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Kayode Olorundare

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Governor Aiyedatiwa of itOndo is expected to be declared as the winner of the 2024 gubernatorial election in Ondo. In the ruling expected on Wednesday the tribunal' judgment is being expected.

After prosecutors acknowledged a parole misstep ten years after the death of Oscar Pistorius's girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, the man may be allowed to leave jail.

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Oscar Pistorius, the disgraced athlete, may be released from prison after the prosecution acknowledged that they erred in turning down prior requests for parole. The double amputee and Olympian has been imprisoned in South Africa ever since his Valentine's Day 2013 murder of model lover Reeve Steenkamp. The 36-year-old Pistorius stated he believed she was an intruder and the shooting was an unfortunate error.

 

After being found guilty of manslaughter, the conviction was eventually enhanced to murder, and he was given a 13-year, 5-month term. Since then, Pistorius has submitted requests for parole, but all have been denied.

The South African Department of Corrections has stated that a board will determine whether or not he is "suitable or not for social integration" during his case retrial on Friday. In South Africa, serious criminals are not eligible for parole until they have completed at least half of their sentence.

 

After considering the year and a half that Pistorius had already spent for culpable homicide, the Supreme Court of Appeal finally decided in 2017 that Pistorius should serve the minimum 15-year term for murder in South Africa. Though Pistorius was informed at his initial hearing that he would only be eligible for parole in August 2024, the court erred by failing to account for the additional time he spent while his murder sentence was under appeal. As a result, Pistorius was really eligible for release in March. In light of the appellate court's mistake, Pistorius' attorneys successfully argued their case before the nation's highest court, the Constitutional Court, and won him a second hearing on Friday.

Thursday, 23 November 2023 12:14

WHO STAFF KILLED IN HAMAS WAR

WHO acknowledges that a staff member, her husband, their six-month-old child, and her two siblings perished in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas War.

 

The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged that one of its workers, together with her husband, two brothers, and six-month-old child, was slain in Gaza. In the midst of the continuous conflict, the 29-year-old employee, Dima Alhaj, was slain in Gaza, the occupied Palestinian territory.

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In a news release on Tuesday evening, the World Health Organization said that Alhaj lost her life when the bombing of her parents' home in southern Gaza, from which she had fled Gaza City, occurred.

 

Israel-Hamas War: Following their deaths in Gaza, the WHO certifies the deaths of a staff member, her husband, their six-month-old child, and her two siblings. Israel-Hamas War: Following their deaths in Gaza, the WHO certifies the deaths of a staff member, her husband, their six-month-old child, and her two siblings. The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged that one of its workers, together with her husband, two brothers, and six-month-old child, was slain in Gaza.

 

In the midst of the continuous conflict, the 29-year-old employee, Dima Alhaj, was slain in Gaza, the occupied Palestinian territory. In a news release on Tuesday evening, the World Health Organization said that Alhaj lost her life when the bombing of her parents' home in southern Gaza, from which she had fled Gaza City, occurred. Along with her two brothers, husband, and their six-month-old son, she was also slain. The WHO claims that more than fifty family and community members who were taking refuge in the same home perished as well. At the Limb Reconstruction Centre, an essential component of the WHO Trauma and Emergency Team, Alhaj served as a patient administrator.

She continued to study and work on environmental issues and health after graduating from the Islamic University of Gaza with a bachelor's degree in environmental and earth sciences. In 2018, she enrolled in the Erasmus exchange program at Glasgow University in Scotland, UK, to pursue a master's degree. "She was a wonderful person with a radiant smile, cheerful, positive, and respectful," stated Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, WHO representative in the occupied Palestinian territories. She was a real asset to the team. Her job was essential, and in order to help the Gaza suboffice and team, she had been asked to take on even additional duties. It hurts so much that we are all losing this. Our thoughts and prayers are with her parents, who have been medical specialists in Gaza for a long time.

Another instance of the needless loss in this fight is the passing of Dima and her family. People who were civilians have perished at hospitals, during work, during evacuations, while taking refuge in schools, and in their homes. The WHO "stands alongside Dima's family and colleagues in the occupied Palestinian territory, the Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, and across the organization to mourn her loss." "We plead again with all those who hold in their hands the power to end this conflict to do so."

After prosecutors acknowledged a parole misstep ten years after the death of Oscar Pistorius's girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, the man may be allowed to leave jail.

Oscar Pistorius, the disgraced athlete, may be released from prison after the prosecution acknowledged that they erred in turning down prior requests for parole.

There is no sign of terrorism following the explosion on the US-Canada bridge. This is what we currently know.

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York stated that there is no sign of terrorism following the death of two persons in an automobile explosion that occurred on Wednesday at the US-Canada Rainbow Bridge border crossing. The governor said that following the event, all four of the bridges that connect Canada and the United States near Niagara Falls were promptly closed.

 

She stated that although the Rainbow Bridge remained down, the Peace, Whirlpool, and Lewiston-Queenston bridges reopened later on Wednesday. Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia responded, "We do have someone in mind for it and we're working through it through the JTTF," a reference to the Joint Terrorism Task Force, when asked why the FBI doesn't think there is a terrorist danger.

 

What is known as follows: Fast-moving vehicle: According to law enforcement officials who spoke to CNN, investigators suspect a man and his wife were driving a 2022 Bentley at a high speed when it struck a curb and then a railing, sending the car flying into the Rainbow Bridge's secondary screening area. Investigators suspect the man traveled to a casino in the US instead of the canceled KISS performance he was supposed to attend in Canada. According to law enforcement officials, the couple had left the casino when the collision happened. Social media and security camera footage shows the ashes scattered, with strong smoke and flames shooting out.

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According to Hochul, a border patrol agent working in a booth also had some minor wounds. Executives briefed: The event was reported to the leaders of the United States and Canada. "At first, we weren't sure if it was a terrorist attack or not," Erie County Sheriff John Garcia stated. "Nevertheless, all necessary measures were implemented to guarantee the community's safety." Referring to the collision as a "tragic accident," he Headaches from travel: On a busy travel day, the explosion that occurred on the eve of the US Thanksgiving holiday caused closures and delays. There was a temporary stoppage of international flights into and out of Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and other travelers were advised to prepare for extra screening.

Wednesday, 22 November 2023 11:51

GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE REFINERY

The WalterSmith Modular Refinery has been commended by Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), for satisfying the nation's energy demands.

 

The Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State's refinery, situated at Ibigwe, generates 600 million liters of various products.

After touring the facility alongside Simbi Wabote, the executive secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Lokpobiri spoke to journalists and expressed his happiness with Walter Smith.

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Finally starting up, the Nigerian refinery produces 600 million liters of fuel and is competitive. The federal government has praised Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited's modular refinery. The Imo State refinery contributes to the resolution of Nigeria's energy problems. The Walter Smith Modular Refinery is already satisfying the nation's energy demands, generating over 600 million liters of different products and sending out 20 trucks every day, according to Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil).

The Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State's refinery, situated at Ibigwe, generates 600 million liters of various products. 600 million liters are produced in the Imo refinery. After touring the facility alongside Simbi Wabote, the executive secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Lokpobiri spoke to journalists and expressed his happiness with Walter Smith. According to Vanguard, the minister also mentioned that the quickest solution to Nigeria's energy issues is through modular refineries.

"The state-owned refineries are still undergoing rehabilitation," he stated. It is my duty as the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources to make sure that there is an adequate supply of petroleum products until the country's refineries are back in operation. I oversee the program to oversee the state-owned refineries' repair. I have visited all of the refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna for this reason. You are aware that modular refineries offer the quickest solution to our energy dilemma.

"The state-owned refineries are still undergoing rehabilitation," he stated. It is my duty as the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources to make sure that there is an adequate supply of petroleum products until the country's refineries are back in operation. I oversee the program to oversee the state-owned refineries' repair. I have visited all of the refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna for this reason. You are aware that modular refineries offer the quickest solution to our energy dilemma.

The NCDMB Executive Secretary congratulated Wabote on the successful launch of the modular refinery's operations. He revealed: "The Walter Smith Modular Refinery generated more than 600 million liters of diverse products." Every day, about 20 trucks depart the refineries.

Monday, 20 November 2023 12:52

MUSK ATTACKED FOR ANTI-SEMITISM

Musk refutes accusations that he is antisemitic and then clarifies that the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and other unidentified "Jewish communities" were the target of his remarks rather than all Jews. "It is undeniably dangerous to use one's influence to validate and promote antisemitic theories at a time when antisemitism is exploding in America and surging around the world," said ADL Chief Executive Jonathan Greenblatt. The antisemitic dispute arises as a result of certain companies ceasing to purchase advertisements on X, the old name of Twitter, due to radical material on the platform.

 

Following a report from a left-wing media watchdog claiming that its material was displayed next to posts endorsing Adolf Hitler and Nazism, IBM halted its advertising spending. Later on, according to Axios, Apple said that it would also stop purchasing ads on the app. On Thursday, X informed the BBC that advertisements are not intentionally positioned next to extremist information, that the accounts endorsing Nazis would not get any revenue from advertising, and that certain posts will be classified as "sensitive media". According to a Politico story, the European Commission has requested that its departments cease purchasing advertisements on X because of concerns over false content regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

 

While Mr. Musk did not explicitly address his remarks on the platform on Friday, he did condemn Media Matters and provide support to other postings that were critical of IBM and the "media". The billionaire has repeatedly spread conspiracy theories and criticized social media watchdogs, such as the ADL and other organizations, for their criticism of his adjustments to X's content management. X asserts that, in comparison to other social networks, its brand safety procedures are more stringent and that, in spite of significant staff reductions, hate speech and extremism have decreased on the platform.

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 Contrary to the company's judgment, a number of independent organizations claim that Mr. Musk's leadership has led to a rise in extremism and hate speech. Mr. Musk said the ADL was "trying to kill this platform by falsely accusing it & me of being anti-Semitic" and made threats to sue the organization earlier this year. He attributes the dramatic decline in advertising revenue after his takeover to pressure organizations rather than disinformation and radical views. Although he hasn't followed through on his threat against the ADL, the business has filed a lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate, a different research and advocacy organization.

 

CCDH described the X complaint as "an attempt to censor, intimidate, and silence" in a move to dismiss the case filed on Thursday under California's anti-SLAPP statute, often known as "Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation" law.

 

Promotion After Elon Musk endorsed an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory on Friday, X, previously Twitter, began to see a departure of well-known advertisers. Apple, Disney, Comcast, Lionsgate Entertainment, and Paramount Global have joined the nonprofit organization Media Matters' list of businesses that have stopped running ads on X. Elon Musk's recent antisemitic remarks have caused Lionsgate to halt its advertising on X, a representative for the film production and distribution business told AFP.

 

Promotion Due to a revelation that its advertisements were displayed next to pro-Nazi messages on X, IBM said on Thursday that it has ceased running ads there. Requests for comments were not answered by Apple or Disney. According to the organization, "major blue-chip companies are announcing they will suspend all advertising," on a webpage with an ongoing list. - White House criticism The White House on Friday condemned Musk, the world’s richest person, for “abhorrent promotion” of anti-Semitism. Promotion The White House was reacting to a post by Musk in which the controversial Tesla and SpaceX tycoon replied to an anti-Semitic post on X with the words: “You have said the actual truth.”

 

The White House and US media have interpreted the original tweet as alluding to a long-standing conspiracy theory among White nationalists that Jews are plotting to bring in illegal immigrants in order to erode the power of white majorities. The shooter who killed 11 people in a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 is most infamous for having pushed for this notion. White House spokesperson Andrew Bates stated that it was "unacceptable" to repeat such a "hideous lie," referring to Musk's statement.

 

Promotion Bates declared, "We strongly condemn this heinous promotion of anti-Semitic and racist hate, which goes against our core values as Americans." - "Chaos induced by Musk" Since rebranding Twitter as X a year ago, Musk has removed restrictions on content moderation, reinstated the accounts of extremists who had been banned, and made it possible for users to buy account verification, which enables them to profit from widely shared but frequently false information.

 

Paying customers at X were the main disseminators of false information during the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to a recent analysis by the disinformation monitoring organization NewsGuard. Media Matters posted examples of what it discovered at X and stated, "During all of this Musk-induced chaos, corporate advertisements have also been appearing on pro-Hitler, Holocaust denial, white nationalist, pro-violence, and neo-Nazi accounts." Ads for Apple, Oracle, and IBM were reportedly seen next to posts on X that promoted Hitler and the Nazi Party, according to Media Matters.

 

In response to an AFP query, the New York-based tech company stated, "IBM has zero tolerance for hate speech and discrimination and we have immediately suspended all advertising on X while we investigate this completely unacceptable situation." An X official informed AFP that they had completed a "sweep" of the accounts that Media Matters had identified, and they would no longer be able to monetize their advertising. The CEO stated that the posts themselves will be classified as "sensitive media." "User targeting works when ads follow the people on X, in this case, the Media Matter researcher who was going to actively look for this content," the executive said via email.

Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates of the White House has responded to the controversy surrounding the alleged letter written by Osama bin Ladin in the wake of the 9/11 terror attack. Bates denounces the trend and draws attention to the increase in anti-Semitic violence that has occurred in the wake of the recent Hamas attacks in Israel. Bates stressed that following the bloodiest terrorist assault in American history, there could never be a rationale for disseminating the disgusting and anti-Semitic falsehoods disseminated by Bin Laden.

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He urged everyone to honor the families of the 2,977 innocent Americans who died on 9/11 and are still in grief and to distance themselves from the hateful remarks made by the terrorist commander.

 

The hypothesis, known as "white genocide," is an antisemitic and racist conspiracy theory that holds that Jews deliberately plan to promote the immigration of "non-white" individuals to Western nations in an attempt to "eliminate" the white race.

 

According to Zahed Amanullah, a senior fellow at the London-based Institute of Strategic Dialogue, the original tweet to which Mr. Musk reacted "is using specific language that has been used in the past to justify violent attacks on synagogues," the BBC said. A mass killer who stormed Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue in 2018 and shot eleven congregants to death was inspired by a conspiracy theory.

Cole Palmer has explained the reasons behind his decision to leave behind everything he knew to move to London and join Chelsea in the summer.

 

Some people expressed disapproval of the decision. Cole Palmer, who began the current season with goals in the Community Shield and UEFA Super Cup, won winner's medals in the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League at the end of August. But after those achievements with Manchester City, where the 21-year-old had played his whole career up to that point, Palmer made the decision to leave the Etihad and move to Chelsea's Stamford Bridge.

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The striker stated why he thought it was crucial to keep moving forward in his career, even if leaving the club where he had played since the Under-8s and the city where he was born and bred would never be an easy option.

To be honest, it occurred quickly,' remembers Palmer. "I was talking to my dad and I talked to someone at Chelsea, but I really didn't know what to do."I considered it nonstop for a few days before deciding that I needed to go receive consistent playing time for my career. For me, it was a major step. It was a big deal for me to relocate down here on my own since I had never left Manchester, not even on a loan or anything.

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Thus far, Palmer's choice has shown to be justified; he has already adapted to life with the Blues this season. Cole has earned his first call-up to the senior England group for this week's international break after starting our past six Premier League games and tallying four goals and two assists in his previous five outings in the league.

 

 The striker was quick to credit head coach Mauricio Pochettino for allowing him the opportunity to play his natural style and showcase his entire range of abilities as he thought back on the thrilling start to his Chelsea career. "I can see it since I moved to Chelsea, as many people have told me about his ability to work with young players," he continued. I'm eager to continue working with him since I love working with him.

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As a player, I always want the ball, wherever it may be, to attempt to assist the team win or get out of a tight spot. "I'm thankful for him because he has given me the self-assurance and freedom to use my strengths wherever I want to be on the field."

 

Palmer has already shown remarkable talent, and Pochettino himself has stated that he believes there is much more in store for him in the future. When he returns to the Premier League, ideally as a fully-fledged England international, it will be wonderful to watch him continue to live up to his promise in a Chelsea shirt against Newcastle United.

 At Chelsea, Reece James is following Thiago Silva's captaincy instruction and has reminded the Brazilian that he is "nearly old enough to be my dad."

 

The armband at Stamford Bridge for 2023–2024 has been passed down to the England international full-back. At 23, James is still comparatively young, but he has played for the Blues long enough to accumulate almost 150 appearances and 16 caps for his nation.

James, a rising star from home, is eager to set an example for his colleagues in West London and is content to have a 39-year-old colleague to confide in for advice. James stated on the official Chelsea website: "It's been a great captain." However, it was challenging when I wasn't well since it's challenging to have as much of an impact when I'm not in the group all the time. When I'm unsure of anything or feel like I could use some guidance, Thiago is definitely the one who helps me the most. He might almost be my father in age! That's why I go to him. I've had fun thus far, but it's not for me to declare what kind of captain I am. It's a privilege.

 

James, who has had his fair share of fitness issues over the years, is returning from injury for Chelsea and says he's in a better place than he has been in a while. "I haven't felt this good in a long time," he continued. I can definitely feel my fitness and strength increasing once more. I've been able to play consistently lately. Even though I can't play for ninety minutes just yet, I'm working hard in the gym, playing hard, and challenging myself every day to get back to my best. I'm glad to be supporting the team once more.

 

It takes time to regain shape and build back up after being away for over three months. Some people believe that you should immediately return to your previous level as soon as you leave, but that isn't how things operate. You must go steadily and slowly. I have been doing just that. I'm making modest progress.

Monday, 20 November 2023 11:26

WHAT TYSON FURY EARNS IN BOUT WITH NGANNOU

Tyson Fury has disclosed the staggering amount of money he made versus Francis Ngannou. During their brutal match last month in Saudi Arabia, Fury prevailed by a close margin against Ngannou. After receiving a unanimous judgment on the scorecards from the judges, he was eliminated before winning a split decision. In one night of boxing versus the self-styled "Gypsy King," the former UFC heavyweight champion made more money than he did during his whole career in mixed martial arts.

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"It's at least more than everything that I have earned in my life, in my career," he said after reportedly taking home £8 million. But Fury made a lot more money than Ngannou did. After his highly anticipated bout against Oleksandr Usyk, he made 'almost £50 million' from his fight against Ngannou, he said in a press conference following the event. When Fury faces Usyk in the coming year, he will be eligible for yet another enormous payout.

 

Set for February 17, the highly anticipated fight is part of the Riyadh Season. Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury during their brawl. Picture: Getty During the pre-fight news conference, the 35-year-old made fun of the Ukrainian while mentioning his win against Wladimir Klitschko. "You're welcome to be sharing a ring with the future undisputed heavyweight champion - me," stated the fighter. "Remember that I stated that on this stage: you are all dossers, he's going to get knocked out, and you two [Krassyuk and Klimas] are going to be working for me carrying my luggage.

 

 "I already relieved one Ukrainian of all the belts and I'll relieve that idiot of all the belts I gave him, including that Ring Magazine I only vacated last year so I could win it back three times, sausage."You are aware that you are about to be destroyed. The greatest British heavyweight in history is the opponent you are facing. Sausage, you may have defeated the others, but you couldn't defeat Tyson Fury." Will Fury emerge from Saudi Arabia as the unchallenged heavyweight champion of the world? Inform us.

Thursday, 16 November 2023 11:41

HOW DOES NATHAN TELLA FEEL AFTER EATING AMALA?

Nathan Tella, a recent addition to the Nigeria Super Eagles, had his first taste of Nigerian cuisine thanks to teammate Victor Boniface. Nathan Tella, a striker for Bayer Leverkusen, officially became a Nigerian after disclosing the local treat he had on his first international break.

 

After being exposed to the Nigerian delicacy by clubmate Victor Boniface, the newly signed Super Eagles player could not contain his enthusiasm.

 

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The 24-year-old was selected for the team for the November international break, earning him his first call-up to the Super Eagles. Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro selected a 23-man roster for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with Tella being the lone new face on the roster.

Nigeria will play a vital doubleheader against Lesotho and Zimbabwe to start their road to the global fiesta in 2026. Tella, a standout player for Leverkusen, received his first invitation from the Eagles and has already arrived at the team's Uyo camp in advance of Thursday's opening game against Lesotho.

Of course,” Nathan replied when asked if he had had any Nigerian food during the team’s training session in Uyo.

Amala,” he said further before adding that his Bayer mate Boniface was behind it. “Victor (Boniface) took me,” he added repeatedly in the video

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 13:24

DAVIDO’S PEPSI ROMANCE

Davido has become one of the biggest Afrobeat titans of our time as his impact on the music business has grown over time. It's not surprising that major companies like Pepsi have knocked on his door given his talent and notoriety.

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Davido was contacted by Pepsi on April 2, 2016, and he accepted their alluring offer without hesitation. He was given an incredible $100 million on a two-year deal by the beverage industry, and he has kept coming back to Pepsi ever since. It is understandable why Pepsi could be keen to work with Davido. The "30 Billion Gang," his devoted and devoted followers, are always ready to lend their support to their hero.

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But it's not just about business; Davido has shown genuine compassion and dedication to his partnership with Pepsi. He regularly appears in their advertisements, bringing his unique style and energy to the brand. This has translated into an increase in sales for Pepsi, as his influence has encouraged his fans to consume the carbonated drink in line with their mentor.

 

He has become one of the most famous faces connected to the company because of his involvement in the advertising campaigns, which have strengthened Pepsi's relationship with the younger generation. It's no small accomplishment to land such a big endorsement contract, and Davido has earned his spot among the highest-paid Nigerian Afrobeat artists. Because of his fame and success, other musicians in the field have been able to sign comparable contracts, thus enhancing the international acceptance of Nigerian music.

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