Tag: ALIBABA
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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba names new CEO, chairman
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Tuesday, announced that Eddie Yongming Wu would succeed Daniel Zhang as chief executive officer, starting on Sept. 10. Wu, currently chairman of subsidiary Taobao and Tmall Group, would also replace
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China’s Alibaba Group to split into 6 business units
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Tuesday announced that it would split into six smaller business units.
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Nigerian constitution should be reviewed-Alibaba
Acclaimed Nigerian standup comedian Ali Baba has stated that the Nigerian constitution should be reviewed for a new phase of the country to emerge. Alibaba made this known during an Instagram live session, ‘Ask Alibaba 60 questions’. The veteran comedian said: “If we do not sort out our constitution or how regions make money and…
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Alibaba debunks marital crisis rumours
Ace comedian and actor, Alibaba has taken to his Instagram page to debunk rumours that his marriage to Mary Akpobome has hit the rocks.TheNewsGuru recalls that the veteran comedian got married to his wife in 2006. Reacting to rumours of his marriage hitting the rocks, the showbiz personality said:“We have gotten calls and messages about…
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Billionaire’s absence from public eye sparks uproar
The absence of billionaire founder of Alibaba and Ant Group, Jack Ma from the public since late October 2020 has sparked an uproar. Recall that on October 24, Ma delivered fiery remarks against China’s financial system to an audience of high-rank officials. Days later the Chinese authorities abruptly halted Ant’s initial public offering, an act…
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I was told I cannot make a million naira from comedy-Alibaba
Nigerian comedian and actor, Atunyota Alleluyah Akpobome a.k.a Alibaba says he was once told he cannot make a million naira per event as a comedian. The host of ‘Alibaba’s Spontaneity’, a comedy platform for budding comedy talents said he was also told he cannot make anything out of comedy in 1987. According to him:”You can’t…
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AIi Baba, Mr Macaroni, others condemn jokes on sexual violence
Ali Baba, Mr Macaroni, Taaooma have joined Nigerian comedians and Instagram skit makers that have kicked against comedy skits and jokes focused on sexual and gender-based violence. In a trending video, the entertainers argued that such practice normalizes rape culture in the society. They also averred that it was about time some entertainers ditch their…
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Jack Ma cashes out on Alibaba, firm’s filing reveals
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd co-founder Jack Ma has cut his stake in the company over the past year to 4.8 per cent from 6.2 per cent, cashing out around 8.2 billion dollars at its current share price, the firm’s annual filing released on Friday showed. The divestment comes as Jack retired as the Chinese e-commerce…
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Alibaba condemns false rape accusation
Revered comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpoboriome, aka Alibaba, has aired his opinion on the downsides of false rape accusation In an Instagram post, Alibaba said that one of the hazards of false accusations is that it becomes harder for people to believe true cases. He stated that it also terminates the life of the…
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Ali Baba opens on role of coronavirus creative industry committee
Popular comedian, Atunyota Akpoboriome a.k.a Ali Baba has opened up on the role of the coronavirus creative industry committee set up by the Federal Government. The showbiz impresario, who heads the committee, explained the primary role of its members in a post he shared on Instagram on Friday. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_7Zvx1nfyA/ “We have received several messages,…