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Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernie Madoff dies in prison at 82

Bernard Madoff, the infamous mastermind of the largest Ponzi scheme that burned thousands of investors, outfoxed regulators and earned him a 150-year prison term, died behind bars early Wednesday at age 82.

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Ralph Lauren unveils crisp white Team USA Olympic uniforms

Team USA uniforms to be worn by athletes at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics were unveiled Wednesday by official outfitter Ralph Lauren.

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US colleges divided over requiring student vaccinations

U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are deciding how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, including whether they should — or legally can — require it.

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WHO urges pause in market sale of captured live wild animals

The United Nations' health agency on Tuesday urged countries to suspend the sale of captured live wild animals in food markets as an emergency measure, saying wild animals are a leading source of emerging infectious diseases like the coronavirus.

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Why First Bank Shareholders Want Femi Otedola Removed as Chairman

Some shareholders of First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc have called for the removal of the bank's chairman, Femi Otedola, during a meeting held on Wednesday, the 8th of January, 2025. This group of shareholders, which holds 10% of the company's shares, is demanding an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting...

Makinde Appoints Canadian-Based Abimbola Owoade as New Alaafin of Oyo

In a move to resolve the two-year vacancy for the Alaafin of Oyo throne, Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Abimbola Owoade, a young Canadian-based businessman, as the new monarch. The decision followed a comprehensive review of the Oyomesi’s recommendation, which was based on extensive consultations...

Nduka Obaigbena First Bank Debt: Is Arise TV In Trouble?

The legal battle between Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of THISDAY Media Group and Arise News Channel, and First Bank of Nigeria Limited has drawn significant attention, due to its high-profile nature and the financial stakes involved. The dispute stems from a $225.8 million debt claim linked to General...