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Welcome to a “profound moment for humanity,” according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, who closed out Google I/O’s keynote presentation on Tuesday, saying: Google’s cutting-edge research and products will help unlock AGI’s incredible potential for the benefit of the entire world. When we look back at this time, I think we will realize that we were standing in the foothills of the singularity. It will be a profound moment for humanity. This technology will be a force multiplier for human ingenuity and usher in a new golden age of scientific discovery and progress, improving the lives of everyone, everywhere.…

Bitcoin miners are emerging as an important part of the AI infrastructure supply chain because they control large amounts of power capacity and data center real estate that are increasingly difficult to secure, according to a new research note from Bernstein.Analysts Gautam Chhugani, Mahika Sapra, Sanskar Chindalia and Harsh Misra estimate that publicly traded Bitcoin miners control more than 27 gigawatts of planned power capacity and have announced more than $90 billion in AI-related agreements covering 3.7 gigawatts with hyperscalers, neocloud providers and chipmakers.An April 29 research brief from RAND said that it expects the US will add approximately 82…

Sebastian Stan finds President Donald Trump’s behavior to be no laughing matter. “I think we’re in a really, really bad place. I really do,” Stan, 43, told reporters during a press conference for his new movie Fjord on Monday, May 18. “To be honest with you, when you’re looking at what’s happening, right — if we’re talking about the consolidation of the media, censorship, threats, the supposed lawsuits that seemingly never end but don’t actually go anywhere — the writing was on the wall. We encountered all that with the movie.” Although it’s been two years since he played Trump,…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Anti-Corruption Committee said on Tuesday that lawyers need to play critical roles for corruption to end in Nigeria. Speaking through its national chairperson, Babafemi Badejo, the committee called on members of the legal profession to reject corruption and must stand for integrity for Nigeria to be rid of corruption. “The road to a corruption- free Nigeria begins not only in our courts, but also in the daily ethical choices made in our chambers, our consultations, and our professional conduct. “If lawyers stand firmly for integrity, many others in society will find the courage to do…

The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Ikpeme Ikpeme, says the relocation of Nigerian medical professionals abroad is gradually declining. Mr Ikpeme said this at a press conference in Calabar on Tuesday, attributing the development to steps taken by the federal government to improve workers’ welfare and upgrade healthcare facilities. He said the development had begun to reduce the urge for medical professionals to abandon their jobs to travel abroad. The CMD explained that the government’s effort is also encouraging medical professionals abroad to return to the country. “With what we have done so…

Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday night, ending one of the closest title races in recent memory. Eli Junior Kroupi’s 39th strike almost handed Bournemouth a crucial victory but a late Erling Haaland strike denied the Cherries victory and ultimately settled the title race in favour of the Gunners. Mikel Arteta’s side secured the title without kicking a ball after City drew at the Vitality Stadium, leaving the defending champions unable to catch Arsenal heading into the final weekend of the 2025/26 season.…

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has condemned the brutal murder of a teacher and the killing of an elderly woman, describing it as appaling and devastating. Writing on his X platform, Obi stated that certain events can shatter a society to such an extent that words fail to convey the shock. He said the brutal murder of a teacher and the appalling rape and killing of an elderly woman are among these tragedies.  He said, “These occurrences are not isolated but indicative of a more profound moral and social decline. “How did we arrive at this point? How did…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has appointed former Governor of Ebonyi State, Senator Sam Egwu, as chairman of its screening committee for presidential, governorship, senatorial, and House of Representatives aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu. According to the statement, the 17-member committee is scheduled to be inaugurated at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as part of the party’s preparations for the next general elections. Egwu, a former two-term governor of Ebonyi State and former senator, is expected to lead the…

The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate over the alleged abduction of an elderly man in Kaduna State. The suspects, identified as Yusuf Rabo and Musa Adamu, were arrested during an investigation into the kidnapping of Alhaji Rabo Jelani, who was reportedly abducted for ransom by individuals believed to be close to him. A statement by the Nigerian police force said investigations revealed that Yusuf Rabo allegedly conspired with Musa Adamu and Ali Haruna, the victim’s grandson who is currently on the run, to carry out the abduction over claims…

Nigerians Afrobeat singer, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have been nominated for the 2026 BET Awards. The awards ceremony which will be held in Los Angeles on June 28 2026, will be hosted by comedian Druski and air live on ET on BET. Nominations for the annual awards were unveiled on Tuesday, with some Nigerian artistes receiving recognition across music categories. Following their collaborative project and a series of chart-topping releases, Asake and Wizkid earned a joint nomination in Best Group category. Tems who bagged three nomination, was nominated as one of the Africa’s most celebrated nominees, Best Female…