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Burna Boy, Davido Absent at AFRIMA Awards Despite Major Wins
Top Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Davido were notably absent at this year’s AFRIMA Awards, despite being among the event’s biggest winners and headliners. Burna Boy took home Album of the Year but did not attend the ceremony to receive his award, while Davido’s absence was also conspicuous, leaving fans from across Africa disappointed.
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Indian Lender RBL Bank Posts Lower-Than-Expected Q3 Profit Following Emirates NBD Acquisition
Mumbai, India – Indian private sector lender RBL Bank (RATB.NS) reported a lower-than-expected profit for the third quarter ending December 31, marking its first earnings report since Dubai’s Emirates NBD acquired a majority 60% stake in the bank. The bank posted a standalone net profit of 2.14 billion Indian rupees ($23.6 million) for the quarter,
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South Korea Says U.S. AI Chip Tariff Will Have Limited Immediate Impact on Exports
SEOUL – South Korea’s trade authorities have indicated that the 25% U.S. tariff on certain advanced computing chips will have a limited short-term impact on South Korean companies, though officials remain cautious about future developments. The announcement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s proclamation on Wednesday, imposing import duties on specific artificial intelligence (AI) chips produced
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Elon Musk Seeks $134 Billion From OpenAI and Microsoft Over “Wrongful Gains”
Elon Musk has filed a high-profile lawsuit seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming the tech giants received “wrongful gains” from his early contributions to the artificial intelligence startup. The legal action comes ahead of a federal court trial in Oakland, California, set to begin in April. Musk’s Claims Against OpenAI and
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Chukwueze’s Penalty Miss Sparks Tension in Super Eagles Camp
Tension lingers in the Super Eagles camp following Samuel Chukwueze’s missed penalty against host nation Morocco, with the upcoming third-place match against Egypt doing little to ease frustrations. According to sources, several players have expressed displeasure at Chukwueze’s demeanor during and after the penalty. Observers noted that the Fulham loanee appeared nonchalant, even chewing gum
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Uganda Police Deny Claims Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Abducted Amid Election Tensions
Ugandan authorities have denied allegations that presidential candidate Bobi Wine was abducted from his home in the capital, Kampala, as the country’s vote counting continues under a widespread internet blackout. The denial comes amid rising tensions following Thursday’s election, which saw President Yoweri Museveni seeking a seventh term in office. Conflicting Reports About Bobi Wine’s
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Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation for Long-Term Prosperity — Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has praised President Bola Tinubu for laying a strong foundation for sustainable growth and shared prosperity in Nigeria. Idris made the remarks while receiving members of the Grassroots Advocacy for Tinubu (GAT) 2027 during a courtesy visit in Abuja, as stated by the minister’s Special
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Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka Apologizes for Insulting City Staff
The mayor of Yokohama, Takeharu Yamanaka, has publicly apologized after being accused of insulting city officials and making offensive remarks in the workplace. The apology comes after Japan’s unusual move of a serving city official publicly accusing a sitting mayor of workplace harassment. Allegations of Workplace Harassment The accusations were made by Jun Kubota, Yokohama’s
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NCAT Faces Potential Shutdown as Unions Demand Review of Staff Conditions
Four unions representing aviation sector workers have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the management of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, over what they described as the institution’s failure to review staff conditions of service. The unions warned that if the management does not conclude the review within the stipulated timeframe, they would
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US Justice Department Investigates Minnesota Democrats Over Alleged Obstruction of ICE Operations
In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the Trump administration and Minnesota state leaders, the U.S. Justice Department has launched an inquiry into two prominent Minnesota Democrats—Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey—over alleged attempts to obstruct federal immigration operations. The investigation centers on public statements made by both leaders regarding Immigration and Customs
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