Tribunal Orders General Hydrocarbons to Pay N270 Million to First Bank, Interest Penalty Warned

A Nigerian tribunal has ordered General Hydrocarbons Limited to pay First Bank of Nigeria over N270 million in damages, warning that failure to comply would trigger a 10 per cent annual interest on the sum until full settlement. The ruling, delivered by the presiding judge, comes after a protracted legal dispute between the two parties…

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Deported Migrant Sex Offender Paid £500 After Prison Release Error Sparks Outrage

A major administrative blunder in the UK prison system has led to a convicted sex offender being mistakenly released from custody, only to be paid £500 to leave the country, prompting widespread public anger. Hadush Kebatu, an Ethiopian national, was scheduled to be transferred from HMP Chelmsford to an immigration detention centre last Friday but…

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SoftBank, Toshiba, and Hitachi Lead $400 Billion Wave of Japan–U.S. Tech and Energy Deals

Japan’s biggest corporate powerhouses — SoftBank, Toshiba, and Hitachi — are among a group of leading firms poised to invest in a $400 billion wave of projects across the United States, marking one of the most significant deepening of economic ties between the two nations in recent decades. At least 21 potential projects are currently…

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Uber Partners with Nvidia to Deploy 100,000 Robotaxis by 2027 in Autonomous Revolution

Uber is gearing up for one of the most transformative shifts in its history — the deployment of 100,000 fully autonomous robotaxis powered by Nvidia’s cutting-edge AI technology, with operations expected to begin in 2027. The ambitious collaboration signals a major leap toward an era of driverless mobility and could redefine the global ride-hailing landscape….

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Cambodia’s Ambitious Airport Faces Overshadowing Scandals and Regional Tensions

Cambodia’s newest symbol of modern ambition — the Techo International Airport — was meant to herald a new era of growth, connectivity, and international prestige. Yet, even before its official opening, the $1.5 billion project has found itself eclipsed by darker headlines: the surge of regional scam centers, border insecurity, and growing geopolitical tensions that…

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UNIWA Celebrates Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary in Birmingham,UK

The United Nigeria Welfare Association (UNIWA) brought together Nigerians from across Birmingham, Solihull, and the Black Country on Friday, October 24, 2025, for a grand celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Held at the Austin Sports & Social Club (Metro Hall), the colourful event attracted over 300 guests and dignitaries from various sectors, marking a…

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Hurricane Melissa Rips Through Jamaica, Slams Cuba with 120 mph Winds — Region Braces for Fallout

In a terrifying show of nature’s power, Hurricane Melissa smashed into Jamaica as the strongest storm ever recorded for the island and barreled into eastern Cuba only hours later, packing sustained winds of around 120 mph as authorities scrambled to protect lives and infrastructure. When Melissa made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica, it was already…

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£15m Manufacturing Transformation Fund to Boost Jobs and Growth Across West Midlands

Hundreds of manufacturing businesses across the West Midlands are set to benefit from expert support and funding as the region moves to capitalise on a new wave of economic opportunities. The initiative, driven in part by the flagship West Midlands Investment Zone, aims to modernise production, upskill the workforce, and secure thousands of high-quality jobs….

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Global Public Health at Risk as Contained Diseases Resurface Worldwide

Across the globe, previously contained infectious diseases are making a troubling comeback, posing a growing threat to public health. From Africa to Europe, and from the United States to Nigeria, outbreaks of diseases such as diphtheria, measles, and tuberculosis are challenging decades of progress in disease control. The World Health Organization (WHO) has long worked…

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