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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has raised alarm over worsening insecurity across the Lake Chad Basin, warning that escalating violence and rising displacement are threatening to reverse years of fragile stability in the region. Speaking at a press briefing in Geneva on Friday, the UNHCR Deputy Director for the West and Central Africa Bureau, Andrew Wyllie, said the humanitarian situation had deteriorated significantly across the Lake Chad Basin, which spans parts of Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria. According to the UNHCR, more than 3.5 million people are currently forcibly displaced across the basin, while 8.2 million require humanitarian…

Over the past week, a new fanworks movement has kicked off, with the aim to root out authors using generative AI. But the detection methods being implemented are questionable, and any fanfic writer could be caught in the crossfire.Broad distaste around the use of Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI tools has long been a thing in creative communities, including the world of fanfiction. Readers and writers have passed around tips for spotting supposedly AI-generated works, citing anything from em dashes to the broad concept of purple prose. But on June 29th, an anonymous X account called @heatedrivalryai promised a seemingly…

Revolut, a crypto-friendly digital banking platform headquartered in the United Kingdom, notified some users it will delist Tether USDt (USDT) stablecoin in August, citing regulatory and risk concerns.In a Friday customer notice seen by Cointelegraph, Revolut said users will no longer be able to buy USDT starting July 6, with full delisting scheduled for Aug. 31, 2026.If users do not sell or withdraw their USDT by the end of August, Revolut will automatically convert any remaining USDT holdings into users’ base currency at the day’s exchange rate, the company said.USDT deposits will no longer be supported after July 30, 2026,…

Taylor Swift and her younger brother, Austin Swift, have a tight-knit bond. While the siblings don’t constantly post about each other on social media, they have shared the rare tribute to each other over the years. Not to mention, Austin seems super supportive of Taylor’s relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Not only has Austin been photographed alongside Taylor during various Chiefs games in 2023, but he got Kelce a special Christmas gift in December 2023, and the NFL star couldn’t help but gush over it. “He actually made me feel like a child because his gift…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two brothers at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt over allegations that they fraudulently sold the same parcels of land to multiple buyers. The defendants, Cypril Nwalaezi and Smart Chinedu Nwalaezi, were arraigned on Thursday before Justice S. D. Pam on an amended five-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretence involving N3.2 million. According to the EFCC statement posted on its Facebook page, the brothers allegedly deceived a buyer, Franklin Nwachukwu, into believing they had valid titles to parcels of land located along Umuasukpo Farm Road in…

From the jubilant streets of Cairo to the packed stands in Dallas, Egypt’s historic FIFA World Cup campaign has reached another unforgettable milestone. The Pharaohs booked their place in the Round of 16 for the first time in the nation’s history after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 clash at Dallas Stadium. It was another landmark moment for a team that arrived in North America determined to rewrite Egypt’s World Cup story, and they have done exactly that. As the decisive penalty found the back of the net, celebrations erupted on…

The debate over the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s comments on akara and kulikuli businesses has found its way into a university examination, as a question in a Second Semester 2025/2026 paper at the Prince Abubakar Audu University, Kogi State, tasked students with producing an advocacy advertisement copy around the theme. The examination question, sighted by our correspondent after it was shared on Facebook by a page identified as Northern Nigeria on Saturday, was set for students of the Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, sitting the Advertising Copy Writing (MCM 214) paper. Question one of…

Matty Healy was worlds away from the action as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden. The 1975 frontman, 37, was spotted grabbing lunch with his fiancée Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles on Friday, July 3, according to photos published by TMZ. Healy, who was linked to the Tortured Poets Department singer in 2023 shortly after her breakup from Joe Awlyn, was seen walking arm in arm with Bechtel on the same day Swift exchanged vows with Kelce on the opposite side of the country. The British rocker and Swift were…

A video posted on Facebook has triggered mixed reactions after a woman alleged that her landlord removed the roof of her apartment, leaving her belongings exposed to rainwater. The video, posted on Monday by Esther Victor, shows rainwater dripping through the ceiling into a room, soaking clothes and other household items. Water can also be seen covering parts of the tiled floor. The room appears to be painted orange and fitted with a PVC ceiling and ceiling fan. Tenant alleges landlord removed roof In the video, the woman accuses her landlord of removing the roof after her rent expired. “Look…

The dispute over the estate of late Nollywood actor John “Mr Ibu” Okafor took a fresh turn on Thursday after his first wife, Ifeyinwa Nwani, made new allegations against his widow, Stella Maris, while recounting how the couple met. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the family feud resurfaced after Stella appealed to Nigerians for financial assistance during an interview with content creator Mukoro “King Mitchy” Michelle. The interview prompted fresh accusations from Mr Ibu’s son, Somtochukwu, who alleged that Stella sold some of the late actor’s properties and mismanaged funds donated for his medical treatment, among other claims. Now, speaking…