A paralyzed man in China became the first person on Earth to receive a brain chip cleared for sale. Chinese neurotech firm Neuracle placed its coin-sized Neural Electronic Opportunity device onto the man’s brain, the South China Morning Post reported Wednesday. The brain-computer interface gave him control of a robotic glove with his thoughts, after…
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Veritas University, Abuja, has launched an ambitious drive to redefine graduate employability with the commencement of a N1.3 billion Innovation Hub and Skills Boot Centre in the university campus, declaring that no student will graduate from the institution without acquiring a practical skill. The project, which received a major boost from…
FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into the aftermath of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. There were ugly scenes at the end of the game, involving players and coaches from both teams. The game was ultimately decided by Ferran Torres’ goal in the 106th minute. Before Torres’ goal, Argentina midfielder Enzo…
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has disclosed that he and the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, signed a written agreement committing the former Anambra State governor to serve only one four-year term if they win the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso, who made the revelation during an interview on…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to probe the alleged establishment of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) without a valid legal basis. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Monday, Tajudeen said that the subject before the committee had generated considerable public interest. According to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled this week’s meeting with President Donald Trump amid apparent tensions with the American president. Netanyahu cancelled his plans to visit the U.S. due to a scheduling conflict surrounding the late Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral, i24NEWS reported Thursday. However, some say the real reason could have more…
