Renowned entrepreneur and innovator Elon Musk announced on Sunday that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, will soon become an integral part of his social media platform, X. Simultaneously, xAI will be offered as a standalone application, expanding its accessibility to users. Musk’s unveiling of this development came through a post on his platform. Moreover, Musk, Read More…
Month: November 2023
South Africa fast-tracks 3 GW gas-fired power generation to tackle energy shortfall
In response to a pressing energy deficit adversely impacting the nation’s economy, South Africa is expediting its plans to introduce 3 gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired power generation, according to Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramakgopa. The country’s daily power cuts, resulting from frequent breakdowns in the aging coal-fired plants operated by state power utility Eskom, have prompted Read More…
Diplomatic efforts intensify in Middle East conflict as tensions escalate
The Biden administration is taking proactive steps to navigate the intricate web of diplomacy in the Middle East, where the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas remains a pressing concern. CIA Director William Burns, who brings a wealth of experience as a former US ambassador to Jordan, has arrived in Israel for critical talks with Read More…
Key takeaways from the 11th Round of the Premier League season
In the latest round of Premier League action, several compelling storylines emerged. Here are some of the standout moments: Maguire and Fernandes answer critics Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes faced heavy criticism this season but responded in style during a crucial 1-0 victory against Fulham on Saturday. Maguire, who played a crucial role Read More…
NPFL Day 7 Weekend Roundup: Shooting Stars shine with 4-1 Victory, Doma United dominates Gombe, and more excitement in store!
In a thrilling weekend roundup of matches on Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Day 7, the Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan showcased their dominance, trouncing visiting Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna with a resounding 4-1 victory. The 2023/2024 NPFL fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium was a spectacular showcase of skill and determination. From Read More…
Experiencing God’s Unusual Blessings-the Example of Hezekiah
(2 Kings 18:1-8, 13-18, 28-37; 19:1-2, 5-20, 32-37; 20:1-11) In continuation of our series of messages on Experiencing God’s Unusual Blessings, we want to consider the example of King Hezekiah. Hezekiah was the son of the wicked King Ahaz (see 2 Kings 16; Isaiah 7). Among all the kings of Judah, no reign plunged the Read More…
Presidential ‘To Do’ List (1)
Celebrations are in order as we savour the near-miss that almost rendered us impecunious. A near miss, indeed. We must never forget how we got there. And, going forward, how can the Tinubu administration tweak the government’s policies and programmes to favour our largely disillusioned people? P&ID Shakedown Some Nigerian public officials hate their country Read More…
John Shinkaiye: An African great straddles world stage
The bright stars of Nigeria shone again when two famous African-Americans and two illustrious Africans last Saturday received the Medal of Glory Award, MOGA, in Miami, United States. It is a prestigious award by the Foundation for Democracy in Africa. Past recipients include former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria, Bingu Wa Mutharika of Malawi, Abdou Read More…
President Tinubu affirms commitment to empowering MSMEs at Lagos International Trade Fair
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to providing crucial support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to help them realize their full potential and ensure their sustained success. This commitment was reiterated during the 2023 Edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Read More…
Former Guinean Military Leader Moussa Dadis Camara recaptured after prison escape
Guinea’s former military leader, Moussa Dadis Camara, who managed to escape from the central prison in Conakry, the capital of Guinea on Saturday morning, has been successfully recaptured, as confirmed by Guinean armed forces. Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, the Chief of Staff and General of the Armed Forces of the Guinean Transitional Government verified this development Read More…