The Great AI Debate: Firms and Researchers Disagree
The rise of artificial intelligence has sparked growing claims from major AI company leaders that “strong” computer intelligence will soon surpass human capabilities. However, many researchers in the field remain skeptical, dismissing these predictions as mere marketing tactics. The idea that AI with human-like or superior intelligence—referred to as artificial general intelligence (AGI)—will emerge from…
‘We Don’t Deserve Bonus’- Man City Boss Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has conceded that neither he nor his players deserve a bonus, even if they manage to salvage their disappointing season by winning the Club World Cup. City have struggled this campaign, currently sitting fifth in the Premier League after suffering early exits from both the Champions League and the League…
Insecurity: Kano State Police Command Bans Sallah Durbar Celebrations Over Security Concerns
The Kano State Police Command has banned all Sallah Durbar celebrations ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr festivities, citing security concerns and the need to prevent potential unrest. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, announced the decision on Friday while addressing journalists at the Bompai Police Headquarters in Kano. He stated that intelligence reports had…
State of Emergency: Militants Regroup as Another Explosion Hits Gas Facility in Rivers
Just a week after a major explosion rocked the Trans-Niger pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, another explosion has reportedly taken place at the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru LGA of the state. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), a grassroots non-governmental organization with a strong presence in Niger…
Beneficiaries of Tony Elumelu Foundation Raise $4.2bn, Pull 2m Africans out of Poverty
Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) beneficiaries have achieved remarkable success, generating over $4.2 billion in revenue and lifting two million Africans out of poverty. TEF’s Founder and Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu, disclosed this during the unveiling of 3,000 new beneficiaries in Abuja. Elumelu expressed excitement about the foundation’s 10-year milestones, stating that TEF has invested $100…
RCCG Insists ‘Due Process Must Be Followed’ Despite Adeboye’s Call for SeaKing’s Release
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has emphasized the need to follow due process in the case of TikToker Olumide Ogunsanwo (Seaking303), despite the call for his release by its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. Seaking was arrested by officers of the Nigeria Police in Lagos and subsequently transferred to the Federal Investigation Department…
Nigerian Slangs; Yahoo Boy, Japa, 419, Eba, Suya, Others Added to Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has added “Yahoo boy”, “japa”, “suya”, “agbero” and 16 other Nigerian words to its updated version. Kingsley Ugwuanyi, a Nigerian consultant for the OED, whose contributions led to the addition of the Nigerian slang, took to X and LinkedIn to express his excitement on Tuesday. “I’m thrilled to announce that the…
Ribadu Dismisses Niger’s Claims of Nigerian Involvement in Terrorism
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has dismissed terrorism allegations leveled against Nigeria by Niger’s military leader, General Abdulrahman Tchiani, as baseless. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, Ribadu refuted the claims and urged the public to verify them independently. General Tchiani had alleged that Nigeria was establishing a military camp in…
Osun State Governor Grants Clemency to 53 Inmates, Including Two Sentenced to Death for Stealing Fowl
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has granted clemency to 53 convicts, including two death row inmates whose cases recently gained widespread attention on social media. Segun Olowokere and Sunday Morakinyo were sentenced to death by the Osun State High Court in December 2014 for stealing a fowl and armed robbery. In a statement shared…
FG Declares Public Holidays for Christmas, New Year Celebrations
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the celebrations of Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year, respectively. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja through the Ministry’s…
