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OpenAI has introduced three new audio models for its Realtime API, marking a major step forward in the development of voice-powered artificial intelligence applications. The new models — GPT-Realtime-2, GPT-Realtime-Translate, and GPT-Realtime-Whisper — are designed to help developers build AI systems capable of understanding, responding, translating, and transcribing speech in real-time. Leading the launch is GPT-Realtime-2, a voice model powered …

The prolonged leadership crisis that has rocked the Okewaye Ruling House of Ado-Odo, Ogun State, has been resolved following a consensus judgment of the Ogun State High Court sitting in Idi-Oke. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the court has adopted the terms of the settlement in case no. HCI/19/2024, establishing Prince (Chief) Sulaimon Babatunde Adedimeji as the substantive Olori-Ebi (Head) of …

Fissure lines appear to have emerged within the Obidient movement, as a group claiming leadership on Thursday issued a directive to expel prominent members of the group, while previous leadership had rejected the new group’s actions. The Obey Movement was formed ahead of the 2027 elections as a support base for the Labor Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. However, ahead …

FirstBank, West Africa’s leading financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has been recognized as the strongest brand in Nigeria in the “Nigeria 25 2026” ranking by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation and strategic consultancy firm. The Bank has achieved an AAA+ rating, the highest possible recognition, underlining the unrivaled brand strength and leadership in the financial sector. …

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The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Bayelsa State Chapter, has successfully hosted the South-South Zonal Week of the Association. The week-long program began with a crucial meeting at the Conference Hall of the Bayelsa State Assembly Complex in Amarata, Yenagoa, where members took far-reaching decisions on staff welfare, promotions, special allowances, pensions and improvement of the working environment. PASAN …

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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu, and granted him permission to participate in the upcoming party primaries without having to appear before the screening committee. At its 188th meeting held on Wednesday, the NWC decided to deem Tinubu as screened in line with the APC …

Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have reportedly struck a military base in Magumeri Local Government Area of ​​Borno State, killing two soldiers and wounding a commanding officer. According to security sources, the attack occurred on Wednesday night. In a post on X, security analyst and conflict researcher Malik Samuel identified the attacker’s military base as “109 Special …