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Awomolo warns new SANs not to disgrace the Supreme Court
Chief Adegboyega Awomolo delivered guidance to future Senior Advocates during a pre-ceremony induction event. The former Body of Benchers chairman addressed 59 legal professionals scheduled for inauguration September 29, 2025. Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun will conduct the Supreme Court ceremony for the designees. Attorney General Prince Lateef Fagbemi organized the preparatory program. Awomolo emphasized three essential principles for maintaining professional standards. He stressed honesty, humility and honor as foundations for the elevated legal rank. The veteran advocate warned against behaviors that could damage the position's reputation. Legal professionals must resist temptations that accompany increased status and...
Amazon ships $1,000 RTX 5080 order as a literal brick
A Reddit user received a brick instead of a graphics card after purchasing a PNY GeForce RTX 5080 from Amazon for approximately $1,000. The customer discovered the counterfeit item wrapped inside an anti-static bag upon delivery. Amazon provided a full refund following the incident, though the user described the process as difficult. The case highlights ongoing problems with the retailer's fulfillment system. Amazon's FBA logistics may ship products from third-party sellers without verifying contents beyond weight and packaging. Return fraud represents another possibility where customers swap genuine items with fake ones before sending packages back. The company sometimes restocks returned merchandise without proper inspection. Experts...
Seasonic leak outs RTX 5070 Super as NVIDIA sweats
Seasonic power supply calculator recently added GeForce RTX 5070 Super and RTX 5070 Ti Super graphics cards to its database. The listing suggests NVIDIA may announce enhanced versions of its latest gaming processors at the Consumer Electronics Show. Previous industry reports indicated the company had abandoned plans for Super variants during 2025. Videocardz discovered the entries while examining the manufacturer's power consumption tool. Enhanced models would feature increased video memory capacity through upgraded GDDR7 modules. The RTX 5070 Super would contain 18 gigabytes compared to 12 gigabytes in standard models. Higher-tier RTX 5070 Ti Super cards would provide 24 gigabytes versus 16 gigabytes in regular versions. Power...
Abiodun chases China billions as Ogun pushes tech dreams
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun traveled to China with his economic team to expand investment opportunities and strengthen digital innovation partnerships. The delegation met with Inspur, a leading information technology firm in Shandong Province, exploring collaborations for the state's technology hub development. Royal Ceramic Chairman Linshuang Zhang praised the administration's business-friendly policies during the visit. The company operates a manufacturing facility in Sagamu within Ogun State. Lee Group announced plans for 50 million dollars in new investments across detergent production and food processing sectors. The expansion will create additional employment opportunities while establishing export facilities targeting...
Imo Police set a crackdown date for the tinted glass ban
Imo State Police Command will launch enforcement operations against unauthorized tinted vehicle windows beginning Saturday, October 4, 2025. DSP Henry Okoye announced the deadline during a Saturday briefing. Motorists with factory-installed tinted glass must secure permits through the official portal at https://possap.gov.ng/ before the grace period ends on October 3, 2025. Commercial transport operators continue to face restrictions on windscreen tinting. Security officials cited public safety concerns after linking tinted vehicles to criminal activities. Kidnapping cases, armed robberies, and fraudulent passenger schemes prompted the regulatory action. Police will impound non-compliant vehicles and prosecute offenders in accordance...
Otti vows return of Ihie Osu natives as land feud rages
Abia State's chief executive pledged Thursday to restore displaced Ihie Osu community residents. Alex Otti addressed concerns from journalist Peter Okore about villagers forced from Arochukwu Local Government Area. The governor confirmed his administration remains committed to resolving the crisis. Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu leads peace efforts among border communities. Displacement stems from contested ownership of limestone-rich territory. Otti identified resource competition as the primary cause of resident exodus. Cross River State and neighboring areas factor into boundary tensions. The administration promises swift conflict resolution. Recent school vandalism prompted surprise from the governor. Otti announced security...
BJP hits Mamata Banerjee over Durga Puja song row
BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accused opposition leaders of disrespecting Hindu traditions during Navratri celebrations. The Rajya Sabha member targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for attending a Durga Puja event where organizers played what he called inappropriate music. He connected this incident to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's previous remarks about fighting Shakti. Trivedi pointed to Karnataka's Congress government inviting a Muslim author to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara festivities as evidence of deliberate religious appeasement. The BJP leader also claimed authorities removed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's promotional materials during his Bengal visit. He alleged officials forced closure of a themed pandal and...
Twinkle Khanna celebrates daughter Nitara turning 13
Nitara Kumar celebrated her 13th birthday on September 27 as her mother Twinkle Khanna shared family moments on Instagram. The author posted a festive GIF featuring herself alongside mother Dimple Kapadia and sister Rinky Khanna wearing party goggles and holding birthday placards. The trio posed against a golden backdrop while celebrating the milestone birthday. Akshay Kumar's daughter joins a family tradition of September birthdays shared by her father, brother Aarav and herself. Twinkle continues her media presence through the trending OTT talk show with Kajol that currently ranks first on its streaming platform. Dimple Kapadia remains an acclaimed cinema icon while Rinky Khanna stepped away from Bollywood after marrying businessman...
Diljit Dosanjh snags Emmy nod for Chamkila role
Actress Alia Bhatt praised Diljit Dosanjh through her Instagram Stories after his Emmy nomination announcement. The Punjabi star earned recognition in the Best Performance by an actor category for his portrayal in Netflix biographical drama Amar Singh Chamkila. Bhatt posted congratulations to Dosanjh and the production team on her social media platform. Dosanjh credited director Imtiaz Ali for the achievement while announcing his upcoming Hong Kong concert on September 28. The Netflix film chronicles the life of legendary Punjabi folk singer Amar Singh Chamkila, who performed controversial songs about social issues. The biographical drama concludes with the unsolved 1988 murders of Chamkila and his second wife Amarjot during a stage...
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