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Day: May 13, 2026

Meta rolls out WhatsApp ‘Incognito’ AI chats to improve privacy

By Enitan Abdultawab Meta Platforms has announced a new “incognito” mode for WhatsApp users designed to make conversations with its AI chatbot more private, as concerns continue to grow around how personal data is handled in generative AI systems. The company revealed in a blog post on Wednesday that the feature allows users to engage…

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‘He bore his pain with strength’ – Family confirms Alex Ekubo’s passing

The family of Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has confirmed his death. In a statement shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, the family revealed that he died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos due to complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, son, brother,…

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Police arraign seven suspects over Kano GSM market attack

The Kano State Police Command has provided an update on its investigation and prosecution efforts following the thuggery attack at the Farm Centre GSM market in Kano on April 28, 2026. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the command said…

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COEASU faults FG’s UTME waiver for NCE candidates

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s recent decision granting admission exemptions to candidates seeking entry into colleges of education. The National President of the association, Dr Lawal Bazza, who made the position of the union known during a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, said COEASU…

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Why I can’t help BBNaija applicants secure slots – Whitemoney

By Enitan Abdultawab Former Big Brother Naija winner Whitemoney has urged aspiring contestants to stop flooding his Direct Messages with requests to help them secure a spot in the reality show, stressing that he does not influence the selection process. In a video shared on his official Instagram page recently, the reality star expressed frustration…

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eNaira dispute: Court fixes May 22 for judgment

…as CBN seeks dismissal of suit By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed May 22 to deliver judgment on a suit seeking to strip the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of the right to ownership of the eNaira digital platform. The suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/113/2021 was instituted before…

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Carrick on brink of permanent Man Utd job – Reports

Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended as Manchester United’s permanent manager by club chiefs after overseeing a dramatic improvement in the club’s fortunes, it was widely reported on Wednesday. The 44-year-old took over for the rest of the campaign in January following an acrimonious end to Ruben Amorim’s rocky Red Devils reign. United clinched…

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