Author: David Great

Elon Musk accused Apple Inc of threatening to block Twitter Inc from its app store without saying why in a series of tweets on Monday that also said the iPhone maker had stopped advertising on the social media platform. The billionaire CEO of Twitter and Tesla said Apple was pressuring Twitter over content moderation demands. The action, unconfirmed by Apple, would not be unusual as the company has routinely enforced its rules and previously removed apps such as Gab and Parler. Parler, which is popular with US conservatives, was restored by Apple in 2021 after the app updated its content…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given assurance that its allegiance and loyalty are to Nigerians in 2023 general elections, warning staff against compromise. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave this assurance at the opening of a two-day Induction Retreat for the commission’s Administrative Secretaries in Lagos on Monday The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the retreat is organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). In his opening remarks, Yakubu, who was represented by Mr Sam Olumekun, the INEC National Commissioner, Election and Party Monitoring Committee (EPMC) said that the retreat was part of the…

Chelsea are close to completing the signing of France forward Christopher Nkunku, 25, from RB Leipzig on a long-term deal, which is worth more than 60m euros. (Fabrizio Romano) Paris St-Germain and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, has not agreed a deal to join Inter Miami despite reports suggesting he is close to doing so. (ESPN) Roma are considering making a move for Leicester City and Turkey defender Caglar Soyuncu, 26, in January. (Calciomercato – in Italian) Chelsea are unwilling to let United States winger Christian Pulisic leave on a loan deal this winter and would prefer a permanent move for the 24-year-old. (Mail) Brighton have opened talks with Norwegian side Molde to sign 19-year-old Ivory Coast…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state on Monday issued six executive orders reversing appointments made by former governor Gboyega Oyetola, including appointments of workers and installation of traditional rulers. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor signed the executive orders on Monday, including an order freezing all the state government accounts in all banks and other financial institutions. “The six executive orders to take immediate effect,” the statement said. Adding that, “The orders cover chieftaincy matters, appointments issues, setting up of review panel, staff audit and employment matters.” he said. Others he said are for the…

A second half brace from Bruno Fernandes sent Portugal through to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday to join France and Brazil after a 2-0 win over a lacklustre Uruguay. Fernandes scored with a cross intended for Cristiano Ronaldo that sailed fortuitously into the net on 54 minutes and converted a spot kick in stoppage time to put his side into the knockout stages with a match remaining. Portugal had the lion’s share of the possession and dominated for most of the Group H match, but struggled to create clear-cut chances until the second half in a…

Doha’s Stadium 974 thrummed to the samba beat on Monday night as Brazilian fans brought Latin American swagger to this patch of Qatar and Casemiro fired Brazil into the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup finals with a 1-0 victory over Switzerland. The midfielder’s spectacular 83rd minute goal sent Brazil through with a game to spare and lit a touch paper to a contest that up to then had struggled to smoulder. But the sea of samba fans won’t care about any of that as 80 or so minutes of sloppy passing and directionless play was forgotten in the…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has directed career heads of local government areas and Area Councils Development Areas in the state to take control and charge of their councils from the sacked council chairmen and councillors. The directive was contained in a statement issued by the governors’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. According to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, Adeleke says the directive is with immediate effect. “Governor Adeleke also directed the most senior career heads across all the local government areas to take charge of their councils. “This is in compliance with the judgment of the Federal High…

Globacom on Monday hosted a draw ceremony to pick a new set of winners in the ongoing Festival of Joy promotion in the Lagos area. The draw event, held at Gloworld on Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, had as witnesses media houses, Glo subscribers, and the Head of Legal Services of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Gloria Ireka. The lucky subscribers include the winner of a brand new Kia car and winners of sewing machines, generators, and rechargeable fans. Globacom, in a statement, said the winners who emerged from the draw would receive their prizes at a presentation…

Mohammed Kudus netted twice as Ghana edged out South Korea 3-2 in a dramatic and fluctuating World Cup Group H game on Monday to stay in contention for the next round. Ghana led 2-0 at halftime but allowed South Korea back into the match as Cho Gue-sung netted twice in three minutes to level at 2-2, only for Kudus to earn Ghana victory in a heart-stopping contest. Ghana, who lost their opening group game 3-2 to Portugal, moved on to three points in the group, with the Koreans on one after two games. Ghana saw off early Korean pressure to…

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Usman Baba has ordered Commissioners of Police (CPs) nationwide to activate the 2023 Inter-Agency Consultative Committees on Election Security. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Baba said the order was to engage stakeholders in evolving strategies to mitigate threats to the 2023 general elections. He said the political violence, hate speech, threats, political intolerance, misinformation and political extremism were potential threats to democracy and national security. The I-G, therefore, directed the CPs to work in synergy with all members of the committee to…