Author: Ayo Olowo

Elon Musk planning to build AI factory on the moon

Elon Musk Unveils Plan for AI Satellite Factory on the Moon as SpaceX Eyes IPO

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Elon Musk has revealed an ambitious new plan to build a factory on the moon to manufacture AI-powered satellites, expanding his vision of taking artificial intelligence infrastructure beyond Earth. Speaking during an all-hands meeting at xAI on Tuesday evening, Musk told employees that the company would eventually require a lunar facility capable of producing satellites designed to deliver massive […]

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Image of explosion used to depict explosion at Bayelsa Secretariat

Suspected IED Detonated at Bayelsa Secretariat Complex, One Arrested

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A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated early Wednesday morning at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex. The development triggered panic, a swift security response and a temporary disruption of official activities. The explosion occurred at about 6:00 am, prompting immediate intervention by the Bayelsa State Police Command and other security agencies. Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa […]

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Enough of the Strikes! Tinubu directs immediate release of funds allocated to sports

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President Bola Tinubu has issued a strict directive to end the recurring embarrassment of unpaid allowances for Nigerian athletes, ordering the immediate release of sports funds starting from the 2026 fiscal year. In a statement released on Friday, the President mandated the Ministries of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, and the Budget Office of the Federation to ensure “adequate provisions” are made for Nigeria’s participation […]

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Minister of Finance, Wale Edun

Finance Minister Leads High-Level Talks with Global Partners to Boost Energy Sector Under Mission 300

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In a significant move to tackle Nigeria’s energy challenges, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has ramped up engagements with international development partners. The high-level meetings, held in Abuja this week, focused on advancing Nigeria’s leadership role in Mission 300, a continental initiative designed to accelerate electricity access across Africa. […]

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Nigerian Army Graduates 589 Troops for Northeast Deployment

Nigerian Army Graduates 589 Battle-Ready Troops for Urgent Northeast Deployment

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The Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) in Kontagora has graduated 589 soldiers after completing Pre-Deployment Training Batch One, priming them for frontline duties with the Joint Task Force North East (JTF-NE) under OPERATION HADIN KAI against insurgency. The graduation ceremony took place on Friday at the Kontagora Military Cantonment Parade Ground, presided over by NATRAC Commander, Major General A.G.L. Haruna. The troops, who arrived on […]

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GTCO International Polo Tournament

GTCO Proudly Headlines the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament as Main Sponsor— Championing Great Experiences and Heritage

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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) (NGX: GTCO; LSE: GTCO), one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, is proud to announce its continued support as the main sponsor of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious sporting events. The 2026 edition will be held at the Lagos Polo […]

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Exercise Restore Hope IX

Exercise Restore Hope IX: COAS Charges Troops to Translate Training into Operational Success

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Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has tasked graduating officers and soldiers from Exercise Restore Hope IX to convert their rigorous training into real-world victories against Nigeria’s security challenges in deployment theaters nationwide. Speaking at the Final Exercise and Graduation Ceremony on Friday at the Nigerian Army Training Camp in Kachia, Kaduna State, General Shaibu stressed that combat excellence, discipline, adaptability, and […]

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Keir Starmer

UK PM Blasts Trump’s NATO Afghanistan Remarks as ‘Appalling and Insulting’

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fiercely condemned US President Donald Trump’s dismissal of NATO allies’ sacrifices in Afghanistan, calling the comments “insulting and frankly appalling”. The backlash intensifies transatlantic tensions over Trump’s NATO Afghanistan remarks during a Fox News interview. Trump’s Thursday interview from Davos, Switzerland, sparked outrage when he claimed NATO troops “stayed a little back, a little off the front […]

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NCDC Confirms Dengue Fever Outbreak in Sokoto: One Fatality Reported Amid Rising Cases

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised the alarm over a dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto, with one fatality reported. The NCDC said there were 29 suspected cases in November 2025, with six laboratory-confirmed and one fatality. This pushes the monthly case fatality rate (CFR) to a concerning 16.67%. In its latest Situation Report released on Thursday, […]

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Senegal beat Morocco

BREAKING! Senegal Beats Host Morocco 1-0 in extra time to Win 2025 AFCON Title

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Senegal wins the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time during a thrilling final.  Edouard Mendy’s late penalty save and Pape Gueye’s extra-time strike  sealed the victory for the Lions of Teranga. Pape Gueye Goal and Edouard Mendy Heroics Decide AFCON 2025 Final The match’s drama peaked late when Morocco earned a […]

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