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Natalie Harp worked at White House without security clearance for nearly a year – reportNatalie Harp, special assistant to Donald Trump, continues to be the focus of media attention Thursday after an MS Now report revealed that she had worked at the White House for nearly a year without obtaining a security clearance.Harp, a former One America News Network show host, has emerged as a key gatekeeper to the president. Her presence with Trump when the president left Air Force One as a decoy while sneaking on to another plane in a service cart – even as senior officials remained…

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has promised to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in the 2027 general election. Abubakar pledged during a Hausa-language interview on the PAP programme on Wednesday, arguing that the removal of the subsidy had not resulted in improved living conditions for Nigerians. He said that although he did not initially oppose the decision to remove the subsidy, developments since the policy was scrapped have changed his position. “I initially did not oppose the removal of the fuel subsidy. But now that it has been removed, where is the money?”…

Google’s new HiLight notification LED on the Pixel 11 Pro is nearly useless. Out of the box, the only two things it can glow for are when the phone is face down and you’re interacting with Gemini, or when you get a call from a favorite contact. And even then, it can only glow one of five colors!This is a massive wasted opportunity for a feature that used to be so beloved on older Android phones, so developers have wasted no time doing what Google won’t.X user Dhananjay_Tech developed a new app called HiLight Studio, which lets you do practically…

Federal agents searched the home of Eric Swalwell, the former Democratic congressman, and seized electronic devices from him over the weekend in connection with a civil rights investigation concerning allegations of sexual assault, according to a person familiar with the inquiry.The agents, armed with a warrant, stopped Mr. Swalwell at the San Francisco airport on Saturday and laid claim to his devices. The next day, they searched his home in Washington, the person said.Mr. Swalwell, who spent more than a decade in the House representing two districts in California, resigned from Congress in April after the news media reported on…

Like every Cowboys fan, Troy Aikman did not think that his third Super Bowl win with Dallas would be his last. But not only was that the last title for Aikman’s Cowboys, but it also remains the last championship for one of the most recognizable brands in professional sports. The upcoming season represents the 31st since the Cowboys won the Super Bowl, let alone played in one. Dallas’ 31-year drought without a conference title appearance is the longest in the NFC. For Aikman, a Hall of Fame quarterback and the MVP of Super Bowl XXVII, the fact that the Cowboys haven’t…

It seems the girls can’t stop crying in the club in 2026. In the past few months, Karol G, Becky G, and Tokisicha have all released major albums, cementing their roles as powerful forces in Latin pop music. Tokischa finally shared her long-awaited debut, Amor & Droga; Karol surprised fans with No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto; and Becky G dropped her most unapologetic LP yet, Baraja Bendita. Though each release has its own focus and blend of genres, there’s one element they all share: a sad perreo song filled with dancefloor introspection. Karol G, Becky G, and Tokisicha have…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has commended the Kaduna State Government under Governor Uba Sani for addressing some of the longstanding challenges confronting the institution. The chairman of ASUU-KASU, Dr Abubakar Abdullahi, made the remarks at a press briefing in Kaduna on the union’s ultimatum to the state government over what it described as poor working conditions and other challenges affecting the university. Dr Abdullahi said the union’s position was not intended to castigate the government, but to draw its attention to areas requiring further intervention to strengthen the university. He acknowledged some…

Osun election has renewed confidence of Nigerians in INEC , says group Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed to improve on the conduct of the August 15 Osun state governorship election. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, gave the assurance Thursday in Abuja during a solidarity march to the headquarters of the Commission embarked by the African Centre for Justice and Human Rights,. He said the commission’s performance in elections had continued to improve, expressing confidence that subsequent elections would…

The two French journalists detained in Togo since last month have been charged with “false declarations” despite having the correct documents to work there, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has said.Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani had been filming a documentary in Kara, northern Togo, for France Télévisions when they were arrested on 27 July, the media rights group said, despite having work visas and authorisation to film there.France’s foreign ministry confirmed the pair’s detention, adding that they had been visited by French officials three times. Togolese authorities have yet to comment.Togo has faced criticism for clamping down on free speech,…

By Kafayat kokumo  Experts have called for reforms, increased investment, innovation and stronger collaboration among stakeholders to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s poultry industry, to enhance food security, job creation and economic growth. Speaking recently at the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State Chapter summit themed, “Flocking to Growth: Transforming Nigerian Poultry Industry through Innovation and Investment,” Prof. Olutayo Adeyemi said Nigeria’s poultry industry remains one of the country’s most strategic agricultural sectors, with the South-West serving as the hub of poultry production in West Africa. Adeyemi said advances in poultry genetics have significantly improved productivity, stressing that…