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Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire

13Jun

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Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire

SpaceX founder and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk on Friday became the first person in history to cross the $1 trillion net worth threshold, CNN has reported.The milestone was driven by the blockbuster stock market debut of his rocket company.SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 per share, pushing Musk’s estimated fortune to just over $1 trillion.The company’s shares, trading under the ticker symbol “SPCX” on the Nasdaq, climbed to $165 shortly after markets opened Friday — roughly 22 per cent above the IPO price — lifting SpaceX’s valuation above $2 trillion.Before the listing, Musk was already worth an estimated $813 billion, a fortune more than twice the size of the planet’s second-richest person, Google co-founder Larry Page, valued at approximately $288...

June 12: Criticise Me If You Must, But Keep Faith in Nigeria – Tinubu tell Nigerians

12Jun

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June 12: Criticise Me If You Must, But Keep Faith in Nigeria – Tinubu tell Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and committed to the nation's progress, even when expressing disagreements with his administration.Speaking during his nationwide broadcast on Friday to commemorate the 27th anniversary of uninterrupted democratic governance in Nigeria, Tinubu emphasized the importance of citizens' confidence in the democratic process.The President noted that democracy can only thrive when people trust its institutions, highlighting the National Assembly, the judiciary, the media, and civil society organizations as vital pillars safeguarding the country's democratic system.Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to voice their concerns and criticisms constructively while maintaining faith in the nation’s future.“Criticise me and disagree with ...

Mentally Ill Woman Found Wandering in Okpella Community {VIDEO}

11Jun

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Mentally Ill Woman Found Wandering in Okpella Community {VIDEO}

A woman believed to be mentally challenged was reportedly found wandering within the Okpella community in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.According to residents, the woman was sighted moving around parts of the town in a confused state, prompting concerns among community members about her welfare and safety.Witnesses said efforts are being made to identify her and locate her family or relatives. Some residents expressed sympathy for her condition and called on relevant authorities and social welfare agencies to intervene.Community leaders have urged anyone who may recognize the woman or have information about her identity to come forward to assist in reuniting her with her family.As of the time of filing this report, her identity and place of residence remain...

N70,000 Minimum Wage Now Covers Only Half a Month of Healthy Feeding

11Jun

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N70,000 Minimum Wage Now Covers Only Half a Month of Healthy Feeding

For millions of Nigerian workers, the new national minimum wage of N70,000 is no longer sufficient to guarantee adequate nutrition throughout an entire month.An analysis of the latest National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) report reveals that a worker earning the minimum wage can afford healthy meals for only about 15 days in a month, underscoring the growing gap between income levels and the rising cost of living.According to the NBS, the average Cost of a Healthy Diet rose to N1,541 per adult per day in March 2026, up from N1,513 in February and N1,477 in March 2025. The CoHD is an internationally recognized benchmark used by organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank to estimate the minimum cost of accessing a nutritionally adequate di...

UEFA Appoints Omar Artan to Officiate UEFA Super Cup Clash Between PSG and Aston Villa

11Jun

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UEFA Appoints Omar Artan to Officiate UEFA Super Cup Clash Between PSG and Aston Villa

UEFA has announced the appointment of referee Omar Artan to take charge of the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Aston Villa, scheduled to take place in August.The decision comes amid widespread discussion surrounding Artan after reports emerged that he was recently denied access to the United States. Despite the controversy, UEFA has expressed confidence in the official by assigning him one of European football's most prestigious fixtures.The UEFA Super Cup traditionally pits the winners of the UEFA Champions League against the UEFA Europa League champions, making it one of the curtain-raising events of the European football season.Artan's appointment is expected to attract significant attention from fans and pundits alike, given the circumstances surro...

BREAKING : Reps approve State Police Bill

11Jun

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BREAKING : Reps approve State Police Bill

The House of Representatives has approved the State Police Bill, marking a major step toward decentralising Nigeria’s policing system.The bill secured overwhelming support during Thursday’s plenary, with 289 lawmakers voting in favour. The session was presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.The lower chamber had dedicated Thursday’s sitting to deciding on the proposed legislation amid rising concerns over insecurity, including killings, kidnappings, and bandit attacks across the country.Proceedings, however, witnessed a brief controversy when Bashir Zubairu, a lawmaker from Kaduna State, raised a point of order.He argued that members had only received the report prepared by the House Committee on Constitution Review earlier in the day and had insufficient time to ...

BREAKING: Fuel marketers adjust pump prices as competition intensifies across Nigeria

11Jun

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BREAKING: Fuel marketers adjust pump prices as competition intensifies across Nigeria

More petrol stations across Nigeria have reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as market competition continues to drive adjustments in the downstream sector.A market check on Thursday revealed that outlets such as Emedab, Rainoil, Empire Energy, TotalEnergies, and AA Rano have lowered pump prices to between ₦1,330 and ₦1,350 per litre in Abuja and surrounding areas. This marks a drop from previous rates of above ₦1,360 per litre.The latest adjustment reflects a reduction of about ₦10 to ₦30 per litre across the affected stations.This development comes shortly after other major players, including MRS Oil Nigeria, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retail outlets, and NIPCO stations, had already reviewed prices downward to between ₦1,317 and ₦1,335 per litre....

US bans Ivory Coat supporters from World Cup

11Jun

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US bans Ivory Coat supporters from World Cup

Ivory Coast home-based fans have been denied visas to the United States, the president of the national supporters’ committee told AFP on Thursday.The run-up to the World Cup, which kicks off Thursday, has been dogged by the visa policies of the main host nation, the United States. Somali referee Omar Artan was turned away Sunday and some support staff for the Iranian team have been denied entry.The Ivory Coast supporters group, said Julien Kouadio Adonis, president of the National Committee of Elephants Supporters (CNSE), which operates under the country’s Ministry of Sport, organises trips for the country’s small number of travelling fans to follow the team abroad.“The supporters have cancelled the trip because the US government does not want to see supporters from...

Hausa Community in Ibadan Protest Against Ethnic Profiling {PHOTO}

11Jun

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Hausa Community in Ibadan Protest Against Ethnic Profiling {PHOTO}

Some members of the Hausa community in Ibadan staged a protest on Wednesday against alleged ethnic profiling and stigmatization linked to recent kidnapping incidents in the state.The demonstration comes weeks after the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers during a coordinated attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.The protesters expressed concern over being unfairly targeted and blamed, calling for fairness and an end to discrimination following the security challenges in the region. NigeriaSee photos by Muhammed Ibrahim below.

11Jun

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Mandykiss Accuses Toyin Abraham of Influencing Her Olosho Content Change

Nigerian social media personality Mandykiss has alleged that Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham played a significant role in her decision to move away from the provocative content that initially brought her online popularity.The controversy emerged on June 10, 2026, generating widespread reactions across social media platforms.According to Mandykiss, Toyin Abraham invited her to participate in a film project. However, upon arriving on set, she claimed the actress openly criticized her content style in front of other crew members.Mandykiss alleged that Toyin Abraham expressed reservations about working with her while she continued producing the type of content often referred to online as "olosho" skits — a label commonly used for provocative or sexually suggestive social media cont...