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Wale Igbintade Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced two Chinese nationals, Zhang Hong Lin and Gao Pei Hai, to 25 years’ imprisonment each for conspiring to illegally export Nigeria’s mineral resources. The judge convicted the two defendants on all five counts preferred against them and sentenced each of them to 25 years’ imprisonment on Counts 1 to 5, with an option of a N10 million fine on each count. He further ordered that the sentences should commence from the date of their arrest. Justice Aluko also ordered the forfeiture of all the…

The announcement has, so far, been met with little enthusiasm in Gaza, though some people told the BBC they saw a glimmer of hope. After years of failed ceasefires and collapsed agreements, many Palestinians have grown deeply sceptical of a new political deal.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed to the BBC earlier reports of an Israeli strike on Gaza just hours after Trump announced the deal, in which it was reported that several Palestinians were injured.More than two million Palestinians are living in terrible conditions in Gaza, battling disease, a lack of access to food, clean water, and adequate shelter.These…

GM began rolling out Google’s Gemini in eligible model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles in the U.S. earlier this year with Google Built‑in.Courtesy GMDETROIT — General Motors plans to launch a proprietary in-vehicle artificial intelligence system that’s better tailored for its customers later this year.The new GM AI assistant is expected to be more integrated with the vehicle as well as its capabilities and telematics information than the company’s recently launched Gemini AI assistant from Google, according to Anna Santos, GM director of product management of voice and AI/machine learning.”Later this year, we’ll be launching…

“NOBODY has seen it yet, including any of the agencies, and worldwide rights are available,” a mid-June email to Netflix said. This offer was so enticing that it generated an enthusiastic response “the very same day,” the complaint said. When Netflix sent instructions to share a screener, it allegedly told the production company to deliver it unlocked, meaning it remained unencrypted the entire time it was in Netflix’s possession. “This timing allows us to test the content and ensure a streamlined screening,” Netflix’s instructions said. The production company asked Netflix in person and in writing to agree to delete any…

Andy Burnham’s government has set a date for a late October budget to “spread money and power” out of Westminster as the new prime minister pushes forward his tax and spending plans.Announcing an autumn budget for 28 October, the chancellor, John Healey, said Labour would stick to its fiscal rules with its agenda to give businesses and households stability for the future.Burnham has used his first two weeks in power to make a blitz of policy announcements, including a VAT cut on energy bills, slashing business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues, capping bus fares, and promising to…

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is coming under increasing pressure as opposition grows after his proposal to sell stakes to private investors. Infantino, who is running for another term next year FIFA, announced the new FIFA plan, called FFE, which would claim immediate financial benefits across the world to “expand football development,” but the main sticking point was the creation of a subsidiary “bringing together FIFA’s commercial rights – spanning broadcast, sponsorship, ticketing, and licensing – with the operational delivery of FIFA tournaments.” FIFA added that a consultation process has begun. Read more: What is the FFE? FIFA wants to sell World…

As most Marvel fans know by now, Mahershala Ali was announced to star in a “Blade” movie during a flashy, surprise Comic-Con appearance in 2019, but the movie didn’t get made. The two-time Oscar winner never appeared in live-action as the popular vampire-hunting anti-hero, despite Marvel Studios hiring director Bassam Tariq, and later Yann Demange, to helm the film. Now after production stalled out, Ali and Tariq have teamed up in the wake of the failed Marvel movie to make this fall’s Amazon MGM action film, “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.” If the actor and director hadn’t been brought…

Real Madrid could sell Vinicius Junior this summer if the Brazilian winger refuses to sign a new contract, with Arsenal reportedly monitoring his situation. According to reports in Spain, Arsenal are considering a move for the 25-year-old before the summer transfer window closes, although the Premier League club have not yet made a formal offer for the player. Vinicius has less than a year remaining on his current contract at Real Madrid, meaning he could leave the Spanish giants as a free agent next summer if an agreement over a new deal is not reached. Spanish newspaper Marca reports that…

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja To halt increasing importation of food into the country, Honda Manufacturing Nigeria Limited has empowered 10 women farmers from the North with agricultural equipment to improve food production.Honda Managing Director, Mr. Tetsuya Kawai, while speaking during the second edition of the Empowerment of Women in Agriculture programme on Thursday in Abuja said after a rigorous selection process, 10 persons were selected for the empowerment program.Kawai, who was represented by Honda Spare Parts Manager, Mr. Abayomi Aanuoluwapo noted that the success of the first edition which was held in Lagos encouraged the company to organise the second…