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After getting its hands on a Trump phone and tearing it apart, iFixit has confirmed what I first reported back in February: the T1 Phone is an almost exact duplicate of the HTC U24 Pro.iFixit partnered with NBC to get hold of the network’s media sample of the Trump phone, along with a U24 Pro. They ran the phones through a CT scanner, tore them down to parts, and even put them back together into a functional Frankenstein phone with the U24 Pro’s board inside the T1 Phone’s chassis, confirming along the way that the two phones are functionally identical.There…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! When it comes to everyday wardrobe staples, Ashley Iaconetti isn’t convinced you need to spend a fortune. In fact, the Real House of Rhode Island star swears by an affordable Amazon favorite that starts at just $10 and has become her everyday uniform. The high-waisted leggings feature tummy control, deep side pockets and a soft, stretchy fabric designed to move with you throughout the day. After testing countless athleisure brands over the years, Iaconetti realized these budget-friendly leggings consistently outperform…

The first group of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos, following weeks of rising xenophobic attacks that triggered a government-coordinated repatriation exercise. The returnees, totalling 262, arrived on Wednesday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport ( Cargo Airport) aboard a specially arranged evacuation flight, part of efforts by the federal government to bring home citizens affected by the unrest. The flight landed at about 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday. Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other agencies were on ground to receive the evacuees, who are expected to undergo profiling before being reunited with their families.…

Nigerian singer Davido drew attention to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State on Wednesday after appearing in a jacket bearing the inscription “Bring Them Home” during his performance at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles. The custom-made jacket featured the names of 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The incident, which occurred in May when armed men attacked schools in the Ahoro-Esinele community, led to the death of a school official and a motorcyclist during the raid, while a teacher later died in captivity, as previously…

The Niger State Government has urged residents to go about their normal activities and disregard reports of bandit invasions in the state capital and other communities. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Obed Nana, made this known in a statement on Thursday, assuring residents, particularly school authorities, that Niger State remains safe, secure, and conducive for teaching and learning. The commissioner was reacting to reports of the invasion of some schools in Minna and its environs, as well as the alleged abduction of pupils, students, and teachers. The reports sparked panic in some schools, resulting in the hurried closure of…

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a suspected drug baron, Ofonime Etim, after dismantling a notorious drug bunker in a renewed offensive against criminal elements in the state. A statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Timfon John, in Uyo on Wednesday disclosed that the suspect was arrested in Ikot Ebom Itam, Itu Local Government Area of the state, while stolen property, including assorted drugs, was recovered in the operation. According to the statement, the operatives, acting on intelligence, conducted a coordinated intelligence-led operation targeting a criminal enclave, suspected to have been a…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as the state governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress and Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as his running mate. In a post via his verified X handle on Thursday, Sanwo-Olu described the pair as a team equipped to sustain and advance the state’s development. The governor stated that the choice of the candidates reflects the administration’s commitment to continuity, competence, and inclusive leadership. “The true test of sustainable governance is the ability to pass the baton to proven hands, guided by minds that see the future clearly,” the governor said.…

The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment programme, known as EMERGE, in a fresh push to accelerate mineral exploration, support research institutions and promote local processing of Nigeria’s mineral resources. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, is expected to provide catalytic funding for explorers, universities and companies involved in critical minerals development while addressing financing gaps that have hindered the growth of the mining sector. Speaking at the launch, Alake described the programme as a strategic intervention under the Federal Government’s reform agenda aimed at…

New York has honoured two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the World Cup kickoff. The tournament — co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States — begins Thursday, and the final will be played next month at the MetLife Stadium, rebranded as the New York New Jersey Stadium, just outside the city. Crowds gathered at West 50th Street and 6th Avenue in downtown Manhattan to mark the unveiling of “Thierry Henry Way” by city officials, according to FOX Sports. The former Arsenal and Barcelona star, who was a member of the France…

Tether is leading a funding round of as much as $1.4 billion for German tech company NEURA Robotics, deepening the stablecoin issuer’s push into artificial intelligence and robotics.The round, which values NEURA at roughly $7 billion, is expected to include a mix of strategic and financial investors. Tether said it is leading the raise through its investment arm, which deploys capital from the company’s profits and excess reserves across sectors including AI, energy and digital infrastructure.NEURA said it expects to integrate Tether’s Wallet Development Kit into its robotic systems, enabling machines to receive payments and execute transactions within predefined parameters.…