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Tinubu's Renewed Hope is another constitution tweak
President Bola Tinubu expressed firm dedication to constitutional amendments that will enhance Nigeria's democratic framework. The leader addressed participants at Wednesday's Public Hearing on 1999 Constitution Review held in Abuja through Secretary to the Government George Akume. Tinubu characterized this legislative process as an exceptional chance to establish better governance, participation, and long-term progress. He emphasized that Nigeria's fundamental law remains dynamic and must adapt to citizens' evolving needs and national challenges. The president recognized Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu's leadership of the House Representatives Committee handling constitutional amendments, noting alignment with his Renewed Hope policy...
Kano's Yusuf makes it rain on youths and grannies
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the launch of pension payment initiatives during a recent ceremony. The administration has distributed N27 billion from the N47 billion debt it inherited upon taking office. Officials plan to eliminate all outstanding pension obligations before 2027 through systematic payment schedules. The current disbursement represents the fifth installment targeting pensioners and beneficiaries of deceased civil servants. This effort addresses years of delayed payments that caused significant hardship for senior citizens and their families. The state government allocated N5 billion for 1,026 beneficiaries under this latest payment cycle covering 2017 obligations. Youth development programs will provide...
Insomniac remembers it's making a Wolverine game
Insomniac Games revealed initial gameplay footage for Marvel's Wolverine during State of Play after four years of development silence. The trailer showcased intense combat sequences featuring graphic violence reminiscent of classic action games. Logan will traverse multiple environments while engaging enemies through brutal fighting mechanics that emphasize the character's savage nature. Development team members shared details about their commitment to authentic character representation and careful attention to narrative elements. Creative Director Marcus Smith and Executive Producer Eric Monacelli discussed the integration of classic Marvel villains such as Mystique and Omega Red. Australian actor Liam McIntyre will voice the titular...
Battlefield 6 invents single-player for shooters
Sony revealed Battlefield 6 campaign details during their recent State of Play event. The announcement marks the franchise's return to single-player storytelling after previous entries abandoned narrative modes. Players will control members of Dagger 13, a military unit featuring distinct character archetypes. Battlefield Studios designed the campaign around squad-based mechanics that emphasize tactical coordination. Haz Carter serves as the Assault specialist while Dylan Murphy handles Engineering duties. Simone Espina operates as the Recon expert and Cliff Lopez provides Support capabilities. Creative director Roman Campos-Oriola explained that players can switch between these operatives during missions. The gameplay combines...
Team NINJA will make Nioh 3 slightly less bad
Team NINJA revealed fresh gameplay footage for Nioh 3 during the recent State of Play showcase. The developer confirmed February 6, 2026 as the official launch date for PC and PlayStation 5 platforms. Set during Japan's Sengoku period in 1572, the action title will incorporate authentic historical personalities from that era. The sequel introduces dual combat systems alongside expanded level layouts that offer greater exploration freedom. Players will face more demanding adversaries and formidable boss encounters throughout their journey. A limited-time alpha demonstration allowed PlayStation 5 users to experience early gameplay mechanics before the full release. Developer feedback from the alpha test prompted several enhancements for...
ZA-UM's Zero Parades haunted by Disco ghosts
ZA/UM studio develops Zero Parades, an espionage role-playing game that follows their acclaimed title Disco Elysium. The company faces scrutiny after original creative team members departed amid legal disputes and allegations. Developer Jim Ashilevi and producer Jess Crawford presented gameplay mechanics during a recent media briefing. The protagonist Hershel Wilk serves as a secret agent called an Operant working for Superbloc, a communist alliance. She returns to the island city-state Portofiro after betraying her former squad five years earlier. The game features Conditioning mechanics where players reinforce or punish character thoughts to shape personality traits. Dramatic Encounters add action elements through stealth sequences...
Housemarque announces Saros, your next PS5 panic attack
Housemarque demonstrated Saros gameplay during the recent State of Play event. The studio revealed March 20, 2026, as the PlayStation 5 release date for their upcoming action title. Players will control Arjun as he explores the hostile planet Carcosa using advanced combat mechanics. The game builds upon Returnal's foundation while introducing shield systems and revival opportunities. Weapon selection combines human Soltari technology with alien Carcosan armaments. Creative Director Gregory Louden emphasized enhanced storytelling elements within the game world. Players discover narrative content through holographic recordings, audio logs, and interactions with characters. The protagonist investigates mysterious events that occurred on...
Qualcomm's Gen 5 chip is here to kill your old phone
Qualcomm released its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor featuring third-generation Oryon cores. The chip operates with two performance cores running at 4.60GHz and six efficiency cores at 3.62GHz. The company reports 20 percent performance improvements compared to its predecessor while achieving 35 percent better efficiency. Power consumption decreases by 16 percent across the entire system. The Adreno 840 graphics processor delivers 23 percent enhanced performance with 20 percent reduced power usage. The component operates at 1.20GHz maximum clock speed and features 18MB dedicated cache memory. Qualcomm equipped the chipset with a Hexagon Neural Processing Unit that performs 37 percent faster than previous versions. Camera...
Omokri says Tinubu skipped UNGA to save cash
Reno Omokri criticized people who attacked President Bola Tinubu for missing the 2025 United Nations General Assembly session in New York. The former presidential aide argued that critics possess easily influenced minds when evaluating diplomatic attendance benefits. Omokri pointed out that former President Muhammadu Buhari participated in all eight UN assemblies during his presidency yet failed to improve the national economy. Nigeria's gross domestic product fell from $510 billion in 2014 to $187.76 billion by 2023 under Buhari's leadership despite consistent UN participation. Omokri emphasized that presidential UN visits can cost between $10 million and $20 million while producing minimal economic returns for the country.
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