Founder Of China’s SenseTime, AI Pioneer, Dies Unexpectedly
The founder of SenseTime, a prominent Chinese AI firm, and an influential computer scientist have both unexpectedly passed away, according to a statement released by the company on Saturday. ‘It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce to everyone the sorrowful news: Our beloved founder… Tang Xiao’ou, due to illness that could not […]
Autopsy: Matthew Perry Died From Accidental Ketamine Overdose
Medical examiners announced on Friday that Matthew Perry, the “Friends” actor, died from an accidental ketamine overdose, concluding their investigation into the passing of the beloved yet troubled TV star. Perry, renowned for portraying Chandler Bing on the popular TV sitcom from 1994-2004, passed away at the age of 54. He was discovered unconscious in […]
Man Found Guilty Of Spying For Israel Executed In Iran
The judiciary in Iran reported the execution on Saturday of a man who had been sentenced to death for collaborating with Israel’s intelligence services. ‘The death sentence was carried out this morning against a spy of the Zionist regime in Zahedan prison’ in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, the judiciary’s Mizan Online website said. It […]
Navy Vigilant Against Oil Theft, Maritime Crimes – CNS
Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), affirms that the Nigerian Navy has adopted a resolute stance against various maritime crimes, with a particular focus on combatting oil theft and piracy. These statements were delivered by Ogalla at the Nigerian Navy Ceremonial Sunset and Awards Night 2023, which took place on Friday […]
NLC Labels World Bank A Menace To Nigerian Economy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) pushes back against the World Bank’s recommendation for the Federal Government to hike the pump price of petrol to N750 a liter, highlighting the potential for the bank’s proposal to inflame tensions in the country. The NLC contends that the World Bank’s suggestion is an advisory fraught with mischief, aiming […]
Real Reason Violence Against Women, Girls Persists – UN
UN Women Deputy Country Representative to Nigeria, Mr. Lansana Wonneh has identified weak enforcement of laws and discriminatory social norms as some of the challenges which is currently against the fight to end violence against women and girls in the country. Wonneh, made this assertion yesterday Abuja while speaking at the joint symposium for special […]
Israel Grieves Accidental Killing Of Gaza Hostages
Israel observed a day of mourning on Saturday for the three Gaza hostages killed in a tragic incident where troops mistakenly perceived them as a threat. The military expressed remorse as the incident triggered protests in Tel Aviv. Operations in a neighborhood of Gaza City resulted in the shooting of Yotam Haim, Alon Shamriz, and […]
Russia Hails Hungary PM For Blocking EU Aid To Ukraine
The government of Russia has congratulated Hungary over its decision to block EU financial aid to Ukraine at a Brussels summit that nonetheless saw EU leaders overcome Budapest’s opposition to agree Kyiv starting membership talks. ‘Hungary, in contrast to many European countries, firmly defends its interests, which impresses us,’ Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in […]
Why I Collapsed After My Birthday Colloquium — Akpabio
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio has provided explanations with regards to what happened to him after yesterday’s birthday colloquium. He stated that it was a combination of stress and malaria, noting that he is human. Speaking with journalists on Saturday, Akpabio explained that he went home, called his doctors. He said they […]
Production Of Hard Drugs, Threat To National Security – Marwa
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.) who is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has reiterated the importance of an alternative development strategy to fight illicit drug production, trafficking and protect the environment from exploitation by drug cartels. Marwa stated this while highlighting the need for concerted […]
UN Commits To Assisting DR Congo With Election Logistics
The United Nations Security Council has reached consensus that the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo will extend logistical support for the upcoming elections, as outlined in a correspondence. The Democratic Republic of Congo, despite its abundant mineral resources, stands as one of the world’s poorest nations, underscoring a challenging backdrop as […]
Inflation, Exchange Rates To Decline In 2024, CBN Assures
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians that the rising inflation and exchange rates will decline in 2024 going by measures that are currently being put in place. CBN Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, made this assertion yesterday in Abuja when he appeared before the Joint Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions. […]