The 11th Chief Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture/symposium which also doubles as Fawehinmism and the 2nd Nigeria Bar Association, NBA Ikeja Gani Fawehinmi Integrity Award, holds today at the Oranmiyan Hall, Airport Hotel, Lagos. In a mass array of deep coloured suits, lawyers from all around Nigeria have gathered to celebrate the iconic legal practitioner, Late…
Strengthening the Nigerian Navy
With the arrival of the US NNS Okpabana ship, it is believed that the Nigerian Navy would be in a better position to tackle maritime threats within the Gulf of Guinea The arrival of the NNS Okpabana to the Nigerian sea from the United States, US on January 2, has been applauded by both Nigerians…
Ondo: Agagu Leads Massive Defection from PDP to APC
Femi Agagu, the former Chief of Staff and younger brother to late Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Agagu, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Agagu defected alongside the former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Victor Olabimtan. Others include Taofeek Abdulsalam, speaker and state coordinator presidential campaign 2011, Sanya Orungbemi, PDP chairman…
Lagos INEC Gets 5,995 Smart Card Readers
The Lagos office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has received a total of 5,995 smart cards and the first batch of 5,000 ballot boxes in preparation for the forthcoming general elections. This was announced today at the Commission’s office in Lagos by Akin Orebiyi, the new resident electoral commissioner of INEC in Lagos.…
Charlie Hebdo’s Latest Copy Sells Out
The latest edition of Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical magazine, has sold out within hours of hitting news stand one week after gunmen killed twelve people at its offices and left several others injured. The magazine had initial printed three million copies of the latest issue but has announced that it would print an additional…
Facebook Starts Restriction on Violent Images
Facebook has started to place warnings over violent videos posted on the social media platform stating their contents might “shock, offend and upset” if viewed. Facebook says potentially distressing video clips would henceforth be covered by a warning that stops them from auto-playing unless they are clicked. The site is also preventing graphic videos and…
PDP Condemns Attack On APC Office
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rivers State chapter has condemned the destruction of the office of the All Progressives Congress in OkrikaLocal Government Council area of Rivers State. Calling onsecurity agencies to ensure perpetrators of such are brought to book, the PDP said news of the attack on the building came it with “sadness.”The party…
Charlie Hebdo Releases First Cover After Attack
Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical magazine has released its first cover since an attack was carried out on its offices last week by suspected terrorists. The latest cover of the magazine was unveiled on Tuesday, and it features a drawing of Prophet Muhammad holding a sign that reads “Je Suis Charlie”, which means “I am…
Hoodlums Seize 4,503 Voters Cards in Akwa Ibom
Unidentified hoodlums have snatched about 4,503 Permanent Voter Cards from five Local Government Areas, LGA’s in Akwa Ibom State. The was disclosed in a statement issued by Austin Okojie, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC of the state. While addressing traditional rulers on Tuesday during a summit on peaceful conduct of 2015 elections in Uyo, Okojie…
World’s Top Scientists Caution Against Artificial Intelligence
Top artificial intelligence experts from different parts of the world have signed an open letter calling for researchers to be cautious and avoid potential dangers of Artificial intelligence, AI. AI is a highly technical and specialised field where machines and softwares are made to simulate and exhibit human intelligence or even go beyond. Experts said…
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