Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites
Military court convicts civilians involved in 2023 unrest, with rights groups slamming ruling as ‘intimidation tactic’…
Baidu-Geely JV reportedly discloses layoff package after clashes with employees
The employees of Chinese electric vehicle maker Jiyue who are being laid off are expected to be paid salaries by Friday with compliant severance pay through December, the latest development in a series of chaotic events gripping the joint venture between Baidu and Geely. In meetings with the management and human resources representatives on Thursday…
Can AI replace human triathlon coaches? ‘Norwegian Method’ guru says not yet
One of the world’s leading triathlon coaches cautions that there’s a long, long way to go before artificial intelligence trumps human input. The post Can AI replace human triathlon coaches? ‘Norwegian Method’ guru says not yet appeared first on TRI247…
OIC Condemns Israeli Actions in Gaza at D-8 Summit in Cairo
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hussein Ibrahim Taha, stated on Thursday that Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip constitute a violation of international law and humanitarian principles. Taha made the remarks while addressing the 11th Developing Eight (D-8) Summit for Economic Cooperation…Nigeria FM Calls for Youth Empowerment at D-8 Summit
Nigeria Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has emphasized the importance of establishing foundational measures for inclusive economic empowerment, with a focus on harnessing the potential of youth and human capital. Speaking at the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) summit on Thursday in Cairo, Tuggar stressed the necessity of equipping young people with...Netflix Lands Exclusive U.S. Broadcast Deal for Women’s World Cup 2027 and 2031
Netflix has significantly expanded its live sports portfolio by securing exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights… The post Netflix Lands Exclusive U.S. Broadcast Deal for Women’s World Cup 2027 and 2031 appeared first on NaijNaira…
Alleged Defamation of Afe Babalola: Court grants Farotimi N30m bail
Human right lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted bail in the sum of N30 million by a chief magistrates’ court sitting in Ado-Ekiti in the “defamation” suit instituted against him by the police in Ekiti State. Legal luminary Aare Afe Babalola has accused Farotimi of defaming his person in his (Farotimi’s) new book titled…
A Call To IG To Release Immediately Chindo Al-Fareed Uche-Okeke By Uthman Isa Tochukwu
PRESS RELEASE: ….and an End to Police Harassment at Rahamaniyya Estate, Utako Abuja. This is an urgent and emergency call to: The Inspector-General of Police, The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7, Abuja The Nigerian Human Rights Commission The Honourable Attorney General of the Federation The National Assembly of Nigeria The President…
OPINION: Behind the Numbers: Nigeria’s budget and its human cost
Economic planning in Nigeria has always been a tricky balancing act. Leaders come with big promises and bold plans, and President Bola Tinubu’s 2025 budget proposal is no different. The plan focuses on increasing government revenue, borrowing less, and making changes that could set the country on a growth path…