9News Nigeria The most powerful U.S. Secretary of State of the postwar era, Henry Kissinger is dead at 100. He died at his home in Connecticut on Wednesday, according to a statement that was released by his consulting firm. Renowned for his influential role in shaping the history of the Cold War, Henry Kissinger, the former Secretary of State, has passed...

Israel at the United Nations Security Council in New York yesterday rejected calls for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza war. Israeli UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan told the most powerful UN body that with a ceasefire in place, Israel would not be able to protect its citizens. “Anyone who supports a ceasefire basically supports Hamas’ continued reign of terror in Gaza,”...

New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) yesterday stormed the Abuja offices of  the United Nations (UN) and ECOWAS offices in protest of the judgement of the governorship election petitions tribunal and the Court of Appeal which removed Abba Kabir Yusuf from office as governor of Kano State. While lawyers of the NNPP had rejected the CTC of the appellate court judgment,...

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OpenAI's Sam Altman says he has "zero ill will" towards cofounder Ilya Sutskever.Sutskever, a former OpenAI board member, had previously voted to fire Altman as CEO.Sutskever later expressed regret for his actions, saying that he "never intended to harm OpenAI."OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he has no hard feelings towards former board member Ilya Sutskever.Sutskever, who co-founded OpenAI with Altman,...

Quantity has diluted quality at Disney, CEO Bob Iger says."The Marvels," which underperformed at the box office, lacked supervision because of COVID, he said."I don't want to apologize for making sequels," he said.Disney CEO Bob Iger delivered a candid critique of his company during an interview at The New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday."Quality needs attention to deliver...

 A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has sentenced the Osolo of Ado-Odo, Muftau Dosunmu, to six months in prison for presenting himself as an Oba.The Osolo title, which is one of the high chiefs in Ado-Odo, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, was upgraded to a coronet Oba by the past administration of Senator...

 The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, returned to the state on Wednesday following last Friday’s meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja.The President met with stakeholders in the Ondo All Progressives Congress over the political crisis rocking the state.In the raging crisis, the Ondo State House of Assembly pushed for Aiyedatiwa’s impeachment in the face of the...

After 19 days of the conduct of the governorship election in Imo State, candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the election, Sen. Athan Achononu has raised alarm that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is frustrating every attempt to inspect the Bi-modal Voter Accreditation System (B-VAS) used during the conduct of the exercise. Recall that Presidential Candidate of the same...

Makinde rolls out fresh appointments for Special Advisers, Board Chairmen, others .CPS to combine office of Special Adviser Media. Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointments of Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants and Board Chairmen across various portfolios, Ministries, Departments and Agencies. Chief Press Secretary to Oyo State Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju in a statement said the appointments were...

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Malam Mele Kyari, expresses gratitude to Stakeholders and Nigerians for their enthusiasm regarding his reappointment by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Olufemi O. Soneye Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd, Abuja in a statement said  Kyari Viewed this...

Two Andre Onana errors and a thunderous strike from Kerem Akturkoglu, in Istanbul, left Manchester United’s Champions League hopes hanging by a thread as they twice blew two-goal advantages to draw 3-3 at Galatasaray. Erik ten Hag’s side did so much right and twice held a two-goal lead but errors from Onana threw the Turkish club lifelines to leave United...

The Lagos State Government has revealed that the demolished buildings in the state were not approved by any of its agencies, adding that the structures were rushed during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. It was gathered that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development in the state, Oluyinka Olumide, led this out during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise...

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba on Wednesday remanded three suspects accused of murdering Adeniyi Sanni, an aide to Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for the next 30 days. Magistrate Temitope Oladele remanded the suspects: Fred Azeez Okuno, a 43-year-old resident of Lagos; Lucky Idudu Michael, a 33-year-old from Delta State;...

The board of judges for the 2023 Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (WSAIR) has selected 11 finalists for the award’s 18th edition. The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) in a statement by Executive Director/CEO, WSCIJ and Coordinator, MAJ Cohort Motunrayo Alaka, said it has enlisted over 40 speakers for the Amplify In-depth Media (AIM) conference that will...

Spotify Wrapped day is one of the most exciting holidays of the year.Lots of users were baffled by one section — the city that supposedly matched their listening habits.From Berkeley to Mexico City, we're looking at the one thing that could connect the cities you get.Ah, Spotify Wrapped. One of the most exciting — or most dread-inducing, for those...

Alex Grendi is a men's sex coach who sells a $3,000 virtual course with access to a support group.Grendi became a sex coach after overcoming a personal, more than decade-long struggle with performance anxiety. He shared how he created the 12-week course, and what clients get out of it.From the time Alex Grendi was 10 years old, he remembers his...

BRITAIN is sending eight warships on missions – from the Baltic to the Gulf – amid fears that Russian meddling and Gaza war could spiral into global conflict. HMS Diamond, a guided missile destroyer, will steam through the Suez Canal in a show of force to Hamas backers Iran. Paul EdwardsHMS Diamond will head into the Suez Canal in a show...

BENIDORM star Sticky Vicky, well known for her performances, has died aged 80 after a long illness. The legend’s daughter broke the news on Facebook: “I regret these words, my mother Sticky Vicky passed away…” “She has gone, surrounded by her family, with all of our love,” the post added. “I thank God for being able to always be by her side,...

A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, told Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, how the inability of a defunct commercial bank (Diamond Bank) to disburse huge sums of money prompted the airlifting of N1.219billion cash to former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose for the governorship election in...

9News Nigeria A move orchestrated by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio to extract votes of confidence from his colleagues failed to materialise at the Senate on Tuesday. The plan designed to convince members of the Nigerian Senate to confer a confidence vote on Akpabio was rejected as majority of the Lawmakers decimated the Agenda. The internal crisis brewing in the Senate assumed...

9News Nigeria Suspected gunmen on Monday Evening 27th November 2023 reportedly Kidnnapped a Student of Federal Polytechnic Oko from Isuochi in Umunneochi LGA of Abia State Miss Chioma Goodness. She was kidnapped alongside other passengers at the Okigwe axis of the Enugu-Portharcourt Expressway on her way to write her final exams and sign out as a Graduate from Federal Polytechnic Oko,Anambra...

O'Kenneth and Xlimkid Lyrics Read Glory In Pain lyrics by O'Kenneth, featuring Xlimkid below. In this musical collaboration, O'Kenneth's verses, coupled with Xlimkid's artistry, create a symphony that transcends pain into a testament of strength. O'Kenneth & Xlimkid - Glory In Pain Lyrics Me mane wo, wo kɔ to anigyeɛ wɔ kwan so a kai noSɛ w'agya mehɔ ama m'aniso ataa meW'ama...

An up-and-coming Nigerian singer, Gafgold has called out popular crossdresser, Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye for failing to honour a business deal after receiving payment. He said that he just released a new song and reached out to Bobrisky as an influencer to help him promote the track which is his first ‘street lamba’. Gafgold, however, said that after he made payment, the...

President of the Nigerian senate, Godswill Akpabio has boasted that Nigeria achieved within 24 years what took the United States of America 185 years. He made the remark on Wednesday, November 29, during the 2024 budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu to the joint session of the Senate and House of Representative. Akpabio eulogized Tinubu and Kashim Shettima , who were...

In a gripping UEFA Champions League encounter in Spain, Sevilla succumbed to a shocking defeat against PSV, squandering a two-goal lead in the final 22 minutes despite playing with 10 men. Meanwhile, Manchester United engaged in a thrilling six-goal spectacle against Galatasaray. Sergio Ramos, back at his boyhood club after stints with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, ignited the scoring midway...

Manchester United’s skipper, Bruno Fernandes, expressed disappointment over his team’s inability to maintain control in Champions League fixtures following their latest setback – a 3-3 draw against Galatasaray, where they surrendered a two-goal lead. The English giants, led by Fernandes, faced a frustrating evening in Istanbul as they let slip a commanding position to settle for a draw. The Portuguese...

Remo Stars recorded a stunning 1-0 victory against holders Enyimba in Aba on Wednesday night. Former Lobi Stars forward, Samad Kadiri, nodded home the winning goal from Sodiq Ismail’s cross in the 34th minute. Enyimba fought hard to get back into the game but Remo Stars goalkeeper, Kayode Bankole made a number of superb saves to deny the hosts. Remo Stars became...

The Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria, has inducted 46 newly qualified medical laboratory scientists from Kwara State University, Malete. This brings to 521 the total number of medical laboratory scientists produced by the state university. The induction, which was an oath-taking event, took place on Wednesday and was conducted by the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Laboratory Science...

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A street in Detroit, Michigan has newly installed induction charging coils. The coils charge some electric vehicles when they're parked, driving, or idling. This is a pilot program for the technology, which could be installed in other countries as well. Crews have installed what's billed as the nation's first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street just west of downtown...

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon railed against the term "ultra-MAGA" at Wednesday's NYT DealBook summit."I think you're insulting a large group of people and then we're making assumptions," he said.Dimon also encouraged Democrats to boost Nikki Haley's 2024 bid if they don't want Trump back in politics.JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon warned liberals against using the term "ultra-MAGA" to...

HAMAS have handed over 14 more hostages to the Red Cross 53 days after they were first taken captive. Five children and five women were freed just hours before the truce deal expires if the two sides can’t agree on a further extension. APRussian-Israeli citizen Irena Tati was held hostage in Gaza for seven weeks ReutersIrena Tati sits in a van after...

Manchester United's Champions League hopes suffered another setback as a horror show from goalkeeper Andre Onana allowed Galatasaray to earn a draw on a thrilling night in Istanbul.Erik ten Hag's side did so much right and twice held a two-goal lead but errors from Onana threw Galatasaray lifelines to leave United bottom of Group A with their hopes of...

A former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, how N1.219bn cash was airlifted to support former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, in 2014. The former governor is standing trial for alleged money laundering to the tune of N6.9 billion. He was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alongside his...

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has petitioned the European Union (EU), the United States, and the rest of the international over the Court of Appeal ruling that sacked Abba Yusuf as governor of Kano State. The party also petitioned the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the British High Commission, and the Canadian Embassy...

An accountant with the Ogun State Government, Taiwo Oyekanmi, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in Abeokuta on Wednesday. The gunmen also carted away millions of naira belonging to the Ogun State Government during attack. Politics Nigeria understands that Oyekanmi, the Director of Finance at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, had picked up an undisclosed amount of money from a branch of...

Three personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have been detained for shooting two students of Senior Secondary School, Life Camp, within the Jabi and Gwarinpa areas of the Federal Capital Territory.POLITICS NIGERIA gathered that the two students are currently receiving treatment at the Gwarinpa Hospital.The shooting of the student, which reportedly took place at 11.20 am...

9News Nigeria British boxer Ryan Taylor has revealed why he dumped his estranged fiancée, Florence Otedola, professionally referred to as DJ Cuppy, alongside his other ex-girlfriends. He made this disclosure during a question-and-answer session with fans on his Instagram page. “Tell me something new about my ex?” A fan, @official_starboybmx said, “She is learning how to drift now.” “Which one? All my ex’s shit...

9News Nigeria British Legend, Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Lionel Messi unfollowed Alejandro Garnacho on Instagram due to the Manchester United winger’s preference for Cristiano Ronaldo. Fans spotted back in April 2022 that Messi had unfollowed Garnacho, with the youngster posting a picture of Ronaldo at the time alongside a message declaring the Portuguese the greatest of all time (GOAT). According to...

Joeboy Lyrics Embark on a lyrical voyage through the soulful melodies of 24/7 by Joeboy, where each verse paints a canvas of timeless emotion. Joeboy - 24/7 Lyrics Carry my matter for my headI no dey fo I no dey send'Cause if I carry last today nobody go reason me nobody go careLong as the raba chokeDem no go leave you aloneNa...

Manchester United's wonderkid, Alejandro Garnacho has written his name in the history book of the UEFA Champions League. The Argentine international became the second-youngest player to score a goal in the history of the competition at the age of 19 years and four months. Former Barcelona player, Lionel Messi still holds the record of being the youngest player to score...

In a night filled with excitement, glitz, and cultural celebration, the much anticipated groundbreaking movie, “Afamefuna,” premiered at the Filmhouse IMAX cinema, Lekki Phase One, leaving audiences hungry for more. The air was electrified as actors, filmmakers, and prominent figures from the entertainment industry graced the red carpet for this once-in-a-lifetime cinematic event. Left: Segun Olalandu (AIICO Insurance); 4th from right:...

The Future Face Global 2023 Grand Finale, founded by the visionary Elizabeth Isiorho, took centre stage in Lagos, Nigeria, on November 25th. The night was a glittering celebration, bringing together A-list celebrities and fashion enthusiasts, all there to witness the crowning of the exceptional talents emerging from a pool of 36,000 applicants worldwide. Guided by the charming Eku Edewor, who...

Nigerian music sensation, Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, has announced the cancellation of all his concerts billed for next month. The 23-year-old, who was initially scheduled to tour Lagos, Abuja, and Benin City, said he wouldn’t be performing anywhere this December due to health reasons. Rema made the announcement through his Instagram story, and informed fans that he is heartbroken...

Big Brother Naija ‘All Stars’ finalist, Pere Egbi has left ‘shippers’ total heartbroken with his recent revelation about his relationship with Mercy Eke. The actor said he and Mercy are not dating, and he decided to make the clarification because the rumours that they are a couple was starting to become widespread. Pere took to his Twitter account on Wednesday to...

Head coach of Argentina, Lionel Scaloni has urged Lionel Messi to continue playing for “as long as he can”. Messi is yet to officially confirm when he will hang up his boots and the 36-year-old recently completed his first season with MLS side Inter Miami CF and is preparing for his second year in the US. The former Argentina international stated...

Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel has posited that the Super Eagles must overcome South Africa and Rwanda to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. It would be recalled that Nigeria has managed just two points from two matches played against Lesotho and Zimbabwe respectively. With Rwanda and South Africa ahead of the Super Eagles in Group C standing, Unuanel stated...

Bandits, on Tuesday night, attacked Dan-Honu II community in New Millennium City of Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, kidnapping eight persons. Among those abducted were a new couple who got married last Saturday, an Imam of the community mosque, his wife and three children, including a 10-month-old baby. The bandits, who stormed the community around 8:50pm numbering about 10,...

Bandits, on Tuesday night, attacked Dan-Honu II community in New Millennium City of Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, kidnapping eight persons. Among those abducted were a new couple who got married last Saturday, an Imam of the community mosque, his wife and three children, including a 10-month-old baby. The bandits, who stormed the community around 8:50pm numbering about 10,...

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 11 off-cycle election in Imo State, Samuel Anyanwu, has vowed to explore all means to remove Governor Hope Uzodinma. Anyanwu said he would recover his stolen mandate because the November 11 election in the state was a rape of democracy. He disclosed this while addressing journalists in Owerri, the state...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness across the country from Thursday to Saturday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja, predicted sunny and hazy skies over the northern region on Thursday throughout the forecast period. According to it, sunny skies with patches of clouds in a hazy atmosphere are anticipated over the North Central region throughout...

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Insider spoke to people who quit companies like Meta and McKinsey and what they do now. No one regretted leaving and one even said he wished he left his $120K finance job sooner. "I hope my story shows people that company loyalty doesn't pay," said another. Many are walking away from their high-paying jobs — and have zero regrets. Insider spoke to...

In 2012, Matthew Inman, "The Oatmeal" cartoonist and creator of the game "Exploding Kittens" helped raise over $1.3 million for the nonprofit group TSCW to purchase the Wardenclyffe laboratory and eventually turn it into a museum.The facility is now turning to crowdfunding again to raise $3 million for repairs due to the fire.Read the original article on Business Insider Source

VLADIMIR PUTIN’S killer spy dolphins could have escaped from the tyrant’s grasp after a devastating storm in the Black Sea battered Crimea. Russia‘s defences were badly damaged and the mega £3billion Crimean bridge has become vulnerable to fresh Ukrainian attacks. East2WestPutin’s trained killer dolphins could’ve escaped after their safety pens seemingly disappeared after a brutal storm East2WestThe £3billion Crimean Bridge that has...