Dubai is set to begin operating its driverless taxi service from March, marking a major breakthrough in the emirate’s ambition to become a global leader in smart and autonomous transportation. The move follows the formal launch of the operational phase of fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles, a development that signals the technology’s readiness for real-world…
Drake has stepped into the Super Bowl spotlight in dramatic fashion—this time not with music, but with a massive wager. The Grammy-winning rapper revealed that he has placed a $1 million bet on the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX, backing his confidence with serious cash as the team prepares to face the…
Longevity-focused biotech company Retro Biosciences has launched a Phase 1 first-in-human clinical trial of its experimental therapy, RTR242, marking a significant milestone in the rapidly evolving field of anti-aging research. The trial represents the earliest step in testing the treatment in people and is primarily designed to assess its safety and tolerability. RTR242 is engineered…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to properly account for and retrieve service weapons from retired personnel, in line with the provisions of Nigeria’s Firearms Act. The move, according to the service, is aimed at strengthening compliance with national firearms regulations while addressing the personal security concerns of senior veterans. The disclosure was…
Popular Nigerian forex trader Jeffrey Benson has been involved in a crash with his newly acquired Ferrari SF-90 Stradale, barely weeks after taking delivery of the luxury supercar. The vehicle, reportedly valued at around ₦1.5 billion, is one of the most expensive and rare Ferraris currently in Nigeria. The incident, which occurred in Lagos, quickly…
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has etched his name into Premier League history after becoming the first player ever to score three hat-tricks in the first half of matches in the competition. The remarkable milestone further cements the England international’s growing reputation as one of the league’s most lethal attacking players. Palmer achieved the historic feat…
The United Kingdom is set to increase the minimum stipend for PhD students from October 1, offering welcome financial relief to thousands of doctoral researchers across the country. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced that the new minimum annual stipend will rise to £21,805, up from the current £20,780, marking another above-inflation increase. For…
The Lagos State Government has sealed the popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market, located along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road on the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway, citing repeated environmental infractions. The closure was announced on Sunday by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement shared on X. According to the commissioner, the…
Credit card debt in the United States has climbed to an all-time high of about $1.25 trillion, nearly doubling from roughly $660 billion in 2013. The latest figures underscore how deeply American households are leaning on revolving credit as higher living costs, lingering inflation, and elevated interest rates continue to squeeze budgets. The pace of…
The UK government has been thrown into fresh turmoil after Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned following mounting controversy over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the United States. The fallout centers on Mandelson’s past links to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which have reignited…
