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The Gombe State Government has partnered with the North-East Development Commission to renovate and rebuild the School for Persons with Disabilities in the state, a move aimed at strengthening inclusive education. The initiative was commended on Thursday by the Gombe State Coordinator of the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All, Halima Mahdi, who described the intervention as timely and impactful. Mahdi congratulated the Commissioner for Education and the Chairman of the Gombe State Disability Commission for collaborating with the NEDC to improve learning conditions for persons with disabilities. “I wish to sincerely congratulate His Excellency’s team, particularly the…

Meta will also no longer sell its headsets and software as a service for businesses, another help page reads: “We are stopping sales of Meta Horizon managed services and commercial SKUs of Meta Quest, effective February 20, 2026.”Meta just laid off roughly 10 percent of its entire Reality Labs division, over 1,000 jobs. In the aftermath, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Zuckerberg has changed his mind about what the word “metaverse” actually means. Mobile yes, smart glasses yes, but maybe not VR.What’s next, Horizon Worlds? Maybe Meta will draw the line there, because it’s one of the few VR experiences…

Crypto lending company Nexo Capital will pay a $500,000 to California’s financial regulator over allegations it issued thousands of loans to state residents without properly assessing their ability to repay.The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) said on Wednesday that Nexo made at least 5,456 consumer and commercial loans to Californians without a valid license.“Before making a loan, Nexo Capital generally did not evaluate the borrower’s ability to make timely repayments, existing debt, credit history, or other documents relating to the borrower’s overall financial condition,” the regulator said.DFPI Commissioner KC Mohseni said lenders “must follow the law and…

Weekends are supposed to be for rest, and what better way to do that than by watching a film? Hulu has a slew of them, and the only problem is deciding which ones you should watch. Watch With Us is here to help with a handy list of the three best new Hulu movies to watch this weekend. Our selections include the critically acclaimed 2025 dramedy Twinless, the Mila Kunis-led comedy Bad Moms and the tender coming-of-age drama Little Manhattan. ‘Twinless’ (2025) When Dennis (James Sweeney) meets Rocky (Dylan O’Brien), he thinks it’s love at first sight, but Rocky is…

Former senator and rights activist Shehu Sani has called for community resilience against banditry and terrorism, stating that Nigerians can no longer outsource their survival solely to the state, as violence continues to ravage large swathes of the North. Speaking at his book launch in Abuja on Thursday, Mr Sani said the persistence of insecurity across northern Nigeria, despite more than a decade of military operations and policy interventions, shows the limits of a government-only response. He warned that without community organisation, civic consciousness and collective resolve, rural populations would remain vulnerable to armed groups. Across Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi, parts…

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the interim forfeiture of $150,000 allegedly linked to Emmanuel Okoh, a Director of Vetifly Global Inc. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after hearing an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and argued by its counsel, A.M. Dambuwa. In presenting the application, Dambuwa told the court that the sum was connected to an alleged failed aviation investment, explaining that the petitioner had invested $1.5 million in Vetifly Global Inc. in February 2022 with an agreed 100 per cent return…

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has slammed Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea, after Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday. Osayi-Samuel expressed his dissatisfaction with Laryea’s officiating, describing it as appalling and filled with questionable decisions. The match ended 4-2 on penalties after a scoreless draw. Speaking to reporters at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, the Birmingham City player said: “One thing I would say is that the referee was appalling. I’m not saying that because we lost. “He made some very wrong decisions. It’s really painful that we’ve referees like that to officiate big games. I wish…

Cade eSports and Game Evolution have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership, unveiling ambitious plans to position Cade eSports as the largest gaming and eSports provider in Africa. The reaffirmation took place at a press conference held on Wednesday (yesterday) at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos, where industry stakeholders, media representatives and gaming enthusiasts gathered to witness a renewed commitment to transforming Africa into a globally competitive force in gaming and eSports. Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Cade eSports, Paulson Chima, alongside the CEO and Founder of Game Evolution, Adenipebi Sholakunmi, outlined a shared vision centred…

Some youths in the Epe Local Government Area have called on the Lagos State Government to intervene in the ongoing Obaship tussle and facilitate the appointment of a new traditional ruler. In a statement issued on Monday, the Epe youths leader, Mr Musbau Agoro, noted that seven months after the demise of the Olu-Epe of Epe, Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, the ancient town remained without a traditional ruler. He stated that the process of appointing a successor had been stalled by controversy and unresolved claims involving two prominent sons of the community. “Following the passing of the monarch in May…

The work that I do has connected me to thousands of young people all over the world as I speak to them in diverse fora. These children are passionate and relentless in pursuit of success. Those among them who know where they want to go in life may not know how to get there. I identify with them. As a young man, I once lived in the world they now live. This week’s treatise is an admonition to young people all over the world. Shoot for the top, my son. It’s the top or bust. To shoot for the top…