The dollar mostly weakened and gold hit a record high Monday as investors digested news that the US Justice Department is probing the Federal Reserve, raising fears over the central bank’s independence against President Donald Trump’s push for lower rates.

Nigerian robotics and embedded systems engineer, Kemisola Bolarinwa, has developed an innovative smart bra designed to detect breast cancer at its early stages, even before symptoms appear.

Lagos has been thrown into mourning following the passing of the traditional ruler of the Badagry Kingdom, the Akran of Badagry, De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi, who died at the age of 89 after a brief illness.

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it will review issues surrounding the suspension of its proposed strike within two weeks.

Four days after impeachment proceedings were initiated on the floor of the Rivers State House of Assembly last Thursday, Governor Siminalayi Fubara is yet to be served with any notice, contrary to claims in some quarters that he has already received the impeachment letter.

The security personnel in their numbers, with their sophisticated vehicles, were stationed in strategic locations around and leading to the government house.

Michael Carrick has emerged as the favourite to take charge as caretaker head coach at Manchester United, with detailed discussions ongoing with the former United midfielder.

“It’s not about winning or not winning trophies, it’s about how the team grows up, how the team is better,” the City manager said.

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has rejected calls for the resignation of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, warning that such demands could undermine ongoing development efforts in the nation’s capital.

Samsung phones usually retail at their lowest official prices in South Korea, thanks to local production, minimal import duties and competitive pricing strategies.

In a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday, Obi said his concern was driven by the scale of challenges confronting the country.

“I would like to apologise to Mr Florentino and Mr Vinicius for the episode we saw,” Simeone told a news conference ahead of Atletico’s Copa del Rey last 16 visit to face Deportivo La Coruna on Tuesday.

Venezuela said Monday that 116 political prisoners have been released since the government announced last week it would begin freeing those jailed under president Nicolas Maduro, who was seized by US forces in a raid on Caracas.

Tensions spilled over on the pitch at the end of Saturday’s game in Marrakesh, which Nigeria won 2-0 thanks to second-half goals by Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams.

He said their battle scars remained enduring testimonies of valour and an unyielding commitment to defend Nigeria against both local and trans-border threats.