Month: March 2025

AI To Replace Humans Within 10 Years – Bill Gates

Ganiyu Amodu

Over the next decade, advances in artificial intelligence will mean that humans will no longer be needed “for most things” in the world, says Bill Gates. That’s what the Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist told comedian Jimmy Fallon during an interview on NBC’s “The Tonight Show” in February. At the moment, expertise remains “rare,” Gates explained, pointing to human specialists we still rely on in many fields, including “a great doctor” or “a great teacher.” But “with AI, over the next decade, that will become free, commonplace — great medical…

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Court Remands Driver Over Death Of UNIOSUN Students

Ganiyu Amodu

Chief Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara of an Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo has ordered the remand of a luxurious bus driver, Ibrahim Muntari, 35, for allegedly driving recklessly causing the death of six persons, including five students of Osun State University, UNIOSUN. Muntari was said to have driven a luxurious bus registered with LAGOS EPE 796 VH, belonging to Silver Luxury Travels and Freight, without a driving license, roadworthiness document or vehicle insurance. The driver was docked on eight counts, including; driving in a manner dangerous to the public,…

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NYSC Member Dies As Lassa Fever Outbreak Hits Ogun State

Abibat Babalola

A 25-year-old member of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), has reportedly died of Lassa fever at a secondary health facility in ljebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. It was learnt that the female corp member who fell sick while in Ondo State, was brought to the health facility last Tuesday and later died same day. This was contained in a statement made available and signed by the Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, on Wednesday. Coker also confirmed the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. READ ALSO:…

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‘Alert Has Entered,’ NYSC Begins N77,000 Allowance Payment To Corp Members

Abibat Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced payment of N77,000 monthly allowance to Corp Members, Platforms Africa reports. Quoting some members of the scheme, this reputable media group maintained that alert of the payments has been received by some corps members while others are expectant of their payment. “Alert has entered. It is true, we have received N77k,” a corps member serbinv in Lagos State told Platforms Africa. Another serving Corp member in Akwa-Ibom, who pleaded anonymity also confirmed the new payment to our correspondent. “March Allawee is special.…

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‘My Husband Makes Love From Midnight Till Dawn’ – Woman Seeks Divorce

Ganiyu Amodu

A 37-year-old woman, Linda Stephen, on Tuesday, approached a Kaduna Customary Court, seeking divorce over her husband, Felix Stephen’s excessive sexual demands. In her petition, Mrs Stephen, a resident of Ungwan Sunday in Kaduna, also accused her husband of beating her whenever she rejected his sexual advances. They have been married for six years. She told the court that she was no longer interested in the marriage as she can no longer cope with the husband’s excessive demand for sex. “I urge the court to dissolve this marriage because I…

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‘1-1,’ Zimbabwe Holds Nigeria To Draw

Ganiyu Amodu

. Super Eagles are fourth in Group C of the CAF qualifying section, six points behind leaders South Africa after six matches   Nigeria suffered a potentially huge blow to their hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Zimbabwe. Victor Osimhen’s header looked to be enough to secure three important points for the Super Eagles until Huddersfield Town striker Taranda Chirewa levelled for the visitors in the 90th minute, silencing the crowd in Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium. ‘First…

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‘First Class Or Nothing,’ Tall Dreams of Jumoke, Diminutive Statured Varsity Student

Gbenga Adeoti

Jumoke Olatunji is a 19-year-old trapped in the body of an eight-year-old child. But the 100-level student of Linguistics and Languages at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), does not allow her small size to constitute any hindrance to her. In her words, her stature does not make her less of a human being or different from any normal girl.   In this interview with Saturday Sun, the undergraduate who is the first of her parents’ three children spoke about life, her ambition, challenges and other issues. Tell us about your…

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‘Know These, Know Peace,’ 8 Characters of Quiet People In Group Chats

Damilola Olonade

“The next time you notice someone typing less in the group chat, consider the following about them.” What talkers must know about the readers who say less or nothing in a group   People often assume that individuals who rarely chime in on group chats must be shy, bored, or disengaged. Psychologist, Henry Bookman, highlights eight unique traits of these individuals. He wrote; In my experience as a relationship counselor and writer, however, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Quietness is rarely about disinterest; it’s more often linked to…

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Judge Steps Down From Natasha’s Case After Akpabio’s Petition

Ganiyu Amodu

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stepped down from a case involving suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Egwuatu was assigned to hear the suit, but on Tuesday, he announced that he would no longer handle the matter. He made this decision after Senate President Godswill Akpabio wrote a petition questioning his impartiality. Although the case was scheduled for hearing, when the court clerk called it up, the judge ruled that he was stepping aside. He said he would return the case file to the Chief…

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Super Eagles vs Zimbabwe: Gov Eno Purchases Free Match Tickets For Fans

Ganiyu Amodu

The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced free tickets for the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. In a statement on Monday, the state’s Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey, said Governor Umo Eno had purchased all 30,000 tickets to mobilise support for the national team. “In line with his determination and promise to mobilise support for the victory of the Super Eagles of Nigeria against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has purchased…

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