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Nvidia hires major New York law firm to investigate Jensen Huang affair
The appointment was made after it emerged Jensen Huang had an affair with a woman believed to be a spy for China.
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LASWA, Interferry complete ferry safety inspection training
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with global trade association Interferry, has concluded Module 6 of the Africa Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Programme to strengthen safety standards across the waterways sector. The initiative is supported by the Lagos State Government and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Blue Economy, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, alongside Interferry Chief Executive Officer, Mike Corrigan, and Ferrysafe Executive Sponsor, Shari Corrigan.
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Kebbi APC reconciles aggrieved members ahead of 2027 polls
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Secretary of the Contact and Reconciliation Committee set up by Governor Nasir Idris, Engineer Ahmed Umar Faruk, made this known on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi while briefing journalists on the committee’s activities.
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US justice department sues Lyft over alleged refusal to serve passengers with disabilities
Lawsuit filed in California claims drivers routinely refuse to transport individuals with service animals or mobility devices The Department of Justice sued Lyft on Monday, accusing the ride-share giant of discrimination for denying service to passengers with disabilities. The federal lawsuit, which was filed in the US district court for the northern district of California, said Lyft drivers have routinely refused to transport individuals who depend on service animals or use mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, an alleged violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Tinubu Won 2023 Election On His Own, Buhari Didn’t Fully Support Him – APC’s Hassan
A spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Alwan Hassan, has said President Bola Tinubu won the 2023 presidential election against all odds, insisting that former President Muhammadu Buhari did not fully support his candidacy. Hassan said Tinubu secured victory largely through his own political strength, arguing that Buhari did not actively stand behind the APC candidate during the build-up to the election.
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US prosecutors charge Iranian operative allegedly responsible for UK air force base attack
New indictment claims Mohammad Dawood al-Saadi, a dual Iranian and Iraqi national, plotted while in US custody US federal prosecutors have said that an Iranian operative jailed in New York was responsible for the foiled attack on a UK air force base where American B-1 bombers were stationed. A new indictment alleged that Mohammad Dawood al-Saadi, a dual Iranian and Iraqi national, plotted while in custody and then transmitted plans – using coded messages in calls to his family – to two co-conspirators to buy large quantities of chemicals that could be used as explosives in an attack on the RAF
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[VIDEO] Wike’s ₦10m Pledge: INEC, Police Can Trigger Investigation, Says Okoye
Pledge: INEC, Police Can Trigger Investigation, Says Okoye. A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Festus Okoye, says the commission, the police and other law enforcement agencies can initiate an investigation into the ₦10 million pledge by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to councillors ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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NDC regional chairman aspirant unveils 10-pillar transformation agenda for Upper West
An aspirant for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Upper West Regional Chairmanship, Alhassan Adams Randy, has unveiled a 10-pillar transformation agenda aimed at rebuilding the party in the region. The agenda, dubbed “A Renewed Vision,” was presented to journalists in Wa by his Campaign Coordinator, Carlos Ibrahim Chireh, with Mr Randy providing further details on its implementation.
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Obi counters Tinubu, defends Anambra erosion record
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has disputed President Bola Tinubu’s criticism of his record on erosion control in Anambra State, insisting that he helped develop the programme currently being used to tackle the environmental challenge. Tinubu had criticised Obi’s tenure as Anambra governor during an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, over the weekend, alleging that the former governor “ran away from erosion” while highlighting environmental projects undertaken in Lagos.
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NDC Alleges Plot To Disrupt Obi’s Benue Visit, Govt Denies Claim
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Benue State Government of plotting to disrupt the planned visit of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the state, an allegation the government has dismissed as false. Obi is scheduled to visit Benue State on Wednesday for a town hall meeting in Makurdi and a humanitarian visit to Yelewata, where he is expected to pay tribute to victims of the June 2025 massacre and commiserate with their families.
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White House announces funds for law enforcement programme in several cities
Trump administration awarded more than $60m each to St Louis, Missouri, and Jackson, Mississippi, in crime push.
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Nvidia hires major New York law firm to investigate Jensen Huang affair
The appointment was made after it emerged Jensen Huang had an affair with a woman believed to be a spy for China.
crime
Thomas Markle, Meghan’s father, cut off his ankle monitor, DoJ says
Estranged father of Duchess of Sussex was arrested for keeping child sexual abuse material, authorities say The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, cut an electronic monitoring device off his ankle, just days after his arrest for keeping child sexual abuse material in storage units in California, authorities said on Tuesday. Thomas Markle was in custody awaiting a hearing in federal court in Tampa, Florida, first assistant US attorney Bill Essayli said.
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