Interestingly, before President Bola Tinubu got elected as the first citizen, he had been an avowed evangelist of the restructuring gospel through the years. His bold re-arrangement of the political and governing structure of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007 is a reference point. These moves perhaps portrayed Tinubu as a man who would be able to see through the restructuring of Nigeria’s governing system. The skeptics also wondered why President Tinubu deliberately kept quiet when former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was promoting diversification instead of restructuring during the last administration. For instance, we are talking about the local government system in Nigeria, which is not acceptable to us.

MENA Sports Wrap: Turkey's football has been suspended after a referee was punched by a club president. The FIFA Club World Cup meanwhile kicked off in Saudi Arabia with Jeddah side Al-Ittihad gliding seamlessly into round two. Ankaragucu fans cheered on their club president as he attacked the Meler, Anadolu reported. RELATED Turkish club president punches referee in the face SportsKoca was also hospitalised overnight due to a heart attack risk. Club World Cup kicks-off in Saudi ArabiaJeddah side Al-Ittihad began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign, held this year in Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday with a comfortable win over Auckland City FC.

Ahead of the Yuletide celebrations, the Delta State Police Command has banned the sale and use of firecrackers in the state in order not to compromise security. “The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, bans the sale and use of fireworks, knockouts, firecrackers, and other pyrotechnics in Delta State. “He warns that it threatens State security and should be avoided. “The CP warned in strong terms that any dealer or resident who fails to abide by the ban, when caught, would be made to face the wrath of the law. “The Commissioner of Police on behalf of officers and men of the Command, wishes the good people of Delta State a crime-free Christmas and New Year celebrations in advance,” the statement read.

Stronger signaling from the Federal Reserve that interest rate cuts are on the menu in 2024 understandably sent both stocks and bonds soaring on Wednesday. And would stock investors celebrate an economy that requires the Fed to lower its policy rate by 150 basis points? So perhaps they signal to markets that cuts are coming at the March, May and June meetings. In that world, much of the stock market rally of the past six or seven weeks seems misplaced. As things stand the stock market seems to have a better read on what’s likely to happen.

An evening rush-hour accident on the Beijing metro left 102 people with fractures after a rear-end collision on an above-ground section of tracks, state media said. The accident occurred just before 7pm Thursday, when the last two cars of a metro train separated from the carriages in front of them, authorities initially reported. No deaths had been recorded, state media said. Social media users reported seeing passengers fall to the ground, with some complaining of back pain. “We sincerely apologise for the accident that occurred this evening,” Beijing Subway, the train’s operator, said on Weibo.

If you’re a workaholic or you hardly have time to relax, there are a few activities that you can engage in the coming year, 2024. RestThis means you’ll exempt yourself from deep work or work and just breathe. Some prefer solemn music, while others prefer songs that they will move their bodies to. Evening walksGoing on a long walk is another way you can relax in 2024. This practice can help you to relieve your stress, curb burnout and keep anxiety in check.

In 2023, the Nigerian entertainment scene witnessed a flurry of headlines that ranged from delightful to perplexing, leaving fans in awe. Seun Kuti’s Arrest:Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, faced legal troubles as he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer. MohBad’s Death:The Nigerian music scene mourned the loss of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka MohBad, a former Marlian record signee who passed away at the age of 27. Davido’s Grammy Nomination:Afrobeats sensation, Davido, achieved a significant milestone with three Grammy nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards. 2023 proved to be a year of intense revelations, triumphs, and challenges shaping the narratives of Nigeria’s vibrant entertainment landscape.

Pope Francis on Thursday called for world leaders to adopt a global treaty on the use of artificial intelligence to ensure it is used in an ethical way. He highlighted the dangers of using AI, including in disinformation and interference in elections, and also to make decisions — from social security payments to where to target weapons — for which responsibility becomes blurred. Instead, he called for a “binding international treaty” to regulate the development and use of AI, with the goal of preventing harm and sharing good practices. Concerns about AI have increased since the chatbot ChatGPT, a mass-market gateway to generative AI, exploded onto the scene in late 2022. The European Union is working on a broad law covering the sector, while Chinese legislation specifically regulating generative AI came into force in August this year.

The secretary to the Jigawa State Government (SSG), Alhaji Bala Ibrahim has discovered a list of 567 ghost and forgery certificate holders from over 3000 temporary teachers recruited by the immediate past government of Alhaji Badaru Abubakar. He said the discovery contained in a memorandum presented by the secretary to the state government at the state executive council presided over by governor Malam Umar Namadi. Sequel to the presentation the Council has deliberated on some key issues from the report findings”. “Similarly, the Council has directed the immediate suspension of salary of all J-Teach beneficiaries until the committee’s submit its report within 4 weeks from today 13th December, 2023. Equally, the Council has agreed that all genuine J-Teach duly verified will be paid in arrears”.

Ekiti State Police Command has stated that it has recovered three vehicles and two motorcycles used by the armed robbers that invaded Ikere-Ekiti, killing three people during bank robberies in the town. The PUNCH earlier reported that the Ekiti State Police Commissioner, Ogundare Dare, has vowed to apprehend the perpetrators of a broad daylight bank robbery in Ikere-Ekiti on Wednesday. The command is on the trail of the fleeing suspects, who abandoned the vehicles after a hot chase by men of the command. The CP has also visited the scene of the armed robbery incident at Ikere-Ekiti for an on-the-spot assessment. “The commissioner enjoined anyone with useful information concerning the identities and/or whereabouts of armed hoodlums to contact the following GSM numbers: 08062335577, 07031620186, 08033470524, 07032152150, and 09064050086,” it added.

Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati were named finalists for the FIFA Best Players of the Year Awards by world football’s governing body on Thursday. Messi was awarded a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or crown in October in Paris, while Bonmati took the women’s prize after starring for Spain in their Women’s World Cup triumph. Messi won his second FIFA best player trophy last year after helping Argentina win the World Cup. Bonmati and Hermoso both scored three goals in the tournament as Spain lifted the Women’s World Cup for the first time, while Bonmati also won the Women’s Champions League with Barcelona last season. Caicedo, 18, starred in Colombia’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals and has since signed for Real Madrid.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has said peace was possible with Ukraine only after Moscow achieved its goals in the nearly two-year conflict. I will remind you what we talked about the de-nazification and de-militarisation of Ukraine and its neutral status,” he said. When Putin launched his troops on Ukraine in February 2022, he requested the “de-nazification” of its pro-Western neighbour, a loosely defined term that survivors of the Holocaust have condemned. He also demanded the “de-militarisation” of Ukraine, which was fending off Russia’s assault. “As for de-militarisation, they don’t want to negotiate, so we are then forced to take other measures, including military measures,” Putin said.

Ultimately Wu wants to build a fully realistic replica that behaves just like his dead son but dwells in virtual reality. Following a boom in deep learning technologies like ChatGPT in China, Wu began researching ways to resurrect him. But the industry is booming in China, according to Zhang Zewei, the founder of the AI firm Super Brain and a former collaborator with Wu. “On AI technology, China is in the highest class worldwide,” said Zhang from a workspace in the eastern city of Jingjiang. Bereaved father Wu said Xuanmo would “probably would have been willing” to be digitally revived.

Check it out.The Tata Punch EV will be one of the much-awaited launches of the manufacturer in 2024.Positioned below the Tata Nexon EV, the Punch EV has been spotted testing on Indian roads for quite some time now. Expected to get a new set of alloy wheels, the Tata Punch EV will borrow some interior features from the Nexon EV facelift.On the interior front, the Tata Punch EV is likely to get a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a two-spoke steering wheel, an illuminated logo, a 360-degree camera and more. The silhouette of the Harrier EV is similar to ICE version of the Harrier. Based on the Gen 2 EV architecture of the manufacturer, the Harrier EV will get new colour options with white and bronze hues. The Tata Curvv will be available in both the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) version and EV.

Four cabinet ministers in Japan quit on Thursday over a fundraising scandal involving the ruling party’s most powerful faction. Related Posts No Content AvailableIt is the latest blow to Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s increasingly unpopular government, whose approval ratings have plunged. Economy and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, Internal Affairs Minister Junji Suzuki and Agriculture Minister Ichiro Miyashita also stepped down on Thursday. In addition, five senior vice ministers and a parliamentary vice minister from the same faction, formerly led by the late PM Shinzo Abe, also quit. Other major factions within the LDP, including one previously led by Kishida, are also facing allegations of under-reporting fundraising income.