Sam Altman, ousted CEO of OpenAI, is steering towards a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture following his dismissal, sources familiar with the plan disclosed on Saturday. The departure of Altman has sent ripples across the tech industry, leaving numerous questions about the future of the company. Former OpenAI president Greg Brockman, who exited the company Read More…
Day: 18 November 2023
Nigeria faces crucial Zimbabwe clash following Sadio Mane’s Senegal show
Ahead of Nigeria’s pivotal away encounter against Zimbabwe on Sunday, the spotlight shines on Senegal’s Sadio Mane, who marked his 100th cap in sensational style, notching two goals as Senegal commenced their World Cup qualifying campaign with an emphatic 4-0 home triumph over South Sudan. Mane, a two-time African Footballer of the Year, orchestrated a Read More…
Tiger Woods announces return to competitive golf after ankle surgery
Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer with 15 major titles under his belt, disclosed his comeback to the competitive greens at the Hero World Championship. This marks his PGA Tour comeback since his ankle surgery earlier this year, in April. Set to take place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 at Albany, Bahamas, the tournament is Read More…
Injuries loom over Premier League top men: Haaland out for Norway, Onana’s uncertain future with Cameroon
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Manchester United’s Andre Onana faced setbacks in their recent national team outings, casting doubts on their immediate availability for club games. Haaland, Norway’s star striker, sustained a foot injury during a friendly against the Faroe Islands, ruling him out of the European Championship qualifier versus Scotland. Norway’s team doctor, Ola Read More…
Naira Marley and Sam Larry released on bail amid Mohbad’s mysterious death
Police in Lagos State released musician Naira Marley and label owner Sam Larry from custody on Friday after meeting their bail conditions. The duo had been held in connection with the mysterious death of rapper Mohbad back in October. Confirming their release, police spokesman SP Benjamin Hundeyin stated, “Naira Marley and Sammy Larry, having met Read More…
Lagos State’s pivotal role in the Lord Mayor’s Show spurs bilateral ties, says Coronation Group
Nigeria’s Lagos State took a pioneering stride in the 805-year-old Lord Mayor’s Show, marking a significant gateway for the Coronation Group to bolster bilateral relationships, especially with the United Kingdom. Aigbovbioise Aig-Imoukhuede, the Managing Director of Coronation Asset Management Ltd., highlighted the pivotal role of Lagos State’s participation in propelling Nigeria towards enhanced global collaborations. Read More…
NSCDC averts potential pipeline explosion, safeguards Alimosho community in Lagos
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Lagos State successfully prevented a potential oil pipeline explosion that could have caused massive devastation in Alimosho, Lagos. According to DSC Oluwaseun Abolurin, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, this incident aimed to vandalise the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) oil pipelines in Liberty Estate and surrounding Read More…
Lagos State reopens markets in Mushin after environmental rectification
The Lagos State Government has recently reopened several markets in the Mushin area that were previously shut down due to rampant environmental violations, particularly indiscriminate waste disposal. Among these markets were Mushin Main Market, Ojuwoye, Awolowo, Irepodun, and Daleko markets. Expressing the reason behind the temporary closure, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Read More…
Former CBN Governor Emefiele remanded until November 22 amid procurement fraud charges
In a significant court ruling, Justice Hamza Muazu of the Abuja High Court ordered the remand of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele at the Kuje Correctional Centre until November 22. This decision followed his arraignment on six counts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), entailing allegations of procurement fraud amounting to N6.9 Read More…
Court of Appeal affirms APC’s Gawuna as Kano State Governor
The Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld the tribunal judgment, confirming Nasiru Gawuna, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the governor of Kano State. Justice Moore Adumein, delivering the unanimous judgment, ruled that Abba Yusuf, the former governor, was not qualified to contest the election, affirming Gawuna’s victory. The election dispute arose after the Read More…