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Blockchain analytics platform Bubblemaps said 90 newly funded wallets bought 90% of Mystery (MYSTERY) memecoin supply at launch, raising concerns about coordinated sniping.The wallets were all funded by wallet “0x544E,” which previously withdrew and distributed 20 Ether from crypto exchange Binance. After buying up 90% of the supply at launch, the wallet cluster sold about $100,000 worth of tokens and still holds 40% of the supply, said Bubblemaps in a Tuesday X post. The analytics company described the pattern as a “textbook scam.”Sniping refers to using bots or automated trading tools to buy newly launched tokens immediately after trading opens,…
Justin Hartley‘s Tracker costars have often spoken about their experiences working with him as the hit CBS series lost several cast members. After becoming a household name with roles in Passions, Smallville, The Young and the Restless and This Is Us, Hartley scored a major career success with Tracker. The show, which premiered in February 2024, was coined the most-watched broadcast premiere since NCIS‘ final episode with Mark Harmon in September 2021. Its average viewership was reported to be 18.2 million per episode. Hartley, for his part, received praise for his work as the star of the show. Meanwhile, his…
The Kano State High Court has affirmed the Kano State Government’s legal team in the port ownership dispute involving former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Mr Ganduje, in February, through his counsel, Aminu Gadanya, SAN, challenged the legal instrument—known as a fiat—authorising the Kano State Government prosecution team’s appearance. Mr Gadanya argued that the fiat presented by the prosecution was issued for an entirely different matter. He contended that because the prosecution lacked the specific authority to litigate this case, the court should set aside all prior proceedings conducted by the team. On Tuesday, the judge, Yusuf Ubale of the State High…
On Saturday, 25 April, opposition political parties, led by the usual culprits, Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, converged on Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, and issued what they proudly termed the Ibadan Declaration. It was presented as a bold commitment to unite in a common front against the ruling All Progressives Congress and its perceived misrule. For a brief moment, it sounded like the long-awaited awakening of a fragmented opposition, a signal that perhaps, just perhaps, Nigerians would finally have a credible alternative. Under the auspices of the African Democratic Congress, a party that had only just regained…
When Nigerian Actress and film producer Uche Montana released Monica on YouTube on 7 March 2026, she probably didn’t envisage it garnering as much attention as it has. Following the success of the first instalment, the sequel premiered on her YouTube platform, Uche Montana TV, on 2 May 2026. Within days of release, the film surged past 11 million views, underlining its powerful connection with viewers and its growing status as one of the year’s most talked-about digital Nollywood releases. Picking up from where the first film left off, Monica 2 continues the story of a selfless firstborn daughter who…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Metro Digital Limited before a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt over alleged illegal interception and rebroadcast of content belonging to Multichoice Nigeria Limited. The arraignment took place on May 5, 2026 before Justice A.T. Mohammed at the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following an amended four-count charge bordering on cybercrime. Prosecution counsel Steve E. Odiase, told the court the matter was for arraignment, while defence counsel S.A. Somairi, SAN, raised a preliminary objection seeking to halt proceedings. The court, however, declined the request and directed that the plea…
Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has warned that he would not allow any form of criminality if elected President in 2027. Obi made the remark while noting that fuel subsidy is an organized crime against Nigeria. Speaking on Trust TV, the new NDC entrant noted that Nigeria shares almost the same size with Pakistan, but the country consumes less fuel when compared to Nigeria. He said: “Subsidy is organized crime and I won’t allow any form of criminality as the President of Nigeria. The amount of fuel they say we consume cannot be consumed by this country,…
The Anambra State Police Command has disclosed that five suspects have been arrested for their involvement in sexual and child abuse offences. This was contained in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who stated that the suspects have been investigated and would be charged to court. The suspects include a 46 years old man, Rapuruchukwu Ezenandu, who was accused of incest. The statement said: “On 23rd April 2026, a case of incest involving a 20-year-old victim was transferred from Oko Police Station. The suspect, Rapuruchukwu Ezenandu, male, aged 46 years, allegedly engaged in sexual relations…
Veteran Nollywood actor Roy De Nani has spoken about his painful experiences in the film industry, as well as the personal struggles he has endured over the years of his life. Speaking on the ‘Where is the lie’ podcast, the actor alleged that at a point in his career, he was unofficially blacklisted from getting acting jobs. According to him, “A man gave an order that nobody should give Roy De Nani a job again. For years, even when I was already recording, a producer would come in and say, ‘No, cancel it. Stop.’” Roy De Nani also recalled the…
Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has suggested who the club should appoint as permanent manager. The Brazilian, who is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, spoke during a recent interview with ESPN. Speaking on who Man United should appoint to succeed Ruben Amorim permanently, Casemiro simply mentioned Michael Carrick. The former Real Madrid star said, “In my opinion, Carrick completely deserves the job at Man United. “I think he’s a guy who has already demonstrated that he has very good qualities to be a Manchester United coach. He deserves the club’s total trust.” Carrick is currently…
