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France has ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12 for emitting too much electromagnetic radiation. On Tuesday, the French watchdog that governs radio frequencies also told the tech giant to fix existing phones. The ANFR has advised Apple that if it cannot resolve the issue via a software update, it must recall every iPhone 12 ever sold in the country. However, the World Health Organization has previously worked to allay concerns about mobile phone radiation. It says on its website that there is no evidence to conclude that exposure to low-level electromagnetic fields is harmful to humans. The iPhone…

Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur says he will “seek psychological help” when he returns to England following the international break. Richarlison was seen in tears after being replaced during Brazil’s 5-1 victory over Bolivia on Saturday. He attributed his reaction to “getting the things that were happening off the pitch out of my system.” Richarlison has only scored four goals in 40 outings for Spurs since coming from Everton for £60 million last summer. “I had a turbulent time off the pitch over the last five months,” he told the Brazilian publication O Globo. “At home, things are a little more…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that a backlog of almost 60,000 passports has been cleared in four working days. “As of this morning, I can tell you that about 60,000 passport backlogs have been cleared, specifically 59,906. “On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, when I gave the 2-week ultimatum, we had over 200,000 backlogs. “We have recorded progress, and I maintain my word that those backlogs must be cleared. Nigerians have taken to different social media platforms to shower praise on the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for not only not making the promise but also fulfilling…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cleared a passport backlog of almost 60,000 within four working days. He said this on Tuesday in Abuja when he received the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, on a courtesy call. “When we came on board, the passport crisis was an embarrassment. And we said, It cannot continue! A statement from the minister’s spokesman, Alao Babatunde, quoted his principal as saying: “As of this morning, I can tell you that about 60,000 passport backlogs have been cleared, especially 59,906. On Wednesday, September 6,…

Thousands of people were killed and at least 10,000 were missing in Libya as a result of floods triggered by a massive Mediterranean storm that burst dams, swept away houses, and destroyed up to a fifth of the eastern coastal city of Derna. A top doctor in Derna said more than 2,000 people had died, but according to officials in eastern Libya quoted by local television, the death toll was over 5,000. Storm Daniel slammed into a country that was torn apart and collapsing after more than a decade of conflict. Journalists observed devastated neighbourhoods, houses swept out, and cars…

Apple released a new iPhone series, the iPhone 15, with a redesigned titanium shell, a speedier chip, and increased video game playability. The biggest surprise with the iPhone 15, which will be released on September 22nd, is that it did not hike prices, recognizing the global smartphone decline. The event at Apple’s Cupertino, California, headquarters comes amid lingering economic uncertainty, particularly in China, Apple’s third-largest market, where it faces challenges from expanded restrictions on using iPhones in government offices and Huawei Technologies’ first new flagship phone in several years. Huawei increased its second-half shipping target for the new Mate 60…

Former Spanish Football Federation head Luis Rubiales is scheduled to appear in court on Friday for his kiss on Spain forward Jenni Hermoso. Hermoso filed a judicial lawsuit last week after Rubiales kissed her on the lips after her country won the Women’s World Cup final on August 20. A high court judge has summoned Rubiales to respond to allegations of sexual assault and coercion. He is scheduled to appear before a magistrate at 12:00 p.m. local time (11:00 a.m. BST). Hermoso, 33, said the kiss was not consensual; however, Rubiales claimed it was “mutual” and “consensual” and defended his…

Nigerian artiste Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Alabama, aka Mohbad, is dead. The Nigerian music industry has been thrown into mourning over the untimely death of the young and talented singer Mohbad. The rising star, who had been making waves in the music scene, tragically passed away at 27. Mohbad, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, was known for his unique blend of Afrobeat and hip-hop, gaining him a dedicated fan base and earning him recognition in the industry. Details surrounding the cause of his death remain undisclosed, leaving fans and fellow artists shocked and saddened by the sudden loss. Social media…

Officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) have commenced the process of removing distressed structures in Lagos Island, Mushin, and other areas across the state as part of efforts to control building collapse, prevent avoidable property loss, and save lives. The affected buildings include units of three and four flats in Oke-Arin and Doherty Streets of Lagos Island and four-floor, one-unit residential buildings in Idi Araba areas of the state, among others. The exercise, according to the General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, is part of the routine mandate of the agency to bring to a minimum…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has disclosed that the number of delisted lending apps increased from nine to 37. The number of fully authorized loan applications increased to 164 from 154, according to the most recent data collected. The number of loan applications with conditional clearance fell from 40 to 38, while the number of applications on the commission’s watchlist increased from 20 to 56. The FCCPC has been shaking up the digital money lending market for some time now, after harassment of Nigerians by lenders. Google permanently removed delisted lending apps from the Play Store, the…