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The National Bureau of Statistics has said the average price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas also known as cooking gas fell further last month. In its Liquefied Petroleum Gas Price Watch May 2023, the bureau said the price of filling a 5kg cylinder dropped by 6.07 per cent to N4,360 in May from N4,642 in April. However, the price rose by 11.20 per cent year–on–year from N3,921.35 in May 2022. The report said, “The average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of… Read the full article here

Tom Pidcock is feeling confident ahead of the Tour de France and is targeting stage wins and winning the general classification.The Ineos Grenadiers rider is ready to jostle with the likes of Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) and Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) for the yellow jersey, hoping that his experience on the mountains will give him an ideal start.Stage 1 will see riders take part in a hilly opener going to and from Bilbao, which takes in 3,300 metres of vertical gain.Tour de… Read the full article here

The European Union is set to impose some of the world’s most sweeping safety and transparency restrictions on artificial intelligence. A draft of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA or AI Act) — new legislation that restricts high-risk uses of AI — was passed by the European Parliament on June 14th. Now, after two years and an explosion of interest in AI, only a few hurdles remain before it comes into effect.The AI Act was proposed by European lawmakers in April 2021. In their… Read the full article here

In the wake of the failed rebellion in Russia, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is positioning himself as a warlord ready to go into battle for Vladimir Putin. But unlike the paramilitary Wagner group, which Moscow is now seeking to disband, Chechen special forces have earned a reputation as “TikTok fighters” more concerned with their social media appearance than battlefield successes. Following rival warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mutiny, Kadyrov has sought to emphasise his continuing close… Read the full article here

Canadian lawmakers in the House of Commons have shown their support for blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in a report released by the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU).The report, which consists of 16 separate proposals, highlights the advantages and potential of blockchain technology in various sectors. As a result of the INDU’s deliberations, the committee made recommendations that they included in the reports for the consideration of the House of Commons or… Read the full article here

Pete Davidson has entered rehab after struggling with PTSD and borderline personality disorder, multiple outlets report. The 29-year-old Saturday Night Live alum’s alleged admission to the facility comes weeks after he left an angry, explicit voicemail for Daphna Nachminovitch, the Senior Vice President of cruelty investigations at PETA. His tirade was in response to Nachminovitch releasing a statement condemning Davidson’s decision to buy a cavapoo puppy rather than adopt… Read the full article here

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has promoted 7,000 of its personnel to their new ranks. This is contained in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Kure, on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr Kure said that the promotions are contained in a letter signed by the Secretary of the Immigration, Civil Defense, Correctional and Fire Service Board (CDCFIB), Alhaji Jafaru Ahmed. Mr Kure, himself promoted to Assistant Comptroller, said the personnel comprised senior officers… Read the full article here

Students of the Taraba State University have expressed joy as the management banned the sale of handouts and textbooks by lecturers. The management, on Thursday, also announced a ban on the collection of unauthorised dues from the students. The announcement, contained in a circular, was made through the office of the school registrar and signed by Yakubu D Fwa, Deputy Registrar, Academics. It said any lecturer caught flouting the directive would be brought to book. Some of the students,… Read the full article here

Former Big Brother Naija Season 7 housemate, Eloswag has revealed that his relationship with his love interest in the house, Chomzy, was one-sided. He said he did not see any reciprocation from Chomzy. The reality star stated this during the ‘Level Up’ reunion show episode 7, aired on Wednesday night. He said, “Why were you [Chomzy] always not trying to reciprocate the energy I was bringing? It was like more of a one-sided relationship.” Asked by the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu when he… Read the full article here

Cremonese are awaiting a new offer for Cyriel Dessers from Scottish Premiership giants, Glasgow Rangers, according to sporting director, Simone Giacchetta. Rangers already had a bid turned down for Dessers by Cremonese. The side, who were relegated from Serie A last season, however, expected the Gers to submit a new proposal in the coming days. “There is a negotiation with Rangers underway. But at the moment everything is still because we are waiting for them to formulate the new… Read the full article here