Author: Salako Temitope

Armed gangs in Haiti’s capital orchestrated the release of approximately 4,000 inmates from the country’s largest prison following a prolonged gun battle with police on Sunday. According to reports from local media, the majority of the inmates held in the Port-au-Prince jail successfully fled. Many among them were gang affiliates facing charges related to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. The assault on the prison unfolded over the weekend as Prime Minister Ariel Henry departed Haiti for a visit to Kenya, seeking support in addressing domestic gang-related issues. Gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, a former police officer, rallied various…

Seven individuals have been apprehended and accused of the murder of a 20-year-old Alabama woman, Mahogany Jaquise Jackson, who authorities say was abducted and subjected to sexual assault, captured on video. Birmingham police revealed on Wednesday that four men and three women were arrested in connection with Jackson’s death after she was reported missing on Sunday, having sent distressing messages to her family via Facebook messenger. Jackson’s mother, Gail Maddox, recounted receiving a message indicating her daughter was being held against her will, providing her location at Serenity Apartments in Birmingham’s Powderly community. However, upon police arrival, Jackson was not…

Taiwan braces for an ongoing “drip, drip” of Chinese pressure leading up to the May inauguration of its next president, with concerns growing in Taipei over Beijing’s potential to constrict the island’s flexibility without resorting to direct confrontation. Since Vice President Lai Ching-te’s presidential victory in January, China, perceiving Lai as a separatist, has escalated tensions by snatching a diplomatic ally, adjusting air routes in the Taiwan Strait, and initiating regular coast guard patrols near the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands adjacent to the Chinese coastline. With China claiming sovereignty over Taiwan and facing staunch resistance from the island, tensions have escalated,…

Elon Musk has initiated legal action against OpenAI, including its CEO Sam Altman, alleging a deviation from the organization’s original mission to develop artificial intelligence (AI) for the betterment of humanity rather than profit. The lawsuit, filed late Thursday, contends that Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman had initially approached Musk with the vision of creating an open-source, non-profit entity. It can also be recalled an investigation was launched recently by the U.S SEC over similar issue According to Musk’s legal team, OpenAI’s pursuit of profit, backed by Microsoft, violates the terms of their agreement, which prioritized altruistic AI development. The…

A blast rocked a cafe in Bengaluru, India’s technology hub, injuring at least four people on Friday. The explosion occurred at Rameshwaram Cafe during the bustling lunch hour, drawing crowds from nearby offices. Details about the cause of the blast remained scarce, with authorities indicating that a bomb squad would conduct further investigation into the incident. Divya Raghavendra Rao, the co-founder and managing director of the cafe chain, disclosed that there were two explosions within a brief span of 10 seconds, resulting in injuries to one customer and three employees. Rao clarified that the explosion did not originate from the…

Tesla announced on Friday that it has increased prices on certain Model Y vehicles in the United States by $1,000, as indicated on its website. The price adjustments affect the Model Y rear-wheel drive and long-range variants, which now stand at $43,990 and $48,990, respectively. However, prices for the Model Y Performance variant and other models remain unchanged, according to the company’s website. In February, Tesla had implemented temporary price reductions on select Model Y cars in the U.S., a move that was set to last until Feb. 29. This decision came nearly a month after the company had slashed…

“Overweight and obesity, defined by excessive fat deposits, represent significant health concerns globally, with implications for various diseases and quality of life,” stated a recent report. The diagnosis of these conditions is primarily made through body mass index (BMI) calculations, though additional measurements such as waist circumference can aid in diagnosis. According to recent data, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has surged, affecting billions of adults and millions of children worldwide, with significant increases observed over the past few decades. In 2022, it was estimated that over 2.5 billion adults aged 18 and older were overweight, with over 890…

A devastating fire engulfed a six-storey building housing restaurants in Bangladesh’s capital, claiming the lives of at least 46 people and leaving dozens injured, as confirmed by Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen. The blaze, which broke out in a biryani restaurant, is believed to have been triggered by a gas leak or a stove, rapidly spreading through the structure and requiring extensive efforts by 13 firefighting units to bring it under control. Health Minister Sen reported that 22 individuals with burn injuries are currently receiving critical treatment at hospitals. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed shock and ordered prompt medical attention…

MTN Nigeria has recorded its first loss in three years for the full year 2023, attributing the downturn to factors such as Naira devaluation and escalating operational costs. The telecommunications giant reported a loss after tax of ₦137.0 billion compared to profits of ₦348.7 billion in the preceding year. Tower lease expenses, which are indexed to the US dollar but paid in Naira, constituted a significant portion of its foreign currency exposure in operating costs. CEO Karl Toriola cited the Central Bank of Nigeria’s adoption of a more liberal foreign exchange management system in June 2023 as a key contributor…

Poland is considering following Latvia’s lead in imposing a ban on agricultural imports from Russia and Belarus, Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated during a visit by his Latvian counterpart to Warsaw. Tusk emphasized that while protests in Poland have largely focused on issues with Ukraine, imports from Russia and Belarus are also contributing to market distortions. “We will analyze the case of Latvia, and I do not rule out that Poland will take an appropriate initiative,” Tusk remarked, highlighting the need for the European Union to reassess regulations governing imports of cereals and food products from Eastern countries. Tusk intends…