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Scholars and researchers have expressed concern over the growing use of artificial intelligence tools in academic work, warning that it is fuelling a new wave of plagiarism and weakening research integrity. Keynote speaker, Prof Laurent Fourchard of SciencesPo, Centre for International Studies, France, raised the concern on Thursday at the 10th Annual Lagos Studies Association Conference themed “The State of African Studies in the 21st Century: The Lagos Studies Association at 10,” held at Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos. Addressing concerns about AI-driven plagiarism, Fourchard said academic boards are increasingly detecting cases of copied or machine-generated work in scholarly submissions. “I’m…

Joyce, a native New Yorker, didn’t think finding her first solo apartment in the city would be easy. But she also didn’t think it’d be “hell.” After looking at a lot of tiny, overpriced places she described as “shitholes,” Joyce found her dream apartment: a reasonably priced studio in Manhattan.“It was big and airy, and there was a fireplace,” she said. The kitchen was small but well equipped and looked like it had been recently renovated. She dropped everything to see the apartment, and when she got there, she learned that five other women, all around her age, had viewings…

Political action committees (PACs) backed by cryptocurrency companies and aligned interest groups have bet more than $8 million to support candidates in Tuesday’s primaries across three US states, which could impact the makeup of the country’s Congress in 2027.As of Monday, the Protect Progress PAC, an affiliate of Fairshake that supports Democratic candidates, reported spending more than $516,000 on media for April McClain Delaney, running in Maryland’s 6th congressional district. However, much of the PAC’s attention has been focused on two races in Maryland and New York, where it reported combined expenditures of more than $5.5 million and $1.4 million,…

Melissa Etheridge is sharing her secrets to a lasting marriage with wife Linda Wallem. “I had two miserable disasters, so I’ve learned that probably the most important thing is to love yourself as much as you love the other person, and as much as you want them to love you, because a successful marriage is a side-by-side arrangement,” Etheridge, 65, exclusively told Us Weekly on June 5 on the heels of her CMA Fest 2026 performance presented by SoFi in Nashville. Etheridge and Wallem, 65, tied the knot in May 2014. Prior to their marriage, the “I’m the Only One”…

For more than four months, football fields across Lagos have been filled with excitement from parents, coaches, scouts and supporters as hundreds of young footballers have chased their dreams. On Sunday, 28 June, that journey will climax as the seventh edition of the JOF U-13 Cup Football Tournament reaches its grand finale at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Sports Arena. The final match will see VI Foot of Ijora face Fortune Football Academy of Oshodi at 3 p.m., while Soccer City FA of Iwaya and Ultimate Football Academy of Coker Aguda will battle for third place at 1 p.m. More…

Guinness World Records has highlighted four historic milestones achieved by Argentina captain Lionel Messi following his record-breaking performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he inspired a 2-0 victory over Austria in the group stage. Messi, who scored twice in the match, set multiple records and further extended his dominance on football’s biggest stage. Argentina, the defending champions, secured the win in a group stage fixture played in North America, with Messi once again central to their attack despite missing a penalty earlier in the game. According to GWR in a statement shared on Monday, Lionel Messi broke all…

The Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the North Central geopolitical zone, DIG Ishyaku Mohammed, has called on citizens to make proper use of established emergency lines and communication channels to report crimes and criminal activities. Mohammed made the call on Monday in Lokoja during a stakeholders’ engagement at the Kogi State Police Command. The meeting brought together a cross-section of stakeholders, including traditional rulers, the Chairman and members of the Police Community Relations Committee, representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students, representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association, youth groups, civil society organisations, and non-governmental organisations. “The…

Every year on June 21, the world celebrates World Music Day, a global reminder of the power of music to connect people across cultures, generations, and borders. Yet, despite its universal appeal, music is still largely viewed as entertainment rather than what it truly is, a tool for education, health, social development, and economic growth. As a music educator, performer, consultant, and entrepreneur, I have witnessed firsthand how music transforms lives. Beyond artistic expression, music develops discipline, creativity, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and leadership. These are competencies that every society needs, regardless of profession or industry. The evidence supporting music’s impact…

The Apple Watch SE 3 is at an all-time low of $199, making the sleeper hit of last year’s Apple Watches an even better value. While the Series 11 and Ultra 3 were iterative updates, the SE 3 was a wide-ranging glow-up that added an always-on display, gestures like double tap and wrist flick, a wrist-temperature sensor, 5G connectivity, fast charging, a speaker, and an upgraded processor that’ll support watchOS 27 when it arrives in the fall.This is the Apple Watch that I recommend for most people, unless you really want a watch with thinner bezels and EKG and atrial…

Solana (SOL) captured 95% of all tokenized equity trading activity across blockchains last week, setting a new record with $1.29 billion in trading volume. The surge comes as SOL trades more than 75% below its all-time high near $295, leaving SOL traders divided on whether the asset is nearing a cycle bottom. SOL onchain activity continues to expand across several metrics, even as a SOL price reversal remains the central focus for market traders.Tokenized equities on Solana hit record activityData shows Solana generated $21 million in weekly app revenue, ahead of Ethereum, Hyperliquid, and Base. Over the past month, Solana…