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Newly employed local government workers in Cross River State on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest in Calabar, demanding immediate payment of 11 months’ salary arrears and inclusion on the state payroll after working for nearly a year without pay. Despite heavy rain, the protesters, drawn from several local government areas, marched through major streets to the Governor’s Office, carrying placards bearing messages such as, “We are suffering,” “Payroll us,” and “We need our salaries,” Punch newspaper reported. Workers recount hardship Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Uchi Julius said many of the workers, employed in 2025, had resumed duty but were…

Microsoft shares rose in extended trading on Wednesday after the software maker disclosed strong fiscal fourth-quarter revenue. The stock edged up 3% in extended trading.Here’s how the company did relative to LSEG consensus:Earnings per share: $4.74 adjusted. That may not compare with the $4.24 adj. per share expected by LSEGRevenue: $90.01 billion vs. $87.62 billion expectedMicrosoft’s revenue grew about 18% year over year in the quarter, which ended on June 30, according to a statement. Net income of $35.77 billion, or $4.81 per share, increased from $27.23 billion, or $3.65 per share, in the same quarter a year ago. Microsoft cited…

Software firm Atlassian has sought to tighten tracking of its staff’s AI spending by introducing “wallets” with monthly caps of up $2,000 for each employee, amid an explosion in costs at other tech companies.The move by Atlassian, which recently cited AI as part of the reason behind cutting 1,600 staff, bucks the trend of others in the tech sector who encouraged employees to use as much of the technology as possible, dubbed “tokenmaxxing”. Some companies have reportedly introduced leaderboards for employees who used the most AI in their work.Tokens refer to the measurement of a response AI gives to a…

NewsFeedThis week Fifa announced it will form a new subsidiary company to run part of the World Cup and offer a 20% stake to private investors, worth over $4 billion. Talks with a likely buyer of those shares have so far involved Jared Kushner’s brother’s investment firm Thrive Eternal. Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Saleh breaks things down.Published On 29 Jul 202629 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday reduced the N2 billion bail bond imposed on the national president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, who is facing money laundering charges. Judge Salim Ibrahim scaled down the bail bond to N1 billion in a ruling following an application by Mr Bodejo’s lawyer, Mohammed Sheriff. Mr Bodejo was arraigned before Judge Inyang Ekwo on 9 July on six charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He pleaded not guilty, and the case was adjourned until 5 October for trial. The alleged offences include receiving dollar cash, traced…

Cape Verde lost 2-0 to Ghana in Morocco on Wednesday as they failed to match the feat of fellow Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debutants Malawi. Malawi, the lowest ranked of the 16 title contenders, stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday with the Chawinga sisters, Temwa and Tabitha, scoring the three goals. Cape Verde, 60 places below Ghana in the world rankings, were hoping to emulate Malawi by defeating Ghana, bronze medallists at the last WAFCON. The tiny nation also wanted to capture the imagination of the football world like the men’s national team at the recent World Cup,…

Warning: Contains graphic details of alleged sexual offences and misconduct, as well as strong languageFour women have accused Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct, with the alleged offences having taken place when they were teenagers.One of the women says she was sexually assaulted in a motel bathroom when she was 17. Another says the Hollywood star threatened her with sexual assault when she was 19, and had been unexpectedly left alone with him in a hotel room.A third describes how she had under-age sex with the star in California when she was…

What Network, the free-to-air broadcast platform of What Media Group (WMG), has expanded its media rights footprint across Sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa. The move will bring live coverage of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to audiences across the region via free streaming on What.tv. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the African-owned broadcaster, positioning What Network to deliver live Commonwealth Games coverage to audiences who have traditionally relied on international broadcasters, delayed broadcasts or paid television services to follow major sporting events. Accessible via the web, What.tv will stream live coverage of the Commonwealth Games throughout the…

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to strengthen domestic financing for its HIV response as declining international donor support threatens decades of progress in HIV prevention, treatment and care. The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Temitope Ilori, made this known on Wednesday at the Nigeria side event during the 26th International AIDS Conference (IAS 2026) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Speaking on the theme, “Sustainability: Strengthening Resource Mobilisation for the National HIV Response in Nigeria,” Ms Ilori said the country must transition to a more resilient and self-reliant HIV programme capable of withstanding changing global economic…

Jillian Segal to front royal commission hearingsThe special envoy to combat antisemitism will make another appearance in the royal commission’s hot seat today, Australian Associated Press reports.Jillian Segal, who was appointed to the role by the federal government in 2024, will testify to the royal commission today when it examines education and training in handling antisemitism, as well as its effectiveness.In a report released in 2025, the special envoy called for Holocaust and antisemitism education to be put in place in national and state school curriculums.The education plans would be coordinated with government, independent and Catholic school systems.The special envoy…