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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) welcomes President Bola Tinubu’s creation of four new Army divisions across the country, a statement says. The statement says the simultaneous creation of four new divisions is the largest single expansion of the Nigerian Army in modern history, adding that the bold step shows the President’s renewed commitment to security of lives and property. “We wholeheartedly welcome this development, including the president’s approval for the Army to hire 28,000 new personnel and acquire more critical military assets. We are confident that this initiative will enhance the government’s counterterrorism and anti-banditry efforts,” according to the statement.…

Michael Kratsios, chief science adviser to US President Donald Trump, released a report this week that reimagines how science in the country is funded. Credit: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via GettyWashington DCIt was a big week for science in the administration of US President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, the president’s chief science adviser, Michael Kratsios, release a report called Science: A New Golden Age that proposes substantial changes to federally funded research. The next day saw him help to unveil some of the first winners of research grants from the Genesis Mission, the administration’s flagship artificial-intelligence initiative.For the past year and a…

Jenny Shin took a five-shot lead at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open on Friday, as Lottie Woad, Charley Hull and Nelly Korda again toiled with the windy conditions at Dundonald Links.Lauren Coughlin, who had joined Shin as the overnight co-leader at six under par, also struggled, going two over par in her front nine holes, before returning to the clubhouse at level par, to move to four under through 36 holes. Despite a bumpy start, posting a bogey on the first, Shin, capitalised on her momentum from what was a sensational opening-round 66, to shoot a five-under par 67…

Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Teni, has released her highly anticipated extended play (EP), The Wellness Package, marking a new phase centred on personal growth, healing and community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project reflects Teni’s personal experiences over recent years, presenting wellness as a lifestyle rooted in love, laughter, self-care and meaningful human connections. The six-track EP also marks the beginning of Teni’s strategic partnership with Gamma, aimed at expanding her creative vision and global reach. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gamma, Larry Jackson, described Teni as an exceptional artiste with a rare ability…

Ademola Oshodi The international environment is placing a heavier responsibility on Nigeria. Regional security cooperation has weakened, competition for energy finance and technology has intensified, and humanitarian funding is contracting even as domestic needs increase. Three developments this week show why Nigeria must combine leadership with discipline, strengthening its capacity to act without assuming obligations it cannot sustain. On 14 July, the United Nations Security Council reviewed the political and security situation in West Africa and the Sahel. The following day, Nigeria’s Permanent Representation to the UN convened a discussion on energy access and just transitions during the UN High-Level…

The planned meeting between officials of the Federal Ministry of Health and workers of the Federal University of Technology Akure Teaching Hospital (FUTATH) to resolve the industrial disputes at the hospital failed to hold on Friday following the absence of labour unions. The peace meeting which was at the behest of the ministry was a response to the threat by the unions to down tools due to the failure of the ministry to adhere to the transition agreeement signed during the federal government’s takeover of the hospital from Ondo State. Senior officials from the Federal Ministry of Health led by…

Omolabake Fasogbon A Facebook group had recently posted a toothpaste brand on the platform to seek public reviews. What followed was mixed reactions. Several users expressed dissatisfaction with the product, with many dismissing the brand’s claims but still bought it because of the free toothbrush bundled with it. Some of the comments accompanying the posts read: “I buy it because it’s cheap and comes with a free toothbrush; It doesn’t whiten teeth; I think people buy it because of the toothbrush and It’s affordable.” Consumers’ love for freebies dates back to time immemorial, and the reasons are not far-fetched: Nigerians,…

OpenAI launched its first piece of hardware last week — a fancy little keypad built to pair with ChatGPT. Micro, which was developed in collaboration with specialty keyboard designer Work Louder, is essentially an artisanal workplace novelty that many tech enthusiasts will love and that may leave everyone else a little puzzled. OpenAI’s entrance into the hardware market hasn’t arrived without drama. Several weeks ago, Apple sued the AI lab and accused it of trade theft — kicking off what’s certain to be a long-simmering legal battle. Meanwhile, news of another smart home product in development at OpenAI has also…

Reform UK has instructed its councillors to describe a police investigation into donations from the mother of George Cottrell as an establishment stitch-up, as polling showed the party’s popularity plummeting.Internal briefing documents circulated to the party’s councillors included instructions to respond to questions about a Metropolitan police investigation into party donations with: “It is now clear that the establishment will try anything to stop us”, the Times revealed on Thursday.Local government representatives were also instructed to respond to questions with: “The British people are tired of the establishment media doing anything they can to stop Reform. A daily routine of…

Team Nigeria enjoyed an outstanding opening day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning six medals to climb to second place on the medals table behind Australia. At the close of Day One, Nigeria had amassed three gold and three silver medals, all coming from para powerlifting, once again highlighting the country’s dominance in the sport. Australia led the standings with six gold, two silver and five bronze medals, while hosts Scotland were third with two gold and two silver medals. Nigeria’s golden run began with Esther Nworgu, who delivered the country’s first gold medal of the Games in…