The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) claims to have attacked terrorist hideouts in Borno and Katsina states numerous times, killing several terrorists and crippling their operational networks.
According to a statement from the NAF Group Capt. Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information. The airstrikes were carried out between March 17 and March 19 according to Kabiru Ali on Friday.
On March 17, NAF launched a devastating airstrike on Chiralia, a infamous terrorist enclave in the Timbuktu Triangle.
A formidable force of NAF attack aircraft launched a precise and overwhelming assault, destroying numerous enemy installations and putting down terrorists who were desperately trying to escape with follow-up strikes,” Ali said.
Additionally, the airstrikes targeted Yuwe, a notorious insurgent fortress in Sambisa Forest, and Grazah, a well-defended terrorist hideout in the Mandara Mountains.
NAF fighter jets launched a relentless barrage of precise strikes on important targets, advancing purposefully into lethality, in a ferocious assault.
Following-up strikes heightened the offensive, destroying terrorists who were attempting to flee from both locations and destroying their operational networks, Ali added.
In close collaboration with ground forces, the NAF carried out a relentless aerial assault in the north-west of Katsina’s Zango Hill.
The precision strikes targeted regrouping fighters trying to avoid destruction, while follow-up bombardments targeted enemy positions. ”
Ali claims that recent NAF airstrikes have significantly slowed down terrorist activity in the area.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) claims to have attacked terrorist hideouts in Borno and Katsina states numerous times, killing several terrorists and crippling their operational networks.
According to a statement from the NAF Group Capt. Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information. The airstrikes were carried out between March 17 and March 19 according to Kabiru Ali on Friday.
On March 17, NAF launched a devastating airstrike on Chiralia, a infamous terrorist enclave in the Timbuktu Triangle.
A formidable force of NAF attack aircraft launched a precise and overwhelming assault, destroying numerous enemy installations and putting down terrorists who were desperately trying to escape with follow-up strikes,” Ali said.
Additionally, the airstrikes targeted Yuwe, a notorious insurgent fortress in Sambisa Forest, and Grazah, a well-defended terrorist hideout in the Mandara Mountains.
NAF fighter jets launched a relentless barrage of precise strikes on important targets, advancing purposefully into lethality, in a ferocious assault.
Following-up strikes heightened the offensive, destroying terrorists who were attempting to flee from both locations and destroying their operational networks, Ali added.
In close collaboration with ground forces, the NAF carried out a relentless aerial assault in the north-west of Katsina’s Zango Hill.
The precision strikes targeted regrouping fighters trying to avoid destruction, while follow-up bombardments targeted enemy positions. ”
Ali claims that recent NAF airstrikes have significantly slowed down terrorist activity in the area.
Popular K-pop girl group NewJeans was ruled out of South Korea on Friday because they had sued their label ADOR over what they called “mistreatment” by the company.
The group made headlines in November by announcing their intention to leave ADOR, whose parent company, HYBE, is the owner of K-pop sensation BTS.
The group’s members are prohibited from engaging in independent commercial activities, and the label filed for an injunction to keep NewJeans’ status as the group’s managing agency.
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The court sided with ADOR on Friday, ruling that the group, who are now referred to as NJZ, must not engage in independent endeavors.
The label would suffer “significant damages” if the group “unilaterally terminates their exclusive contract” with ADOR and renamed themselves in their own right.
The group’s actions “would seriously damage NewJeans’ reputation as a management company as well,” the court added.
The K-pop group NewJeans made their debut in 2022, making them one of HYBE’s most popular artists.
Following allegations that HYBE forced out Min Hee-jin, the group’s star producer, NewJeans and ADOR, into a heated contract dispute since August, the two have been caught in a heated dispute.
HYBE declined to grant a ultimatum to the band for Min’s reinstatement.
The members then filed a public grievance, claiming that the members had purposefully sabotaged their careers.
While working with ADOR, band member Hanni claimed last year that the group had “deliberate miscommunications and manipulation regarding multiple areas.”
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To continue working for a company without any intention of protecting NewJeans would only cause us harm, she said at the time. This is not the kind of work ethic we respect and don’t want to be a part of.
However, the court on Friday stated that it is “difficult to conclude that ADOR has sufficiently violated the essential obligations of the exclusive contract” based on the allegations and evidence presented by the group.
ADOR praised the court’s “judicious” decision, saying they “eagerly anticipate meeting with the artists for a heartfelt conversation at the very least.”
We are fully committed to supporting the artists going forward, the label said in a statement. “With our status as NewJeans’ exclusive agency now legally affirmed, we are fully committed to supporting the artists.”
Netflix hired Hollywood director Carl Rinsch to produce a new science-fiction series. Instead, according to federal prosecutors, he allegedly spent more than $1 million on luxury vehicles and crypto and allegedly eluded payments from the streaming giant.
Rinsch, who is credited with the 2013 film “47 Ronin” starring Keanu Reeves, was charged with wire fraud and money laundering, and if found guilty, he could spend decades in prison.
The indictment was unsealed on Tuesday after being filed in a New York federal court. The filmmaker, 47, was detained the same day.
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According to FBI Assistant Director Leslie Backschies, Carl Rinsch allegedly stole more than $11 million from a well-known streaming service to use lavish purchases and personal investments to pay for the production of a series that was promised.
Rinsch was previously alleged to be in a dispute with Netflix over a planned series that was given the name “White Horse” and later changed to “Conquest” despite never being named in the filing.
According to the indictment, the show was intended to feature a scientist who “banished” a group of powerful clones to a walled area in a Brazilian city where they began developing advanced technology and started fighting with people and one another.
It includes stills from Rinsch’s allegedly pitched-the-show “six short-form episodes.” In the end, he agreed to produce a full season of episodes with Netflix.
According to the indictment, that agreement was reached “in or about 2018.” At the height of the streaming boom, Netflix then paid “approximately $44 , million” for the show’s production between 2018 and 2019.
Rinsch’s production company received those funds, and his request for an additional $11 million to allegedly finish the project was granted.
However, according to Rinsch, the money was quickly transferred for his own use, using a number of accounts.
Luxury clothing and furniture, five Rolls-Royces, dodgy stock market purchases, investing in cryptocurrency, paying for legal fees to the streamer and managing his divorce are some of the things Rinsch allegedly purchased.
Any person who tries to defraud businesses will continue to be a target of the FBI, according to Backschies.
When AFP contacted Netflix about the situation, Netflix declined to comment.
New figures released on Wednesday showed that the global music industry generated revenues of a record $ 29.6 billion last year as revenues increased to their highest level since records began to be sold.
At the launch of the annual IFPI report in London, industry bigwigs expressed concern about the rise of generative AI, but they also expressed concern about paid streaming models’ continued sales.
Taylor Swift topped the list of the most listened-to artists in 2024, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents global record companies.
However, according to the report, Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” received 2.11 billion streams in the year, followed by Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” (1.79 billion streams) and Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” (1.77 billion streams).
According to the report, the music industry increased for the tenth consecutive year, recording revenues that increased by 4.8%. More than two-thirds (69%) of global revenues, or $ 20.4%, are now streamed.
Following a 14.5 percent increase in 2023, physical format revenue decreased by 3.1 percent in 2024.
However, vinyl sales increased by 4.6 percent in 2024, marking the 18th consecutive year of growth.
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The fastest-growing regions were Middle East and North Africa (up 22.8%), Sub-Saharan Africa (up 22.6%), and Latin America (up 22.5%), while the biggest music markets were still the United States, Japan, and Britain.
At the launch event, acoustic music industry representatives expressed concerns about the use of generative AI.
Victoria Oakley, the IFPI boss, claimed that the technology was “ingesting” copyrighted music without authorization.
If you’ve ever watched a sci-fi flick from the 80s, you’d probably expect us to be living in a future where all our mundane tasks are automated. While we haven’t quite reached the point of AI taking over hoovering entirely, we’re not far off thanks to the brilliant invention of robot vacuums – and they’re becoming more affordable by the day.
Sure, a robot vacuum is a bit of a luxury, but it can be a godsend for managing those minor clean-ups, extending the time between having to haul out the hefty cleaner from its hiding place under the stairs. If you’re on the hunt for one, Amazon has just slashed the price of one of its top-rated gadgets in this category, offering a whopping 60% discount off its original £499.99 price tag.
Right now, shoppers can snap up the Bagotte robot vacuum cleaner for £199.99 – that’s a staggering £300 off its RRP. Brimming with features, it’s perfect for any household where keeping up with the vacuuming feels like an uphill battle.
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The Bagotte Robot Vacuum cleaner can be scheduled to clean at specific times during the day. ( Amazon)
This cute bug-like bot boasts impressive suction power for such a compact gadget. It delivers a robust 4,000Pa of suction that’s more than up to the task of dealing with hair and pet fur. Bagotte cleverly incorporated three different suction levels into the device, enabling it to switch to the appropriate level depending on the surface on which it detects its cleaning.
The battery on this nifty gadget is designed to keep the place spotless for a whopping 150 minutes straight, after which it’ll smartly scoot back to its base station. There, it’ll offload any grime it’s gobbled up into a sizeable 1.5l bin and juice itself up for the next tidying round, reports the Manchester Evening News.
As the master of this robotic cleaner, you’re in full control of when it kicks off its cleaning spree. Whether you fancy setting a regular schedule or living it up in the high-tech age by syncing it with Amazon Alexa or Google Home for voice-activated commands – the future of housekeeping is now.
The Bagotte vacuum cleaner has 60% off in this limited-time deal ( Amazon)
And it seems users are chuffed with their Bagotte vacuums, as it boasts a near-perfect score of 4.8 stars from 121 reviews online. A whopping 93% of those are four stars or more, with one chuffed buyer gushing: “It has great suction power. The battery life is really good. Picks up just about anything in its way. Great quality with so many different functions and features. Very easy to set up and use especially through the app.”
Echoing the praise, another review reads: “I bought this for my son and he is over the moon with it! It came very promptly and wrapped very secure. It does all his floors wood and carpets with so much ease! It’s very easy to charge which lasts a long time! It is very quiet so you can be watching TV as it hovers over the floor! Also very easy to clean! Now my other so wants one as he wax so impressed with it. I would highly recommend it.”
One chuffed customer shared: “We named him Ron and he’s like having a little robotic friend, who takes better care of the flat then I do hes such a help with hoovering and mopping so we just send him around to do his own little thing. Overall best purchase I’ve made.”
However, not everyone is singing praises. A less impressed user left the sole critical review on Amazon, stating: “Really overpriced vacuum cleaner. Poor quality, poor suction. Really not worth the price they are asking!” hinting that they might have shelled out the full £499.99 for the device.
But bargain hunters rejoice, as the Bagootte robot vacuum cleaner is currently up for grabs at a steal – slashed down to £199.99 on Amazon. And if it doesn’t sweep you off your feet, Amazon’s top-notch returns policy has got you covered, so you can give it a whirl worry-free.
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For those counting the pennies but still craving some robotic cleaning assistance, the Lefant M320 is another option that won’t break the bank. It comes with a mop function too, and while it’s not on sale, it’s available for an affordable £135.99 on Amazon.
For the traditionalists who prefer a bit of elbow grease, Smoture is offering a deal on its cordless vacuum cleaner, now with a tidy £30 discount. At the moment, you can nab this dust-buster for £129.99 on Amazon.
If you prefer to shop elsewhere, you can pick up this Liectroux V3s Pro Wet Dry Robot Vacuum Cleaner from Debenhams for £191.20 down from £299. Meanwhile, over at Shark, you can nab this Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop for £299.99 down from £399.99.
