[ad_1] One of the most controversial monarchs in Nigeria, Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has reacted to the claims suggesting he smokes marijuana In a trending video making the rounds on social media, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi placed curses on his accusers and set the record straight Oluwo was dragged …
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Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report
[ad_1] ChatGPT rivals like Google’s Gemini, xAI’s Grok, and, to a lesser extent, Meta AI, are closing the gap to ChatGPT, OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, according to a new report focused on the consumer AI landscape from venture firm Andressen Horowitz. The report, in its fifth iteration, showcases two and …
Read More »Ex-Fed chief says Trump bid to oust US governor Cook ‘dangerous’
[ad_1] Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the powerful Fed Board of Governors, has rejected Trump’s unprecedented bid to remove her. Photo: SAUL LOEB, ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP/FileSource: AFP US President Donald Trump’s move to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook marks a direct attempt to politicize …
Read More »OpenAI co-founder calls for AI labs to safety test rival models
[ad_1] OpenAI and Anthropic, two of the world’s leading AI labs, briefly opened up their closely guarded AI models to allow for joint safety testing — a rare cross-lab collaboration at a time of fierce competition. The effort aimed to surface blind spots in each company’s internal evaluations, and demonstrate …
Read More »Another Body Recovered from Lagos Lagoon After Third Mainland Bridge Crash
[ad_1] LASWA has recovered the body of a second victim from the Toyota Camry that plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge on August 23 The first victim, identified as Aisha, was swiftly recovered on the day of the crash, while the body of her colleague, 31-year-old …
Read More »Mirror founder Brynn Putnam to unveil her new startup at Disrupt 2025
[ad_1] Seven years after unveiling Mirror at TechCrunch Disrupt 2018, Brynn Putnam is returning to the stage where it all began. The serial entrepreneur who turned a fitness concept into a $500 million acquisition by Lululemon will debut her latest venture at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 at San Francisco’s Moscone West …
Read More »Isaac Balami: APC Chieftain Who Built Africa’s First Private Aeronautics University Clocks at 41
[ad_1] Isaac Balami, aviation entrepreneur and philanthropist, is celebrated at 41 for his journey from union leader to nation builder He founded Africa’s first private aeronautics university, 7 Star Global Hangar, and 7 Star Global Airline, shaping aviation education and industry growth Through his foundation, Balami supports over 500 orphans …
Read More »Judge denies Meta’s request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee
[ad_1] A judge has denied Meta’s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by early employee Kelly Stonelake. U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein, who is overseeing the case, ruled this month that parts of Stonelake’s suit had merit, and the case will move forward. “I hope this ruling encourages …
Read More »2027 elections: List of southern politicians who may emerge PDP presidential candidate
[ad_1] The PDP has zoned its presidential ticket in the 2027 election to the south, leading to a new political alignment and realignment in the party This is different from the scenario that led to the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the PDP presidential candidate in the …
Read More »Chipolo, an AirTag rival, debuts rechargeable trackers with a six-month battery life
[ad_1] Chipolo, the maker of item tracking devices that compete with AirTags, launched its latest additions to its lineup of rechargeable products on Wednesday, including an updated version of its colorful LOOP tracker and the slim Chipolo CARD. The latter is designed to slip into your wallet and features a …
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