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ELON MUSK PUFFS MARIJUANA ON SCREEN AS COMPANY’S SHARES PRICE TUMBLED
Written by Kayode Olorundare
For two hours and forty-five minutes, Rogan sat with the Tesla billionaire and engaged in a broad discussion. The Tesla CEO makes the case for Trump to Rogan throughout the episode, and Rogan seems to be mesmerized by Musk's straightforward justifications. Musk declared, "This is the last election if Trump doesn't win." "I believe you're correct," Rogan responds right away. "I think a lot of people who have been Democrats their entire lives are waking up and realizing that," Rogan adds.
When Musk was seen on camera taking a marijuana and tobacco joint from Joe Rogan and taking a hesitant blow while talking about Tesla's ambitions for an airplane, the stock of the company briefly fell. Due to 'one puff' in September 2018, the richest man in the world was under official scrutiny. After smoking marijuana in public on the Joe Rogan Show, it was later revealed that he had to demonstrate to the US federal government that he was not a drug addict.
One of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the world was caught on tape doing narcotics, and the footage swiftly went viral. Even though the medication is legal in California, where the incident occurred, Musk's single puff reduced Tesla's value by billions of dollars, with shares dropping more than 9%. Soon after, Musk had to tell the public and investors that he wasn't "on weed."
November 6, Tehran (MNA) – Despite the possibility of additional penalties against the Islamic Republic, Iran claims that the outcome of the US presidential election, which shows Donald Trump headed for the White House, is not a problem.
Under then-President Trump, the United States unilaterally ended a 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran in 2018 and imposed several harsh penalties on the Islamic Republic.
Iran sees no difference between Trump and his election competitor Kamala Harris, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani told reporters in Tehran Wednesday in response to Trump's likely election triumph.
"We are unrelated to the US presidential election. "Iran and the United States have consistent general policies," she stated.
Mohajerani stated, "It doesn't matter who becomes the president of the United States because all the necessary planning has been made in advance," adding that Iran is ready to handle any more sanctions.
"More than five decades of sanctions have made Iran hardened and we are not worried about Trump's re-election," she stated. In essence, we don't perceive any distinction between Trump and Harris. Iran's internal authority has increased as a result of sanctions, and we can handle new ones."
On Wednesday, Trump formally became the 47th president of the United States, securing a second non-consecutive term over four years after leaving the White House after losing badly to Democratic opponent Joe Biden. Harris and the twice-impeached Trump, who would be the oldest president ever at the inauguration, the first felon president, and only the second in history to serve non-consecutive terms, have been in a close fight, according to polls for weeks.
In addition to facing sentence in a criminal case for paying hush money to an adult film actress, the businessman-turned-politician is still embroiled in controversy over his historic bid to win back the 2020 election that he lost to Biden.
NIGERIAN LADY TO LEAD CONSERVATIVES IN UK
Written by Kayode Olorundare
Kemi Badenoch, a former British Business Secretary, defeated Robert Jenrick in the last round of voting to become the new leader of the Conservative Party. Badenoch, who is in charge of a Conservative Party suffering after its worst-ever election loss, is the first black woman to manage a major political party in the United Kingdom. After the party revealed the results on Saturday morning, she received 53,806 votes to Jenrick's 41,388 and took over as opposition leader from Rishi Sunak. To create a new policy platform, Badenoch promised throughout her campaign to bring the Conservatives back to "first principles" and begin several reviews in the upcoming months.
In addition to being the sixth Tory leader in less than eight and a half years, the North West Essex MP must work to unite the party.
At the final count of the leadership campaign, which concluded on Saturday, Badenoch told supporters, "The time has come to tell the truth." "It is time to renew and get down to business." Despite the difficulties, Badenoch enjoys a devoted following among Conservatives thanks to her straightforward style.
She appeals to a segment of the party that feels a sharp rightward shift is required to win back disenchanted voters because of her vocal views on identity politics and her wish to lessen the state's power.
During her tenure as commerce minister, she had a history of tense encounters with celebrities, media figures, and even certain government officials; yet, this has only strengthened her favor among members who are cautious of media and institutional pressures.
"The task that stands before us is tough but simple," she said, discussing the significance of her victory and her goals for the party. As His Majesty's faithful opposition, our first duty is to hold this Labour government accountable. Our second goal, which is to get ready for governance over the coming years, is equally crucial.
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), acknowledged on Wednesday that the Supreme Court is overburdened with numerous issues that it often has no business dealing with. She further noted that these cases cause delays in the apex court's work. According to her, many of these cases should end in the Court of Appeal so that the Supreme Court has more room to rule on more important cases, especially those involving policy. While being vetted for confirmation by the Senate in Abuja, Kekere-Ekun mentioned several issues, including "interlocutory injunctions" and "pre-election matters," which the CJN maintained should be resolved at the Court of Appeal.
Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, oversaw the activity. The 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kekere-Ekun, who was selected as the second woman to the position, contended that the Supreme Court was constantly under pressure to conclude matters within 90 days. He observed that a significant portion of its time was spent sending a variety of cases to postpone its job, which made it more difficult for it to make crucial choices on important policy issues. The Supreme Court is a policy court that must make pronouncements on extremely unusual legal matters. She informed the senators, "I think a lot of cases, especially interlocutory matters, should end at the court of appeal."
"All other matters that are not policy matters should end at the court of appeals, including pre-election matters." Kekere-Ekun was not in favor of the idea of the Supreme Court's bench being expanded to accommodate more of these pointless cases. She clarified that despite this, people will continue to take advantage of the system since they thought there were more justices available to hear cases. She was adamant that the Supreme Court shouldn't hear a case that belongs elsewhere.
She advised politicians to follow due procedure during elections and play by the rules; according to the CJN, doing so will significantly reduce the number of pointless cases that reach the Supreme Court. Concerning corruption and the honesty of judges, the Chief Justice of Nigeria gave Nigerians her word that she would uphold discipline by making sure that dishonest judges were punished by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
"I'm renowned for my rigorous approach to discipline. I'll make sure the code of conduct is strictly followed, and I won't put up with any corruption. Kekere-Ekun further stated that the NJC would routinely evaluate judges' behavior as well as any other measures performed by judicial officers, such as promptly processing petitions that cast doubt on the officers' honesty. But the CJN recommended that the courts be "insulated from external influence" by the government taking fast care of judges' well-being to further safeguard the integrity of judicial officers.
WHY TANZANIAN IS A TOURIST ATTRACTIVE NATION?
Written by Kayode Olorundare
Tanzanian facts you might not be aware of
1. The nation contains the islands of Pemba and Zanzibar, which are a part of the Zanzibar archipelago and are well-known for their stunning beaches, and Stone Town, a historic monument recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
2. The world's biggest complete volcanic caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater is home to a variety of animals, including the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, rhinoceros, and Cape buffalo). It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
3. The Maasai people live in northern Tanzania and southern Kenya. They are one of the most well-known ethnic groups in Africa because of their unusual rituals and attire.
4. The yearly migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra takes place in the Serengeti National Park, one of the most well-known wildlife sanctuaries in the world.
5. There are more than 120 ethnic groups in Tanzania, the largest of which is the Sukuma. The nation is renowned for both its tranquility and diversity of cultures.
6. In 1964, Tanzania was created by uniting Zanzibar and Tanganyika, two former British territories.
7. Tanzania's official languages are English and Swahili. Particularly, Swahili is essential for bringing the different populations of the nation together.
8. One of the most significant paleoanthropological locations in the world, Olduvai Gorge, a part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is where early human evolution evidence was found.
9. About 80% of the workforce is employed in Tanzania's agriculture sector, which generates 85% of the country's exports, more than 25% of its GDP, and most of its GDP.
10. The major city and commercial center of Tanzania is still Dar es Salaam, a seaside metropolis that served as the nation's capital in the past. To consolidate the nation's capital, Dodoma was chosen as the new location for formal capitalization in 1974. The lead vocalist of Queen, Freddie Mercury, was born in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
11. The colors green, black, blue, and yellow on the Tanzanian flag stand for the country, its people, the surrounding bodies of water, and its mineral wealth, in that order.
12. Tanzanite, a valuable blue-violet gemstone a thousand times rarer than diamonds, is found in only a few locations worldwide, including Tanzania.
13. The nation has committed to preserving its natural heritage by setting aside protected areas for species conservation on almost 38% of its total land area.
14. Hundreds of rare fish can be found in Lake Tanganyika, the second-deepest and longest freshwater lake in the world, which borders Tanzania to the west
15. Tanzania's first president, Julius Nyerere, is regarded as the country's father. In addition to guiding the nation toward independence, he promoted Ujamaa or African socialism.
16. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at 5,895 meters (19,341 ft) above sea level, is located in Tanzania.
17. Tanzania's national parks and wildlife reserves are home to one of Africa's greatest populations of elephants.
18. The name Tanzania is a combination of Zanzibar and Tanganyika, signifying the merging of the two regions.
19. Tanzania's largest national park, Ruaha, is renowned for its wide range of landscapes and dense population of elephants.
20. One of the last hunter-gatherer societies in the world is the Hadzabe tribe in Tanzania.
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT PROMISE TO BUILD ANOTHER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN LAGOS
Written by Kayode Olorundare
The government of Lagos State has reiterated its commitment to building a new international airport in the Lekki Epe corridor within the next year or two.
The airport is anticipated to handle around 5 million passengers annually and about 350 aircraft at a time.
The state commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, who made this revelation, said that Lekki people won't have to travel to Ikeja once the airport is built.
Anticipated to be completed in a year or two, and it will be located along the Lekki Epe corridor. It will be an international airport with a capacity of 350 aircraft at a time. "We are already in talks with investors because this project is beyond what the state can finance with its balance sheet, and it will serve approximately 5 million passengers."Thus, all of the tasks associated with the airport as well as the other notable projects I've mentioned, such as the Food and Logistics Hub and the Fourth Mainland Bridge, are presently on the table.
WHY TIWA SAVAGE PETITIONS THE POLICE OVER DAVIDO’S THREAT
Written by Kayode Olorundare
SAfrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has reportedly filed a suit against Davido, accusing him of threatening violence and serious bodily injury. This is according to the allegation circulating online. Speaking to Fayoade Adegoke, the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Savage said that Grammy-nominated musician Davido had threatened her life, privacy, and dignity directly, threatening to "f**k me up" among other graphic threats.
My manager, who is also a member of Mr. David Adeleke's management team, received messages from him on December 23 after I posted a picture of myself and Sophia Momodu on my Instagram story. Mr. Adeleke claimed that I was taunting him and using extremely hurtful, nasty, and disparaging language about my person. I should not have worried.
In her appeal, Tiwa Savage described what happened on December 23. She posted something on Instagram, to which Davido reportedly replied rudely and that she was making fun of him. She emphasized how she had stood with Davido in trying circumstances, such as when his kid died.
As things got worse, she was allegedly the aggressor in calls and messages, and Davido allegedly told her to "be careful in Lagos" because he was going to hurt her. Citing the Cybercrime Act, Savage claimed in her lawsuit that Davido's actions were unethical and could have violated her constitutional rights. She begged the police to hold Davido accountable for any damage, expressing fear for her and her family's safety. The petition asked the authorities to step in and protect her safety, stressing the necessity of an investigation and outlining the claimed threats as forms of both offline and online abuse.
GERMANY'S CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ ESCAPE DEATH IN ISRAEL
Written by Kayode Olorundare
Shortly before taking off on Wednesday, October 18, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz received an alarm regarding a missile assault at Tel Aviv Airport, forcing him to ditch his aircraft and seek shelter. According to reports, travelers were told to lie down on the runway at the airport. This safety procedure also had to be followed by the current journalists.
Two rockets launched by Hamas over Tel Aviv Airport were successfully intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome defense system from Gaza. Chancellor Scholz, however, was not left lying on the runway; rather, he was brought to a nearby container and subsequently to a secure location. The passengers were allowed to board the aircraft again once the missiles were intercepted. Chancellor Scholz stated that he had conversations on the delivery of humanitarian supplies to people in the Gaza Strip during talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He further promised to convey this information to the president of Egypt.
More fatalities and devastation are being reported, and the battle between Israel and Palestine is becoming worse. The attempts by other countries to persuade Israel to cease-fire have failed. Israel has sworn to eradicate every terrorist from Hamas for invading their nation.
NIPOST PURCHASE NEW VEHICLES FIRST TIME IN 30 YEARS
Written by Kayode Olorundare
The vehicles have been commissioned on Thursday