Girlfriends I stole for abandoned me - Convict
A convict in Adamawa State has narrated how he stole N700,000 to buy handsets for his girlfriends only for them to abandon him when he was sent to jail over the theft.
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Stanbic IBTC’s pre-tax profit rises 35% in 9M 2026, sets N159.86 scrip dividend price
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has reported a 35.05% year-on-year increase in group profit before tax to N531.88 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with N393.84 billion in the…
YouTube, AI and neurodivergent representation: How Gen Z and Gen Alpha are redefining modern storytelling
Gen Z and Gen Alpha still want better on-screen representation — but also aren't as against AI storytelling as you might expect, according to the 2026 Teens and Screens report.
- YouTube is top platform for Gen Z and Gen Alpha storytelling.
- 64.2% of younger generations prefer short-form videos on TikTok.
- 55% of Gen Alpha and Gen Z want authentic neurodivergent representation.
How to win the investing game? Charles Ellis says make fewer mistakes, focus on long-term goals
Ellis compares investing with tennis to explain why many investors struggle to outperform the market. In amateur tennis, the winner is often the player who makes fewer unforced errors rather than the…
Search for missing persons continues for second day after building collapse in Eastleigh
The search for missing people following the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi continued for second day on Saturday.
Jio IPO GMP today: Grey market signals over 22% listing gains; check allotment, listing date
The issue, which closed for subscription on October 23, received an overwhelming response from investors, with the overall subscription reaching 22.19 times the shares on offer.
New-generation MyKad records 275,785 issuances in first month
KULAI, Oct 24 — The National Registration Department (JPN) has issued 275,785 new-generation MyKad nationwide sinc...
Selangor Sultan urges younger generation to unite, become knowledgeable individuals
THE Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, hopes the younger generation in the state will become individuals who are knowledgeable, compassionate, resilient, united, and respectful of others. His Royal Highness stated that the youth shoul...
Drake Sings ‘I Want It That Way’ With Backstreet Boys at 40th Birthday Bash
The rapper capped a week of festivities with a lavish New York celebration — complete with designer gifts and a $1 million game show.
- Drake turned 40 and hosted a lavish party in New York.
- Backstreet Boys joined Drake onstage for "I Want It That Way."
- Drake received 30 new RIAA-certified awards on his birthday.
Is It Too Late to Buy SpaceX Stock After Its Monster Third-Quarter Earnings Report? Here's the Answer.
Space Exploration Technologies' stock price is rallying after earnings, but the most meaningful gains for shareholders won't come from just one quarterly report.
- SpaceX reported $14.5 billion revenue and $0.45 EPS in Q3
- Company's net income improved to $4.4 billion, from prior year loss
- AI division generated $7.6 billion revenue, with $28.5T TAM
Won't allow 'rusty' US warships to re-enter Persian Gulf, Iran's military chief says
Won't allow 'rusty' US warships to re-enter Persian Gulf, Iran's military chief says Iran’s armed forces chief of staff and commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Major General Abdollahi…
Historic swimming pond to be restored
Specialists are looking at how to clear the Cornwall bath house pond and understand the tidal inlet.
Ryder: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
$4.5 billion in available capital gives management flexibility to fund growth and return cash to shareholders as freight conditions stabilize.
- Ryder focuses on asset-light operations like Supply Chain and Dedicated Transportation Solutions
- Long-term contracts generate steady cash flows and a de-levered balance sheet with $4.5B available
- Freight market shows early stabilization with higher fleet utilization across core units
Trump’s threat to strike Iran raises public concerns, congressional questions
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has renewed his threat of military action against Iran, raising questions about public support for the war and Congress’s ability to restrain further escalation .
Francesco Macrì: "We need to invest in European common defense"
The CEO of Leonardo is talking about a “Renaissance” of industry based on innovation in the security, space, AI and robotics sectors
Sandy Mahl Net Worth
Sandy Mahl has an estimated net worth of $100 million. She is an American businesswoman, songwriter, and wildlife conservationist best known as the former wife of country music superstar Garth Brooks.
In besieged Yemeni city, drinking water supplies hit crisis levels
Drinking water has been scarce for over a decade in Taiz, but the problem has reached crisis levels in recent weeks as Iran-backed Houthi rebels besiege Yemen’s third-largest city in their escalating…
Dip-buyers could lift Bursa next week, but oil and foreign selling may rattle it
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Bursa Malaysia is likely to trend upwards next week, with the benchmark index expected to t...
FG says Ebola case related to virus identified in Kenya
The Federal Government has said genomic analysis shows that the Ebola virus identified in Nigeria is genetically related to a
Park24 to Pay 3,000 Yen to Times Car Users Hit by Data Breach
Tokyo, Oct. 24 (Jiji Press)--Park24 Co. has announced plans to provide a consolation payment of 3,000 yen in cash or gift cards to Times Car vehicle-sharing service users affected by a recent data…
Most levelling up projects still unfinished years after funding allocated
Data released under freedom of information laws reveals hundreds of projects unfinished despite Tory promises on regional equality • Can a £5.8bn scheme help revive Grimsby and other town centres?
More than third of post offices in TG Jones stores to shut by early 2027
Closures within chain formerly under the WH Smith brand raise fears of high streets becoming ‘postal deserts’ Towns and even city centres face being left as “postal deserts” after it emerged that more…
He wants to clean up the city and banish high prices. But who is ‘London’s Batman’?
The caped crusader is paying for hospital parking fines, giving out fuel to drivers – and sponsoring the return of cut-priced Freddo bars In the harsh light of day, a caped crusader storms the streets…
HSBC to open new wealth centre in Abu Dhabi despite regional conflict
HSBC, the biggest lender in Hong Kong and Europe, will open a new wealth management centre in Abu Dhabi in December, as the lender has not found the conflicts in the Middle East have dampened demand for its wealth business in the region, according to a senior executive.
Fifa’s disciplinary rules have changed: What clubs, players and agents need to know now
Amendments to Fifa’s Disciplinary Code from January 2027 have attracted attention, but most of the changes have already been binding for almost six months. The May 2026 edition of the Code introduced changes affecting clubs, players, agents and their advisers, while January will introduce further changes around domestic enforcement.
We take a tour of HPE’s Technology Renewal Centre to see how old tech is getting a second life
From PCs to servers, HPE’s Technology Renewal Centre (TRC) is giving pre-used tech a second life.
USDA attache sees Brazil 2026-27 soybean crop at 184.0 million T
Farmers in Brazil are expected to harvest 184 million metric tons of soybeans in the 2026-27 marketing year, the US Department of Agriculture’s attache in Brasilia said in a report released on Thursday. The unofficial forecast in the attache’s report, issued by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, is below USDA’s official projection…
Global cities seek solutions to startup scale up challenge
Helping promising startups become commercially sustainable businesses requires more than early stage funding with international market access institutional support and industry connections emerging as critical elements of effective innovation ecosystems
Moonshot curbs hacking ability in new Kimi model as fears grow over AI-powered cyberattacks
Authorities and tech companies are growing increasingly concerned that AI could make sophisticated hacking easier and cheaper
Weekend Digest: UAE antibiotic ban, Dh100 million winner, Ramadan 2027 dates
From major UAE updates to Bollywood buzz and sporting headlines, catch up on stories you may have missed this week. Find out about the upcoming ban on a widely used veterinary antibiotic, unusual…
EPL: Conte in talks over Man United job, lays down conditions
Former Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte has discussed taking over from Michael Carrick at Manchester United. He has laid out particular conditions in talks with the club’s senior leadership.
OpenAI Nears $1.25 Trillion Valuation. What That Tells Investors Ahead of a Potential 2027 IPO.
OpenAI dialed back its initial aim for a $1.5 trillion.
- OpenAI nears $1.25 trillion valuation, led by UAE and Coatue investors.
- Anthropic targets $2 trillion valuation for 2027 IPO.
- CEO Sam Altman delays IPO, citing investors' appetite.
Rotary Recognizes Progress and Reaffirms Commitment to End Polio on World Polio Day
On World Polio Day, Rotary International reaffirms its decades-long support for Pakistan’s efforts to stop the spread of the wild … Read More The post Rotary Recognizes Progress and Reaffirms Commitment to End Polio on World Polio Day appeared first on ProPakistani .
‘Takluk 2’ actor Josiah Hogan says all actors need opportunities, not just the popular ones
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Josiah Hogan believes all actors should be given equal opportunities to demonstrate their a...
Star Wars Galactic Racer’s roguelike racing mechanics is not for all
Any racing game with a high-risk nitro booster called RamJet, is a game you need to play right now, and Star Wars Galactic Racer has plenty of it
Rotarians, NMIMR deepen collaboration to enhance polio surveillance
A group of Rotarians in Ghana have gone a step further from financing polio surveillance to witnessing laboratory activities towards polio surveillance at the National Polio Centre, Legon, in Accra.
Barcelona react as Lionel Messi wins new award
Barcelona have congratulated their former captain, Lionel Messi, after he received the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Oviedo on Friday, describing the relationship between the Argentine…
I drove the new Range Rover Electric 500 miles on and off road — and it’s the luxury EV to beat
It's taken over half a decade to arrive, but the first fully electric Range Rover doesn't compromise on a thing. The luxury EV SUV market has a new king.
Ugo Udezue: From NBA agent to basketball’s commercial architect
Ugo Udezue’s election as Vice President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) places one of the game’s most widely travelled
Kenya confirms second Ebola death as cases rise to nine
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Kenyan health officials confirmed the country’s second fatality from the Ebola virus on Friday.
AI and EV Boom Draws $690 Million in Advanced Materials Investment Plans to Thailand
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 October 2026 - Makers of the capacitors, magnets and battery materials inside AI servers and electric vehicles (EVs) are lining up to invest in…
Malaria prevalence drops to 15.2% as FG targets 50% cut
The federal government said malaria parasite prevalence among children aged six to 59 months had declined from 22 per cent in 2021 to 15.2 per cent in 2025, while setting a target to reduce malaria…
Anthropic IPO: What should investors consider when valuing the AI company? Aswath Damodaran explains
Anthropic is on track for an IPO expected in mid-November, reporting impressive revenues of $16.3 billion. However, the company faces a staggering net loss of over $80 billion for the year.
How a data centre united Australia's gaming community
After years of playing on distant worlds, Australian gamers of the popular Japanese role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV discovered a new home. Now that community has welcomed the game developers Down Under.
iPhone Duo goes on sale in SA, but taking it out on contract is going to break the bank
Buying Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo on contract across Telkom, MTN, Vodacom, and Cell C, is unsurprisingly expensive, but if you have to ask how much it is, you probably can't afford it.
October Full Moon 2026: See the Hunters Moon
Find out when to catch the peak of the October 2026 Full Moon and what it's called.
Nudification, murder- and gambling-themed apps flagged in IMDA’s first app store audit
Overall, app stores were found to have baseline safety measures, with well-implemented age checks.
- IMDA's audit uncovers 65 objectionable apps across five major stores
- 24 apps lacked proper 18+ age ratings, containing explicit content
- Authority praises baseline safety measures but calls for improved content removal
MoFA’s New Online Attestation Service Doesn’t Work Properly
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ (MoFA) new online attestation service is drawing complaints from citizens, as dozens of countries, including … Read More The post MoFA’s New Online Attestation Service…
Classic EA Cricket 07 Now Runs in Your Web Browser With Online Multiplayer
Cricket 07, the cricket game EA Sports released in 2006, can now be played directly in a web browser. The … Read More The post Classic EA Cricket 07 Now Runs in Your Web Browser With Online Multiplayer appeared first on ProPakistani .
7 ways the iPhone Duo already beats the Galaxy Z Fold 8
After checking out both foldable phones, here are all the ways I think the Apple iPhone Duo beats the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
APOD: 2026 October 24 – Rosetta’s Selfie
The post APOD: 2026 October 24 – Rosetta’s Selfie appeared first on NASA Science .
Political ads made with AI break into the midterms campaign
More than 200 commercials produced using the technology have been identified; its use in politics is not regulated at the federal level. Its electoral and social impact is yet to be seen
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on October 24, 2026
See the Moon phase expected for October 24, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
MSI Malaysia unveils the Prestige N16 Flip AI+, the world’s first Nvidia RTX Spark-powered 2-in-1 laptop
PETALING JAYA, Oct 24 — MSI Malaysia unveiled the Prestige N16 Flip AI+, its first laptop powered by NVIDIA RTX Sp...
Daniel Taylor: Former West Texas professor turned drug kingpin gets 40 years jail for pushing 'pink flamingo' fentanyl, causing overdoses
Daniel Taylor, a former Texas Tech assistant professor, received a 40-year federal sentence after pleading guilty to a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.
Surveying the genetic battlefield to uncover the rules of rapid evolution
The Malik Lab thrives on competition. But for HHMI investigator Harmit Malik and his team at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, it's the genomes—not the people—that are in conflict. The lab studies rapid evolution—the genetic changes that happen in a species over a few generations rather than thousands of years.
ADHD through the years: How symptoms change from childhood to adulthood
Dubai: A child keeps getting out of their seat in class. Another stares out of the window, seemingly lost in thought, while the rest of the class follows the lesson. Years later, a teenager struggles to organise revision for exams, or an adult repeatedly misses deadlines despite trying hard to stay on top of work.
Child-led citizen science helps Ecuadorian community tackle beach pollution and shape environmental decisions
Pollution from human-generated waste in marine ecosystems has reached critical levels, with cigarette butts (CBs) among the most persistent and harmful pollutants. Globally, an estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are discarded annually, making them the most common type of litter on beaches over the past three decades.
Once-daily oral icotrokinra outperforms placebo in ulcerative colitis
For patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, oral icotrokinra, a peptide that blocks the interleukin-23 receptor, yields a clinical response at week 12 significantly more often than placebo, according to a study published in the Oct. 15 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
White Dwarfs Are Actually…Yellow, Green, Pink, and Purple?
The universe hosts a myriad of star types, including supergiants, giants, main sequence, red dwarfs, brown dwarfs, white dwarfs, and neutron stars. What makes these stars stand out are just their sizes, but their colors, as each one hosts a distinct color based on their surface temperature, specifically orange, red, blue, and white based…
NASA Chief Warns China Is Closing Gap in 'New Space Race'
The U.S. wants to get astronauts back on the moon by 2028, to beat China's 2030 goal.