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Residents and security stakeholders in Enugu State have expressed alarm over the rising number of homeless children and destitute persons congregating at motor parks across the state. The concern was raised on Thursday during a town hall meeting organised by the Enugu Metropolis Area Command at the Enugu Sports Club. The meeting brought together a broad coalition of stakeholders, including traditional rulers, religious leaders, representatives from student and youth groups, and government officials. Chuks Nwomeh, Chief Security Officer of Enugu Terminal One at the Holy Ghost Bus Terminal, reported that many destitute persons, particularly children, use the terminal as a…

Mrs Florence Ajimobi has arrived in Vienna to formally assume duty as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Austria and the International Organisations in Vienna. Florence Ajimobi arrives Vienna, assumes duty as Nigeria’s ambassador to Austria | Florence Ajimobi Announcing her arrival in a post on Facebook on Friday, Ajimobi said she was received at the VIP Wing of Vienna International Airport by the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy and Permanent Mission, Mr. Muyiwa Onifade, alongside officials of the mission and members of the Nigerian community in Austria. “Today, I arrived in Vienna to…

YouTuber Jon Prosser has finally filed a formal response to Apple’s lawsuit made against him and another defendant over allegedly stealing iOS secrets. In his response, Prosser denied that he “planned or participated in any conspiracy or coordinated scheme” for the “purpose of injuring Apple.” However, Prosser admitted to recording a FaceTime call showing unreleased iOS software and sharing revenue from his YouTube videos about the leaks with the person who showed him the information. Prosser also argued that the other defendant “is completely responsible” for the alleged disclosure of trade secrets.Last July, Apple claimed in its lawsuit that Prosser…

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit said it is not participating in the issuance of Open USD, after its operator Dunamu was named among more than 140 businesses involved in the new stablecoin initiative. “Upbit has only indicated our potential willingness to consider taking part in the future expansion of the OpenStandard ecosystem,” an Upbit spokesperson told Cointelegraph. The clarification follows similar pushback from Samsung Electronics and other South Korean companies listed by Open Standard. According to a Friday report by ChosunBiz, Samsung said it had not held formal discussions with the project and did not know what role it was expected to perform.…

Love Island USA‘s Kenzie Annis had to address how she ended up in multiple love triangles in season 8. During Movie Night on Thursday, July 2, Kenzie watched clips of her exploring a connection with Corbin Mims while coupled up with Caleb McDaniel. She issued an apology to Caleb for “misleading” him by not being honest about her interactions with Corbin. “I do feel bad about that,” Kenzie said in a confessional after the other girls called her actions “f**ked up,” adding, “I feel really bad. I don’t ever want to make anyone feel bad. I feel bad that I…

A fire broke out on Friday at the Bono Energy Terminal in the Coconut area of Olodi Apapa, Lagos, prompting an emergency response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS). The incident occurred at the fuel terminal located along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway, although authorities had yet to determine the cause of the fire as of the time of filing this report. The LSFRS stated that firefighters were at the scene working to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby facilities. In a brief statement shared on Friday, the agency’s spokesperson, Shakiru Amodu, noted that emergency…

Can Africa itself correct the bias it says the Big Three credit rating agencies display in grading African sovereigns? The African Union (AU) and other voices on the continent believe this bias gives African countries unfairly low ratings, pushes up their borrowing costs and slows development. So in February 2025, the AU announced the creation of its own Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), headquartered in Mauritius. “Africa is no longer content to be a passive observer in this discourse,” AU African Peer Review Mechanism Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre said last September. “We are taking ownership of our narrative…

Woof Studios Africa, a creator service provider, has showcased African creators at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France. The delegation was led by the company’s founder and creative director, Adetutu Laditan, alongside Nigerian media personality Tomike Adeoye and Ghanaian sports creator Bernice “Berneese” Boakye Ansah. They took part in sessions focused on Africa’s growing creator economy and its role in global digital culture. The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is one of the world’s leading events for advertising, marketing, and communications professionals. It brings together global brands, agencies, and creators to discuss trends shaping the…

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently battling a fire outbreak at the Bono Energy Terminal in Coconut, Apapa area of the state. Fire guts fuel terminal in Lagos The spokesperson for the LSFRS, Shakiru Amodu, confirmed this in a terse message sent to journalists on Friday. He wrote, “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently curbing a Fire explosion at Bono Energy Terminal on Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway, by Coconut, Olodi Apapa, Lagos. Update to follow.” Fire guts fuel terminal in Lagos The cause of the fire could not be ascertained at the time of filing this…

Since its inception, Apple TV, née Apple TV Plus, has built a reputation on quality over quantity. It has far fewer shows and movies than the likes of Netflix or Disney Plus, but generally speaking, the projects it does put out are quite good. It’s a strategy that has brought comparisons to the HBO of old, and 2026 has featured a particularly strong mix of new hits and returning favorites. It took a few years, but Apple TV seems to be finally hitting its stride.That’s a pretty solid lineup on its own. But what has really helped flesh out Apple…