Far-right Outsider Javier Milei Wins Argentina Presidential Run-off Election
Far-right libertarian outsider Javier Milei has won Argentina’s presidential run-off poll, according to provisional results. Mr Milei’s rival, economy minister Sergio Massa, called him to concede. Former US President Donald Trump congratulated Mr Milei on his victory, saying he would “Make Argentina Great Again!”. The election comes at a difficult time for Argentina with rising […]
Shakira: Singer Settles Spanish Tax Fraud Case With $7.5m Fine
Colombian pop star Shakira has reached a deal with Spanish prosecutors to settle a tax fraud case, just as her trial was about to begin. The Hips Don’t Lie singer has paid a multi-million fine – prosecutors had wanted to jail her for eight years and fine her €23.8m if found guilty. Shakira, who has […]
Sacked OpenAI boss Sam Altman To Join Microsoft
Sam Altman is joining Microsoft, the tech-giant has announced, ending speculation he might return to OpenAI just 48 hours after his chaotic ousting. Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that Mr Altman would be joining Microsoft to lead “a new advanced AI research team”. Meanwhile, ex-Twitch CEO Emmett Shear will become OpenAI’s new […]
CJN Ariwoola To Swear In 58 New SANs On Nov 27
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, is set to inaugurate 58 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria on Monday, November 27, within the main courtroom of the Supreme Court. This event marks the commencement of the 2023/2024 legal year and includes the age-old tradition of a special court session where the CJN delivers […]
Nicaraguan Beauty Queen Makes History, Clinches Miss Universe 2023 Title
In a spectacular event held in San Salvador on Saturday night, Sheynnis Palacios, a 23-year-old model and beauty queen from Nicaragua, achieved a historic milestone by winning the Miss Universe 2023 crown. Outshining 83 other contestants, Palacios became the first delegate from Nicaragua to be bestowed with the prestigious title during the 72nd annual beauty […]
Atiku’s Aide Speaks On Alleged Unequal Appointments
Umar Ardo, former Special Adviser on Research and Strategy to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, expressed indifference towards the purported unequal appointments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In an interview with PUNCH, Ardo emphasized the importance of performance over the regional origins of appointees, citing instances where the past President Muhammadu Buhari appointed northerners across various […]
New Commissioner Of Police Assumes Office In Benue State
George Chuku, the newly appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) in Benue State, has officially assume duty as the 40th CP in the Benue State command, according to a statement released over the weekend by the Command Spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene. The statement disclosed that Chuku, a native of Obio-Akpor LGA in Rivers State, holds a […]
Outrage As Appeal Court Removes 3 Governors In Opposition Parties In 4 Days
The removal of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State by the Court of Appeal has sparked widespread criticism, with claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) aims to establish a one-party system in Nigeria. This incident marked the third opposition governor’s removal within a four-day period. Ambassador Iliya Damagum, the Acting National Chairman of […]
Keyamo Announces Imminent Resumption Of Emirates Flights In Nigeria
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has revealed that Emirates Airline is poised to resume flight operations in Nigeria soon. Keyamo shared the news on his official X account, stating that he held productive discussions with top officials of the UAE flag carrier during the Dubai Airshow last week. He emphasized that […]
