X, formerly Twitter, has revamped its creator payment system, shifting away from ad-based revenue sharing. The platform will now pay creators based on the engagement their content generates from Premium users, rather than ads displayed in their replies. This change comes as X continues to face advertiser boycotts. With the new model, creators are likely to focus on content that drives discussions and reactions, which could alter the nature of popular posts on the platform. Some worry that this may encourage posts designed to provoke or stir up heated debates, increasing engagement but lowering content quality. Currently, creators need to…
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A youth group in Nawfia, Njikoka Council Area of Anambra, the Adagbe Mmimi Village Youths, has condemned what it described as the brutal killing of five individuals, including two of their own and their branding as cultists, by the Anambra State Police Command. The State Police Command had, on Monday, said its operatives recovered four bodies of notorious cultists at Nawfia community. Police spokesperson in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who made the disclosure, said Police operatives attached to Nimo Police Station responded to a distress call on October 6, 2024, at 8:25 p.m. about a suspected cult clash at…
Despite that China possesses businesses or collaborations in Nigeria and is engaged in the construction, oil and gas, technology, services, and education fields, Nigerian workers employed by them have not found it funny while the tourists smile home with Billions of Dollars, ODIMEGWU ONWUMERE examines. Migrants in numerous countries often encounter hostility in the workplace from the native population. Nevertheless, the scenario in Nigeria differs, as there have been continuous cases of foreign tourists and their companies exploiting Nigerian citizens by subjecting them to forced labor and demeaning forms of employment relationships. The Inner Galaxy Steel Company, located in Umuahala-Obuzor…
There is no denying the fact that the use of sarcasm in addressing public concerns is fast becoming the norm, and ostensibly being integrated into Nigeria’s political communication machinery, particularly in the ongoing administration been led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Without a doubt, sarcasm can serve as a social control tool and is often seen as a deviation from polite language use, intentionally employed for specific purposes. Unfortunately, it can lead to a culture of impoliteness and is sometimes considered a violation of communication ethics. In fact, in the realm of political communication, the power of words cannot be…
Get Naked! God wants your Intimacy. There are a lot of covering,making it difficult for God to access you the way you are. Intimacy isn’t achieved with a lot of designer’s wears around one’ body. There must be some level of nakedness for such to happen. No conception happens outside intimacy and intimacy can only be achieved in nakedness. The intimacy of Mary with the Holy Spirit was one achieved in the nakedness of Mary, whose heart was pure, loving with no grudges, no hate, no animosity , no pride, no backbiting, no gossip, no grandstanding etc. She was naked…
The Nasarawa State Police Command recently made a significant breakthrough in combating kidnapping activities in Mararaba with the arrest of three individuals suspected of involvement in such criminal acts. The apprehended individuals, identified as Babangida Abdullahi (29), Mohammed Abubakar (27), and Yakubu Sani (30), all residing in Aso B Mararaba, Karu LGA, are alleged to have conspired to carry out a kidnapping operation targeting Ibrahim Idris, who happens to be an uncle to one of the suspects. Reports from the Police Public Relations Officer in Nasarawa, DSP Ramhan Nansel, indicate that the suspects initiated contact with Idris, threatening him with…
Starting May 1, 2024, Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) will implement fee adjustments for various services, including first-time registration for Ghana Cards, card replacements, and updates of personal information. While first-time registration at NIA District Offices remains free, charges will apply at other locations. Notably, first-time registration at NIA Premium Centres will cost GHc310 ($23.01), and card replacements at these centres will be GHc420 ($31.17). Ghanaians in the ECOWAS sub-region seeking first-time registration will now pay $55, while those requiring record updates with card replacement will pay $27.5. Additionally, nationality updates at NIA regional and district offices will be GHc70…
In response to rising concerns over scams and money laundering, the Kenyan government has established a multi-agency technical working group dedicated to overseeing cryptocurrency operations. This move comes as Kenya aims to receive 3% of revenue generated from citizens trading digital assets. The government is also in the process of developing a regulatory framework for virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs). However, the Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) has challenged the legality and constitutionality of the proposed 3% tax on digital asset trading, petitioning the High Court of Kenya. Furthermore, Kenya’s first Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP)…
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The occasional burst of candour from US diplomats provides a striking, air clearing difference to their Australian and British counterparts. Official statements about the AUKUS security pact between Washington, London and Canberra, rarely mention the target in so many words, except on the gossiping fringes. Commentators and think tankers are essentially given free rein to speculate, masticating over such streaky and light terms as “new strategic environment”, “great power competition”, “rules-based order”. On the occasion of his April 3 visit to Washington’s Center for a New American Security (CNAS), US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell was refreshingly frank. His…
Africa Smartphone giant brand TECNO has officially unveiled its latest CAMON Series (CAMON 30, CAMON 30 5G & CAMON 30 PRO 5G). The phone was launched at an exclusive venue in Lagos yesterday and the launch event witnessed the presence of notable individuals in the entertainment, fashion, and technology industry. The launch event was an unforgettable experience with superstar award-winning artist Tiwa Savage breathtaking performance. The CAMON 30 Series offers commanding performance with a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate 5G chip, up to a huge 512GB+24GB memory, and a powerful 70W Ultra Charge 5000mAh battery The exceptional CAMON 30 Pro 5G…
Ten persons living with disabilities working with Nnamdi Azikiwe University have raised a cry for help to relevant authorities, individuals, and government, over their unpaid salaries for over the past four years. TNC investigations revealed that the university had recruited 10 persons living with disabilities in 2020. The PWDs it was gathered, had gone through with the necessary documentation required of them and started executing their responsibilities ever since after staff numbers and offices were assigned to them. They were told to work from August 2020 when they were recruited till December, when the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System,…
Nigeria Professional Football League centre referee, Abdulmalik Abdumalik, has been suspended by the Nigeria Football Federation following a controversial decision. Abdumalik officiated the match between Katsina United and Abia Warriors yesterday, which ended in a 2-2 draw. During extra time, Abdumalik awarded a goal to the visitors, much to the disagreement of the home team’s coaching staff. After a heated altercation and demands for a goal review, Abdumalik ultimately reversed the decision.. The Refereeing Development Unit has deemed Abdumalik’s actions disruptive and his willingness to compromise the outcome unacceptable. He has been instructed to step down until further notice.
Google Maps has rolled out its “Glanceable Directions” feature, enhancing the user experience by providing real-time Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and turn-by-turn directions directly in the route preview. This innovation aims to streamline navigation, allowing users to check their route without the need to unlock their phones each time. The feature, announced in February of the previous year, permits users to effortlessly view their route overview without initiating the traditional ‘Start’ button. This proves particularly beneficial for quick, on-the-go checks during walks, bike rides, or drives. Moreover, the adaptability of this feature shines through as it automatically adjusts the…
Come March 6, 2024, the Lagos Continental Hotel will host an unforgettable occasion when the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, will be formally honoured and presented with the distinguished Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership 2023. The Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership was first announced in December 2012, with the official award ceremony held on March 6, 2013. Before Dr Adesina was announced as its fourth recipient, three other distinguished personalities had been conferred with the prestigious award – Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka; former South African President, Thabo Mbeki; and the founder of the…
By Fegalo Nsuke Ogoni is one of the world’s most celebrated cases of state-sponsored repression. Against all odds, the people have persevered in the search for justice, equity and basic freedoms deserving of all humanity. Indeed, it has been a painful account that in our own country, our government ordered a military crackdown that left some 4,000 people dead, thousands of others went through torture, rape, brutal detentions which were supervised by Major Paul Okuntimo, the commander of the military task force at the time. Trouble started in 1958 when the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s…
By Umar Usman Duguri A Bauchi based Non-Political Group, The Other Alternative, has described the representation of Bauchi South Senator, Shehu Buba Umar as an insult to civilization, democracy, extremely retrogressive and a slap on progressive politics tailored to weakening and discouraging innovation and invention while demoralizing the moral of the people that should be condemned by all. Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi, leader of the Group, Abdullahi Jan-Wuya stated that the embattled lawmaker is bereft of developmental ideas due to poor educational background, incapacitation and the desired exposure to move such an important senatorial district out…
In Katsina State, bad people caused a lot of fear and sadness on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. They attacked a mosque and homes, hurting and taking people away. The worst thing happened during prayers in Yargoje village, Kankara area. The bad people came into the mosque and started shooting at people who were praying. It was very scary. Three people died, and four others got hurt. The hurt people are now getting help at a hospital in Kankara. The bad people also took one man and two women from the village. One man tried to fight them, but they…
By Umar Usman Duguri Disturbed by the weighty allegation of banditry sponsorship by a serving senator from the North-east, a North-east based Political Think-Tank Group, The Defenders led by Muhammed Al-Ghazali, has called on security agencies to commence a deep rooted investigation on the allegations of the banditry sponsorship flying the media space targeted at a particular senator from the North-east sub-region who is alleged to be one of the sponsors of banditry activities bedeviling the country. Speaking after their monthly brainstorming meeting in Bauchi, the Group said: “The allegations against a particular senator from the North-east whose identity was…
No one should take the Èmi Lo Kàn in the title of this article to mean I am referring to myself. I am not referring to myself but I don’t know of a better way to say it. It literally means it is my turn to punish Nigerians. I am referring to the propounder of the Èmi Lo Kàn political theory—a concept he propounded in 2022. I strongly believe that many Nigerians did not have a full idea of what the concept means prior to the 2023 Presidential Election. Those who thought it is a positive idea only realized too…
American rapper Kanye West has hinted at hosting a show in Lagos, Nigeria, later this year, as part of his extensive concert lineup. This revelation surfaced through a posted schedule of his upcoming performances on his Instagram story, setting the date for December 14th at Eko Energy City. Additionally, West plans to embark on a tour across several African countries, including Cairo and Nairobi, scheduled for August 30th and July 12th, respectively. While fans are filled with anticipation, there remains skepticism regarding West’s actual appearance. His last confirmed visit to Nigeria dates back to 2007, when he and T-Pain performed…
Since sealing a five-year partnership with Netflix in 2020, estimated at $100 million, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been actively developing content through their Archewell Productions banner. Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer, disclosed that Harry and Meghan have a slate of projects in progress, including a film and two other “unscripted” endeavors, all of which are in their early stages of development. The couple’s debut Netflix release, a six-part documentary titled ‘Harry and Meghan’, made its premiere in December 2022, offering a candid perspective on their experiences and featuring pointed commentary on the Royal Family. Shortly thereafter,…
There has been a pardon. But, there is no end in sight for the recent crisis involving traditional institutions in Anambra. Two other traditional rulers quickly followed that of Neni to suspension. If a ritual that has become a source of income and influence for traditional rulers has suddenly become too risky, it has something to do with 2025. Anambra is a unique political experiment. The Anambra voter is sophisticated and defiant. The Anambra political terrain is full of landmines and banana peels. Veteran politicians and age-long political dynasties have known sudden defeats in a state that has consistently mocked…
OpenAI has modified models and pricing structures, unveiling fresh models and slashing API access costs. Users of GPT-3.5 Turbo can rejoice as API access prices see a 50% reduction for input and 25% for output. These adjustments are geared towards customer retention amidst growing competition from open source and self-managed models. GPT-3.5 Turbo sees an upgrade with the introduction of version 0125, incorporating various enhancements, while GPT-4 Turbo offers a preview of its model (0125) tailored for code generation tasks. The eagerly awaited GPT-4 Turbo with vision (GPT-4 V) is set to launch to the public in the coming months. Technical users can benefit…
On the afternoon of Friday, January 19, 2024, a significant fire incident unfolded at the renowned Ahmed Musa Centre in Karji, Kaduna metropolis. Ahmed Musa, the captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, was away on national duty in Cote d’Ivoire at the time. The blaze, which commenced around 2 pm, swiftly engulfed a substantial portion of the event center situated along Yakowa Way. The source of the fire, still under investigation due to limited information, was reportedly linked to welding activities conducted on the premises. Initial reports indicate that the welding work ignited the roof of some relaxation huts constructed with…
Awesome Ekene A conference for media professionals and social media influencers held Wednesday in Awka, the Anambra State Capital, has buttressed the need to abolish laws bordering on criminal defamation from Nigeria’s penal code. Participants at the conference organized by the Association of Digital Media Core Advocates(ADMCA) said the call has become expedient, as such law was being used as tool by the wealthy members of the society to intimidate journalists in the country. The one day conference on cyber aggression, cyber bullying and safe use of social media, also urged Proprietors and Publishers of Media Outfits to guarantee job security and welfare of journalists working under them. A…
In order to overcome the situation, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to maintain effective foreign exchange management by appropriately intervening in the market. The employers’ organization demanded that the monetary authority modify the present reduction of money in circulation to an ideal amount that will stabilize the economy, even as it called for a dramatic reassessment of policy positions. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, the Director-General of NECA, made this statement in response to the most recent inflation figures yesterday. Oyerinde claims that at 33.93 percent, food inflation was the largest contributor to the…
India’s Deputy IT Minister, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has issued a stern warning to tech companies, threatening potential bans if they fail to actively combat the rising menace of deepfake videos. Chandrasekhar announced plans to amend IT Rules, intending to establish definitive laws against the creation and dissemination of deepfakes. Expressing dissatisfaction with tech companies’ compliance with earlier advisories on manipulative content, Chandrasekhar emphasized that their failure to combat deepfakes would lead to severe legal consequences from New Delhi. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar added weight to the concerns, raising alarm about manipulated video advertisements falsely utilizing his likeness for an online gambling…
