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A colorful pet gecko that is unusually prone to developing cancer could become an important new tool for researchers studying how tumors form and spread. Scientists say the animal’s naturally occurring cancers may offer valuable insights into why some species are highly vulnerable to the disease while others are remarkably resistant. The research, led by the University of Nottingham and published in BMC Biology, identified genetic changes linked to tumors in a special variety of leopard gecko. Many of those changes involve the same genes and biological pathways associated with human cancers, raising the possibility that this reptile could help…

Jul 15, 2026, 04:38 PM ETWe finally have our first finalist for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Spain’s 2-0 win over France in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. Now we’ll find out who will join them.In one of international soccer’s greatest rivalries, England take on reigning world champions Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday.Will the Three Lions reach their first World Cup final since 1966, or will Argentina advance to a second straight final as they continue their quest to defend their title?Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

Post Malone will join a star-studded lineup of artists and celebrities to close out the final game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which takes place at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.He is set to headline the closing ceremony, which begins 90 minutes before the kickoff of the tournament’s final match. Malone’s genre-spanning music makes him a fitting choice for the global celebration of multiple cultures.“At a time when sport, culture, and global attention converge, Post Malone will deliver a performance designed to celebrate the tournament’s journey and ignite the atmosphere before the world’s attention turns to…

Segun James Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was alarmed, Wednesday, at the level of destruction caused by flood waters in the Ibeju-Lekki corridor of the state. The Governor who took an unscheduled inspected of the flood-hit communities across the Lekki corridor, attributing the flooding to a combination of climate-induced heavy rainfall and human activities that obstruct natural waterways. The governor toured Ogombo in Sangotedo, Chevron Drive and Ajiran in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, as well as Gbetu-Olorunkemi Road in Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, to assess the impact of the flooding and ongoing drainage management efforts by the state…

Vanessa Obioha MultiChoice Nigeria, a Canal+ company, has announced the 11th season of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, with a record-breaking prize. This season’s winner will walk away with N160 million grand prize, which includes a cash sum of N100 million and a brand-new SUV. The prize is the highest in the show’s history so far, raising the stakes for what is expected to be another landmark season. Speaking on the new season, Atinuke Babatunde, Executive Head, Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, said:“Big Brother Naija has consistently redefined entertainment in Africa by bringing together authentic storytelling,…

Ebere Nwoji The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), has said that implementation of the Defined Benefit Scheme Pension Harmonisation was a reform meant to advance and enhance pension payment equity in the country.  The Executive Secretary/CEO, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya, said the initiative was a landmark reform designed to restore fairness, improve retirees’ welfare and strengthen confidence in the administration of the country’s legacy pension system. Odunaiya said the harmonisation exercise, approved under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marked one of the most significant policy interventions in the DBS since PTAD was…

Mere moments after Argentina lost to France in a Round of 16 match during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, commentators were already predicting it would be his final time on a World Cup pitch. “This was Lionel Messi’s final World Cup match, surely,” one stated, “and maybe his final game for his country.” Messi was 31 at the time, and many assumed they had just watched his last appearance on soccer’s biggest stage.They were wrong.Instead, Messi came back four years later to lift the trophy in Qatar. Then he came back again this year at 39. However, Messi is…

Employers will have to publish salary information in job adverts under government plans to rewrite anti-discrimination laws.Details of other job conditions could also have to be disclosed to candidates, under the draft proposals.Ministers argue greater transparency will help people navigate the jobs market and could prevent future pay discrimination claims.However, details of exactly what salary information will have to be shared are yet to be hammered out. Officials plan to consult on whether exact salaries will have to be displayed, or potentially a pay range or “benchmark rate” for open roles.They also plan to ask industry groups whether information beyond…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confirmed eight cases of rabies and two related deaths in the territory. Residents are being urged to vaccinate their dogs and cats and report any animal bites immediately. The Director of Veterinary Services at the FCTA Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, Karnak Dandam, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr Dandam said the two fatalities occurred in Gwagwalada and Kwali Area Councils after rabid dogs bit the victims. Of the eight confirmed cases, five were recorded in Gwagwalada Area Council and three in…

Dramatic video shows a freight train in Canada surrounded by wildfire flames and workers requesting an emergency rescue as they report being “encased” in fire.”This could potentially overtake us here, this has gotten a little scary,” a crew member says as the train rushes past burning trees near Armstrong, Ontario. There are more than 100 wildfires burning in the province, with several northwestern communities under threat. Smoke blanketed Toronto, which woke up to hazy skies and some of the worst air quality in the world. The wildfires have led to concerns smoke will drift into US cities over the next…