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OpenAI has had a hell of a year. The company spent months battling former co-founder Elon Musk in a sensational jury trial, was hit with a high-profile trade secrets lawsuit from Apple, and faced widespread scrutiny after an unreleased model hacked another AI company. As it prepares for an IPO, a steady string of executives have departed, including some of the company’s biggest names.Throughout it all, one person has quietly amassed power: Greg Brockman.Brockman is currently OpenAI’s president and co-founder. He’s helped lead OpenAI since its inception, described as an “engineering workhorse that pushed to build scaled-up systems that would…

Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in partnership with Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), has launched a guide to help Nigerian states review and strengthen their public health laws. The Nigeria Public Health Legal Reform Guide was launched on Wednesday in Abuja. It provides a structured approach for states to identify gaps in existing legislation, develop appropriate legal reforms and navigate the executive and legislative processes required to enact them. Speaking at the launch, the NCDC Director-General, Jide Idris, represented by Everistus Aniaku, Deputy Director and Head of the Subnational Readiness Strengthening Division, said the guide was…

Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect large parts of the UK.

Aug 20, 2026, 07:00 AM ETAfter an eventful July full of big trades, intriguing signings and the game’s biggest star shocking everyone by heading East, the NBA offseason is nearly complete. And with the regular-season schedule now out, it’s time to start thinking about the 2026-27 season.ESPN’s staff of experts is looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the season for all 30 teams, with 30 pieces — one for every team — rolling out each weekday through Sept. 18. We’re answering the biggest looming questions, evaluating X factors and much more for every team.Check out…

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has received more than 500 offers of medical, spiritual and other forms of assistance as he continues treatment for stage-four cancer. His close friend and colleague, Yinka Quadri, disclosed this while appreciating Nigerians, colleagues and well-wishers who have continued to offer prayers, encouragement and assistance to the actor. Quadri, in a statement shared on his Instagram page, said the overwhelming number of offers had created a challenge for the family, particularly in determining which options could be pursued without disrupting Ogogo’s ongoing hospital treatment. He said more than…

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Renewal Congress of Aladura & Celestial Churches in Politics (RECAP) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. RECAP’s National Coordinator, Professor Adebayo Adeniji, announced the endorsement during an interview on Thursday, stating that the faith-based political movement believes Tinubu needs consecutive terms to fully realize his economic and institutional reforms. Professor Adeniji praised Tinubu for implementing difficult but necessary economic policies that previous administrations avoided to secure long-term national sustainability. He emphasized that sustainable growth takes time, and a second term will provide the stability needed for ongoing infrastructure…

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have called for increased public awareness of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and stronger efforts to tackle misinformation and stigma around HIV prevention in Nigeria. Officials of both organisations made the call on Thursday in Lagos, during a training for journalists and social media influencers on PrEP. Speaking at the training, NACA Director-General Temitope Ilori said access to HIV prevention medicines and services must be supported by accurate information that enables people to make informed decisions about their health. “Today’s engagement is particularly important because the fight…

Wellington College International Lagos officially opens its Welcome Centre in Victoria Island on Thursday, just days after opening applications for the 2027–2028 academic session. The Welcome Centre marks the moment the college opens its doors more fully to the community, creating a place where prospective families and partners can meet the leadership team, ask questions and engage directly with the vision for education Wellington is bringing to Lagos. According to Peter Antigha, the communications manager at Wellington College International Lagos, the college brings 173 years of educational heritage to Nigeria, alongside the perspective and connections of a global network of…

Lowanro City’s skyline is dominated by an oppressive clock tower, silhouetted against a moody red sky and an impossibly large, ominous moon. A retractable bridge splits the map in two, and a network of slimy sewers runs beneath the city streets, offering flanking routes for crafty players. This layered and multi-tiered map bears all the hallmarks of the team behind some of the most memorable stomping grounds in video games.But The Duskbloods, which I recently spent two days playing in Tokyo, is a strange departure from developer FromSoftware’s usual offerings. These have included massive single-player RPGs with light, experimental multiplayer…