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Elon Musk, billionaire and owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has announced plans to remove the block feature from the service. The block feature enables a user to stop other accounts from seeing or interacting with their posts and account in general. In a post shared via the platform on Friday, the billionaire said the feature made “no sense” and would soon be unavailable for users. “Block is going to be deleted as a “feature”, except for DMs,” he posted. Reacting to Musk’s post, a user, @xdaily, said, “Removing blocking altogether is going too far. While it can…

In a stunning display of skill and precision, English striker Harry Kane marked his Bundesliga debut with a memorable performance, guiding Bayern Munich to a resounding victory over Werder Bremen. The excitement was palpable as fans filled the Allianz Arena, eager to witness the highly anticipated debut of Kane in Bayern colours. The 30-year-old, who transferred from Tottenham Hotspur during the summer, wasted no time in making his impact felt on the pitch. From the opening whistle, Bayern Munich’s attacking prowess was on full display, with Kane’s presence adding a new dimension to the team’s already formidable lineup. The synergy…

Delta State Police Command has rescued an unhurt kidnapped victim in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the State, as security operatives, through intelligence, foiled the abduction process. The Divisional Police Officer, Oghara police station, received information on August 17, 2023, at about 20.35 hours from members of the community that some persons suspected to be kidnappers were sighted in a white Benz GLK with reg. No. ABC-448-HC around the Ogharake community, Statement reads. Consequently, the DPO swiftly mobilized and led a team of the command’s anti-cult unit alongside the divisional patrol team to the area with the support…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved August 20 of every year as Isese Day in the state. Makinde made this announcement on Friday. The traditional worshippers in Oyo State have, in the last few years, demanded their own public holiday. They have asked the state government to declare August 20 as their own public holiday in commemoration of Isese Day. The governor has now granted the request of the traditional religion adherents by declaring Monday, August 21, 2023, as the maiden public holiday to commemorate the day. Oyo govt approves car loan for teachers He added that every…

Liverpool have signed midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart for a fee of around 19 million euros (£16.2 million), subject to a work permit and international clearance. The 30-year-old Japan international has agreed to a four-year contract. Liverpool have brought in Endo after missing out on Ecuador international Moises Caicedo and Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia to Chelsea. Endo can also play at centre-back but has been signed primarily as a central defensive midfielder. Endo grew up watching the club back in his homeland of Japan and is now beyond excited to begin his Anfield journey after signing a long-term contract. “It…

The Nigerian government  has been chastised by organized labour for giving a N180 billion palliative package to states to soften the impact of the cessation of fuel subsidy. The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress maintained that the governors could not be trusted, stressing that the N5 billion largesse handed to each state government for disbursal to Nigerians would enrich politicians rather than the impoverished. The Federal Government announced on Thursday a N5 billion palliative for each state of the federation, as well as 180 trucks of rice, as part of steps to ease the pain of subsidy…

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has warned Federal Capital Territory Administration employees to carefully follow the rules of conduct guiding public service by reporting their assets or face consequences. Suleiman Usman, State Director, FCT CCB, stated that, unbeknownst to many government workers, conducting private business during official hours is a crime punishable by law. Usman delivered the warning during a one-day education drive in Abuja on Thursday. “We are here to educate FCT Administration civil servants on the importance of asset declaration and to ensure total compliance.” We also educated them on the code of conduct for public officers…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented a foreign exchange pricing verification mechanism to provide importers access to foreign currency. “The apex bank’s Trade and Exchange Department announced on Thursday  that a price verification report from the portal is now required for all Form M requests beginning August 31, 2023, the statement reads”. “Following the successful conduct of the pilot run and various trainings held with all banks, the CBN hereby announces the Go-Live of the Price Verification System (PVS),” the announcement said. “All Form M applications must be accompanied by a valid price verification report generated by the…

Al-Hilal has signed Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou on a three-year contract from Spanish club Sevilla, the Saudi Pro League team announced on Thursday. “The Atlantic lion is our goalie,” Al-Hilal said on X, previously known as Twitter. The specifics of the agreement were not released, but according to Spanish media, Sevilla would get 21 million euros ($22.8 million). The agreement was supported by HRH Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, according to Al-Hilal. Bounou, 32, was Sevilla’s first-choice goalkeeper, assisting the Spanish team to two Europa League championships and Morocco to the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar last year. Bounou, also known…

The National Economic Council (NEC), under the leadership of Vice President Kashim Shettima, has constituted an ad hoc Committee to engage with the leadership of labour unions in a bid to create a forum for dialogue towards resolving issues surrounding the removal of fuel subsidy across the States. Chronicle NG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has had a series of back-and-forth engagements on fuel subsidy removal with the president and Senate in previous weeks. Labour embarked on a nationwide strike and also called it off in the course of pushing their demands. Olusola Abiola, Director of Information to…