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Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has assured passengers and the flying public that safety remains the top priority of Enugu Air following Thursday’s runway incident involving one of the airline’s aircraft at Benin Airport. The governor, in a statement personally signed on Friday, sympathised with the 63 passengers and five crew members aboard the Embraer E170 aircraft, saying he was grateful that no life was lost and no injuries had been reported. “The Enugu State Government is aware of the runway incursion involving Enugu Air Embraer E170, Flight 4264, operating into Benin Airport from Lagos on Thursday, July 23,…

Most Chromebooks ship with only 8GB of RAM, which is enough for some people, but certainly not enough for me. Multitaskers who want more memory in their next Chromebook should check out Best Buy, which is discounting Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 514 for the remainder of the day. Originally $749 for the configuration with 12GB of RAM, a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor, and 256GB of UFS storage, it’s down to $559 right now. It’s a good price for what we consider to be one of the best Chromebooks you can currently buy.My colleague Antonio G. Di Benedetto had a…

Crypto markets showed renewed signs of life this week as institutional investors fueled the longest streak of inflows into US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since April and crypto-linked stocks rallied on optimism over US regulation. But the more intriguing story may be unfolding outside crypto: AI’s grip on speculative capital is beginning to loosen.After dominating markets for nearly two years, the AI trade is becoming more selective as investors distinguish between companies with sustainable earnings and those riding the hype cycle. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, or SOX, recently slipped into a technical bear market after falling 20% from its…

Are you ready to fight? Not literally, of course – the Watch With Us crew is all about peace and brotherhood. But that doesn’t mean we can’t stream movies on HBO Max with people tearing each other apart. The streamer just added the 2026 sequel Mortal Kombat II, which pits ninjas and movie stars against shape-shifting monsters with metallic teeth. The cult classic Evil Dead II depicts a different type of fight – a battle between lead star Bruce Campbell and his sentient severed right hand. My bet is on the hand. While there’s no physical fighting in Dumb Money, there’s…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it has completed more than 600 kilometres of roads across the Niger Delta in the past three years. The Managing Director of NDDC, Samuel Ogbuku, disclosed this during a visit by Heads of Service from across the country to the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. Mr Ogbuku’s remarks were contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama. Represented by the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Boma Iyaye, Mr Ogbuku said the commission remained committed to transforming the Niger Delta through impactful projects. “We have completed…

Team Nigeria opened its medal account at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday as veteran para-powerlifter Roland Ezuruike claimed a silver medal in the men’s Lightweight Group A event. The 50-year-old narrowly missed out on the gold medal after failing in his final attempt to lift a Commonwealth Games record 190kg. Ezuruike finished with a total of 153.9 points from two successful lifts to secure Nigeria’s first podium finish of the Games. The medal extends an outstanding international career that has seen the experienced para-powerlifter consistently deliver medals for Nigeria for almost two decades. Although visibly disappointed after…

The Imole Campaign Council, the political mobilisation team of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Friday called for a free, fair and credible governorship election in the state, urging the Federal Government, security agencies and the international community to ensure that the August 15 poll reflects the will of the people. The council also disclosed that it had petitioned the British High Commission over the political situation in the state and written to the Inspector-General of Police over alleged security concerns, insisting that the election would serve as a major test of Nigeria’s democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general…

Bitcoin (BTC) fell more than 1.6% on Friday as its latest price correction accelerated after Wall Street opened.Key points:Bitcoin price downside pressure mounts on the back of multiple macro headwinds.US bond yields further a hawkish pivot in Fed interest-rate expectations.BTC price analysis sees a Binance “plunge protection team” attempting to shore up the market.Analysis warns US bond yields now “well above” targetData from TradingView showed BTC/USD approaching $64,000 as bulls struggled to preserve recent gains.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewGeopolitical tensions and macroeconomic headwinds weighed on crypto markets as appetite for risk assets faded.Trading firm Mosaic Asset Company said rising US…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! My last trip to London was during this summer’s record-breaking heatwave. I didn’t pack appropriately (the European city is known for its milder temperatures), but I did get inspiration while shopping thanks to the trendy Londoners who were embracing the heat with cool outfits. I saw hundreds of women wearing sleeveless vests, linen pants, sleek mules and far-from-basic cotton tees and absolutely thriving during the heat wave. Taking notes from them, I completely revamped my summer wardrobe — and so…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says South-east states and parts of the South-south are in discussion to develop a regional rail network to boost connectivity and economic integration. Mr Otti disclosed this during the July edition of his monthly media chat in Umuahia on Thursday. He said the proposed rail network would connect Port Harcourt, Aba, Enugu, Imo and Akwa Ibom. The governor said the state earlier engaged a Chinese company to design a light rail system linking major parts of Abia. “We had engaged a Chinese company which produced a design that would link many parts of the…