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I’m No Longer A Politician But Olubadan – Oba Ladoja

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has declared his complete retirement from politics, affirming that his new role as monarch now defines his focus and responsibility. Receiving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Senate President Iyorcha Ayu, and other dignitaries, the former Oyo State governor reminisced about his political…

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Chinese Woman Convicted In World’s Largest Cryptocurrency Seizure Worth £5 Billion 

A Chinese national, Zhimin Qian, has been convicted in connection with what is believed to be the world’s largest cryptocurrency seizure, worth more than ÂŁ5bn ($6.7bn). Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, pleaded guilty on Monday at Southwark Crown Court, London, to illegally acquiring and possessing cryptocurrency. Between 2014 and 2017, Qian ran a large-scale…

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Electricity Supply Drops As Oil Union Begins Strike 

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has stated that electricity generation on the National Grid has dropped to 3,200 megawatts (MW) due to the industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). A statement by NISO said the disruptions by PENGASSAN triggered widespread gas shortages, reducing available generation from…

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