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Meet world’s richest woman ever. Owns more wealth than Musk, Arnault, Bezos, and Mark combined

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  Meet world’s richest woman ever. Owns more wealth than Musk, Arnault, Bezos, and Mark combined. Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and others are frequently mentioned as the richest people in the world. However, history offers a person who topped today’s billionaires combined in terms of wealth. This formidable historical figure is Wu Zetian, renowned as Empress Wu, who surpassed today’s five richest individuals, including Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault, Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, and Mark Zuckerberg. According to reports, Empress Wu, rumored to be hailing from the Tang dynasty, is regarded as the wealthiest woman of her era, with some historians even claiming that she is the richest woman in recorded history. Read also: Top 10 youngest billionaires of 2024 Her estimated net worth is an astounding USD 16 trillion, surpassing the combined wealth of modern-day tycoons such as Elon Musk (USD 210 billion), Bernard Arnault (USD 206 billion), Jeff Bezos (USD 181 billi...

Super Eagles dedicate AFCON win against Angola to late Okwaraji 2nd February 2024

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  Super Eagles dedicate AFCON win against Angola to late Okwaraji Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dedicated their 1-0 victory against the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations to the memory of late Samuel Okwaraji. Okwaraji, a Nigerian international, slumped and died while playing in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Angola in Lagos. In celebration of their victory against Angola at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, the team wrote on its X handle that the triumph was in memory of the late legend. “Today’s victory over Angola is a poignant reminder of the adamant spirit of Nigerian football.

How killers planned Kwara Oba’s murder in beer parlour

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  How killers planned Kwara Oba’s murder in beer parlour. Fresh facts have emerged that the killers of the Olukoro of Koro in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, perfected the murder plot in a pub, popularly called beer parlour, in the town. Oba Aremu-Cole, a retired senior military officer, was shot dead on Thursday night by the assailants, who invaded his palace, and his wife and two natives who live near the palace were whisked away to an unknown destination. He was crowned in 2017 and he would have been 66 this year as he was born in 1958. It was gathered that the killers also lured a salesgirl at the pub to lead them to the palace, which is located in the area.

US Carries Out Retaliatory Strikes On Iranian-linked Militia Targets In Iraq - Foreign Affairs - Nairaland

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  US Carries Out Retaliatory Strikes On Iranian-linked Militia Targets In Iraq - Foreign Affairs - Nairaland The US conducted major airstrikes on 85 targets across seven locations in Iraq and Syria on Friday, the start of what will likely be a series of larger-scale US strikes on Iranian-backed militias who have carried out attacks on US troops in the Middle East. The retaliatory strikes – which lasted 30 minutes and were successful, according to the White House – came in response to a drone strike by Iran-backed militants on a US military outpost in Jordan on Sunday, which killed three US service members and wounded more than 40 others. President Joe Biden said in a statement that the US military response “will continue at times and places of our choosing.” “The United States does not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world. But let all those who might seek to do us harm know this: If you harm an American, we will respond,” Biden said. The strikes on Friday ...

AFCON: Singer Teni mocks Ghanaians as she laughs so hard till saliva pours from her mouth after Super Eagles victory (Video)

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  AFCON: Singer Teni mocks Ghanaians as she laughs so hard till saliva pours from her mouth after Super Eagles victory (Video) Famous Nigerian singer and songwriter Teni in a new video sends many into fits of laughter with her laughing skills while mocking African countries waiting for Nigeria’s downfall at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Yesterday February 2nd 2024, the Super Eagles made Nigeria proud again as they beat Angola in the Quater Final Match of the AFCON. Thanks to 41minutes goal from Ademola Lookman and by extension the Super Eagles of Nigeria is now in the Semi Finals of AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast.

BREAKING: Super Eagles pick AFCON Semi-Finals ticket

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  BREAKING: Super Eagles pick AFCON Semi-Finals ticket The super eagles of Nigeria has advanced to the semi finals of the African cup of Nations (AFCON) after a well-deserved 1-0 victory over the Palancas Negras of Angola.  Here Are The Benefits Of Smart Beds. See Their Price Range. Smart Beds In Mexico | Search Ads | SponsoredHere Are The Benefits Of Smart Beds. See Their Price Range.Jubna  Ads Choice Ademola Lookman secured the win for Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.

French Firm, Canal+ Group, Offers To Buy Multichoice For $1.69bn - Business - Nairaland

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  French Firm, Canal+ Group, Offers To Buy Multichoice For $1.69bn - Business  Nairaland Canal+ Group, a French TV channel, has offered to buy all the shares in South Africa’s MultiChoice for $1.69 billion. According to Reuters, Canal+, in a statement on Thursday, said it has already submitted a proposal to this effect. Canal+, a top shareholder in MultiChoice with a 31.67 percent stake, according to data on London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), said it would likely pay 105 rand in cash per share — a 40 percent premium to MultiChoice’s closing share price on Wednesday. The French firm said its offer, worth 31.7 billion rand ($1.69 billion), was non-binding and indicative. The company is expected to deliver a letter of firm intention to MultiChoice’s board once due diligence has been completed. “MultiChoice to continue to thrive in Africa will require a strategy that enhances its scale as well as strengthened local and global expertise,” Maxime Saada, chairman and chief executive...

Tinubu Orders AGF, Lokpobiri To End $1.3 Billion Oil Block Dispute - Politics - Nairaland

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  Tinubu Orders AGF, Lokpobiri To End $1.3 Billion Oil Block Dispute - Politics - Nairaland President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, and other agencies of government to clear all court cases around the $1.3bn deepwater OML 245 oil block located in southern Niger Delta. Other agencies that also received the order include the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Lokpobiri disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, as he revealed that parties in the deal were currently negotiating to end the over 28 years crisis and litigations surrounding the prolific oil block in the next one month. The Malabu OML 245 deal and subsequent litigations with the Nigerian government is a complex and long-standing saga involving allegations of corruption, fraud, and legal battles. The oil blo...

Port Harcourt Refinery Undergoing Test-Run, Production To Begin Soon - Lokpobiri - Politics - Nairaland

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  Port Harcourt Refinery Undergoing Test-Run, Production To Begin Soon - Lokpobiri - Politics - Nairaland The Nigerian Government has said the Port Harcourt Refining Company was still being test-run, adding that refined petroleum products from the plant would hit the market soon. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, told journalists on Wednesday that the plant was still being test-run. Speaking at a briefing in Abuja, Lokpobiri, said the mechanical aspect of the refinery has been completed According to him, the Port Harcourt refinery is one of the projects that were very fundamental to the survival of the country economically. “ I believe that very soon products will start coming from there…and the Warri refinery is in top gear. “If you ask me, in the next few months, we would have tremendously increased our refining capacity. “So I believe that very soon the Port Harcourt refinery and the other refineries will all come on stream,”  he said. https...

Hilda Baci’s lover, Ike’s confession, Tacha’s robbery, other top entertainment stories last week

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Hilda Baci’s lover, Ike’s confession, Tacha’s robbery, other top entertainment stories last week. I made millions pimping Venita, other female housemates – Ike BBNaija Big Brother Naija  ‘Pepper dem’ ex-housemate, currently part of the All-Stars show, Ike Onyema, has made a shocking revelation about his co-reality female housemates. On Monday, Ike disclosed that he makes millions of naira by arranging for some BBN girls to connect with his wealthy friends. Ike alleged that one of the girls he always introduces is his co-housemate, Venita Akpofure. He disclosed that he had contacted her numerous times for this purpose. He said, “I make money from PR, organising parties, and these boys call me to arrange Big Brother babes for them.” Eniola Badmus sues TikToker for defamation Famous Nollywood actress turned politician Eniola Badmus has insisted, despite pleas, to charge a TikTok user, identified as Ego Okoye, to court for defamation. Ms Okoye made a viral post on Tiktok, portraying th...