Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says he will sell another 25 million shares in the technology giant, worth nearly $5bn (£3.9bn). It comes after the company’s stock market value hit a record high on Wednesday. In February, he announced that he…
Bernie Sanders launches investigation into working conditions at Amazon
Bernie Sanders has launched an investigation into Amazon that will focus on working conditions inside the warehouses of the online marketplace, which is also the nation’s second-largest employer. In a letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, the 81-year-old US senator…
Jeff Bezos ‘‘engaged to girlfriend Lauren Sanchez’’ according to US reports
Jeff Bezos is engaged to girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, according to reports. The Amazon owner, 59, proposed to the Emmy Award winning journalist, 53, on board his superyacht. Ms Sanchez has been seen wearing a giant diamond ring on her wedding…
Bill Gates says OpenAI’s GPT is the most important advance in technology since 1980
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says that OpenAI’s GPT AI model is the most revolutionary advance in technology since he first saw a modern graphical desktop environment (GUI) in 1980. Before that, people used their computers through a command line. Gates…
Elon Musk slams Amazon’s ‘Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power’ as feud with Jeff Bezos continues
Elon Musk’s verdict on Amazon’s massive budget drama series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power? “Tolkien is turning in his grave”. The Tesla CEO took to Twitter to slam the series with a pair of short tweets.…
Jeff Bezos’ son told him not to “eff up” ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power’
Jeff Bezos has revealed that his son told him not to “eff up” The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power. Speaking to the audience at the UK premiere of the new Amazon Prime Video series on Tuesday (August…
*Ikoyi building collapse: Sanwo-Olu suspends Lagos building agency boss (Punch)*NNPC allays fear over fuel scarcity (Vanguard)
Ikoyi building collapse: Sanwo-Olu suspends Lagos building agency boss (Punch) Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the suspension of the General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, Mr. Gbolahan Oki, The governor also said the government will…
*3 men arraigned for allegedly stealing 10 AirPods, 15 iPhones (Punch)*Alleged money laundering: Court imposes N200k fine on Fani-Kayode over non-appearance (Vanguard)
3 men arraigned for allegedly stealing 10 AirPods, 15 iPhones (Punch) Three men were on Wednesday arraigned in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing 10 earbuds, 10 Bluetooth speakers and 15 iPhone 12 ProMax. The police charged Oluwafemi…
Jeff Bezos’s viral 38-word tweet is a master class in how to handle criticism
As Amazon’s founder and one of the richest men in the world, Jeff Bezos is no stranger to criticism. At times, he’s used that criticism to grow, making big changes in Amazon. For example, when lawmakers chastised the internet behemoth…
*Sanwo-Olu says Lagos has overcome COVID-19 third wave (Guardian)*Man smashes grinding stone on peacemaker’s leg for meddling in fight (Punch)
Sanwo-Olu says Lagos has overcome COVID-19 third wave (Guardian) Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, said Lagos has successfully overcome COVID-19 third wave and already taking proactive measures to banish the virus from the state completely. Speaking at…