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A North Carolina man, James Gates, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that its ChatGPT chatbot encouraged and assisted his estranged wife, Cheryl Gates, in planning an attempt to p%ison him. According to the lawsuit filed at the San Francisco Superior Court, Cheryl allegedly used ChatGPT over several months to research dangerous substances, calculate potentially lethal drug combinations, obtain toxic materials anonymously and learn how to avoid detection. Gates claimed he became seriously ill in July 2025, suffering severe abdominal pain, heart-related symptoms, confusion and extreme jitteriness. He later discovered a handwritten note allegedly belonging to his wife, containing a list of substances, dosage instructions and reminders to delete ChatGPT conversations. The discovery prompted him to contact the police, who reportedly recovered syringes, a capsule-filling kit, medical droppers, scales and various medications during their investigation. Cheryl was indict...

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod has opened up about the circumstances surrounding his separation from his wife, Desola Afod, popularly known as Celeb Wife. The actor, whose marriage hit the rocks in February 2026 after Desola allegedly moved her belongings out of their matrimonial home, spoke about the issues that led to their separation during an interview with Kasnasty Sugar. Afod attributed the breakdown of their marriage to jealousy and allegations of infidelity from both sides, arguing that women sometimes struggle to tolerate the same behaviour they exhibit. Apologising to women before addressing the matter, he said: “ Separation from my wife? This job is heavy to the extent that we sometimes don’t have time for our home. Did you want to hear? To all the women here, my apologies please. I need to beg you guys first before I talk about my separation” “Women believe that men che@t but no man can che@t with a tree or wood. Men che@t with women. It’s easier for w...

Why 74% of Nigerian Companies Are Taking Their Businesses to the US A growing number of Nigerian companies are establishing corporate ties with the United States, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates as economic pressures, currency instability and limited access to domestic investment opportunities push businesses to seek international markets. A new report by TLP Advisory, titled Home & Away: Tracking African Tech’s Global Footprints, h as revealed that 74 per cent of Nigerian companies maintain affiliations with the United States, largely for corporate incorporation and access to international funding. The report, unveiled in Lagos on Saturday, disclosed that Nigerian technology startups attracted $572m in venture capital funding in 2025, representing approximately 14 per cent of total funding raised across Africa. However, despite the significant investment inflows, currency depreciation, limited domestic exit opportunities and the demands of international...

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE VP Shettima: Hard Part Of Our Economic Reset Over, Next Term Is Pure Harvest ...Seeks renewed mandate for President Tinubu, Gov Otu, others at APC presidential campaign rally in Calabar ...Says with Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, other FG packages, Cross River is a major beneficiary of President's economic revolution The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the toughest phases of Nigeria’s aggressive economic reset undertaken by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are officially over, clearing the runway for an era of pure harvest, nationwide growth and prosperity. He declared that the administration's painful but necessary economic reforms have successfully laid the groundwork for prosperity, promising that the next phase will deliver the tangible fruits of these sacrifices to citizens. Speaking on Monday in Calabar, Cross River State, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally, Senato...

Phrank Shaibu, a senior aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has offered 5 million naira to any Nigerian who can prove they named a child Tinubu since the president took office on May 29, 2023.  He made the offer on Monday, October 26, 2026, during a live show on RBN's The Morning Edition. He said a leader who has truly won people's respect should inspire them to name their children after him. To claim the money, a parent would need to show a birth certificate dated between May 29, 2023 and now. Shaibu added that he thinks it is impossible for anyone to meet the condition, and he asked the public to share the challenge on social media https://x.com/therealmediaNG/status/2114658921147187408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2114658921147187408%7Ctwgr%5E775094b015174e38d64a675b0b7d92d1889f3562%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tori.ng%2Fnews%2F327071%2Fatiku-aide-offers-n5-million-to-anyone-who-named-c.html

BREAKING: FG Approves N70k Transport Allowance for Workers After NLC Talks  Relief don finally come small.   After the conciliation meeting held on 27th October 2026 at the Ministry of Labour, Abuja, the Federal Government has approved a N70,000 monthly transport support for public servants across all levels for 6 months. Payment starts November 2026.  The agreement was reached between FG and NLC leadership led by Joe Ajaero, to calm tension over cost of living and prevent nationwide strike.    Other deals: - Peculiar Allowance arrears from May 1, 2026 to be paid in 3 installments from November  - 19 months health workers arrears to be cleared in 3 months from December - New Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee to be set up immediately Minimum wage start date still unresolved. NLC says now, FG says June 2027.   This N70k is NOT minimum wage, na extra transport intervention on top of salary.