November 17, 2025

Saudi Crown Prince White House Visit Targets Defense, Tech Deals

November 17, 2025 6:57 am

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman would meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, aiming to revive strategic ties and push forward major agreements on defense, advanced technology, and nuclear cooperation. The meeting marks the crown prince’s first visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, an incident that severely strained the partnership.

U.S. intelligence agencies previously assessed that the crown prince had approved the operation to capture or kill Khashoggi, though he denied ordering it and said he bears responsibility as the kingdom’s de facto leader. More than seven …

Ukraine: Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Sealed With France

November 17, 2025 6:34 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Monday that Ukraine has reached a landmark agreement with France to acquire 100 Rafale fighter jets, a significant expansion of Kyiv’s long-term air power as it continues to defend against Russia’s invasion.

Zelenskiy revealed the deal during a visit to Paris for talks with President Emmanuel Macron, saying on X that the agreement would deliver “a significant strengthening of our combat aviation, air defense, and other defense capabilities.”

The announcement comes as Russia intensifies drone and missile strikes across Ukraine and claims new ground advances in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region.

The Rafale purchase forms …

Uyo Prison: Two Male Inmates Killed As Transformer Blast Hits

November 17, 2025 6:17 am

Transformer explosion at a power facility serving Uyo custodial center kills two awaiting-trial male inmates and injures officials, triggering major damage.

An overloaded power transformer exploded near a major custodial facility in Uyo, southern Nigeria, killing two awaiting-trial inmates and injuring at least two prison officials, authorities confirmed on Monday November 17, 2025. The blast sent shockwaves through the Uyo Medium Custodial Centre, destroying key infrastructure and damaging nearby buildings.

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) said the transformer, located along Metro Road and supplying electricity to parts of the Deputy Governor’s Lodge and the prison, failed under heavy voltage. The …

AI Cursor Co-Founders Join Billionaire Ranks After $29B Raise

November 17, 2025 5:34 am

Four MIT grads behind AI coding platform Cursor reach billionaire status as parent company Anysphere secures $29.3 Billion valuation in Series D funding.

The four co-founders of AI coding platform Cursor have officially become billionaires following a record-breaking funding round that valued their company’s parent, Anysphere, at $29.3 billion. The $2.3 billion Series D financing round cements Anysphere as one of the most high-profile success stories in the generative AI sector.

Cursor, founded in 2022 by MIT graduates Michael Truell, Sualeh Asif, Arvid Lunnemark and Aman Sanger, has quickly risen to prominence in the AI software landscape. All co-founders are

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Adenuga Gains Most as Conoil Approves N2.43bn 2024 Dividend

Billionaire Adenuga To Receive Bulk Share Of Conoil Dividend

November 17, 2025 4:38 am

Conoil’s ₦2.43 billion final dividend for 2024 will deliver substantial returns to shareholders, with chairman Mike Adenuga receiving the largest payout now

Conoil Plc has announced a final dividend of ₦2.43 billion for the 2024 financial year, a move that is set to deliver significant returns to investors and reaffirm the company’s commitment to shareholder value despite volatility in Nigeria’s petroleum market.

The Lagos-based oil marketing firm disclosed that the distribution will apply to shareholders listed in its Register of Members as of the close of business on November 21, 2024. The dividend, proposed at ₦3.50 per share,

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