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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says it’s “really, really dangerous” for Anthropic to speculate about Claude’s consciousness inside its “constitution,” or the instructions that tell the model how to behave. During an episode of Decoder, Suleyman argues that this kind of speculation may have set up the chatbot to act as though it’s conscious:I think that it’s almost as though some of the folks at Anthropic have anthropomorphized the design of Claude so much that it has then gone and wireheaded them and kind of tricked them into believing that it has these glimmers of consciousness that they put into…

Bitcoin (BTC) should see new all-time highs in 2028, a trader says as $53,000 becomes an important buy-in level.Key points:Bitcoin is in “as normal a four-year cycle as they come,” says Bob Loukas as the timing for a bear-market bottom approaches.The cycle midpoint at $53,000 would be an advantageous market entry if price gets there.Uncertainty rules among market participants as question marks over $60,000 remain.Loukas: 2026 BTC price action just like other cyclesIn his latest YouTube update released on June 4, Bob Loukas stressed that the four-year BTC price cycle was alive and well.“Everyone keeps saying, ‘it’s different this time,…

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Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says his administration remains determined to ensure a 24/7 electric supply across Abia because manufacturers spend a major portion of their resources on alternative power supply. Mr Otti spoke on Monday at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos State during the opening ceremony of Invest Lagos 3.0, which was broadcast live on Arise News TV. The Invest Lagos 3.0 is a flagship investment programme designed to connect investors and policymakers to opportunities across all sectors of the Lagos economy. The Abia governor said his administration, from the onset, focused on electricity supply after…

The shareholders of Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc have endorsed the ₦14.3 billion proposed by the board of directors as the final dividend payout for the 2025 financial year, according to a recent regulatory filing. The cash distribution, amounting to ₦15 per share, was approved by shareholders at the 46th annual general meeting held on 26 May in Abuja, subject to withholding tax at the applicable rate. Okomu Oil’s primary activities include the development of oil palm plantations, palm oil milling, palm kernel processing, and rubber plantations. Earlier in the year, the company announced an interim dividend of ₦30 per…

Communicating legitimate gains, therefore, matters. The effectiveness of national security communication depends not on frequency but on credibility. Citizens will trust information that is factual, timely, and verifiable… Not to boast. Not to mislead… But to affirm credibly that progress, however imperfect and uneven, remains possible and worthy of defending… Nigeria must, therefore, treat strategic communication as a core pillar of national security policy, not as an optional afterthought. A troubling imbalance has settled into Nigeria’s conversation around insecurity. Every attack trends almost instantly. Every setback multiplies across social media before the smoke has even cleared. Every rumour gathers momentum,…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, describing the milestone as a reflection of the confidence and trust reposed in him by the Indian people. In a statement issued on Tuesday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said Modi’s achievement followed three consecutive electoral mandates and underscored his dedication to public service, national development and global leadership. The Nigerian leader described Modi as a great friend of Nigeria and a personal friend, noting that he admired the Indian prime minister’s wisdom, courage and commitment to the progress and prosperity of his country.…

Embattled factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, says his group will not rest until the Supreme Court put the matter of the crisis rocking the party to rest. Abure made this known on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He was speaking on leadership crisis in the Labour Party, noting that they were not bringing down the house that they built and that they would not be working to bring down the image of the party. He, however, maintained that injustice and impunity cannot continue in the way it is going. Abure also faulted…

Armed bandits have abducted about six residents in a late-night attack on Rukpete Village in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, DAILY POST reports. According to a community source, the incident occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026. The attackers reportedly carried out the operation quietly, initially kidnapping seven individuals. The source disclosed that one elderly victim was later released by the assailants, while the remaining six victims were taken away. The victims, comprising four men and two women, were abducted before security operatives could intervene. It was further gathered that some of the abducted victims…

Former Shooting Stars goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal is attracting interest from top clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).According to reports, Angolan side Atlético de Luanda and Sierra Leone’s FC Kallon are also among the foreign clubs pursuing the goalkeeper. Reigning NPFL champions Rangers, Plateau United and Kwara United are reportedly in the race for the shot-stopper. Lawal, who represents Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team, is known for his cat-like reflexes, commanding presence and composure. His performances for Shooting Stars last season have made him a target for both domestic and foreign clubs. Lawal left Shooting Stars following the expiration…