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INDIAN BILLIONAIRE GAUTAM ADANI CHARGED IN U. S. FOR ALLEGED BRIBERY, FRAUD. (PHOTO).

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  Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US for alleged bribery, fraud Gautam Adani, the chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world’s richest people, whose business empire extends from ports and airports to renewable energy,has been indicted in New York over an alleged multibillion-dollar fraud scheme, United States prosecutors have said. The authorities on Wednesday charged Adani and two other executives at Adani Green Energy, his nephew Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain, with agreeing between 2020 and 2024 to pay more than $250m in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain solar energy supply contracts expected to yield $2bn in profits. Prosecutors said the renewable energy company also raised more than $3bn in loans and bonds during this period based on false and misleading statements. Shares of Adani Enterprises, the group's flagship firm, closed down 22% on Thursday. Other group firms also closed in the red. Adani Green Energy, which is the firm at the c

INDIAN BILLIONAIRE GAUTAM ADANI CHARGED IN U. S. FOR ALLEGED BRIBERY, FRAUD. (PHOTO).

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  Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US for alleged bribery, fraud Gautam Adani, the chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world’s richest people, whose business empire extends from ports and airports to renewable energy,has been indicted in New York over an alleged multibillion-dollar fraud scheme, United States prosecutors have said. The authorities on Wednesday charged Adani and two other executives at Adani Green Energy, his nephew Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain, with agreeing between 2020 and 2024 to pay more than $250m in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain solar energy supply contracts expected to yield $2bn in profits. Prosecutors said the renewable energy company also raised more than $3bn in loans and bonds during this period based on false and misleading statements. Shares of Adani Enterprises, the group's flagship firm, closed down 22% on Thursday. Other group firms also closed in the red. Adani Green Energy, which is the firm at the c

HOW MY EX-HUSBAND'S ABUSE DESTROYED AND CAREER- OLAJUMOKE THE BREAD-SELLER-TURNED-MODEL. (PHOTOS).

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 How my ex-husband’s abuse destroyed my career – Olajumoke the breadseller-turned-model Olajumoke Orisaguna, the breadseller-turned-model, has revealed that she is no longer with her husband who used to appear beside her when she became famous, and this is due to alleged domestic vi0lence. �Olajumoke recently spoke out about her ordeal with domestic vi0lence while appearing on City FM.  Recall that she became an overnight sensation in 2016 after accidentally walking into a photoshoot being done by TY Bello for British rapper Tinie Tempah.  Her rise to fame captivated many, but her sudden disappearance from the public eye left fans speculating about her life. �  �Speaking on City FM, the former model recounted enduring alleged @abuse from her ex-husband, Sunday Orisaguna.  ��She alleged that their marital challenges began during their time in Ire, Osun State, where she faced what she described as a “hostile” living environment. �  �Olajumoke said her mother-in-law’s mistreatment and Sun

AMERICAN AIRLINES TRAVELERS DUCT-TAPE UNRULY PASSENGER WHO CHARGED FLIGHT ATTENDANT, TRIED TO OPEN PLANE DOOR IN MID AIR. (VIDEO/PHOTO).

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  American Airlines travelers duct-tape unruly passenger who charged flight attendant, tried to open plane door in midair A group of passengers on board an American Airlines flight restrained and tied up a passenger with duct tape after he allegedly tried to open an aircraft door mid-flight. The incident happened on American Airlines flight 1915 from Milwaukee to Dallas-Fort Worth on Tuesday. Passengers jumped into help after seeing a disruptive passenger from Canada allegedly tell a flight attendant near the front of the plane that he needed to exit via a cabin door. In the ordeal, the passenger went up to a flight attendant in the front galley of the aircraft and made a comment about “wanting and needing to exit the aircraft now,” according to a Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Department of Public Safety report.  The flight attendant told authorities the passenger’s voice got louder and he became more agitated. She made a call to the rear flight attendant to request more peop

POLICE ARE SEARCHING FOR THE SUSPECT IN A SHOCKING AND BRAZEN DAYTIME ABDUCTION AND HOMICIDE OF A MISSOURI WOMAN. (PHOTO).

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 Police are searching for the suspect in a shocking and brazen daytime abduction and homicide of a Missouri woman. A family member witnessed the beginning of Michelle Hampton's tragic ordeal that ended in the worst possible way. Authorities have reported that a close family member witnessed Michelle being forced into a vehicle by an armed man at 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning.  The quick thinking family member knew she was witnessing something awful. She immediately called emergency services and began tailing the suspect from Clayton, where the incident occurred, into metro St.Louis.  However, the relative was forced to back off when the suspect opened fire at her on Euclid and Enright. Fortunately, she was not struck by the rounds, but lost the vehicle used to abduct Michelle. Sadly, police found Michelle deceased on Greer Avenue at approximately 11a.m. This is only a 5 minute drive from where the family member lost the vehicle. Detectives are working around the clock to identify a s

COURT JAILS 15 INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN BENIN CITY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Court Jails 15 Internet Fraudsters in Benin City   Justice A.N. Erhabor of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City between November 18 and 20 convicted and sentenced 15 internet fraudsters to various jail terms The convicts are Egbai Jude, Diamond Aliza, Ugochukwu Chijindu, Oboh Isaac, Olabode Bright, Ngbakor Godstime Oghechi, Agbi Paul, Amadin Samuel and Imade Nelson Ikponwonmwosa. Others are Osasenge Eguavoen Daniel, Emeka Ebube, Friday Edosa Elijah, Alfred Stanley Godbless, Ifeanyi Amadi Omote and John Ogheneyole. They were prosecuted on one-count separate charges bordering on obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime and possession of fraudulent documents by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission. The charge against Egbai reads: "That you Jude Egbai (m) on or about the 30th of October, 2024 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did have in your possession documents which you knew or ought to have known contained false pretence, thereby c

ALLEGED N320M FRAUD: COURT FROWNS AS MUTU VIOLATES BAIL CONDITION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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  Alleged N320m Fraud: Court Frowns as Mutu Violates Bail Condition Justice F. Giwa Ogunbanjo of Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday, November  21, 2024, expressed displeasure upon discovery that a defendant, Nicholas Mutu has been jetting out of the country with an undeclared passport and without the express permission of the court in violation of his bail conditions. Mutu, who served as Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC),  between August 2014 and August 2016 is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  on 13-count charges of money laundering to the tune of N320million. Justice Ogunbanjo during proceedings  noted that the defendant’s overseas  travel without the court’s permission was intolerable and that such contempt of her court would not be overlooked. "There is no justification for the defendant to flout the order of this honorable court. The order is that the defendant must not leave t

NSE PARTNERS WITH TWO AGRIPRENEUR FIRMS TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT. (PHOTO).

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 NSE Partners with Two Agripreneur Firms to Boost Food Security and Youth Empowerment The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two Nigerian agribusiness firms to foster the establishment of demonstration farms across the country. According to the NSE, these agreements align with its strategic agenda to enhance food security and create job opportunities for Nigerians. The partnerships are part of the society's broader efforts to address agricultural challenges, as discussed during its ongoing international conference. At the signing ceremony in Abuja, NSE President Margaret Oguntala emphasized that the program would not only generate employment but also benefit all parties involved. The MoUs were signed with Integrated Lancaster Farms and Assetrise Limited, with the goal of introducing innovative agricultural technologies to combat food insecurity in Nigeria. Oguntala reaffirmed the NSE’s commitment to its strategic goals, stating, &q

REPS MOVE TO INCREASE FCT HIGH COURT JUDGES FROM 70 TO 100.(PHOTO).

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 Reps Move to Increase FCT High Court Judges from 70 to 100 On November 21, 2024, the House of Representatives passed a Bill for a second reading seeking to increase the number of High Court Judges in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 70 to 100. Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and other lawmakers, the Bill aims to address the growing backlog of cases in the FCT High Court, which has been struggling with an increasing workload. The proposed amendment seeks to enhance judicial capacity, improve timely justice, and bolster public confidence in the legal system. The Bill has been referred to the Committee on FCT Judiciary and Constitution Review for further action.

WE SHALL CONTINUE TO PRIORITISE SOCIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMMES, PRESIDENT TINUBU TELLS IMF MANAGING DIRECTOR. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE   WE SHALL CONTINUE TO PRIORITISE SOCIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMMES, PRESIDENT TINUBU TELLS IMF MANAGING DIRECTOR  President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will continue prioritising the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable even as the economic reforms bear fruit.   President Tinubu stated this on Wednesday night in Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil, when the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, paid him a courtesy call on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit.  While acknowledging that the reforms had weakened Nigerians' purchasing power, President Tinubu said his administration will continue to provide social safety nets to cushion the unintended consequences.  Congratulating the IMF Chief on her election for a second term in office, President Tinubu appreciated her support in implementing the reforms, calling for more institutional backing for stability and sustainable growth.   “We have started

UPDATE: MALI'S APPOINTS ABDOULAYE MAIGA AS NEW PRIME MINISTER. (PHOTO).

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 Official: Mali's appoints Abdoulaye Maiga as new prime minister Mali's military leadership on Thursday appointed Abdoulaye Maiga, as the countrie's new prime minister replacing Choguel Maiga. Abdoulaye Maiga had also served as minister of territorial administration.

HARMONY IN SECURITY: LAGOS NSCDC PARTICIPATES IN INTERNATIONAL SECURITY CONFERENCE, COLLABORATES WITH ICSS.(PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 PRESS RELEASE. HARMONY IN SECURITY: LAGOS NSCDC PARTICIPATES IN INTERNATIONAL SECURITY CONFERENCE, COLLABORATES WITH ICSS. Retired CG Abolurin decorates AIG Adegoke Fayoade, Dfcss, mni as a distinguished fellow member of ICSS ... The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command was fully, represented, at the maiden International Security Conference of the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies of Nigeria ( ICSSN ), under the leadership of the Chairman, Governing Council of ICSS and former Commandant General, NSCDC, Dr Ade Abolurin, Dfcss, OFR, psc ( + ), rtd, held today, Thursday, 21st November, 2024, at the Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos. The Keynote address of the conference, with the theme; "Harmony in Security: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice," was delivered, by the erudite Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2, Adegoke Fayoade, Dfcss, mni. Amongst many solutions the AIG shares include;  security agencies ha

DAVIDO RECEIVES A BRAND NEW ESCALADE AS BIRTHDAY GIFT.(PHOTO).

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 Nigeria music singer Davido receives a brand new Escalade as birthday gift Award-winning music star Davido has received a brand car as birthday gift The singer, who turns 32 today, November 21st, has been gifted a new Escalade 600 premium luxury by one of his favorite automobile companies, M Jautos. The company made the good news known via its official Instagram page as they appreciated Davido for his constant patronage. “ON YOUR BIRTHDAY, OUR BRAND, MR JAY AUTOS LLC, HAS DECIDED TO GIFT YOU THIS NEW ESCALADE 600 PREMIUM LUXURY. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE AND LOVE FOR THE BRAND

ZIMBABWE TO CALL FOR SANCTIONS RELIEF AT UN CONFERENCE. (PHOTO).

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 Zimbabwe to Call for Sanctions Relief at UN Conference Zimbabwe's Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi is leading a delegation at the International Conference on Sanctions, Business and Human Rights, hosted by UN Special Rapporteur Professor Alena Douhan, to advocate for the lifting of Western sanctions, citing their negative impact on the country's economy and citizens. "We will present a paper that highlights the negative effects of the bilateral coercive measures, showing the losses we have endured as a nation. Although these sanctions are described as targeted, their effects have been far-reaching, adversely affecting ordinary Zimbabweans and businesses alike," Ziyambi stated ahead of the conference. Ziyambi is likely to highlight how sanctions have hampered Zimbabwe's economy and access to international finance, Sputnik reported. Zimbabwe will be supported by allies like China and Cuba in advocating for sanctions removal at the UN conference, according to Zimbab

TRUMP PICKS FORMER WWE EXECUTIVE LINDA MCMAHON FOR EDUCATION SECRETARY. (PHOTO).

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 Trump picks former WWE executive Linda McMahon for education secretary Linda McMahon, co-chair of Donald Trump’s transition team, has been named as the president-elect’s pick for education secretary in his upcoming administration. In a statement, Trump extolled the “incredible” job McMahon, the billionaire co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), has been doing as transition team co-chair and said: “As Secretary of Education, Linda will fight tirelessly to expand ‘Choice’ to every State in America, and empower parents to make the best Education decisions for their families. … We will send Education BACK TO THE STATES, and Linda will spearhead that effort.” McMahon was made transition team chair in August, after having donated $814,600 to Trump’s 2024 campaign as of July. She served in Trump’s cabinet in his first administration as the administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. McMahon chaired America First Action, a super PAC that backed Trump’s re

ARREST WARRANTS ISSUED FOR NETANYAHU, GALLANT AND HAMAS COMMANDER OVER ALLEGED WAR CRIMES. (PHOTO).

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 Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander over alleged war crimes Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defence minister, as well as Hamas's military commander. A statement said a pre-trial chamber had rejected Israel’s challenges to the court’s jurisdiction and issued warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. A warrant was also issued for Mohammed Deif, although the Israeli military has said he was killed in an air strike in Gaza in July. The judges said there were “reasonable grounds” the three men bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war between Israel and Hamas. Both Israel and Hamas have rejected the allegations. It will now be up to the ICC's 124 member states - which do not include Israel or its ally, the United States - to decide whether or not to enforce the warrants. In May, the ICC prosecutor

A DUCT-TAPED BANANA SELLS FOR $6.2M AT AN ART AUCTION. (PHOTO).

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  A duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at an art auction piece of conceptual art consisting of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall, sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday, with the winning bid coming from a prominent cryptocurrency entrepreneur. Comedian, by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, was a phenomenon when it debuted in 2019 at Art Basel Miami Beach, as festival-goers tried to make out whether the single yellow piece of fruit affixed to a white wall with silver duct tape was a joke or cheeky commentary on questionable standards among art collectors. At one point, another artist took the banana off the wall and ate it. The piece attracted so much attention that it had to be withdrawn from view. But three editions sold for between $120,000 and $150,000, according to the gallery handling sales at the time. Five years later, Justin Sun, founder of cryptocurrency platform TRON, has now paid more than 40 times that higher price point at the Sotheby's

ARMY REOPENS UMUAHIA-MBAISE ROAD, RELOCATES CHECKPOINT AFTER ATTACK. (PHOTO).

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 Army Reopens Umuahia-Mbaise Road, Relocates Checkpoint After Attack The Nigerian Army has reopened the Umuahia-Mbaise road, which had been closed following an attack on a military checkpoint at Ekenobizi last Wednesday. The decision to reopen the road came after a visit by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Hassan Dada, accompanied by senior military officers, including Brigadier General Olusola Diya, Commander of the 14 Brigade, Ohafia. During the visit, the GOC’s team, in collaboration with the Special Adviser to the Abia State Governor on Security, Navy Commander (retd.) MacDonald Ubah, agreed to relocate the military checkpoint from its original position at Ekenobizi to a new location near the Onuimo River. The new site provides a better vantage point, improving security operations. Commander Ubah explained that the original checkpoint was situated in a built-up area, which hindered the military's ability to respond effectively to at

HISBAH DESTROYS 170 BOTTLES OF CONFISCATED ALCOHOL IN YOBE. (PHOTO).

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 Hisbah Destroys 170 Bottles of Confiscated Alcohol in Yobe Operatives of the Yobe State Hisbah Board have destroyed over 170 bottles of assorted alcohol, valued at more than N400,000, following their confiscation during a raid in Gashu’a town, Bade Local Government Area. The destruction was led by the Chairman of Bade LGA, Ibrahim Babagana Yurema, who explained that the alcohol was seized during a Hisbah patrol at a well-known hotel in the area. Yurema expressed concern over the growing issue of youth consuming intoxicants, emphasizing that Islam prohibits the consumption of alcohol and substances that impair judgment. He vowed that the local government would intensify efforts to combat such activities, warning that both sellers and consumers of alcohol would be targeted. Malam Isah Ibrahim, the Yobe North Zonal Commandant of Hisbah, added that the seller of the confiscated alcohol had been convicted by a Sharia Court and sentenced to a correctional facility. The court also ordered th

LEBRON JAMES TAKES SOCIAL MEDIA HIATUS OVER 'NEGATIVE COVERAGE'. (PHOTO).

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 LeBron James Takes Social Media Hiatus Over 'Negative Coverage' NBA superstar LeBron James announced on Wednesday that he is stepping away from social media indefinitely, citing frustration with the “negative” coverage in the U.S. sports media. James, who has a massive, combined following of 212 million on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), shared a post by Rich Kleiman, longtime agent of NBA star Kevin Durant, criticizing the prevalence of negative sports commentary. Kleiman's post read: “With so much hate and negativity in the world today, it confuses me why some of the national sports media still think that the best way to cover sports is through negative takes. I for one find it all a waste of breath.” James echoed his support with a single word response: “AMEN!!” The 39-year-old Lakers player then confirmed his social media break, writing on X, “And with that said, I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.” This is not the fir

FORMER UK DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER JOHN PRESCOTT DIES AT 86.(PHOTO).

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 Former UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott Dies at 86 John Prescott, the former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who served under Tony Blair and played a key role in transforming the Labour Party, has passed away at the age of 86, his family confirmed on Thursday. “We are deeply saddened to inform you that our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, John Prescott, passed away yesterday (Wednesday) at the age of 86,” a statement from the family read. Prescott, a former merchant seaman and trade unionist, was appointed by Blair to help bring balance to the Labour Party as it shifted towards the political center. Blair expressed his grief, describing Prescott as "devastated" by the loss. “There was no one quite like him in British politics,” Blair told BBC radio. Keir Starmer, the current Labour leader and UK Prime Minister, praised Prescott as “a true giant of the Labour movement.” Starmer highlighted Prescott’s pivotal role in the Labour government’s achieveme

SENATE WARNS OF TERRORIST INFILTRATION FROM MALI, BURKINA FASO INTO NIGERIA'S NORTHWEST AND NIGER STATE. (PHOTO).

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 Senate Warns of Terrorist Infiltration from Mali, Burkina Faso into Nigeria's Northwest and Niger State The Nigerian Senate has raised alarms over the infiltration of Lakurawa terrorists from Mali and Burkina Faso into northern Nigeria, including Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, and Niger states.  This move follows similar warnings from northern leaders and calls for immediate military action, including enhanced early warning systems and collaboration with local communities. The Senate also commended the military’s response to insurgent activities while urging the government to assess damage and provide relief to affected areas. Meanwhile, in Borno, five soldiers were killed in an ambush by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, with 30 insurgents neutralized in subsequent clashes.

KIDNAPPED CHRISTIAN MUSIC COMPOSER,JUDE NNAM REGAINS FREEDOM.(PHOTO).

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 Kidnapped Christian music composer, Jude Nnam regains freedom The kidnapped popular Christian music composer, Dr Jude Nnam, has been set free. Nnam was kidnapped on Thursday evening around 6 pm, in Umunnachi, Anambra State while on a church function. Nnam was released on Wednesday, after spending nearly one week in the kidnappers’ den. The family in a post on Facebook page that belongs to the musician announced he has been released. “The victory sound is here. Our dear ‘Ancestor’ Dr.(sir) Jude Nnam is back to continue the work of the Lord!!!”, The post read. Before now, the family had described as false and misleading, a message circulating on social media that Nnam was released by his captors. Nnam, also known as ‘Ancestor’, is the National Music Director for Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, and member of the National Liturgical Commission, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, CSN.

POLICE CLARIFY WEDNESDAY'S SHOOTING INCIDENT IN NNEWI,SAYS NOT ABOUT IFEANYI UBAH'S BURIAL.(PHOTO).

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 Police clarify Wednesday’s shooting incident in Nnewi, says not about Ifeanyi Ubah’s burial Anambra State Police Command has clarified a shooting incident that occurred at Izuchukwu junction, Nnobi/Nnewi road, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The incident, which happened at about 7 pm, was linked to Non-State actors, who had vowed to disrupt the burial of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. However, according to the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the incident was rather an attack by security operatives who mistook police personnel for non-state actors, leading to the exchange of gunfire. He said: “Preliminary investigations reveal that the security operatives were trailing a suspect when the gun duel ensued at a security checkpoint. “Unfortunately, bullets hit the fuel tank of a Toyota Venza Sedan carrying the police personnel, causing it to catch fire. Two innocent bystanders were injured in the crossfire and are currently receiving medical attention.” The poli

RONALDO HAS NO NATURAL TALENT - RODRI.(PHOTO).

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 Ronaldo has no natural talent – Rodri Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has stirred controversy in football circles with his remarks about Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the Portuguese star lacks innate talent compared to Lionel Messi. Rodri, who is recovering from knee surgery, made the statement during an interview on Wednesday. Reflecting on the debate over who is the greatest player of all time, the Spaniard sided firmly with Messi while offering a pointed critique of Ronaldo’s abilities. He said, “Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time, without any doubt. “Cristiano has managed to match Messi without innate talent. But those of us who have played against them can see the difference.” The midfielder described the contrasting challenges of facing the two football icons, emphasising that Messi posed a far more pervasive threat on the pitch. He said, “With Cristiano, we didn’t want him to step into the box because he was lethal there. “But with Messi, the danger was everywhere

UPDATE: I CAN'T BE DISMISSED THROUGH PRESS STATEMENT,SACKED UNIZIK VC REPLIES PRESIDENCY.(PHOTO).

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 I can’t be dismissed through press statement, sacked UNIZIK VC replies presidency The sacked Vice-Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Prof Bernard Odoh, on Thursday, lamented the mode through which he was removed as the institution’s VC, stating that it didn’t go through a due process. Odoh’s concerns follow his sack and that of the institution’s governing council over his purported “illegal” appointment. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, it stated that the Federal Government needed to wade in to address brewing tensions. However, Odoh, in an interview on Thursday, maintained that he won’t accept his removal through a press release but rather after the recommendations of an investigating council. He said, “I’m not disobeying Mr President, but it is the governing council that will recommend my sack after investigating me,” adding that “Mr President could have been i

SIMON EKPA, FOUR OTHERS ARRESTED IN FINLAND OVER TERROR-RELATED ACTIVITIES. (PHOTO).

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 Simon Ekpa, four others arrested in Finland over terror-related activities   Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa and four other individuals have been arrested in Finland over terror-related activities. A local report in Finland said that Ekpa, the self-declared Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, was remanded in custody by the district court of Päijät-Häme on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. In a Thursday statement published on its website, the Central Criminal Police in Finland said it arrested five persons on suspicion of terrorist crimes. The police said the main suspect was arrested “on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent”, while four others were arrested “for financing a terrorist crime”. The police added: “Claims will be heard in Päijät-Häme district court today, November 21.” The statement reads, “The detention demands are related to the preliminary investigation, in which

UGANDAN OPPOSITION FIGURE APPEARS BEFORE A MILITARY COURT AT HOME DAYS AFTER DISAPPEARING IN KENYA. (PHOTO).

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 Ugandan opposition figure appears before a military court at home days after disappearing in Kenya A well-known Ugandan opposition figure appeared in a military court Wednesday days after he was reported missing in neighboring Kenya, and denied a charge of seeking military support from abroad to destabilize Uganda’s military forces. His lawyer Erias Lukwago told the AFP news agency that Besigye appeared in the dock with Hajji Lutale Kamulegeya, another opposition figure. Lukwago said the two men were accused of being in possession of two pistols and soliciting “logistical support in Uganda, Greece and other countries with the aim of compromising the country’s national security”. “[Besigye] has denied the charges and challenged the court’s jurisdiction to try him, and he has been remanded to Luzira Prison until December 2,” he added. Kizza Besigye, a fierce critic of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and once his personal doctor, has faced arrest and assault on previous occasions. He h

ELON MUSK ASKED PEOPLE TO UPLOAD THEIR MEDICAL DATA TO X SO HIS AI COMPANY COULD LEARN TO INTERPRET MRIs AND CT SCANS.(PHOTO).

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 Elon Musk asked people to upload their medical data to X so his AI company could learn to interpret MRIs and CT scans In Elon Musk’s world, AI is the new MD. The X CEO is encouraging users to upload their medical test results—such as CT and bone scans—to the platform so that Grok, X’s artificial intelligence chatbot, can learn how to interpret them efficiently. “Try submitting x-ray, PET, MRI or other medical images to Grok for analysis,” Musk wrote on X last month. “This is still early stage, but it is already quite accurate and will become extremely good. Let us know where Grok gets it right or needs work.” It turns out, Grok needs work. The AI successfully analyzed blood test results and identified breast cancer, according to some users. But it also grossly misinterpreted other pieces of information, according to physicians who responded to Musk’s post. In one instance, Grok mistook a “textbook case” of tuberculosis for a herniated disk or spinal stenosis. In another, the bot misto

MALI'S MILITARY SACKS PRIME MINISTER CHOGUEL MAIGA. (PHOTO).

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 Mali's military sacks Prime Minister Choguel Maiga Mali's military leader has sacked the country’s Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and the government days after the civilian PM issued a rare criticism of the military rulers, Anadolu reported. "The duties of the prime minister and the members of the government are terminated,” said a decree issued by Col. Assimi Goita and read out by Alfousseyni Diawara, the presidency’s secretary general, on ORTM state television. Maiga last Saturday called on the military leaders to discuss ending the country's transition period. Armed groups "The transition was supposed to end on March 26, 2024. But it was postponed indefinitely, unilaterally, without debate within the government," Maiga told supporters of his M5-RFP movement in a speech. The country has been ruled by the military since successive coups in 2020 and 2021. In June 2022, the military-led government pledged to hold elections and hand power back to civilia

ICC SENTENCES WAR CRIMINAL TO 10 YEARS OVER ATROCITIES IN MALI. (PHOTO).

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 ICC sentences war criminal to 10 years over atrocities in Mali The International Criminal Court has sentenced an insurgent police chief to 10 years in jail for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during a reign of terror in the fabled Malian city of Timbuktu, AFP reported. ICC judges had convicted Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, 47, in June for crimes including torture when he was a member of a feared militant group that seized control of Timbuktu for almost a year from early 2012. The sentence "is proportionate to the gravity of the crimes and the individual circumstances and culpability of Mr Al Hassan," said presiding judge Kimberly Prost. "It adequately reflects the strong condemnation by the international community for the crimes committed by him and acknowledges the significant harm and suffering caused to the victims," she added. War crime Wearing all-white traditional West African robes, his head wrapped in a turban, Al Hassan l

OPS WORRIES AS 61 COMPANIES EXIT NIGERIA IN FOUR YEARS. (PHOTO).

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 OPS worries as 61 companies exit Nigeria in four years By Josephine Ogundeji Nigeria has seen a surge in company closures and relocations, driven by economic difficulties, currency fluctuations, and escalating operational expenses in recent years, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI, writes Nigeria’s business environment has been marred by a worrying trend in recent years, as both multinationals and local enterprises have been forced to either shut down or relocate their operations. Most of them cite harsh economic conditions, unpredictable currency fluctuations, and soaring operational costs as key factors driving their decisions, a development that has been described as worrisome by the Organised Private Sector. An earlier report by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission stated that between 2015 and 2022 over 50 multinational corporations and local enterprises shut down or relocated their operations out of Nigeria. The latest company to announce its departure from Nigeria is South African groc