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‎‎Does the latest track by your favourite singer sound slightly off? You may be right. Fraudulent AI-generated tracks are increasingly appearing in artists’ own profiles on streaming platforms, presented as their original work.‎‎British folk musician, Emily Portman, got a shock in July when she received a message from a fan congratulating her on her new album — even though she hadn’t released one since 2022.‎‎That’s when she discovered “Orca” on numerous streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.‎‎The titles of the songs resembled something she might have created herself, but “very quickly I recognised it was AI-produced music”, she said.‎‎According…

Between all the new phones, smartwatches, and laptops we see throughout the year, it often feels like we’re constantly being nudged toward shinier, more expensive gadgets. And I get it. As a self-professed gadget nerd, few things are more exciting than unboxing and setting up a new device.But the truth is, you can still find plenty of great gifts for under $100. I use the Leatherman Free T4 every day, while Donkey Kong Bananza has provided me (and other Verge staffers) with hours of entertainment. If someone in your life loves the satisfaction of building and has shelves full of…

Bitcoin (BTC) moved closer to reclaiming $90,000 after US inflation cooled more than expected, with the November CPI coming in at 2.7% year-over-year versus forecasts of 3.1%. The softer print narrows the gap to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, easing near-term inflation pressure and reviving risk appetite across markets.Key takeaways:The lower-than-expected CPI print generated a positive response from Bitcoin as new positions opened versus the usual short covering.Onchain data shows “balance-sheet” repair and loss absorption for BTC, not capitulation.CPI print lifts BTC price as positioning rebuilds near $90,000According to crypto trader Back, Bitcoin’s post-CPI bounce has been accompanied by rising…

One of the women accusing Nick Carter of sexual assault is demanding the pop star pay her a seven-figure judgment to settle, Us Weekly can exclusively report. On Friday, December 12, accuser Laura Penly filed court docs offering to drop her lawsuit against Carter, 45, in exchange for $1 million. Carter’s lawyers, Liane K. Wakayama and Dale Hayes, Jr., tell Us, “What has happened here is not only unethical but also a clear violation of the law. The truth is this: after her plot to peddle false allegations for a payday was foiled by Nick’s unwillingness to give in to…

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the 2025 statutory project proposal of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the House of Representatives for consideration and passage. The proposal was conveyed in a letter read at Thursday’s plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary. In the letter, the president said the submission was made in line with the provisions of Section 121 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which empowers the National Assembly to consider and approve statutory budgets of federal agencies. By law, the NDDC is funded primarily through statutory contributions from…

Femi Otedola, the chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has further consolidated his position as the top shareholder of the financial services group, with his latest share purchase valued at N14.8 billion. The billionaire entrepreneur, whose investment interest cuts across energy, banking and real estate, procured 370 million shares at N40.1 each on Thursday, according to a regulatory filing at the Nigerian Exchange Limited. He bought the shares through Calvados Global Services Limited, his special purpose acquisition vehicle, the document showed. The latest acquisition by the majority owner of Lagos-listed electricity provider, Geregu Power Plc, takes his combined ownership in First…

In every nation, there are groups whose contributions are visible and celebrated, and there are those whose sacrifices are carried quietly, etched into their bodies, their nerves, and their memories. Soldiers belong to the latter category. They return from service not with wealth or comfort, but with stories of danger, fragments of trauma, and bodies aged faster than their years. It is the responsibility of a grateful nation to honour such people, not merely with parades and medals, but with systems that ensure dignity long after the uniform is laid down. Nigeria has not yet learnt this lesson. Across the…

The Jigawa State government has raised concerns over a sharp rise in blindness cases, warning that a severe shortage of eye care specialists is worsening the crisis. According to official records, 81,797 cases of eye-related complications were reported in the state in 2024 alone, highlighting a growing public health crisis driven largely by cataracts and a shortage of eye care specialists. The Acting Chairperson of the Jigawa State Eye Health Committee, Usman Muhammad, said the state is operating with only a fraction of the eye specialists it needs. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Dutse on Wednesday, Mr Muhammad described…

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector-General of Police, security chiefs, and the National Economic Council (NEC) to restructure security deployments, arm forest guards, and rehabilitate grazing reserves into economically viable ranches nationwide. The president issued the directive at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday as part of broader efforts to curb kidnapping, terrorism and recurring farmer–herder conflicts nationwide. The Nigerian leader noted that he is aware that “our people are exposed” and said there is an urgent need to make exceptional provisions for their protection. “I know some of our people are exposed and I understand that we…

Veteran Yoruba actor and filmmaker Lere Paimo has accused some individuals of attempting to remake his classic film Ogbori Elemoso without his consent, raising concerns over an alleged violation of his intellectual property rights, TCV reports. Ogbori Elemoso is one of the few notable Yoruba historical films that dramatise the events leading to the establishment of Ogbomoso land. The film was written and produced by veteran Mr Paimo in 1987 and distributed by Eda Films Ltd. It features a cast of prominent Nollywood and theatre veterans, including Jide Kosoko, Lere Paimo, Kareem Adepoju, Idowu Philips (Iya Rainbow), Isola Ogunsola, Dento,…