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The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has called for stronger international cooperation in road safety, saying Nigeria remains committed to achieving the United Nations target of halving road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030 through reforms, technology and strategic partnerships. A statement issued by the agency on Tuesday noted that Mohammed made the call while presenting Nigeria’s national statement at the ongoing United Nations High-Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety in New York, where he is leading the country’s delegation on the directive of President Bola Tinubu. The meeting brings together Heads of State,…

I first slipped on Halliday’s original smart glasses at CES 2025. I was not a fan. The glasses had a tiny, movable display window embedded into the frame that was incredibly finicky to see, and my 30-minute demo left me with achy eyeballs. It was an interesting concept with terrible execution, especially compared to the several other smart glasses on the show floor. So I was skeptical when a few weeks ago, Halliday reached out to say its second attempt at smart glasses was much better.Well, having tried the Halliday Gen 2, I’m happy to report these are better glasses.…

Lending protocol Morpho has launched Morpho Midnight on Base, adding fixed-rate, fixed-term loans to its onchain credit network alongside the variable-rate markets offered through Morpho Blue. In an announcement sent to Cointelegraph, Morpho said the offer-driven protocol lets lenders and borrowers propose their own interest rates, maturities and other loan terms instead of relying on a protocol-defined utilization curve. Loans are issued as fixed obligations, with terms set through competing offers rather than algorithmic pool pricing. Predictable rates and defined maturities are standard features of traditional credit markets. However, they remain uncommon in decentralized finance (DeFi), where borrowing costs generally fluctuate based…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Anne Hathaway’s summer maternity looks are seriously inspiring my style, and I’m not even pregnant! The moment I saw her step out in a beachy crocheted cardigan, I knew I had to recreate the outfit. Luckily, I found this breezy sweater style on Amazon that mimics her look for under $30. Let’s analyze how maternity wear has changed, shall we? Gone are the days of boxy, loose items that are designed to hide the fact that your body is growing…

A doctoral candidate in the Department of Animal Production at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the State Security Service (SSS), alleging academic sabotage, abuse of power, and denial of a fair hearing by his department. Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES, Ebule Kenneth said his research project led to the invention of a specialised milking cluster machine designed specifically for milking Nigerian indigenous cows. However, he accused the chairman of his supervisory committee of frustrating his efforts by unjustifiably prolonging the project and delaying his graduation. According to…

Twenty-four hours after actress Annie Macaulay denied rumours of reconciliation with music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, the singer has followed suit. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Annie, on her social media pages, dismissed a viral video suggesting she was back with the “African Queen” hitmaker, describing it as false and misleading. Debunking the video, Annie stated that she remained single and had not reconciled with anyone. “Old videos circulating everywhere. False news everywhere. Lies, lies, lies and more lies. Annie is single. Not going back anywhere. I do not live there anymore!!! All that concerns me are my two brilliant,…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday joined former President Goodluck Jonathan and other leaders to reflect on the costs and benefits of oil exploration in the Niger Delta, calling on stakeholders to chart a better future for the region. The leaders spoke at the opening of the 2026 Sweet Crude Dialogue held at the Conference Centre of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board Towers in Yenagoa. The Sweet Crude Dialogue, themed “Through the Python’s Eye: 70 Years of Oil and Gas Production in Nigeria,” brought together industry players, academics and top government functionaries. A statement by…

Crypto companies already licensed under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) could still exit the market as compliance costs mount, according to Gate Europe’s CEO.Giovanni Cunti told Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction on Monday that stricter regulatory requirements have made it increasingly difficult for new entrants to compete and that some licensed firms could ultimately be unable to absorb the ongoing costs of operating under the framework.“I think there are going to be quite a few more of the ones that acquire MiCA license that will not be capable to sustain the cost and the resources that are needed to…

Influencer Ulissias Marcelli and her boyfriend Vinícius Souza de Carvalho were reportedly shot to death ahead of a festival appearance in Brazil. The alleged murders were announced by Brazil’s Festival Rock Gaya, as Marcelli and Carvalho were scheduled to appear at the festival prior to their deaths at ages 30 and 28, respectively. (Marcelli was expected to host Festival Rock Gaya festivities on Saturday, July 25.) “We’re still trying to find the words for a moment like this. It’s hard to believe that someone who was about to share such a special moment with us is gone so soon,” the…

A young woman has died, and a student sustained injuries after a fire gutted a four-room apartment on Nabor Street, off Ikpa Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in the early hours of Monday. Although the cause of the fire has yet to be officially determined, residents who witnessed the incident alleged that an electric scooter battery left charging overnight triggered it. The landlady of the compound, Patricia Udoukpo, stated she woke at approximately 04:30 after noticing thick smoke rising from the roof of one of the apartments she had let to tenants. “When I saw the smoke, I screamed, asking…