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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 10 second board examination from May 15 to May 21, 2026. However, 52 days later, the board has yet to announce the results or provide an official update, leaving thousands of students and parents in uncertainty.The delay has become a growing concern, particularly for students seeking admission to Class 11, as many schools have already begun the new academic session.One of the users on X took to the platform and posted, “Ignorance of the Class 10 2nd board results by CBSE reflects poor planning, lack of transparency, and complete disregard…

•Decision to storm hideout influenced by lessons from Gen. Rabbe’s death, say sources•Arrested children to be released, complicit mothers to face prosecution •Capture of terrorists’ families, death of syndicate forced release of hostages •Sanwo-Olu, Adeleke, Ooni, Alausa, CAN, Wabara, Olawepo-Hashim, group, others hail president, security agencies for rescue of victims, seek better security measures Chiemelie Ezeobi in Lagos, Chuks Okocha, Emmanuel Addeh, Kuni Tyessi, Folalumi Alaran in Abuja, Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo and Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Some interesting details, last night, emerged on a few of the intrigues that went into the eventual release of the kidnapped Oyo State…

Initial findings suggest the majority of the victims had died from smoke inhalation, said Suriyachai Raviwan, the director of Bangkok’s disaster mitigation department. Bangkok governor Chatchart Sittipunt say the flammable interior decorations on the bar’s ceiling may have facilitated the blaze’s rapid spread. There are also reports of people found unconscious near the building’s emergency exit, suggesting that there may have been some obstruction, the governor added. Authorities say these suggestions can only be confirmed through further investigation by forensic officers.One motorcyclist, Surin Jaiharn, told AFP that he helped about five people flee the burning bar using clothing to extinguish…

ToplineSen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., issued the first statement about his hospitalization on Sunday after nearly four weeks of silence—which sparked speculation about his condition and demands for transparency—and disclosed that he was taken to the hospital after a fall.Senator Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote “quite yet.”Anadolu via Getty ImagesKey FactsAn email statement shared by his office also included a photo of McConnell sitting up in a hospital bed with his wife, Former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, beside him.In the statement, McConnell said he appreciated both the well-wishes he’s…

Apple filed a lawsuit Friday against OpenAI over allegations of trade secret theft and breach of contract. The iPhone maker alleges that this misconduct, which it says reveals a pattern of theft from OpenAI employees who previously worked at Apple, was directed by OpenAI’s senior leadership, including Chief Hardware Officer Tang Tan. The lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accuses Tan of using Apple’s confidential project code names during OpenAI’s recruiting process, asking job candidates to bring in Apple hardware components to their interviews, coaching departing Apple employees on how to…

In the fifth year of its full-scale war with Russia, Ukraine is about to see its fifth UK prime minister. There is some concern in Kyiv about the risk of political instability in Britain. Ukraine needs its allies to remain focused on the giant war in the heart of Europe; it needs the UK to keep up its military aid, its drone deliveries and its economic support for “as long as it takes”, as it promised. But from PM No 1, Boris Johnson – so popular he had a cake named after him here – right through to No 4,…

Two celestial beauties line up on Friday when the young crescent moon meets brilliant Venus in the evening twilight. It will be one of the prettiest naked-eye sights of the month, so long, of course, as the clouds behave.The chart shows the view looking west from London at 10pm BST. By that time the sun will have set but the sky will still be bright with summer twilight.Venus will be shining as a brilliant white point low above the horizon. The delicate crescent moon, just three days past new, will be nearby with just under 16% of its visible surface…

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on Sunday, reaching the FIFA World Cup semi-finals following a thrilling quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, USA. The South Americans dominated the early exchanges before Switzerland rallied impressively, forcing extra time despite playing the closing stages with 10 men after Breel Embolo’s dismissal. Argentina struck first in the 10th minute when Alexis Mac Allister converted Lionel Messi’s clever assist, rewarding their bright opening and sustained attacking pressure. Messi orchestrated Argentina’s attacks throughout the first half as Switzerland struggled defensively and found few opportunities to threaten the South American backline. Switzerland’s frustrations…

By Ayo OnikoyiNollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has opened up about marriage, divorce, motherhood and societal judgement, stating that no woman enters marriage with the intention of walking away. The actress made the revelation while appearing as a guest on The Morayo Show, where she reflected on her personal experiences and the decisions she has made to protect her family’s peace. According to Iyabo Ojo, women often go into marriage with the hope of building a lasting relationship, but circumstances can sometimes lead to difficult choices. “I don’t think there is any woman who wants to get married and…

Chiemelie Ezeobi Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road following actionable intelligence from a credible source. The intelligence-led operation, conducted on July 9, 2026, led to the successful interception of the vehicle and the arrest of its driver. According to the acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, preliminary investigations revealed that the illicit consignment was being transported to the Berger area of Lagos State.  However, the suspect was unable to provide satisfactory information on the ownership…