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The family of a Florida man who took his own life has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that its Gemini artificial intelligence chatbot spent weeks fostering an elaborate delusional narrative before ultimately encouraging him to die. Jonathan Gavalas, 36, an executive at his father’s debt relief company in Jupiter,…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of fugitive drug lord, 58-year-old Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, describing the development as a breakthrough in the fight against international drug trafficking. According to the agency, Ilomuanya had been on the radar of British authorities for more than 15 years…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has inaugurated a Committee on State Policing, describing the move as a critical step toward strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture and deepening community-based law enforcement. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, Disu said the task before the committee was both significant and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday directed the immediate suspension of the cashless payment system recently introduced at airports across the country, citing widespread hardship and traffic congestion caused by the policy. The directive followed complaints of severe gridlock and passengers missing flights within the roughly one week of the…

World football governing body FIFA has confirmed DR Congo as Africa’s representative in the inter-confederation play-off tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, effectively ending Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying. In an accreditation notice issued to journalists ahead of the tournament, FIFA listed the six participating teams, confirming DR Congo as…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday formally swore in Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, ushering in a new leadership era for the Nigeria Police Force. The ceremony was held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja shortly before the commencement of…

Photo: Adamawa Gov Fintiri Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has defended his position that Nigeria’s presidency should remain in the South until 2031, saying northerners should not contest the office in 2027 in the interest of fairness and national unity. Speaking during a television interview monitored by this newspaper,…

Photo: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran Supreme Leader, killed in US/Israel attack By Douglas Maha, Abujua Petrol prices have surged across Nigeria, piling fresh pressure on households and businesses as escalating tensions in the Middle East send shockwaves through global energy markets. The conflict involving Israel, Iran and the United States…

By Gabriel Efe There is something about February. It is the shortest month of the year, often quiet, transitional, sitting between the declarations of January and the acceleration of March. Yet in recent history, February has repeatedly become the staging ground for events that reshape the world. In February 2020,…

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three siblings by a newly arrived tenant in Nwezenyi village, Igbeagu community, in the Izzi Local Government Area of the state. The victims, identified as Favour, Obinna, and Kamso Okeoha, were reportedly abducted on Saturday while their parents were away…