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Meta invests $115 million in data center workforce training

Meta invests $115 million in data center workforce training

Meta has unveiled a $115 million initiative aimed at training individuals for data center technician roles as it ramps up artificial intelligence infrastructure. The program, called America’s Workforce Academy, will provide cost-free education and ensure guaranteed job placements for those who complete it.

This effort is part of Meta’s broader strategy to expand its data center network to support AI advancements. The company is positioning the academy as a key component of its commitment to U.S. infrastructure and job creation. Training will cover essential skills needed for data center technicians, and graduates will receive full-time offers from contractors involved in Meta’s construction projects. Specific contractors and job numbers have not been disclosed, but the program is expected to train thousands of individuals over its duration.

Dina Powell McCormick, Meta’s president and vice-chairman, emphasized that the AI revolution presents both challenges and significant opportunities. The academy aims to remove financial barriers for trainees, enabling them to secure roles directly tied to Meta’s data center expansion. This focus on technician training contrasts with the company’s recent workforce adjustments, which included cutting around 10% of its employees and reassigning many to AI-focused units.

Meta’s data center projects illustrate the shift in labor needs from construction to operations. For instance, a Texas site may have over 1,800 construction workers at peak, but only about 100 permanent jobs once operational. Similarly, an Oklahoma project expects more than 1,000 construction roles and roughly 100 ongoing positions. The America’s Workforce Academy is designed to prepare workers for roles that align with this evolving demand, though details on launch dates and locations remain unannounced.

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Don Jazzy’s Revenge: How He Faced Past Rejections After Fame

Don Jazzy’s Revenge: How He Faced Past Rejections After Fame

In a candid revelation on the podcast Keeping It Real With Jima, music mogul Don Jazzy shared how he dealt with the sting of teenage rejection. The Mavin Records founder admitted that during his secondary school years, he faced constant rejection from female classmates because of his appearance. This left a lasting emotional scar, even as he rose to fame.

Determined to overcome the trauma, Don Jazzy chose an unconventional path: after achieving success, he sought out the very girls who had turned him down. He acknowledged that the rejections had deeply impacted his self-esteem, but instead of letting bitterness fester, he decided to confront his past head-on.

Upon finding his former schoolmates, he discovered that most were already married. Rather than feeling disappointed, the experience proved therapeutic. “Seeing how far I had come helped me heal,” he reflected. The encounter allowed him to reclaim his sense of worth, knowing that his achievements spoke louder than any adolescent slight.

Don Jazzy’s story is a powerful testament to resilience. By facing his past insecurities, he transformed what could have been a source of pain into a moment of personal growth. His journey from rejection to triumph underscores the idea that success is the ultimate vindication.

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Industry Shift from Radio to Streaming: Lizzo Explains Fanbase Decline

Industry Shift from Radio to Streaming: Lizzo Explains Fanbase Decline

American singer and rapper Melissa Viviane Jefferson, widely known as Lizzo, recently opened up about the reasons behind her shrinking fanbase. In response to a fan’s observation that her audience has dwindled over the past two years, she pointed to the industry’s transition from radio to streaming as a key factor.

Lizzo described herself as a ‘radio darling,’ noting that the majority of her listeners first encountered her music through traditional radio broadcasts. With the rapid shift toward streaming platforms, she believes many of those fans were lost. Additionally, she mentioned that her career has faced deliberate attacks from saboteurs, which has compounded the issue.

The Grammy-winning artist expressed that she is currently doing everything she can to stay afloat in the evolving music landscape. In her own words, ‘The industry changed so much in the last 3 yrs. streaming replaced radio and I was a radio darling. That’s how my fans discovered my music. Not to mention the very obvious and public attack on my career changed things.’

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Talay Riley: Nigerian-British Singer Fatally Stabbed in London

Talay Riley: Nigerian-British Singer Fatally Stabbed in London

The music world is mourning the loss of Grammy-winning Nigerian-British artist Talay Riley, whose real name was Mark Yinka Orabiyi. He was tragically killed in a stabbing incident in East London on June 5, 2026.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown around 9 a.m. after reports of a stabbing. Despite the paramedics’ best efforts, the 35-year-old singer was pronounced dead at the location.

Authorities from the Metropolitan Police have confirmed that detectives from the specialist crime command are actively investigating the homicide. The attack, which involved multiple stab wounds, has shocked fans and the music community alike.

Talay Riley, who was born in the UK to Nigerian parents, had achieved significant acclaim in the music industry, including a Grammy award. His death has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes on social media.

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Peter Okoye Fires Back at Fan’s Retirement Advice Over Age

Peter Okoye Fires Back at Fan's Retirement Advice Over Age

Nigerian music star Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P from the now-defunct duo P-Square, has clapped back at a fan who suggested he retire from the music industry due to his age. The singer, aged 44, faced criticism from a social media user who felt he was too old to be performing Afrobeats.

The fan, using the X handle OloriOfOloris, commented on a video clip of Mr P’s performance, stating that an almost 50-year-old should not be singing such music and should consider hanging up his microphone. She urged the artist to step away from the spotlight.

However, popular media personality Do2dtun came to Peter Okoye’s defense, arguing that the criticism was baseless and ageist. He pointed out that many internationally acclaimed artists like Celine Dion, Shakira, Beyoncé, and the Backstreet Boys are older than Mr P and continue to make music without such backlash.

In response, Peter Okoye shared Do2dtun’s post and alleged that those calling for his retirement are actually heartbroken fans of the former P-Square group. He accused them of hypocrisy, noting that they celebrate older musicians such as Usher, Beyoncé, and Chris Brown for doing the same thing he is being criticized for.

He wrote, “After all their narratives fell flat, they came up with a new one: that he is too old to sing and dance. Meanwhile, the same people will celebrate and hype Usher, Beyoncé, and Chris Brown for doing exactly the same thing.”

The singer’s defiant response underscores his commitment to his music career, regardless of age critics.

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2Face Idibia Congratulates Son’s Graduation After Public Outcry

2Face Idibia Congratulates Son's Graduation After Public Outcry

Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba or 2Face, has finally acknowledged his son’s graduation following widespread online criticism. The celebrated singer faced backlash for not attending the ceremony in person, prompting him to issue a public congratulations days later.

Justin Idibia, the singer’s son with his former partner Pero Adeniyi, recently completed his high school education at a school in London. Pero shared heartwarming photos from the event on Instagram, expressing immense pride in her son’s achievement. She wrote, “My heart is so full today as I celebrate my son, Justin, on his graduation from high school. Congratulations, Justin! We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see you soar even higher. The future is yours, and I know God has amazing plans for you.”

The post quickly drew reactions from Nigerians who criticized 2Baba for his absence, noting that he has consistently been present in the lives of his children with other women before marrying his current wife, Natasha Osawaru. The criticism intensified over the following days.

In response to the backlash, 2Baba broke his silence by posting on his Instagram story a photo from the graduation and a simple message: “Congratulations son.” The move appeared to be an attempt to quell the growing public disapproval.

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TranslatePress vs WPML vs Universally: Which Translation Plugin Wins in 2026?

TranslatePress vs WPML vs Universally: Which Translation Plugin Wins in 2026?

Expanding your WordPress website into multiple languages is a proven strategy to grow your audience, improve SEO rankings, and drive more sales. However, picking the right translation plugin can be daunting given the abundance of options. TranslatePress and WPML have long been trusted, while Universally brings a fresh, cloud-based approach to the table.

I put all three through real-world tests on actual WordPress sites. In this detailed comparison, I examine their ease of use, translation accuracy, SEO capabilities, speed, WooCommerce support, customer service, and pricing to help you make an informed choice.

For a quick verdict: Universally stands out for most users due to its incredibly simple setup, cloud performance, and affordable entry price. TranslatePress excels if you prefer a live visual editor and want full ownership of your translation data. WPML remains the go-to for complex WooCommerce stores requiring deep integration.

Now let’s dive into the key criteria.

Ease of Setup

Setting up a multilingual site should be straightforward. Two of these plugins can have you live in another language in under ten minutes, while the third demands more time and effort. TranslatePress requires installing the plugin, selecting languages, and then using the front-end editor to click and translate elements. It’s simpler than WPML but not as instant as Universally. WPML involves multiple components like the core plugin and String Translation, each with its own wizard, and you must manually trigger translations or configure automatic modes. This can take an hour or more even for a simple site. Universally is the fastest: install the plugin, enter your API key, choose target languages, and the language switcher appears automatically with no further setup. For most site owners seeking a hassle-free start, Universally wins easily.

Translation Quality

All three produce readable machine translations, but they differ in editing flexibility. TranslatePress uses advanced AI and offers a standout visual editor where you can click any text on the live page and edit it in real time. It also includes translation memory to avoid re-translating similar strings. WPML is manual-first, letting you control every string via an advanced editor with translation memory and reviewer roles. It integrates with DeepL, Google Translate, and Azure for paid machine translation. Universally employs custom AI models trained on web content, achieving around 90-95% accuracy and maintaining brand voice. It includes a glossary to lock specific terms but lacks a visual editor for manual tweaks (though one is planned). For hands-off accuracy, Universally shines; for extensive manual editing, TranslatePress wins. WPML is best for mission-critical content requiring professional workflows.

Multilingual SEO

All three cover technical SEO basics like hreflang tags and XML sitemaps, but details vary. TranslatePress includes its SEO Pack with hreflang, translated slugs, meta data, and image alt text on all paid plans. It works well with popular SEO plugins. WPML also offers full SEO features including x-default hreflang and slug translation on its CMS and Agency plans, with deep compatibility with AIOSEO and Yoast. Universally handles hreflang, meta data, sitemaps, and schema automatically without any configuration. While convenient, it lacks the granular control over x-default and slug translation found in the other two. For most site owners, Universally’s automatic approach is sufficient, but those needing fine-tuned SEO may prefer TranslatePress or WPML.

Performance and Site Speed

Performance impacts both user experience and rankings. TranslatePress and WPML store translations in your database, which can bloat over time and slow down uncached sites. A caching plugin mitigates front-end load but database growth can affect admin performance. Universally avoids this entirely: translations are served from a global CDN with zero database writes. Your site remains light regardless of how many languages you add. For speed-conscious users, Universally is the clear winner.

WooCommerce Support

Running an international store is complex. TranslatePress translates products, cart, checkout, and order emails via its visual editor without extra addons. However, it lacks native multi-currency support, requiring a separate plugin. WPML’s WooCommerce Multilingual add-on is the most thorough, handling products, variations, shipping, and emails, plus built-in multi-currency with 200+ currencies and location-based display. Universally covers products, descriptions, and checkout automatically but also lacks multi-currency. For serious WooCommerce stores, WPML is unmatched.

Customer Support

Reliable support can save hours. TranslatePress has a strong reputation with high ratings, but support is weekday-only. WPML offers support 22 hours a day in nine languages and is consistently praised for speed and accuracy. Universally, though newer, is backed by Awesome Motive and provides ticket support with priority for Pro users, plus comprehensive documentation. WPML wins for around-the-clock support, but TranslatePress and Universally are solid for standard needs.

Pricing

Pricing models differ significantly. TranslatePress has a free core plugin with one additional language and 2,000 AI words; paid plans start at €99/year for Personal (1 site, 50k words, SEO Pack) up to €349/year for Developer (unlimited sites, 500k words). WPML has no free version; plans start at €39/year for Blog (1 site, no WooCommerce), with CMS at €99/year (3 sites, WooCommerce, 90k credits) and Agency at €199/year (unlimited sites, 180k credits). Universally offers a free plan (1 language, 2,000 words) and paid plans starting at $7.50/month for Starter (1 site, 10k words). For single sites, Universally is most affordable; for high-volume agencies, WPML’s flat fee offers better value.

Final Verdict

There is no one-size-fits-all winner. Choose Universally if you want effortless setup, excellent performance, and low cost. Choose TranslatePress if you prefer visual editing and owning your translation data. Choose WPML if you run a complex WooCommerce store or need professional translation workflows. Assess your priorities and pick accordingly.

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NPA Reports 38 Vessels Heading to Lagos Ports This Week

NPA Reports 38 Vessels Heading to Lagos Ports This Week

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has confirmed that 38 ships transporting petroleum products, food items, and other goods are scheduled to arrive at key Lagos ports during the current week. According to the authority’s Daily Shipping Position report, the vessels will dock at Apapa Port, Tincan Island Port, and Lekki Deep Sea Port between June 8 and June 13.

Of the incoming vessels, ten are carrying containerized cargo, while the remaining 28 ships are loaded with a diverse range of commodities, including frozen fish, bulk urea, premium motor spirit (petrol), condensate, gas oil, aviation fuel, bulk wheat, diesel, crude oil, and general cargo.

The NPA also noted that nine ships and tankers have already arrived and are waiting for berth allocation. These vessels are transporting containers, gasoline, petrol, bulk fertilizer, diesel, and crude oil. Furthermore, cargo operations are currently underway at all three ports, with 21 vessels actively discharging their loads.

Products being offloaded at Lekki Deep Sea Port, Apapa Port, and Tincan Island Port include bulk urea, containers, petrol, fertilizer, frozen fish, gypsum, sugar, wheat, and bulk gas.

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EFCC Charges Company, Two Individuals Over N560 Million Fraud in Lagos Court

EFCC Charges Company, Two Individuals Over N560 Million Fraud in Lagos Court

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a company and two persons before a Lagos High Court for allegedly stealing N560 million. The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the anti-graft agency brought Olivia Dike, Azeez Muniru Siyanbola, and Eniafelamo Global Seven Nigeria Limited before Justice R.O. Oshodi on Monday, June 8, 2026.

According to the EFCC, the defendants fraudulently converted funds totaling N560 million belonging to Peachland West Africa Limited and Lyke Stephen Okpaji. The three-count charge includes stealing, contrary to Sections 278(1)(b) and 285(9) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. One count details that between July 2024 and February 2025, the defendants, along with a fugitive named Taoheed Lekan Abdrahman, dishonestly took the money.

All defendants pleaded not guilty when the charges were read. Prosecution counsel Nnaemeka Omewa requested a trial date and asked for the defendants to be remanded in custody. Justice Oshodi adjourned the case to July 10, 2026, for hearing of bail applications and trial commencement. The first defendant, Olivia Dike, was ordered to be held at a female custodial center, while Siyanbola was remanded in a maximum security correctional facility.

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President Tinubu Inaugurates New Ministers for Power and Foreign Affairs

President Tinubu Inaugurates New Ministers for Power and Foreign Affairs

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally sworn in Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The ceremony took place on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with family members, cabinet colleagues, and other senior government officials in attendance.

These appointments come after the departure of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu and former Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, who both stepped down to pursue gubernatorial ambitions in their home states. Following President Tinubu’s nomination, both Tegbe and Enikanolaiye underwent screening and were confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 2026.

Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, originally from Ibadan, Oyo State, is recognized for his expertise in economic, fiscal, and institutional reforms. With over thirty years of experience spanning the public and private sectors, he brings a robust background in policy implementation and stakeholder engagement to his new role.

Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye hails from Igbagun in Kogi State. He earned a First Class degree in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he was the best graduating student in his faculty and received the Dean’s Prize. He also holds a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, which he completed with distinction. Enikanolaiye is a seasoned diplomat who has represented Nigeria in various countries, including Ethiopia, Serbia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. His most recent posting was as Nigeria’s Head of Mission in New Delhi, India. Prior to joining the cabinet, he served as Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and International Relations in the Office of the Chief of Staff.