Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time is needed to assess its potential impact.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s center-left government wants to pass the bill, which represents some of the toughest controls on children’s social media use imposed by any country, into law by the end of the parliamentary year on Thursday.The bill was introduced in Parliament last week and opened for submissions of opinions for only one day.Google and Meta said in their submissions that the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial...
LAGOS STATE SUSPEND AIDE FOR OVER CONTROVERSIAL POST
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended his senior special assistant on print media, Wale Ajetunmobi, for his controversial post on his personal X handle suggesting some arsonists were “hunted and executed” by the government.The governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gbenga Akosile, announced the suspension in a brief statement on Tuesday.Mr. Ajetunmobi’s suspension comes on the heels of the misrepresentation of facts on his personal “X” account on a past incident. The announced suspension follows a recent report by PREMIUM TIMES on Mr Ajetunmobi’s X post where he stated that the majority of the arsonists who burnt down Television Continental, TVC,...
Maj. GU Bukar, A-D-C to late COAS, Lt-General TA LAGBAJA Epitaph’s Statement
TO MY PRINCIPAL!!! Sir, I do not know where to start from, because all my thoughts are that I would in the future be writing your biography, and not epitaph. I first met you 10 years ago, on 1st of December 2014, as my Commanding Officer in 72 Special Forces Battalion. It was then that you started instilling in me the warrior ethos and leadership spirit which eventually prepared me for my sojourn in the NE operation. I consider myself lucky – and privileged – to have worked with you closely from 2019, and tapped from your sterling virtues of...
Ivan Toney’s Brace Seals Al Ahli’s Spot in AFC Champions League Round of 16
Al Ahli secured their place in the AFC Champions League round of 16 following a 2-1 victory over Al Ain, thanks to a brilliant second-half from Ivan Toney. The first half ended goalless, but head coach Matthias Jaissle’s decision to introduce Toney in the 65th minute proved worthy. The former Brentford striker broke the deadlock with a superb header, capitalizing on Riyad Mahrez’s pinpoint delivery from a free kick. Just four minutes later, the duo combined again, with Toney finishing off another assist from Mahrez to double Al Ahli’s lead. Although Alejandro Romero pulled one back for Al Ain in...
Cristiano Ronaldo Nets Brace in Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League Victory, Reaches 913 Career Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his brilliance once again, scoring twice in Al Nassr’s 3-1 triumph over Qatari side Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League. The Portuguese icon opened the scoring with a sensational effort, putting an Al-Gharafa defender down before calmly slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. Brazilian talent Ângelo Gabriel, aged 19, doubled Al Nassr’s lead in the 58th minute. A precise through ball from Otávio set the youngster free, allowing him to dribble past the goalkeeper and find the back of the net with ease. Ronaldo secured his brace just six minutes later, taking his tally to an astounding...
Julen Lopetegui Eases Pressure as West Ham Secure a Crucial Win at Newcastle
West Ham United earned their fourth Premier League victory of the season with a commanding 2-0 win over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. The Hammers took an early lead in the 10th minute when Tomáš Souček headed home a well-delivered set piece from Emerson Palmieri. New signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka sealed the win with a composed finish in the 53rd minute, giving West Ham a vital three points. Under-pressure West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance. Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, he said:“We are happy. I think we played well, with a clear...
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE – PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES REVIVAL OF PORT HARCOURT REFINERY AND DIRECTS NNPC LIMITED TO PROMPTLY REACTIVATE WARRI AND KADUNA REFINERIES
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024. The President acknowledges the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all our refineries and expresses gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical project. Furthermore, President Tinubu commends the leadership of NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, whose unwavering dedication and commitment were instrumental in overcoming challenges to...
PRESS RELEASE – NNPC Ltd Delivers Port Harcourt Refinery…As Plant Begins Truck-out of Products
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its pledge of re-streaming the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), signaling the commencement of crude oil processing from the plant and delivery of petroleum products into the market. On Tuesday, trucks began loading petroleum products which include Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) or diesel and Household Kerosene (HHK) or Kerosene, while other product slates will be dispatched as well. Speaking during a brief ceremony to mark the commencement of products loading at the Refinery on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Group CEO, Mr. Mele Kyari described...
