Dare2Debate Initiative Bring Lagos Schools Together To Do Battle of ‘Thoughts’
Eight secondary schools in Lagos State are set to participate in the second edition of Dare2Debate, a youth development initiative of HACmedia Communications, as organisers expand the competition to promote critical thinking, public speaking and…
Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Successful Surgery in Rome
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after undergoing successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican has announced. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent a 90-minute operation on Tuesday at Rome’s Gemelli…
Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup 2026: Semi-Finals, Women’s Matches Begin in Ekiti
The fifth edition of the Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup enters its semi-final stage on Wednesday, October 14, with matches scheduled at Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti, as the women’s category also begins. Organisers, Phoenix Athletics Sports Limited, said…
Bedbugs Ground Qantas Dreamliner After Nearly 17-Hour Flight
A Qantas aircraft has been grounded for deep cleaning after passengers reportedly complained of bedbug bites during a nearly 17-hour flight from Perth, Australia, to Rome, Italy, forcing the cancellation of its return service. The airline cancelled…
Microsoft President Calls for Global AI Safety Rules, Says Milk and Washing Machines Face Tighter Controls
AI is at break-neck speed becoming a free for all. Microsoft President Brad Smith has called for urgent global regulations governing artificial intelligence, arguing that everyday products such as milk and washing machines are subject to stricter safety…
UK Clamps Down on Nigerian Students, Withdraws Admission Status
A number of universities in the United Kingdom have withdrawn admission offers to Nigerian students amid tighter visa restrictions and a rise in study visa refusals by British authorities. The affected institutions revoked offers made largely to…
Kenyan Innovator Develops Smart Gloves That Convert Sign Language Into Speech
A Kenyan technology innovator, Roy Allela, has developed smart gloves that convert sign language movements into audible speech, inspired by the communication difficulties his deaf niece faced with family members who could not understand her signs. The…
Experts Warn of Care Gaps as Millions Struggle in Africa As World Marks Mental Health Day
Issues like substance or alcohol abuse are recurring themes as the world marks Mental Health Day on October 10. Mental health experts are now calling for greater investment in care, stronger community-based services and urgent action to dismantle the…
Portugal Suspends Move to End Protection for Manchester City Leaks Hacker
Portuguese authorities have suspended plans to remove Rui Pinto, the hacker whose leaked football documents helped prompt an investigation into Manchester City, from the country’s witness protection programme. The decision was reversed on Friday, a day…
Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet and author Anne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for a body of work that bridges classical traditions and contemporary literary experimentation. The Swedish Academy, based in Stockholm, honoured the 76-year-old…