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Elon Musk has set another historic milestone in global wealth rankings, becoming the first individual ever worth $700 billion just four days after crossing the $600 billion mark. The surge followed a ruling by the Delaware Supreme Court on Friday, which overturned a lower court decision that had voided a massive Tesla stock options award to Musk. In contrast, the second richest person in the world, Larry Page is worth an estimated $253 billion about half-trillion dollars less than Musk.   The restored package, now valued at about $139 billion, significantly boosted his net worth. With the successful appeal, Musk’s personal fortune has climbed to an unprecedented $749 billion, according to estimates. Tesla remains Musk’s most valuable asset, with his holdings valued at approximately $336 billion. His second-largest stake, a estimated 42 per cent share in SpaceX iss now worth just $2 billion less than Tesla following a private tender offer this month that valued the ...

YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul (28) is set to face British heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua (36) in a highly anticipated and widely criticised boxing showdown. The bout, scheduled for Florida, will end a 14-month absence from the ring for 36-year-old Joshua, while representing the biggest and most dangerous test yet for 28-year-old Paul since he launched his professional boxing career in 2020. Paul has long insisted he wants to measure himself against the sport’s most feared punchers, the kind of fighter many professionals spend a lifetime avoiding, and the clash with Joshua fulfils that ambition. The fight will take place on Friday, December 19, at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The eight-round professional heavyweight contest will be streamed live worldwide on Netflix, beginning at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Betting odds heavily favour Joshua, who is given an 88.9 per cent chance of victory, while Paul is rated at around 10 per cent, with a draw priced at 2...

A Romanian court has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months’ imprisonment after he admitted to smoking cannabis on stage during a music festival. The artist, whose real name is Thomaz Cameron Jibril , acknowledged lighting a joint while performing at the Beach, Please! festival in Costinești last year. Romanian authorities said he was found with more than 18 grams of cannabis and also consumed the substance publicly during the show. An appeal court overturned an earlier penalty that had imposed a fine of 3,600 Romanian lei and instead ordered a custodial sentence. Following the incident, Jibril wrote on X that he had not intended to offend the country. Last nights show was amazing. I didn’t mean any disrespect to the country of Romania by lighting up on stage. They were very respectful and let me go. I’ll be back soon. But without a big ass joint next time — Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) July 14, 2024 However, legal experts say the sentence is unlikely to be e...

The Chief Executive Officers of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) , Engr. Farouk Ahmed , and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe , have resigned from their positions. President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday summoned Ahmed to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid allegations of economic sabotage and corruption. In a statement, the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the President’s actions followed the resignation of the two chief executives. Ahmed and Komolafe were appointed in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari to head the two regulatory agencies established under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Following their exit, President Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking expedited confirmation of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the NUPRC and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officer of the NMDPRA. Chairman of the Dangote Group, Al...

Nigerian streamer Habeeb Hamzat , popularly known as Peller intentionally crashed his custom-wrapped Mercedes-Benz SUV on Sunday while live on Instagram, amid a breakup with his robot ex girlfriend Jarvis .  Bystanders pulled the visibly distressed teenager from the wreckage and rushed him to a hospital. As of Sunday, there had been no official update on his condition. _________________________ _________________________ The couple’s on-again, off-again relationship has previously attracted public attention, and Jarvis later shared her emotional distress on social media following the incident. _________________________________________ RELATED : I thought you had more money than me when you came to Lagos, only to find out you were Broke and into Tik Tok Money Laundering ~ Peller to Jarvis _________________________________________ The crash has sparked widespread reactions online, with many raising concerns about mental health and the dangers of livestreaming during em...

Nigerian influencer Chinonso Ukah , widely known as Nons Miraj , has stirred debate following comments she made during a podcast session with host Taymesan . In the interview, Nons Miraj argued that when a man begins a relationship with a woman living in poor housing conditions, such as a _________________________ _________________________ home with a leaking roof, he has a responsibility to relocate her and her family to a better rented apartment. _________________________________________________ RELATED : I stopped responding to the UK guy i was talking to because he didn't offer to change my car tyres- Nkechi Blessing Sunday [WATCH] _________________________________________________ Her remarks have since sparked widespread reactions, underscoring ongoing tensions in Nigeria’s dating culture, where romantic relationships are frequently intertwined with financial expectations and responsibilities. Share this story

American rapper Cardi B was back in the news recently after American Vice-President JD Vance waded into the ongoing rivalry between her & Nicki Minaj saying Nicki Minaj is greater than Cardi B. ________________________ ________________________ In a recent Instagram live she broadcasted from Saudi Arabia, Cardi B can be heard saying she's beginning to dislike America because the Vice President dissed her and also because America makes her pay lots of taxes and her fans should plead with her to return to America. Share this story

Burkina Faso has reportedly transferred 11 detained Nigerian soldiers to isolated detention amid ongoing diplomatic tensions. Sources say the Nigerian government has yet to formally convince the ruling military junta that a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft at the centre of the dispute was en route to Portugal. The ___________________________ RELATED : Burkina Faso Confirms Detention of 11 Nigerian Military Officers, Seizure of Air Force Aircraft ___________________________ Burkinabè authorities are said to suspect the aircraft may have been linked to deployments connected with an alleged coup attempt in neighbouring Benin. The development recalls a similar incident in December 2023, when Burkina Faso arrested four French nationals in Ouagadougou and accused them of espionage. France denied the allegation, insisting the men were not operatives of its external intelligence agency, the DGSE. The junta reportedly demanded €150 million and military equipment for their releas...

The Supreme Court has overturned the presidential pardon granted to Abuja housewife, Maryam Sanda , reinstating the death sentence imposed on her for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello . President Bola Tinubu had earlier commuted Sanda’s sentence to 12 years’ imprisonment on compassionate grounds. However, in a split decision of four to one delivered on Friday, the apex court affirmed the death-by-hanging verdict earlier upheld by the Court of Appeal. The court dismissed Sanda’s appeal in its entirety, ruling that it lacked merit. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Moore Adumein held that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and that the appellate court was right to affirm the trial court’s decision. Justice Adumein further stated that it was improper for the Executive to exercise its power of pardon in a culpable homicide case while an appeal was still pending. Share this story

Bayelsa  state Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo , has died, he was 60 years old. Ewhrudjakpo reportedly slumped in his office earlier on Thursday and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was pronounced dead. His death was announced late Thursday by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, who also chairs the Southern Governors’ Forum. “I received news of the demise of the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, with deep sorrow. “The incident came as a profound shock to all of us, but we submit to the will of the Almighty God, who has chosen to call him home at this time,” the Ogun governor said. Share this story

United States Vice-President JD Vance is the latest to wade into the conversation between rap rivals Nicki Minaj & Cardi B . I n a post on X, JD Vance wrote ' Nicki>Cardi '. This comes after Nicki Minaj, in a now deleted tweet, posted ' Vance > Rants ' with a chucky meme. W ho would have guessed a day would come when we'd see the United States Vice President drop his 2 cents on one of Hip-Hop's greatest rivalry? Nicki>Cardi https://t.co/LlbijpnwcD — JD Vance (@JDVance) December 11, 2025 Share this story

The federal government on Wednesday arraigned former aviation minister Stella Oduah and her aide, Gloria Odita , before an Abuja High Court over an alleged N2.4 billion fraud. The duo face a five-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence and criminal breach of trust. Prosecutors allege they fraudulently obtained N2.47 billion from the Ministry of Aviation in 2014 under the guise of “technical supervision” and “security and logistics support services”, and later misappropriated the funds. Both defendants pleaded not guilty. Their lawyers sought bail on self-recognition, which Justice Hamza Muazu granted, ordering them to submit their travel documents and seek court approval before any trip. The case was adjourned to February 12 for hearing. Share this story

Aliko Dangote , chairman of the Dangote Group, has announced that his foundation will invest $700 million in Nigerian education over the next decade. Speaking on Sunday at the 2025 Doha Forum in Qatar, the industrialist said the initiative will support more than 155,000 students across secondary schools and universities nationwide. During a panel session alongside Bill Gates and Sheikha Al Mayassa , Dangote highlighted the role of innovation, philanthropy and cultural investment in expanding opportunities across Africa. He noted that the funding aims to reduce the number of out-of-school children and equip more young Nigerians with the technical skills needed to drive economic growth. In his words: “In Africa, we have a population of about 1.4 billion people, so partnership is important,” he said.  “Partnership also matters, that is why we partnered with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to eradicate polio in Nigeria. We have a lot of children that are out of scho...

Former Nigerian actress Regina Daniels who was the talk of the town recently over the family rift with her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko is back in the news with her brother, Sweezy. In a video recorded in the UK, an obviously stoned Regina Daniels can be seen being overly excited about the food her stoned brother was cooking. ___________________________________ RELATED: You are a Lesbian, you introduced me to drugs & you sleep with every single girl around you ~ Co-wife Laila Charani to Regina Daniels _______________________________________ The video ended with her brother, Sweezy, repeatedly saying: "Till you go, you go dey gba, you go dey kwere" ___________________________ ___________________________ Share this story

The Niger State Government on Monday received 100 schoolchildren who were freed weeks after being abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area. The children, transported in several buses under heavy security, arrived at the Government House in Minna at about 5:20 p.m., where they were formally received by Governor Mohammed Bago, top government officials and their families. Armed men had attacked the remote community on November 21, breaking into the school around 2 a.m. and kidnapping 315 people,303 students and 12 teachers. 50 pupils escaped within the first 24 hours and reunited with their families, leaving 165 victims in captivity before the latest release. Share this story

Burkina Faso ’s military government has confirmed the detention of 11 Nigerian military personnel and the seizure of a Nigerian Air Force cargo aircraft that entered the country’s airspace without authorisation before making an emergency landing. In a statement issued late Monday, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) said the C-130 aircraft was compelled to land on December 8, 2025, in Bobo-Dioulasso following an in-flight emergency. The bloc said the aircraft, which belonged to the Nigerian Air Force, had flown over Burkinabe territory without the required clearance. The AES comprises Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali, all currently governed by military regimes. ___________________________ ___________________________ Authorities said the plane was carrying two crew members and nine passengers, all of whom were later identified as Nigerian military officers. They are currently being held by Burkinabe security officials. The AES condemned the incident, describing it as a “violati...

Paramount has launched a surprise counteroffer for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), just days after Netflix unveiled plans to acquire the media giant in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion , including debt. The move sets the stage for what could become one of the most significant takeover battles in Hollywood’s history. In a statement on Monday, Paramount said it would take its $30-per-share all-cash offer directly to WBD shareholders. The proposal, which includes WBD’s Global Networks division, values the company at $108 billion, far higher than Netflix’s offer. Paramount also urged WBD’s board to reject Netflix’s bid. “We believe our offer will create a stronger Hollywood,” Paramount chief executive David Ellison said, adding that the proposal serves “the best interests of the creative community, consumers and the movie theatre industry.” The escalating contest has drawn political scrutiny. U.S. President Donald Trump has raised concerns about the potential concentration ...

The government of Benin announced on Sunday that it had successfully foiled an attempted coup allegedly orchestrated by members of the country’s armed forces. In a televised address, Interior Minister Alassane Seidou said the military leadership “remained committed to the republic,” reaffirming its loyalty despite the actions of a small group of soldiers. Earlier in the day, a faction of soldiers appeared on state television claiming to have overthrown President Patrice Talon . Eyewitnesses told the BBC they heard gunfire in parts of Cotonou, and reports emerged that some state media staff had been held hostage during the broadcast. A presidential adviser told the BBC that President Talon was in a secure location. French diplomats also dismissed circulating reports that he had sought refuge at the French embassy in Cotonou, the country’s administrative capital.

A group of soldiers on Sunday announced the dissolution of Benin’s government during a televised broadcast on the state-owned channel. Identifying themselves as the Military Committee for Refoundation, the officers declared that President Patrice Talon and all political officeholders had been removed from power, adding that all state institutions now stand dissolved. Talon, who has led the country since 2016, had previously stated that he would leave office in April 2026 after the next presidential election. His administration has faced increasing tension in recent months. In September 2024, Djimon Tevoedjre, commander of the Republican Guard and head of the president’s security detail, was arrested following an attempted coup. Benin now becomes the latest West African nation to fall under military control. The announcement follows a similar development in Guinea-Bissau last month, where military officers seized power after President Umaro Embaló and his main challenger,...

Netflix, Inc . and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc . have signed a definitive agreement that will see Netflix acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, as well as HBO and the HBO Max streaming platform. The cash-and-stock deal values Warner Bros. Discovery at $27.75 per share, with an enterprise value estimated at $82.7 billion and an equity value of $72 billion. The acquisition is expected to be completed after WBD’s previously announced spinoff of its Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly traded company. That separation is now projected for the third quarter of 2026. The merger will unite Netflix’s global streaming dominance with Warner Bros.’ century-old reputation for premium storytelling. Iconic titles such as The Big Bang Theory, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, The Wizard of Oz and the DC Universe will join Netflix’s catalogue, which includes hits like Wednesday, Money Heist, Bridgerton, Adolescence and Extraction. The comp...

Adams Oshiomhole , senator representing Edo North, has urged the National Assembly to strengthen regulatory oversight of financial institutions operating outside the conventional banking system. Speaking during Thursday’s plenary, Oshiomhole contributed to the debate on a bill seeking to amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act. The proposed amendment aims to introduce the designation, registration, and enhanced supervision of systemically important financial institutions. ______________________ ______________________ The senator said his own experience with cyber fraud highlights how emerging digital platforms are increasingly being exploited for illicit financial activities. He said: “When they hacked into my account, I found that all the institutions used were OPAY and Moneypoint; none of the registered banks were used,” he said. “And when I asked, I’m told that’s it. They don’t have a branch in Abuja. They don’t employ labour. They bear no social responsibi...

Nigerian music legend, 2face Idibia who was recently in the news after he got arrested in the UK following an altercation with his wife Natasha Osawaru has debunked rumours that he is in 'bondage' after netizens insinuated his wife wears the trousers in their relationship. In a video posted on social media, 2face can be heard telling his fans to cease fire as their allegations is putting his wife at risk and he is perfectly fine. ______________________ _______________________ Share this story

Popular comedian Chukwuemeka Ejekwu , widely known as Sabinus , has confirmed the end of his marriage to Ciana Chapman . Speaking during a recent TikTok live session, the skit maker revealed that the union, which began in 2023, ended amicably. He explained that he and his former wife remain on good terms and are focused on the well-being of their daughter. Responding to rumours of marital issues, including allegations of domestic violence and infidelity, Sabinus dismissed the claims, saying:  “I’m not married. My marriage ended peacefully. The mum and I are good. My daughter is okay, and she is doing fine.” His confirmation comes after months of speculation about the couple’s relationship, despite earlier denials from both parties. Share this story

MTV ushered in a new chapter in music and pop culture in 1981 when the channel made its debut broadcast. ______________________ Wondering where to find all the songs & music videos you'll love, why not check out www.mikaelnaija.club | Rotating world class music 24/7 ______________________ More than 40 years after transforming global pop culture, MTV is preparing to wind down its international music broadcasts by the end of the year, as the channel struggles to keep pace with streaming platforms and social media. Sources at Paramount Skydance, MTV’s parent company, confirmed to AFP that MTV Music, MTV Hits, and its 80s and 90s-themed programmes will be shut down in the UK and several other European markets in the coming months. According to multiple media reports, the channels will also cease broadcasting in France, Germany, Poland, Australia and Brazil before the year ends. Share this story

Samsung on Tuesday, December 2, unveiled the special edition Galaxy Z TriFold , further strengthening the company’s push into innovative form factors designed for the mobile AI era. " Galaxy Z TriFold takes premium performance and experience of an ultra phone to the next level by unfolding twice to reveal the most immersive screen on a phone, providing ultimate productivity of mobile workspace and cinematic viewing " Samsung quoted. __________________________ __________________________ The Galaxy Z TriFold will go on sale on December 12 and costs $2,443 . See full phone specifications below. BODY Unfolded : 159.2 x 214.1 x 3.9-4.2 mmFolded: 159.2 x 75 x 12.9 mmWeight309 g (10.90 oz) Build : Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), ceramic-glass fiber-reinforced polymer back, aluminum frame, titanium hinge housing Sim : Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + mul...

With less than 24 hours to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has formally resigned his membership of the party. Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, had announced on Monday that the primary scheduled for Tuesday would no longer hold due to the deepening factional crisis within the party. He added that Governor Adeleke had withdrawn from seeking the party’s nomination as a result of the internal disagreements. However, a separate letter from the PDP National Secretariat insisted that the primary would proceed as planned on Tuesday at the Atlantic Multipurpose Hall in Osogbo. Amid the conflicting positions, a letter dated November 4, 2025, and circulated on Monday evening, confirmed Governor Adeleke’s resignation from the PDP. According to the letter, titled: “Resignation of my membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Adeleke wrote: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership ...

Nigerian music legend, 2face Idibia has been arrested in the UK. In a viral video circulating online, a verbal argument can be heard between him and his wife after which he is escorted out in handcuffs by UK police. _____________________ _____________________ Share this story

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala , has announced that the Federal Government is finalising plans to reveal the identities of individuals and networks responsible for financing terrorism in Nigeria. Speaking during an appearance on Television Continental (TVC) on Sunday, November 30, Bwala said the administration is taking “far-reaching decisions” on national security, which will soon become evident to the public. “Since the events of 9/11, terrorism has been treated as a global security issue. Any nation where terrorists operate becomes a concern to the rest of the world. This is why international partners must continue to cooperate with Nigeria in our efforts to dismantle terrorist networks'' he said He stressed that terrorism has evolved into a global threat that extends beyond national borders, making international cooperation essential in tackling its spread. Bwala added that world powers are increasingly reco...

A kidnap victim who was on his way to Abuja for his SIWES [ Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme ]  has given shocking details of his kidnap experience after he escaped. In this video, he can be heard saying the locals around where he was kidnapped are working with the terrorists to aid abductions. __________________________ __________________________ Video above blurred for Security Reasons He claims he ran into some of the villagers after he escaped thinking he was safe not knowing they were working with the kidnappers, but he managed to escape again. Share this story

Villarreal winger & former Arsenal player  Nicolas Pépé is attracting as much attention off the field as he is on it, following reports that he is preparing to marry former American adult film star and social media personality Teanna Trump , whose real name is Keanna Nichele Jones . The couple went public with their relationship shortly before New Year’s Eve last year, having begun dating soon after Pépé signed for Villarreal in August 2024. Over the past 18 months, they have shared moments from their relationship on social media, with Trump frequently seen supporting the Ivorian international at matches and celebrating his victories. Early reports suggest Pépé is “extremely serious” about building a long-term future with Trump, with rumours claiming he encouraged her to leave the adult industry. However, neither the player nor Trump, nor their representatives or Villarreal CF have issued any official confirmation regarding marriage plans. The relationship has ad...