First City Monument Bank is working with EStars to bring e-sports education to Nigerian schools. A statement from the bank said that the goal was to introduce Nigerians aged 7 to 14 across primary and secondary schools to essential skills for thriving in a digital world early in life. EStars launched its educational esports platform in Nigeria on July 16. The platform provides a fun and structured way for students to learn teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through gaming. These skills are essential for success in today’s world but are often not a focus in traditional classrooms. Commenting on the partnership, the Managing Director of FCMB, Mrs Yemisi Edun, said, “EStars has brought a fun and innovative way to advance students’ knowledge and life skills. This platform allows schools to harness the power of play to cultivate a love for learning.” This initiative aligns with FCMB’s commitment to fostering education and youth development in Nigeria. Related News FCMB offers N30m clean energy loans FCMB launches new accelerator programme to empower 350 FCMB celebrates customer service week Edun added, “At FCMB, we believe in equipping the next generation with the skills they need to thrive in the age of AI and automation. We are not just preparing them for the future but empowering them to shape it.” EStars’ founder, Mags Byrne, echoed this sentiment, saying, “Our mission is to empower young minds with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the esports industry and beyond.” The partnership aims to bridge the gap between traditional education and the burgeoning esports industry, providing students with valuable skills and potential career pathways. At the launch of the platform in July, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter, noted that “Esports is now fully professional and is expected to contribute significantly to the UK economy. We are happy to support EStars in partnering with Nigerian schools.”Security cameras captured video of a University of Mississippi student leaving his campus apartment twice on the morning he was last seen alive, University Police Department Capt. Jane Mahan testified Wednesday in the trial of the man accused of killing the student. Jimmy “Jay” Lee, 20, was a gay man well known in the LGBTQ+ community at Ole Miss and in Oxford, where the university is located. He was last seen on July 8, 2022. Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., 24, of Grenada, Mississippi, is charged with capital murder in Lee's death, and his trial began Tuesday in Oxford. Herrington has maintained his innocence. Police said cellphone history showed conversations between Herrington and Lee on the morning Lee disappeared. Jurors on Wednesday were shown video clips of Lee leaving his own apartment shortly after 4 a.m., wearing a robe and slippers. The clips showed him returning about 40 minutes later and leaving again just before 6 a.m. When he left the last time, he was looking at his cellphone. A friend of Lee, Khalid Fears, testified Tuesday that he had a video chat with Lee while Lee left the apartment around 6 a.m. that day. Lee said he was going back to see a man he had seen hours earlier, Fears testified. Mahan testified Wednesday about the timeline of the video clips showing Lee at the campus apartment. She said campus police started searching for Lee after his mother, Stephanie Lee, called later that day to request a welfare check on her son after he didn't respond to multiple messages. Jay Lee's apartment had an electronic key card, and Mahan testified that police contacted the campus housing department to put an alert on his card, which would automatically send police an email if the card were used. An assistant district attorney, Gwen Agho, asked Mahan if Lee ever returned to his apartment after he was recorded leaving that morning. “Not that I've ever been notified of, no,” Mahan said. Lee and Herrington saw each other twice during the hours before Lee disappeared, Agho said during opening arguments Tuesday. She said the men had sexual contact during their first meeting, and Lee was upset when he left Herrington’s apartment. Herrington invited Lee back — and before Lee arrived, Herrington searched online for how long it takes to strangle someone, Agho said. Herrington “was not openly in the LGBTQ community,” she said. A witness, Kizziah Carter, testified Wednesday that he was driving home from work at about 7:30 that morning and saw Herrington jogging along a road in Oxford. Carter said he knew Herrington and honked to greet him, and Carter flagged him down to ask for a ride. The road was near an apartment complex where Lee's car was found later in the day. Carter said he drove Herrington to Herrington's apartment in another complex. Surveillance video also recorded Herrington running from where Lee’s car was found, and he was later seen picking up a shovel and wheelbarrow at his parents’ house, authorities said. Lee’s body has not been found. In October, a judge declared him dead at the request of Lee’s parents. Lee’s active presence on social media fell silent after July 8, 2022, and no transactions have appeared on his credit card since then, prosecutors said. Herrington was arrested two weeks after Lee vanished, then released five months later on a $250,000 bond. A grand jury indicted him in March 2023. Herrington’s attorney, Kevin Horan, told jurors Tuesday that prosecutors have “zero” proof that Lee was killed or that any crime happened. Both Herrington and Lee had graduated from the University of Mississippi. Lee was pursuing a master’s degree. He was known for his creative expression through fashion and makeup and often performed in drag shows in Oxford, according to a support group called Justice for Jay Lee. Prosecutors have announced they do not intend to pursue the death penalty, meaning Herrington could get a life sentence if convicted. Mississippi law defines capital murder as a killing committed along with another felony — in this case, kidnapping.

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PUNE: Life behind bars across Maharashtra’s prisons is governed by a unique set of unwritten rules, traditions and social codes, and one aspect of this prison subculture is conveyed by nicknames that prisoners use to identify and communicate with each other. The names are tied to their roles, behaviour and social status within the prison ecosystem. The recently released ‘Parivartan: A Coffee Table Book’ by the Maharashtra Prison Department sheds light on 14 such nicknames that have become integral to prison vocabulary. The most well-known among them are: Taxi, Machandi, Vakil, Handi, Khabari, Godown and Jababdar. Each name offers an insight into the daily grind, networks and power dynamics of prison life. Swati Sathe, deputy inspector general (prison), said, “These nicknames are a tradition passed down through generations. They are derived from the nature and activities of prisoners, reflecting what they do inside the jail.” Prisoners involved in smuggling contraband into the prison are called Taxi. Much like a taxi transports passengers, these individuals are known for bringing banned goods—such as drugs, mobile phones, or weapons—into the facility through ingenious and often illegal means. Their activities sustain underground networks, making Taxi one of the most notorious monikers in the system. Machandi, or rebels, are known to actively challenge the prison’s authority; they incite unrest or create chaos within the jail. The name Vakil is given to unofficial legal advisers, some of who may have genuine expertise. But whether or not they possess formal legal training, these prisoners are known to draft applications, petitions and other documents on behalf of their peers. Their guidance, accurate or not, earns them a place of respect or tolerance within the prison community. Prisoners known for culinary innovation are called ‘Handi’. They engage in unauthorised cooking and create meals in hidden corners of the jail, offering respite to fellow inmates from regular prison fare. ‘Khabris’ are informers known to provide intelligence to jail authorities about escape plans, smuggling activities, or internal conflicts; this leads to them being ostracized by their peers. Prisoners nicknamed ‘Godown’ are known for smuggling and storing banned goods, often within their bodies to distribute later. Depending on the scale of their activities, they are called ‘Bada Godown’ or ‘Chota Godown’. While ‘Jababdars’ are entrusted with maintaining discipline among inmates by acting as mediators, ‘Kalatopi’ are habitual offenders who frequently return to prison due to their inability to break free and ‘Lalpatti’ are those who make audacious attempts to break free. Even if they fail, they are admired for their resourcefulness and boldness. For prison authorities, these nicknames serve a practical purpose. Sunil Dhamal, superintendent of Yerawada Central Prison, Pune, said, “It is impossible to remember the names of thousands of inmates. These nicknames make it easier for staff to identify prisoners and understand their roles.” Anil Khamkar, superintendent of Yerawada Open Prison, added, “Nicknames like Taxi, Handi, or Machandi are helpful in maintaining discipline. For example, if I’m informed that Handi is active, I immediately know someone is cooking illegally and can act accordingly.” On the other hand, prison guards also have nicknames – the most common being ‘Baba’. Khamkar noted, the name was sourced by Bollywood – in ‘Sanju’ actor Sanjay Dutt had referred to the on-screen guards with this name in a scene.Hearn drops Joshua’s retirement hint

The Reds ultimately left St James’ Park with only a point after Fabian Schar snatched a 3-3 draw at the end of a pulsating encounter, but Salah’s double – his 14th and 15th goals of the season – transformed a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead before the Switzerland defender’s late intervention. The 32-year-old Egypt international’s future at Anfield remains a topic of debate with his current contract running down. Asked about Salah’s future, Slot said: “It’s difficult for me to predict the long-term future, but the only thing I can expect or predict is that he is in a very good place at the moment. Two goals and an assist for Mo tonight 👏 pic.twitter.com/tMXidgeA0P — Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 4, 2024 “He plays in a very good team that provides him with good opportunities and then he is able to do special things. “And what makes him for me even more special is that in the first hour or before we scored to make it 1-1, you thought, ‘He’s not playing his best game today’, and to then come up with a half-hour or 45 minutes – I don’t know how long it was – afterwards with an assist, two goals, having a shot on the bar, being a constant threat, that is something not many players can do if they’ve played the first hour like he did. “That is also what makes him special. If you just look at the goals, his finish is so clinical. He’s a special player, but that’s what we all know.” Salah did indeed endure a quiet opening 45 minutes by his standards and it was the Magpies who went in at the break a goal to the good after Alexander Isak’s stunning 35th-minute finish. Slot said: “The shot from Isak, I don’t even know if Caoimh (keeper Caoimhin Kelleher) saw that ball, as hard as it was.” Salah set up Curtis Jones to level five minutes into the second half and after Anthony Gordon has restored the hosts’ lead, levelled himself from substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold’s 68th-minute cross. He looked to have won it with a fine turn and finish – his ninth goal in seven league games – seven minutes from time, only for Schar to pounce from a tight angle in the 90th minute. Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe was delighted with the way his team took the game to the Reds four days after their disappointing 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Howe, who admitted his surprise that VAR official Stuart Attwell had not taken a dimmer view of a Virgil van Dijk shoulder barge on Gordon, said: “It’s mixed emotions. “Part of me feels we should have won it – a big part of me – but part of me is pleased we didn’t lose either because it was such a late goal for us. “Generally, I’m just pleased with the performance. There was much more attacking output, a much better feel about the team. “There was much better energy, and it was a really good performance against, for me, the best team we’ve played so far this season in the Premier League, so it was a big jump forward for us.”Truist Financial Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains

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