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Argentinian Jorge Sampaoli was sacked as coach of struggling Sevilla on Tuesday, with the club just off the relegation zone. “Sevilla FC have today relieved Jorge Sampaoli of his duties,” the club said in a statement. “Following the defeat at Getafe, which leaves the side just above the relegation zone, the club have decided to part ways with the Argentine coach ahead of the international break.” “Sevilla FC would like to thank Jorge Sampaoli for his… Read the full article here

An actress, Angela Eguavoen, has said that she once declined to act in an x-rated movie. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I have been approached to shoot an X-rated film before. One random producer sent me a message on social media. Funnily enough, he was not even a Nigerian. He said I had a great body, and that I would be good in that aspect. He added that the pay would be mind-blowing. I blocked him immediately after reading the message. I don’t… Read the full article here

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Pan-Atlantic University have said the second edition of the Media Innovation Programme will give media professionals a unique opportunity to explore Nigeria’s technology sector and the nexus between media and technology. A statement signed by the organisations said that 20 professionals would join the 2023 MIP cohort, stating that the Read More Read the full article here

The Nigerian Communications Commission has restated its commitment to reducing the impact of telecommunication operations on the environment and its plans to introduce an ethical energy policy to the sector. It explained that due to the peculiarities of the country’s electricity supply, the telecom sector is a major contributor to carbon emissions. The commission said this while announcing plans for its upcoming 2023 World Consumer Rights Day themed, ‘Empowering… Read the full article here

Stakeholders in Nigeria have issued healthcare advisory to the incoming Federal Government. LARA ADEJORO reports The just concluded high-stakes elections in Nigeria heralded 24 years of uninterrupted democracy in the country, but the dividends of democracy seem not to reflect in the healthcare sector which continuously follows a declining trend over the past decades. Nigeria’s fraying health and care services are still under extreme strain with Nigerians struggling… Read the full article here

The World Snooker Tour has responded to Ronnie O’Sullivan’s criticism of the sport after the seven-time world champion said snooker is in “the worst place it has ever been”.O’Sullivan’s comments came at the WST Classic in Leicester, which he withdrew from prior to the second round due to an elbow injury. He has been very open about his feelings regarding snooker, saying that he would not want his son to take up the sport in the past.“Listen, snooker is in a bad place,”… Read the full article here

As the prospect of a US TikTok ban continues to grow, the video app has refreshed its content moderation policies. The rules on what content can be posted and promoted are largely unchanged but include new restrictions on sharing AI deepfakes, which have become increasingly popular on the app in recent months.The bulk of these moderation policies (or “Community Guidelines,” in TikTok’s parlance) is unchanged and unsurprising. There’s no graphic violence allowed, no hate speech, and… Read the full article here

Janet Yellen will signal further US government backing for deposits at smaller American banks if needed, a shift that seeks to protect parts of the country’s banking system struggling in the recent financial turmoil. Amid mounting evidence that panicked depositors are pulling savings out of regional banks, the US Treasury secretary will say guarantees offered to all depositors at the failed Silicon Valley Bank could be replicated at other institutions if needed.“The steps we took… Read the full article here

Australia’s prudential regulator has reportedly asked local banks to report on cryptocurrency transactions amid the ongoing contagion of Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse.The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has started requesting banks to declare their exposures to startups and crypto-related companies, the Australian Financial Review reported on March 21.The regulator has ordered banks to improve their reporting on crypto assets and provide daily updates to the… Read the full article here

Better together! Luke Combs and wife Nicole Combs are expecting their second child, a son, less than one year after welcoming baby No. 1.  “Joining the 2 under 2 club! Baby boy #2 coming this September!!” the country crooner, 33, wrote via Instagram on Monday, March 20, alongside a series of images that featured him with Nicole, 30, and their 8-month-old son, Tex, who was sporting a “Big Brother” onesie.  After the big announcement, the “Kind of Love We Make”… Read the full article here