AI Giant Anthropic Reaches Near-Trillion Dollar Valuation
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said Thursday it had raised $65 billion in a new funding round that values the Claude maker at $965 billion, more than its archrival OpenAI, the…
US Bans Use Of Drones At World Cup Matches, Events
Drone flights will be banned over US stadiums hosting World Cup matches as well as over fan events related to the tournament that kicks off June 11, authorities said Thursday.…
Suspect Jailed 15 Years Over Foiled Jihadist Attack At Taylor Swift Concert
An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old who admitted plotting a foiled jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert to 15 years in jail. The US megastar was forced…
FG Considers Flight Restrictions, Passenger Isolation Over Ebola Threat
The Federal Government is considering possible restrictions on flights from countries affected by the Ebola virus, as part of fresh measures to prevent any outbreak in Nigeria. This was disclosed…
Ex-Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege Joins NDC, Declares For Delta Central Senatorial Poll
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and declared his intention to contest the Delta Central senatorial seat in…
2027 Polls: Familiar Rivals, Fresh Alliances, New Calculations In Battle For Aso Rock
As political parties close the curtain on bruising primaries and shifting alliances, Nigeria’s road to the January 16, 2027 presidential election is already shaping up as a familiar clash of…
US Allocates Extra $80mn To Tackle Ebola
The United States announced Thursday that it was allocating an additional $80 million to help combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The Trump administration…
Trump’s Face Could Appear On US $250 Bill
President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in the Republican’s latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on national institutions. A proposal…
Insecurity: Lagos CAN Calls For Unity, Patriotism Among Nigerians
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State, Stephen Adegbite, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, dialogue, and patriotism as the country battles to address the…
How Nigerian Stars Conquered Europe With Silverware, Stunning Feats
As the curtain draws close on the 2025/2026 campaign across Europe and some parts of the world, Nigerian players were among those on the victorious sides, winning titles and achieving…