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I haven’t seen anything as stupid as the WeWork IPO document in a very long time — that is, until Elon Musk filed to take SpaceX public. WeWork was a joke. SpaceX is a threat. And if Musk and his bankers have their way, you are going to be their bagholder.Lots of the top-line details leaked long before the S-1 filing itself became public. There’s the rumored valuation of more than $1 trillion. That’s despite the nearly $5 billion in losses last year. The total addressable market (TAM) for SpaceX — the amount of revenue SpaceX thinks it could make…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Most fashion emergencies can be solved with a little black dress, but is there an equivalent in the skincare world? Well, according to Amazon shoppers, there is — although it’s been a well-kept secret among experts and those in the know for years. We’re, of course, talking about Biafine Skin Recovery Emulsion, a cult-favorite French pharmacy moisturizer that only recently (and quietly!) became available on the retail site. Described as a “multi-use solution” for both the face and body, this…

As her latest film, ‘Efunroye: The Unicorn’, continues its cinema run, Nollywood actress and filmmaker Fathia Williams has been working closely with her ex-husband, veteran actor Saheed Balogun, to promote the project. The pair, whose marriage ended more than a decade ago, have attracted attention for their cordial relationship and willingness to collaborate professionally despite their separation. Fathia and Saheed got married in September 2000 and separated in 2006 after six years together. Following years of living apart, Saheed filed for divorce at the Lagos High Court in April 2013, with the marriage officially dissolved in 2014. However, their recent…

Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Champions League crown on Saturday night, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after an entertaining 1-1 draw in the final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. The result ended Arsenal’s dream of winning the Champions League for the first time and extended the North London club’s wait for European football’s biggest prize. For much of the night, it looked as though Arsenal would finally get their hands on the trophy. Mikel Arteta’s side made the perfect start when Kai Havertz fired them ahead in the sixth minute. The German forward showed great composure to beat…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure extension for the chief executive officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi, has attracted mixed reactions. Recall that President Tinubu recently extended the tenure of Anunobi for a final five-year term. The move has stirred mixed reactions among stakeholders. While some stakeholders lauded President Tinubu for Anunobi’s tenure extension, others kicked against the move. Reacting in a statement on Saturday, Shehu Mustapha, the National Coordinator of the Coalition of Young Nigerian Librarians, said that the development would ensure “continuity in the implementation of ongoing reforms, the completion of the National Library…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned state governors against interfering in the politics of Rivers State. Wike warned that governors interfering in the politics of Rivers State are looking for trouble. He spoke in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital during a meeting of the rainbow coalition of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. According to Wike: “We met here last time and I said anybody from another state trying to destroy Rivers State, the person will have problems, did I not say so? “Remember, when…

Unidentified men riding on motorcycles and wielding AK-47 assault rifles on Saturday invaded Ebenebe community in Awka North Local Government Area, forcing indigenes to close their shops in observance of the Biafra Day celebration. The secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), had declared May 30 every year as Biafra Day to mourn those killed during the Nigeria-Biafra civil war nearly 60 years ago. An eyewitness from the community said the men, who were just five in number, entered the community on motorcycles at about 10 a.m., carrying rifles and urging shop owners to close their businesses in honour of those who died during…

Paris Saint-Germain have retained their Champions League trophy, after beat Arsenal via penalty kicks.  The game had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes.  The Gunners took the lead through Kai Havertz  early in the game, after he raced through and finished sharply.  Mikel Arteta’s men remained resolute until PSG were awarded a penalty after Cristhian Mosquera fouled Kvicha Kvaratskhelia in the box.  Ousmane Dembele stepped up and send Favid Raya the wrong way.  The game eventually went to a penalty shootout, where Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes missed for Arsenal.  PSG have now become the first team to win the Champions…

Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Coalition, Peter Obi on Saturday formally accepted his nomination and unveiled an ambitious reform agenda aimed at confronting Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, economic stagnation and infrastructure deficit, including a pledge to raise electricity generation to 10,000 megawatts within four years. Obi made the pledge in his acceptance speech delivered in Abuja after emerging as the party’s flag bearer, where he expressed gratitude to party leaders and delegates for what he described as their confidence in his leadership capacity. “It is with deep humility that I accept the role of presidential candidate for our party. I…

The New Nigeria People’s Party on Saturday ruled out fielding a presidential candidate for now ahead of the 2027 general election, saying it would rather explore alliances with other political parties if a credible and widely acceptable candidate emerges. The party also dismissed speculations of a secret pact with the African Democratic Congress, insisting it had not entered into any agreement with any political party despite growing discussions around opposition coalitions. NNPP National Chairman, Bala Yusuf, disclosed this at the party’s 11th National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, where delegates ratified the outcomes of recent primaries in line with the…