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Agency’s report A Chinese woman has been convicted in the United Kingdom in connection with what police described as the world’s largest single cryptocurrency seizure, valued at more than £5.5 billion (N10,919,865,000,000). Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, September 29, to charges of acquiring and holding vast sums of money illegally, converted into bitcoin. According to the Metropolitan Police, Qian, 47, masterminded a large-scale fraud operation in China between 2014 and 2017, defrauding more than 128,000 people. The proceeds were hidden in bitcoin wallets, at least 61,000 of which have since…

Elon Musk is edging closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire, according to Forbes. The Tesla and SpaceX chief briefly became the first person in history to hit a net worth of $500 billion on Wednesday, October 1, before slipping back slightly. The 54-year-old’s wealth peaked at $500.1 billion before dipping to $499.1 billion, Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires tracker reported. Musk’s fortune has surged on the back of a rebound in Tesla’s stock and steady growth in his other ventures, despite recent setbacks linked to his foray into politics. You may also read: US Endorses Elon Musk’s brain chip to help…

After two years and four months in the office, Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has dissolved statutory and non-statutory boards and commissions in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Enobong Uwah, who made the announcement in a press release on Thursday in Uyo, the state capital, directed axed chairmen of commissions and boards to hand over to the most senior officer. The SSG stated that Governor Eno acted under the Statutory Boards (Special Provisions) Law, 2023, adding that the decision takes immediate effect. “The governor wishes members of the dissolved boards and commissions well in their future…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom Chapter has hit political Cul-de-sac following the dissolution and constitution of a caretaker Committee to man the party in the state. The party that is yet to recover from the shock exit of Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno from the party to All Progressives Congress (APC) is sunk in a deepening rift. It is feared that in the coming days, the rift may brew more crisis leading to forceful take-over and occupation of the party’s secretariat at Atan Offot in Uyo Local Government Area by members of any faction. Also read: Why…

By Israel Umoh In the grand theatre of Nigerian labour relations, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) perform roles that sometimes look less like leadership and more like scripted moves on a chessboard — pawns in a larger, unyielding game. It is a game where the stakes are high, yet the pieces seem trapped, moving only as allowed by unseen hands. At first glance, these bodies represent the hopes and struggles of the Nigerian working class, especially those in the energy sector, whose toil powers the nation’s economy. But…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday morning insisted that the sacrifices of the last two years have started yielding results, pledging that the country is now on the path of economic recovery and stability. Tinubu who assured Nigerians that the nation’s economic storm was beginning to ease, declared that the toughest phase of the reforms was behind the nation and saluted the citizenry for their endurance, support, and understanding. In a nationwide broadcast on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the President recalled that he inherited a near-collapsed economy when he took over the reins of power on May 29,…

Today, Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, a milestone that invites celebration but sober reflection. On October 1, 1960, the British Union Jack was lowered and the green-white-green flag was raised, heralding the birth of Africa’s most populous country and one of its most ambitious experiments in democracy and federalism. Sixty-five years on, Nigeria stands at a critical juncture — caught between the legacy of its promise and the weight of its shortcomings. The country has survived civil war, military dictatorships, economic recessions, terror insurgencies, and multiple political transitions. It has also grown into a regional powerhouse, a cultural giant,…

Agency’s report Chinese Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking “bone glue” that can heal fractures within minutes, cutting down recovery times that would normally take months. The product, called Bone-02, was developed by a research team aiming to reduce the need for invasive orthopedic surgeries that often involve metal plates and screws, according to New York Post. According to Lin Xianfeng, associate chief orthopedic surgeon at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital in Hangzhou, the adhesive works in blood-rich environmChinese-made bone glue fixes bone in minutesents and can fix shattered bone fragments in just three minutes with a single injection. Also read: China…

The countdown to the final of BBNaija Season 10 has officially begun, as only 10 housemates remain in the running for the coveted N150 million grand prize. Sunday’s live eviction show, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, saw three contestants: Mide, Zita, and Rooboy leaving the house in dramatic fashion. Their exit came after weeks of twists, alliances, and heated clashes, narrowing the field from the initial 29 housemates to just 10 finalists. You may also read: BBNaija Season10 Premiers Male Housemates  Meet BBNaija Season 10 female housemates  #BBNaija: Twins, Pairs battle for N100m as Season 9 Begins     Zita’s eviction…

This year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) marked yet another moment where Nigeria reaffirmed its longstanding call for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). It is a demand that is both justified and overdue. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima declared unequivocally: “Nigeria must have a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. This should take place as part of a wider process of institutional reform.” The call is not novel. Nigerian governments, past and present, have echoed it for nearly two decades. Yet each year, as the world evolves…