Politics

Financial Times•6/17/2026

Crunching the numbers on Warsh’s lil’ statement statement

It’s both the size and what you do with it

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J&J Is Focused on Fighting Cancer, Not Obesity Drugs, CEO Says

Johnson & Johnson has no plans to enter the booming obesity market, opting instead to focus on diseases such as cancer, CEO Joaquin Duato said in an interview for an upcoming episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations. The comments set J&J apart from many of its rivals that are trying to develop or acquire obesity medicines following blockbuster weight-loss drugs from Eli Lilly & Co. and Novo Nordisk. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg•6/17/2026

Daily Post Nigeria•6/17/2026

‘Endured 11 years of trauma’ – Ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani speaks after court acquits her

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has reacted to her acquittal by a London Court following charges of alleged bribery brought against her. DAILY POST earlier reported that the Southwark Crown Court in London, UK, Wednesday acquitted the former Minister of bribery charges by British prosecutors. She was acquitted of five counts of accepting bribes and […] ‘Endured 11 years of trauma’ – Ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani speaks after court acquits her

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Engaging the blackbox-glassbox paradox: Media imperatives in the era of artificial intelligence, By Omoniyi Ibietan

Therefore, in the AI era, development is not only a function of infrastructure, capital, or policy. It is a function of trust, and trust must now be engineered. This is irreducible and I hope the Federal Government will direct the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to begin, quickly, a scalable, phased implementation […] The post Engaging the blackbox-glassbox paradox: Media imperatives in the era of artificial intelligence, By Omoniyi Ibietan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•6/17/2026

Taller, faster, older: How top footballers' bodies have changed over 50 years

More intense match play and advances in medicine and sports science have transformed the physiology of elite players, experts say.

BBC News•6/17/2026

Business Day Nigeria•6/17/2026

CMSA seeks stronger regulatory framework to sustain capital market growth

The Capital Market Solicitors’ Association (CMSA), Nigeria’s leading association of solicitors and commercial law firms engaged in capital market practice, read more CMSA seeks stronger regulatory framework to sustain capital market growth

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Goldeneyes draft Harvey first in PWHL entry draft

Caroline Harvey -- the standout NCAA defenseman and 2026 Olympic gold medalist -- was selected first overall by the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the Professional Women's Hockey League entry draft Wednesday.

Profiles of candidates in Ekiti 2026 governorship election

Out of 13 political parties cleared by INEC, four have emerged as serious contenders: the All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Operar día y noche: el cambio cultural que se aproxima a Wall Street

Las entidades financieras tradicionales están empezando a evaluar modelos de negociación ininterrumpida de diversos activos, de una forma que lleva años revolucionando los horarios en el sector cripto.

Delborough Lagos raises the bar with Michelin-starred Culinary masterstroke

Hospitality experts view such developments as important milestones for the continent's luxury tourism and lifestyle sectors.

Luigi Mangione to use psychiatric defence in healthcare CEO murder case

Mangione would face lighter sentencing if jury accepts he was in a state of 'extreme emotional disturbance' during act.

‎Alleged N1.3bn fraud: Peter’s absence stalls trial

‎But counsel to the defendant, Clement Onwuewunor (SAN), while confirming that he was informed of the development, however debunked the claim that the witness's flight was rescheduled.

P.M.News•6/17/2026