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I sat down in the Musk v. Altman trial courtroom today, painfully aware that no one was going to ask Shivon Zilis the question on everyone’s minds: Girl, what the fuck are you doing?Zilis, who testified under oath that she is the mother of four of Musk’s children, was… what’s the best way to characterize this? A Musk advisor? She denies she was a “chief of staff” but says she worked for Musk’s “entire AI portfolio: Tesla, Neuralink, and OpenAI” starting in 2017. The two met through OpenAI, and they had what she referred to as a “one off” before…

Key takeaways:A sharp fifty percent drop in exchange activity and decentralized application revenue is stalling Ether price growth.Institutional investor interest in Ether remains under pressure as major holders like Bitmine face billions in unrealized losses. Ether (ETH) has failed to sustain levels above $2,400 for the past three months, consistently lagging behind most of its peers. Ether’s down 21% in 2026, and investors have expressed uncertainty about the altcoin’s inability to mirror the broader market recovery.Total crypto market capitalization vs. ETH, USD. Source: TradingViewThe total cryptocurrency market capitalization is down 11% year-to-date, suggesting specific headwinds for Ether remain in play. A…

As OnlyFans made a name for itself as an online subscription service for content creators, many established stars took advantage of their large audience by joining the website. OnlyFans allows people to put out any sort of content, including nude photos, at a price they think their followers will pay to view them. From monthly subscriptions to pricing each post individually, some celebrities have managed to bring in some major money with the side gig. Bella Thorne went viral when she first joined the website in August 2020. In one day, the Amityville: The Awakening star was the first creator…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned a man for N20 million cattle investment fraud. The defendant, Andefiki Markus, pleaded not guilty to two charges of engaging in “false pretence”. Mr Markus denied the charges read to him before the Gombe State High Court, Gombe, on Tuesday. EFCC said in a statement on Wednesday that he committed the crime on 27 June 2023, when he allegedly took N20 million from one Skeptra Useni Baka as purported investment into cattle fattening at Taraba State for profit. The defendant, Andefiki Markus EFCC alleged that the defendant knew the claim…

Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi has defended the Senate’s amendment of its standing rules, saying the move is aimed at preserving institutional memory and ensuring continuity in the upper chamber. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Wednesday, Nwebonyi dismissed claims that the amendment was targeted at any individual, insisting it was designed to reflect the evolving nature of the legislature. He said the current Senate, under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio, is significantly different from earlier assemblies, including those of 1964 and 1999, stressing that modern parliamentary dynamics require lawmakers with up-to-date legislative experience. According to him, the amendment prioritises…

The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has announced the relocation of its May 9 national convention to Bauchi State, citing challenges in securing a suitable venue in Abuja. The decision was disclosed on Wednesday by the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Sadiq Gombe, shortly before the commencement of screening for aspirants at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Gombe said the party opted for Bauchi as the new venue in line with constitutional provisions allowing conventions to be held anywhere in the country. “Given difficulties in securing a venue, we decided to move it to Bauchi. Constitutionally, the convention can take place…

The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested nine suspects following a targeted raid on hideouts in Mubi and its surrounding areas. The operation specifically focused on identified black spots within the Mubi metropolitan area known for illicit activities. This was contained in a statement issued by the Command on Wednesday, indicating that the operation was carried out earlier on Monday, May 4. “At the conclusion of the raid, a total of nine suspects were apprehended. Items recovered from the suspects include dangerous weapons—such as a firearm and knives—as well as illicit drugs…

Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has criticized Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres following the Gunners’ Champions League triumph over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Owen claimed that the former Sporting CP striker isn’t Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, or Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, or Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, because he has not set the place on fire. “Gyokeres has not been a disappointment, but has certainly not set the place on fire,” Owen told talkSPORT. “Arsenal have [Kai] Havertz, who can do a good job, and I really rate him. They also have Gyokeres and Jesus. “But none of them are the [Erling]…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Wednesday said the Federal High Court in Kaduna has granted former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, access to medical treatment while in custody. The ruling followed a compassionate plea by defence counsel during proceedings in the ongoing trial of the former governor over alleged money laundering and corruption-related offences. El-Rufai and a co-defendant, Joel Adoga, are facing a 10-count charge before Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Kaduna, bordering on alleged conversion and possession of proceeds of corruption, as well as money laundering contrary to the Money Laundering…

A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has discharged and acquitted Ibrahim Usman, who spent about 10 years in custody without conviction, after ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charge of defilement against him beyond reasonable doubt. Justice Rahman Oshodi, who delivered the judgment on Tuesday in Charge No. ID/4091C/2017, held that the prosecution’s case was manifestly weak and failed to establish the essential ingredients of the offence under Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State. The court also faulted both the prosecution and custodial authorities, describing the prolonged detention as a grave institutional failure…