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Legislator critical of immigration policies after HelloFresh child labor investigationThe 12th Governing Council of the Lagos State Polytechnic has officially exited as its tenure for the polytechnic has been completed. The council announced its exit at a meeting held on Monday, December 9, 2024 at its Isolo Campus. The exit of the Polytechnic Governing Council became a necessity since the institution has been transformed into a university. In 2022, the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu, and two other higher institutions – Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education ((AOCOED), Ijanikin, Lagos; and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Noforija, Epe, Lagos formally assumed their new status as universities following the signing into law, the bills seeking conversion of the three institutions to universities by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. LASPOTECH was established in 1977 through a retroactive Lagos State Edict No. 1 of 1978 as a College of Science and Technology with the mission thrust that is vocational. However, it was immediately merged with the Lagos State School of Agriculture in Ikorodu in August of 1978. A decade after, which is in 1988, its nomenclature was changed to Lagos State Polytechnic. To some extent, the polytechnic had undergone some transition in its development. At the beginning, with about five departments, namely, Accountancy and Finance, Management and Business Studies, Insurance, Secretarial Studies and Basic Studies and offer of GCE ‘A’ Level courses in the Arts and Sciences, it has now over 56 programmes which include Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering/Technology, Agricultural Technology, Architectural Technology, Arts And Design, Banking And Finance, Building Technology, Business Administration & Management, Chemical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Estate Management and Valuation, Fisheries Technology, Food Technology, Horticultural Technology, Hospitality Management, Insurance, Leisure and Tourism Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Office Technology And Management, Quantity Surveying, Science Laboratory Technology, Statistics, and Urban And Regional Planning among others. LASPOTECH has one more year to closed down and allow the new LASUTECH to assume its full status across the three campuses. Speaking at its exit meeting on Monday, the Chairman of the defunct LASPOTECH Governing Council, Prof. Rasheed Kola Ojikutu, noted that the council has to cease to exist since the institution has been transformed into a university. While appreciating the members of the council, Ojikutu stated that the council recorded a huge success due to the cooperation of the members. He boasted that he was able to steer the wheel of the council because of his contentment, integrity and humbleness. The council chairman said he detests people flaunting their power and using it at will. “I hate people using their power anyhow. Don’t use your power at will, it should be the last resort,” he said. He, therefore, appreciated all the members of the council for their support and resilience to the end of the tenure. Also speaking, the Poly Rector, Dr. Nurudeen Olaleye, said the council has to be dissolved in order to pave way for the university that has taken over the polytechnic. While appreciating the council for its support over the years, Olaleye said he was very lucky to work with the 12th council, saying it helped him to grow and have seamless tenure as the last rector of the legacy polytechnic. He appreciated the council especially the council chairman for creating conducive environment for him as a rector, saying working with the council chairman gave him the muscle to achieve greatly for the institution. He also appreciated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his effort to make the institution a best place to work. “We thank Almighty God for the journey so far. It is only by his grace that we are successful. “I will say I’m a very lucky person to have worked with this council. I had the opportunity to learn, unlearn and relearn.” Meanwhile, the LASUSTECH Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, who was represented by the University Registrar, David Ogungbe, appreciated the council especially for the infrastructure it was able to build in the university during the tenure.
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will NOT resign as crisis engulfs his Government after extremist parties were accused of playing 'Russian roulette' with the country's future By PETER ALLEN IN PARIS and ED HOLT Published: 20:42 GMT, 3 December 2024 | Updated: 21:38 GMT, 3 December 2024 e-mail 10 View comments French president Emmanuel Macron has tonight said he will not resign over the crisis currently engulfing his government. Macron's comments come ahead of tomorrow's no-confidence vote in his prime minister - Michel Barnier - which he is unlikely to survive. If it passes this will mark the third prime minister Macron has lost this year. However, the president has defiantly claimed he will not leave office until his term ends in 2027. Speaking during a visit to Saudi Arabia today Macron said: 'My priority is stability.' Referring to his two presidential election victories in 2017 and 2022, Macron said: 'It so happens that if I am here before you, it is because I was elected twice by the French people. 'I am extremely proud of it and I will honour this trust with all the energy that is mine until the last second, so as to be useful to the country.' Macron also said 'we must not scare people' by evoking a risk of financial crisis because of government collapse. 'We have a strong economy', he said. ' France is a rich, solid country, which has made many reforms and is maintaining them. It has stable institutions, and a stable Constitution.' French president Emmanuel Macron has tonight said he will not resign over the crisis currently engulfing his government Macron's comments come ahead of tomorrow's no-confidence vote in his prime minister - Michel Barnier - which he is unlikely to survive The right-wing populist National Rally (RN) led by Marine Le Pen (pictured) has pledged to support far-Left MPs from the New Popular Front coalition in the no-confidence motions, meaning Barnier has little chance of survival after just three months in office It came after Macron's Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, accused extremist parties of playing 'Russian roulette' with the future of France as they prepare to bring down the government. The right-wing populist National Rally (RN) has pledged to support far-Left MPs from the New Popular Front coalition in the no-confidence motions, meaning Barnier has little chance of survival after just three months in office. Concerns have been raised that political turmoil in France could turn into economic turmoil for the rest of European Union. Following years of extravagant spending, France's deficit now stands at over six per cent of the entire economy which is twice as much as the limit imposed by the EU. Barnier, who has prioritised sorting the country's disastrous finances, and the French Parliament have been at loggerheads for weeks as he attempted to pass his proposed budget that includes 60 billion euros in tax hikes and spending cuts. Investor are concerned that if the government does fall any effort to cut borrowing will be jettisoned and without a credible alternative plan from the opposition parties there is a risk of an economic crisis. And with echoes of the economic crisis that started in Greece in 2008, which had a budget deficit that reached a dizzyingly high 15 percent, many economists are concerned about it spreading to other Eurozone countries. 'We are in a critical moment for France,' Mr Retailleau told TF1. 'We risk chaos, we risk a financial crisis' similar to the 'public debt crisis in Greece in 2008'. Mr Retailleau continued: 'It is not those who are rich who are the first to be impacted, it is the most modest, the most fragile. Macron with Barnier during commemorations for Armistice Day. If the no-confidence vote passes Barnier will become the third prime minister Macron has lost this year Macron's Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau (pictured), accused extremist parties of playing 'Russian roulette' with the future of France as they prepare to bring down the government 'And during this time we have a part of the political class playing Russian roulette. Let's wake up and prevent what seems inevitable – chaos.' Mr Retailleau was particularly critical of Marine Le Pen, of the RN, saying she was 'totally irresponsible – irresponsible because she is going to mix her votes and those of her deputies with those of the far-Left.' On Monday, Barnier pushed through a controversial new social security budget using a presidential decree, while bypassing parliament. Read More France is heading for 'chaos' and a financial crisis equal to Greece's 2008 collapse, minister warns This is perfectly legal under Article 49.3 of the French Constitution, but the move has been viewed as an attack on democracy. President Macron frequently uses such decrees to get unpopular legislation on to the statute book, leaving his lieutenants to take the criticism. Barnier, the former EU Brexit negotiator, is Macron's fifth prime minister in seven years. Aged 73, and without a seat in parliament, he will become the first serving PM to be ousted by parliament since 1962, if the no-confidence vote goes against him. RN spokesman Jean-Philippe Tanguy on Tuesday said his party's decision to try and bring down the Barnier government was designed 'to protect the French'. He added: 'The budget was dangerous and toxic for France and did not respect the red lines that had been set.' Tanguy said his party – the largest in the National Assembly – was not supporting the far-Left, but 'defending the national interest'. Ms Le Pen and other senior RN figures are fighting a court case over the alleged embezzlement of millions of pounds worth of cash from the EU Macron with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Concerns have been raised that political turmoil in France could turn into economic turmoil for the rest of European Union The RN's position is complicated by a court case against Ms Le Pen and other senior party figures over the alleged embezzlement of millions of pounds worth of cash from the EU. If the judgment, due in March, goes against the RN, Le Pen is facing prison, and could be barred from standing for political office in the next five years, ruling her out of the 2027 presidential election. The New Popular Front alliance won the most seats in the National Assembly during a snap election called by President Macron in June, but has not been allowed to play any part in government since. Two motions of no-confidence will be debated in the National Assembly in Paris from 4pm on Wednesday, with a vote at around 7pm. Greece France Michel Barnier Emmanuel Macron Share or comment on this article: French President Emmanuel Macron says he will NOT resign as crisis engulfs his Government after extremist parties were accused of playing 'Russian roulette' with the country's future e-mail Add comment
Nordson executive vice president sells $82,657 in stockNEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.” In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the extraordinary circumstances of his impending return to the White House. “Wrongly continuing proceedings in this failed lawfare case disrupts President Trump’s transition efforts,” the attorneys continued, before citing the “overwhelming national mandate granted to him by the American people on November 5, 2024.” In the court filing, Trump’s lawyers cited President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges. “President Biden asserted that his son was ‘selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,’ and ‘treated differently,’” Trump’s legal team wrote. The Manhattan district attorney, they claimed, had engaged in the type of political theater “that President Biden condemned.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but have indicated openness to delaying sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse the conviction, which involved efforts to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels, whose affair allegations threatened to disrupt his 2016 campaign. He has denied any wrongdoing. Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Merchan hasn’t set a timetable for a decision. A dismissal would erase Trump’s historic conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. Merchan could also decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option.
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The end appears to be near for The Weeknd , according to nationwide billboards. The pop star has been promoting his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow , which includes a motion picture starring Jenna Ortega. The album arrives in January, but the latest campaign has possibly advertised the end of the singer's iconic persona. Billboards across the county read: "The E nd is near." The Weeknd has hinted at a change in his music for years. In a 2023 interview with W Magazine , Abel discussed a change, saying, "I'm going through a cathartic path right now. It's getting to a place and a time where I'm getting ready to close the Weeknd chapter. I'll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd. But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. I'm definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn." The billboards have sparked mixed reactions from fans across social media. An X user commented, "Good thing he writing his own ending instead of making us OVO goons do it for him!" Another user questioned the validity of the plan. They tweeted: "Good marketing, but what artist gonna fill the gap when he’s officially done?" "He mentioned retiring the name 'The Weeknd' few years ago but it also could mean The end of the trilogy," tweeted a user about the singer. Read more: Music The Weeknd's Music-Based Film With Jenna Ortega & Barry Keoghan Gets Release Date Lionsgate has set May 16, 2025, as the North American release date for Hurry Up Tomorrow , the highly anticipated feature film debut of pop icon The Weeknd. Directed by Trey Edward Shults, the film is described as a "musically driven psychological thriller" and serves as a creative extension of The Weeknd’s latest artistic endeavors. The film studio is betting on The Weeknd’s massive global fan base to fuel box office success. The film promises fans an immersive experience that connects his cinematic vision with the music and themes of his album. With seven Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits to his name, including chart-toppers like “Blinding Lights” and “Starboy,” The Weeknd is one of the most-streamed artists in history. He recently became the first artist to achieve 24 songs with over one billion streams each on Spotify, further solidifying his cultural impact. Read more: Playboi Carti's "I AM MUSIC" Gets Promising Pre-Order UpdateOpenAI on Monday released the latest version of its highly anticipated Sora video generator to the public, stepping into an increasingly crowded field of AI tools that has raised concerns about disruption to creative industries. The company behind ChatGPT said its latest version, dubbed Sora Turbo, offers significant speed improvements over the February preview model and can create high-definition videos lasting up to 22 seconds. While tech giants Google and Meta have also announced similar video tools, none have yet met the huge expectations set for AI since the launch of ChatGPT two years ago. In a launch demonstration, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the video technology's early stage but insisted that "it's going to get a lot, lot better." The service will be available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers, though notably absent from European and British markets for now. "We're going to try our hardest to be able to launch there," Altman said in a livestream. Basic subscribers can generate up to 50 videos monthly at standard definition, with options to create content in various aspect ratios and incorporate existing media. OpenAI has implemented safeguards against misuse, including verification metadata and visible watermarks. The company is temporarily restricting the generation of videos featuring real people while it strengthens anti-deepfake measures. Despite the launch, Sora still faces technical challenges. Early reviews note inconsistent realism and difficulties with complex sequences. An OpenAI employee tempered expectations in the announcement livestream: "If you come into Sora with the expectation that you'll just be able to click a button and generate a feature film, I think you're coming in with the wrong expectation."
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