jazeera that the trip would take place but declined to elaborate on its agenda.The Pakistani military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations…