Thanks for this, I doubted the Itsekiri story but had no proof so kept mum. She has a kid and was once married to a character called "King Loke".
I am still proud of her anyway.
@aswani, my pleasure. The Itsekiri name theory is just a stupid attempt by some misguided and/or paid Ibos online to mislead and divert public attention away from scrutinizing the crime of forgery and identify theft by the parents of this girl. If this girl Chidimma is actually divorced from a so-called Itsekiri guy (who we know is a fake creation), how come she is still using the fabricated "Adetshina" name despite being "divorced." She should normally have reverted long ago to her Ibo maiden name called "Onwe."
To add to what I left out in my original post that you quoted, the guy you are referring to in your post is a Johannesburg, SA-based young Ibo guy called "King Sefo Amama." That's the guy she (Chidimma) is married to and the SECOND video right BELOW states it all. The SA YouTubers and mainstream media beamed a search light on him. Even the mainstream SA media refered to her father as Mr. Michael Okechukwu "Adetshina." in the reports I have seen in the last 4 to 5 months as can be seen in the FIRST video below where Chidimma's father was called "Mr. Michael Adetshina" at his South African home in Summer Greens, Cape Town and he did NOT deny it.. Right BELOW is the FIRST attached investigative video (which was made on September 7, 2024) Check out how this girl's father dodged the South African media interview in the video time stamp starting from 0:48 to 1:27 mins.
The illegal immigrant Mozambican mother ALSO lied about her mother being a Zulu woman from Soweto. If she had a Zulu mother who was from Soweto and lived in Soweto, she would have normally automatically qualified for a South African citizenship which she would also automatically have been eligible to transfer to Chidimma WITHOUT having to engage in the fraudulent 2001 IDENTITY THEFT of another legitimate South African woman. Chidimma's father also took part in fraudulently signing those forged hospital documents in 2001 and this is why both Chidimma's father and alleged Mozambican mother were BOTH INDICTED in that 20-minute viral THIRD video briefing BELOW on August 20, 2024 by the South African Department of Home Affair (DHA) and the South African Parliament for IDENTITY theft and forgery aided by those 3 corrupt South Africans who worked for the DHA. If you listen from time stamp 13 minutes of the video, the Enugu State-born father of Chidimma was also indicted for FRAUD.Chidimma was also NEVER born in the "Chris Hani Hospital in Soweto" like she has been telling the mass media and it's really irresponsible that Abike Dabiri's male spokesperson would repeat that LIE while congratulating the girl after the Miss Universe contest ended earlier this week. She was NEVER born in "Chris Hani Hospital in Soweto," and there are strong suspicions that the girl was NEVER born in South Africa in 2001 either. This is the reason why 3 of them (Chidimma, her father, and mother who was found to have multiple passports with different names were instantly STRIPPED of their illegally acquired South African citizenships).
That family (and the Ibos who were boasting and posting fake information online to divert public attention about this girl) should be thanking their stars that the Nigerian Federal Government and the "Nigerians in Diaspora Commission" boss, Abike Dabiri covered up for them because this family would have been floating around stateless having been stripped of their illegally acquired South African citizenship and the Nigerian government too would have wanted to protect Nigeria's image from the public relations embarrassmentotherwise a more BRUTAL government would have arrested all of them and sent them back on a plane to South Africa for criminal prosecution along with those 2 surviving corrupt South Africans who sold stolen South African identities to those illegal immigrant to acquire illegal South African citizenship. They shouldn't think that other people in the Nigerian government and the intelligence agencies don't know the criminally fraudulent thing they did to acquire stolen SA documents or that the FORGED name "Adetshina" is NOT a Yoruba or Itsekiri of her alleged ex-husband or a Mozambican name of her mother like some of those fraudulent and highly dishonest Ibos had been typing on NL and other social media platforms to divert public attention from the fraud simply because Chidimma's father is an Ibo from Enugu State.
There are about 700,000 duplicate SA identity holders that have also been detected by the DHA, so, more deportations of these illegal immigrants to their country's of origin will be taking place in the months to come. As I type this, the South Africans have upgraded their identity management system to a digital one which is NOT going to be prone to fraud like the ones used in 2001 when Chidimma's father and mother fraudulently got another legit South African woman's identity which they used to gain citizenship of South Africa. There are many folks of Nigerian descent who are NOT criminals and are using legit residency or citizenship documents. This isn't a case of xenophobia. The South Africans were RIGHT to take action against these 3 people from the same family (and any dependants) by stripping them of the illegally acquired South African citizenship they had. It's good riddance to bad rubbish! Any foreigner who acquires Nigerian citizenship illegally too would get the same treatment by getting stripped of that illegal citizenship, get tried in the court of law and get deported after serving time in jail.
Rapmoney: See the moment a Nigerian man in the UK confronted his cheating wife. From the video, you can tell that she could actually be cheating on the man because she did not deny it. The rate of infidelity in marriages nowadays is very high. If you want to be sleeping around with other men as a married woman, why not divorce him? It is better than bearing his name and sleeping with other men. May God never give us women who will send us to early graves.
Rapmoney: Watch the moment an Ebonyi man descended on his wife, and used her to do WWE smack down. People can be really terrible. Most of these marital problems are caused by two major things which are lack of money and infidelity.
Finland authorities arrest Simon Ekpa, four odas on suspicion of terrorist offences
Simon Ekpa leader of proscribed militant group Indegenous Pipo of Biafra (IPOB), don land prison for Finland on charges of alleged terrorist activities.
Local tori pipo for Finland report say, di District Court of Päijät-Häme send Ekpa, wey be Lahti-Nigerian municipal politician, go prison go chill on probable cause and on suspicion of publicly inciting pipo to commit crime wit terrorist intent.
Di court say Simon Ekpa dey allegedly spread separatist propaganda on social media.
Di suspected time of di crime wey dem charge am for na 23 August 2021 and di place na Lahti.
In addition to Ekpa, di Finnish National Bureau of Investigation also demand arrest of four oda men on suspicion of terrorist offences.
Ekpa wey be Finland citizen, wey dem born for 1985, bin don first tok say im dey lead one separatist group wey dey operate for Nigeria wit di aim of forming independent state of Biafran for southeast of di kontri.
Police say dem dey suspect say Ekpa bin promote im efforts from Finland wey lead to violence against civilians and authorities, as well as oda crimes for Southeast Nigeria.
"Di man dey carry out dis activities for im social media channels, for example," Detective Chief Inspector Otto Hiltunen of di National Bureau of Investigation, tok.
Inside one video wey im do during di 2023 general elections, Simon Ekpa sidon in front of computer camera for im kitchen for Lahti declare say, election no go happun for di Biafra region, and evri body dia must to participate.
E also say im approve di use of violence.
"I condone violence against Nigerian goment forces. Na kwesion of self-defence. Dem dey constantly attack us and dem don commit numerous war crimes. We dey forced to defend oursef,” im tok.
Im speech bin get about 800,000 views on di instant messaging service, X (formerly Twitter).
According to di police, dis detention demand, dey related to one pre-trial investigation of di Nigerian born Finnish citizen wey dem suspect say im dey publicly incite pipo to commit crime wit terrorist intent.
Di kontri National Bureau of Investigation bin demand bifor for one press statement say make dem arrest one persin on suspicion of publicly inciting terrorist intent to commit a crime, and four pesins on suspicion of financing terrorist offence.
All di five suspects bin chop arrest for di beginning of dis week.
While Ekpa dey live for Lahti. Two of di oda five suspects get address for Helsinki, and one no get any at all for di population register, authorities say.
Dem add say dem do International cooperation during di criminal investigation.
Previous suspect of crime Dis na di second time wey authorities for Finland go arrest Simon Ekpa. Dis one na new arrest and e neva clear how dis mata go be.
Finland authorities bin don first arrest Ekpa once before as suspect of one crime.
For 2023, di National Bureau of Investigation arrest am on suspicion of money collection offence.
Dat time, di police arrest am, but later release am dat same evening.
Ekpa political party neva tok anytin Di National Coalition Party, di political party wey Ekpa belong for finland, neva tok peem onto im membership.
Currently, im na representative appointee wey di National Coalition Party appoint on di Lahti Region Public Transport Committee, but recently im neva participate for di meeting of di board, according to report.
Timo Elo, party secretary of National Coalition Party no gree tok about Simon Ekpa possible membership for di party.
"We no go tell you who be our member and who no be. Na confidential information, Elo tok.
Wen local tori pipo for di kontri, Yle, ask am weda dem go expel member of dia party wey dem suspect of committing terrorist offence, Elo say, dem probably fit consider di mata.
Pirjo Mäljä, Executive Director of di Häme National Coalition Party, no comment on Ekpa, or about di fact say im dey hold position of trust.
Mäljä say im want make di police and di judiciary do dia job, afta dat, dem go assess di situation.
Court neva convinct Ekpa, so im still be suspected of a crime. Di pre-trial investigation and legal process for di case fit take years.
Who be Simon Ekpa? Simon Ekpa na Nigerian-Finnish Biafran agitator wey be self-acclaimed disciple of detained leader of di Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
Ekpa wey dey live for Finland dey champion di restoration of Biafra Republic and calling on Igbo pipo wey dey for southeast to boycott di general elections unless di Federal Goment release Kanu.
Ekpa for im Twitter page describe imsef as human rights activist, CEO, senior legal advisor at Ekpa & Co Oy, legal researcher, author, analyst, Finnish politician and Biafra tok-tok pesin.
The lifecycle of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinder is at least 15 years. After this period, cylinders must be inspected, replaced, or removed to ensure safety and optimal performance. This standard is consistent worldwide, reflecting a commitment to safe and sustainable energy solutions.
Global CNG Policies and Success Stories:
• India: The Indian government has actively promoted the adoption of CNG, especially in public transportation. Cities like Delhi have mandated using CNG for buses and auto-rickshaws, significantly reducing air pollution and enhancing public health. As of 2024, India plans to establish 20,000 CNG stations by 2030 to support its growing fleet of gas-based vehicles, reinforcing its commitment to cleaner fuel.
• Malaysia: Malaysia’s government has promoted CNG usage among taxicabs and airport limousines since the late 1990s. With the removal of fuel subsidies beginning in 2008, the country saw a 500% increase in new CNG cylinder installations, especially among private vehicle owners. Recently, Malaysia launched a program to recall and replace all cylinders installed 15 years ago, providing free replacement to ensure continued safety and compliance.
• Canada: Enbridge Gas Distribution, Canada's largest natural gas distribution company, operates one of North America’s largest natural gas vehicle fleets, with over 675 natural gas vehicles. This initiative has reduced fuel costs and aligns with corporate social responsibility goals, setting a standard for CNG fleet adoption.
• Germany: The Volkswagen Group, in collaboration with industrial partners, has been promoting CNG as part of a national strategy to achieve 1 million CNG vehicles on German roads by 2025. This commitment represents a significant investment in alternative fuels and highlights the role of public-private partnerships in advancing sustainable fuel options.
How Does This Align with Nigeria’s CNG Policy?
In Nigeria, the PCNGI initiative actively tracks all vehicles converted to CNG, creating a comprehensive safety network for cylinder monitoring. A Nigerian Gas Vehicle Monitoring System is in development, which will simplify the process for vehicle owners to bring in hybrid or fully converted cars when cylinder replacements are due. This way, authorised technicians can safely replace or remove your cylinders after 15 years.
Should You Worry?
No need! The savings you’ll gain from using CNG will far outweigh the lifespan of the cylinder, offering peace of mind and economic benefits. Most drivers save substantially over time with CNG, covering both fuel costs and maintenance savings.
Fuel Savings: With petrol and diesel prices exceeding 1,000 naira per litre, switching to CNG—currently priced at 230 naira per litre—provides significant cost savings for you. And remember, a litre of CNG equates to multiple litres of petrol, enhancing these savings even further.
FACT OF THE DAY: The PCNGi is on track to deliver 100,000 CNG conversion kits by the end of this year, with about half of this target already installed and more conversions happening daily. Their near-term goal is to convert at least 1 million vehicles by 2027, ensuring the infrastructure and resources are in place to support the demand.
Who is Switching?
• Transporters are converting to CNG to benefit from reduced costs.
• Major Nigerian manufacturers are converting trucks and factory operations to CNG, embracing cleaner and cost-effective fuel solutions.
• Rideshare drivers (such as Uber) who have converted are already making up to 5x profits due to lower fuel costs.
A complex investigation by the United Kingdom (UK) police has led to four Nigerians being sentenced for violent disorder following an incident in Leicester in November 2021.
The fight, which broke out during the early hours of Thursday 4 November 2021, involved weapons being used including knives and a baseball bat. A man, who was 18 at the time, suffered stab wound injuries in the incident requiring hospital treatment.
After the suspects left the scene, police enquiries carried out over the following few months included CCTV analysis, phone work and public appeals which led to identifications being made.
Thursday 14 November, following a full investigation and a six-week trial, which concluded last month (October), four people were sentenced in connection with the incident. The defendants were all students at De Montfort University in Leicester at the time of the incident:
Destiny Ojo, 21, of Warland Road, Plumstead, London, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment after being found guilty of violent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm and committing grievous bodily harm with intent
Habib Lawal, 21, of Lumley Close, Bexley, London, was sentenced to five years imprisonment after being found guilty of violent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm and committing grievous bodily harm with intent
Ridwanulahi Raheem, 21, of George Mathers Road, Lambeth, London, was sentenced to three years imprisonment after being found guilty of violent disorder and possession of a bladed article
Joshua Davies-Ero, 21, of Springfield Road, Bexley, London, was sentenced to two years imprisonment after being found guilty of violent disorder
A fifth defendant, Justin Asamoah, 22, of Rawnsley Avenue, Merton has previously pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article. He is due to be sentenced on Friday (22 November).
The incident happened at around 3am on Thursday 4 November 2021. Ojo, Lawal, Raheem and Davies-Ero had been out together in Leicester city centre when they came across another group.
A verbal altercation took place between the groups in New Park Street in Leicester city centre, before a large fight broke out between the men. Other members of the public were in the area.
Footage showed the four defendants arming themselves with weapons. Davies-Ero was seen to be carrying a crutch, Ojo was seen with a baseball bat and Lawal was carrying what was believed to be a knife. Raheem was also later seen carrying a large knife.
The fight continued in the area leading to another male who was in the other group, and had been involved in the fighting, being thrown to the ground and attacked. The victim suffered four stab wounds to his body.
Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene where he was taken to hospital for treatment before later being discharged.
Detective Constable Sean Downey said: “This incident highlights the serious danger of violent disorder. It is extremely fortunate that further injury was not caused to the people involved or to other members of the public who witnessed the incident. This could have been a very different investigation.
“Following the disorder, a full investigation took place with suspects being identified at different stages through CCTV enquiries, phone work and public appeals. Further investigative work then led to the charges being made.
“Thank you to everyone who has assisted us throughout this investigation and provided information. As a force, our priority is to keep the public safe. We will not tolerate violent disorder in our communities and will take action against those who are responsible for it.” https://thescrutinyng.com/2024/11/19/leicester-uk-court-jails-four-nigerian-students/
These are British-Nigerian boys [born and raised in the United Kingdom] who may have NEVER stepped foot on Nigerian soil in their lives and there are thousands of them like that in the United States and the United Kingdom. I have a 47-year-old Nigerian-American female friend [who has an African-American mother and a Nigerian-American father and she has never stepped foot on Nigerian soil.
Just like Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale [who had converted to extremist Islam in England and engaged in the terror attacks that led to the brutal stabbing and death of a British Army soldier, Fusilier Lee Rigby of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, on the afternoon of 22 May 2013], those two who are now serving time in jail had NEVER been to Nigeria as of the time they committed those crimes in broad daylight.
What's this sh!!t I just read? Are you mentally balanced at all? Like you are doing d!CK measuring with who exactly? This is not the first time yoruba news from Brazil and Cuba, both having yoruboid affiliations, were brought to nairaland so what's the heck? You can't even see yorubas claiming Chidinma like it's a trophy. Even though, she is partly yoruba, no one care because we aren't insecure and we are not the targets of south African madness
That girl is NOT partly Yoruba... Take NOTE of this fact.
Her father is a full-blooded Ibo from Enugu State and her mother is ORIGINALLY from Mozambique and both of her parents were indicted in the final report of South African Home Affairs Department and the South African Parliament in August 2024 for the IDENTITY Card theft fraud which was facilitated by 3 corrupt South African Home Affairs Department officials. One of them is dead, so only 2 are alive. This is the reason why the citizenship of her father and mother were revoked in August 2024 and Chidimma herself has been stripped of the illegally acquired South African citizenship. Her mother even had multiple passports with different names on them. All these facts are clearly stated in the August 22 2024 viral YouTube video of the SA Home Affairs hearing at the SA Parliament.
That girl was NOT EVEN born in the hospital [Chris Hani Hopital in Soweto] in 2001 she has been telling the media in South Africa and Nigeria. Her father and mother were clearly very dubious in allowing this lie to go on and it is without a shadow of doubt that Chidimma knows already about all these fake life in her family.
The Adetshina name is a forged name and was used by her entire family. It is also NOT true that she was married to an Itsekiri guy who she is now divorced from because Itsekiris DO NOT use that name Adetshina. The real family name is Onwe. That family should be grateful to the Nigerian Federal Government for accepting them and NOT handing them over to the Interpol for prosecution after running away from justice.
That girl called Chidimma herself admited herself that she is an Ibo in a Nigerian media interview that went viral online just after winning the sham beauty pageant organized by Guy Murray Bruce. Nigeria has NO right
Coming Soon: A Post-Cow World - Precision Fermentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXYg-qt4OCc?si=Zj8CUGs52VbnV5Po The Flexitarian Times • Jul 10 2020 We are on the cusp of a major disruption in how we feed ourselves. This video is a quick summary of a report from RethinkX on where agriculture is headed over the next decade, and it's mind blowing! Tony Seba gives a great presentation here on YT.
Israeli Food Tech - Alternative Proteins - Fermentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPY682MVOqI?si=Xk6JDBakYBFrrtbI The Good Food Institute Israel • Sep 24 2024 GFI Israel and the State of Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs @IsraelMFA proudly present Israel's alternative protein innovations - fermentation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tastes Cultivated Meat
December 7, 2020: As part of a national policy plan to establish Israel as an alternative protein leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the first head of state to taste meat cultivated outside of a cow.
Positioning the nation at the forefront of a global alternative protein ecosystem, Israel’s prime minister visited Aleph Farms, an Israeli cultivated meat company headquartered in Rehovot, and tried out its cultivated steak. The company is a pioneer in growing real meat directly from cow cells under controlled conditions, using a fraction of the resources required for raising an entire animal for meat and without antibiotics. During a global “space race” to sustainably produce and supply high-quality meat and secure a stable food channel to the growing population, this move is concurrently slated to place alternative protein production as a central economic growth engine for Israel.
During the visit, the Prime Minister has tasted cultivated steak alongside The Good Food Institute Israel’s Managing Director Nir Goldstein. Prior to the tasting meal, the Prime Minister accompanied by the government's animal rights advisor, Tal Gilboa, toured the facilities, receiving an overview on the production process and about the company's distinct sustainability vision. The visit included a presentation by Goldstein and Aleph Farms’ Co-Founder and CEO Didier Toubia, who shared the organization’s National Policy Plan – a detailed roadmap for making Israel the global alternative protein leader.
“It's delicious and guilt-free, I can’t taste the difference,” declares Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel. “I have directed the State Secretary Tzahi Braverman to appoint a coordinator to serve these industries in order to connect and oversee all the stakeholders operating in this field. Israel will become a powerhouse for alternative meat and alternative protein.”
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Donald Trump has been reelected to the White House as a convicted felon who is awaiting sentencing in his hush money case in New York and still working to stave off prosecution in other state and federal cases.
It’s an extraordinarily unique position for him to be in: Never before has a criminal defendant been elected to the nation’s highest office, just as an ex-president had never been criminally charged until last year.
Here’s what to know about the web of legal cases surrounding him
1. New York Hush Money Case
What Happened: Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records over a payment to Stormy Daniels, an adult-film actress who claims they had an affair (Trump denies it). He’s supposed to be sentenced on November 26.
The Twist: The judge is considering dropping the conviction entirely due to a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. If the conviction stands, Trump’s team plans to appeal, which could delay any sentence.
2. Federal Election Interference Case (Washington, D.C.)
The Charges: This case, led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, accuses Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump argues he should have presidential immunity.
The Future: Trump has openly said he’d fire Smith if reelected, potentially ending this case. But for now, a judge is deciding how much immunity, if any, Trump has.
3. Classified Documents Case (Florida)
The Details: Trump is charged with taking classified documents when he left office and not returning them. Judge Cannon dismissed the case on a technicality, saying Smith’s appointment as Special Counsel might not be valid.
What’s Next: Prosecutors are appealing this dismissal, and if Trump does end up back in office, he may try to eliminate this case too.
4. Georgia Election Interference Case
The Accusation: In Georgia, Trump is charged under the state’s RICO Act for trying to meddle in the 2020 election results.
The Complication: District Attorney Fani Willis’s role is under review due to a past relationship with another prosecutor. If she’s disqualified, it’s not clear if anyone else would pick up the case. Trump’s team could argue that prosecuting a sitting president in state court is unconstitutional.
5. E. Jean Carroll Defamation Cases
Background: Carroll, a former columnist, sued Trump after he denied her accusations of sexual assault. Two juries sided with her, awarding damages totaling $88 million.
Update: Trump is appealing the first verdict, and a federal court’s decision is still pending.
6. New York Civil Fraud Case
The Issue: The New York Attorney General claims Trump and his company exaggerated asset values to secure loans and better insurance rates. He’s been ordered to pay around $454 million.
Current Status: Trump is appealing, and the court recently considered lowering the fine. We’re awaiting their decision, which he could further appeal if needed.
7. Civil Suits Related to January 6
What It’s About: Trump also faces civil lawsuits for his alleged role in the Capitol attack. These suits argue he incited the event, causing damages.
Ongoing: Supreme Court precedent allows civil lawsuits against a sitting president, so these cases are likely to continue if Trump takes office.
TEHRAN: Iran's currency, the rial, fell on Wednesday to an all-time low as former President Donald Trump was on the verge of clinching the US presidency again.
The rial traded at 703,000 rials to the dollar. In 2015, at the time of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers, it was at 32,000 to $1. On July 30, the day that Iran's reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn in and started his term, the rate was 584,000 to $1.
Trump unilaterally withdrew America from the accord in 2018, sparking years of tensions between the countries that persist today.
The slide comes as Iran's economy has struggled for years under crippling international sanctions over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, which now enriches uranium at near weapons-grade levels. Pezeshkian, elected after a helicopter crash killed hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi in May, came to power on a promise to reach a deal to ease Western sanctions.
However, Iran's government has for weeks been trying to downplay the effect on Tehran of whoever won Tuesday's election in the United States. That stance continued on Wednesday with a brief comment from Fatemeh Mohajerani, a spokeswoman for Pezeshkian's administration.
"The election of the US president doesn't have anything specifically to do with us," she said. "The major policies of America and the Islamic Republic are fixed, and they won't heavily change by people replacing others. We have already made necessary preparations in advance."
But tensions remain high between the nations, 45 years after the 1979 US embassy takeover and 444-day hostage crisis that followed. Iran remains locked in the Mideast wars roiling the region, with its allies battered - militant groups and fighters of its self-described "Axis of Resistance," including the militant Palestinian Hamas, lebanon's Hezbollah and Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Israel is pressing its war in the Gaza Strip targeting Hamas and its invasion of Lebanon amid devastating attacks against Hezbollah. At the same time, Iran still appears to be assessing damage from Israel's strikes on the Islamic Republic on October 26 in response to two Iranian ballistic missile attacks. Iran has threatened to retaliate against Israel - where US troops now man a missile defense battery.
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Russian special forces eliminated US Navy Seals and Ranger Special Forces who had previously met with Joe Biden In Israel last year.
One of the mercenaries eliminated in Russia’s borderline Bryansk Region was an officer of the 75th Ranger Regiment, or Army Rangers, an elite airborne light infantry combat unit within the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), a military expert told TASS.
🇺🇸 Donald Trump pledged on Saturday to punish and make it too costly for countries to shift away from using the US dollar, adding a new pillar to his tariff platform.
“You leave the dollar and you’re not doing business with the United States because we are going to put a 100% tariff on your goods,” the Republican presidential nominee said at a rally in the battleground state of Wisconsin.
The statement follows months of discussions between Trump and his economic advisers on ways to penalize allies or adversaries who seek active ways to engage in bilateral trade in currencies other than the dollar.
Options have included export controls, currency manipulation charges and tariffs, people familiar with the matter have previously told Bloomberg News.
Trump, who has long embraced protectionist trade policies, said the dollar has been “under major siege” for eight years. China, India, Brazil, Russia and South Africa discussed de-dollarization at a summit last year. By contrast, Trump wants the dollar to remain the world’s reserve currency, a pledge he renewed at Saturday’s rally.
The British energy giant, Shell, is concluding nearly a century of onshore oil and gas operations in Nigeria by selling its subsidiary, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), to the Renaissance consortium for a substantial $1.3 billion. This notable divestment signifies a strategic shift for Shell, as it aligns with the company's intention to withdraw from onshore oil production in the Niger Delta.
The Renaissance consortium, a powerhouse comprising ND Western, Aradel Energy, First E&P, Waltersmith – all prominent local oil exploration and production companies – and the Swiss-based trading and investment company Petrolin, secured the deal. This acquisition underscores a changing landscape in Nigeria's energy sector as Western companies, including Shell, strategically withdraw from onshore operations to focus on more lucrative offshore ventures.
The transaction, subject to approval by the Nigerian government, involves the transfer of responsibilities for dealing with spills, theft, and sabotage to the Renaissance consortium. Shell's exit has prompted calls for accountability, with Nnimmo Bassey, Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation, insisting that Shell must take full responsibility for the environmental impact caused during its tenure.
The five key figures leading the Renaissance consortium are notable players in the Nigerian energy scene:
1. Adegbite Falade
The driving force behind the Renaissance Consortium's landmark acquisition is Adegbite Falade, the Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Exploration & Production (NDEP). A distinguished individual with a First Class B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the University of Ibadan and an MBA from Warwick Business School, Falade brings over 14 years of senior executive experience in the oil, gas, power, and services sectors to the consortium.
Having previously served as the Managing Director and Group COO at OilServ Group in Port Harcourt, Falade's expertise extends across engineering, operations, project execution, commercial endeavors, client and stakeholder management, as well as strategy and enterprise development. His strategic leadership and industry acumen position him as a key player in steering the Renaissance Consortium toward a prosperous future
enterslice: Dubai has firmly positioned itself as a global business hub, attracting entrepreneurs and corporations from around the world with its favorable economic environment, strategic location, and business-friendly policies. One of the biggest draws for foreign investors is the opportunity for 100% ownership in Dubai's Free Zones, where international companies can enjoy complete control over their operations and various incentives designed to boost growth. This blog explores the benefits of establishing a 100% foreign-owned company in Dubai’s Free Zones, especially in terms of ownership, tax relief, and strategic advantages.
Dubai’s Position as a Global Business Hub
Dubai’s rise as an international business center can be attributed to several factors:
1. Prime Geographical Location: Strategically positioned between East and West, Dubai serves as a gateway for businesses looking to access markets in Europe, Asia, and Africa. 2. Modern Infrastructure: With world-class facilities, efficient transportation networks, and advanced technology, Dubai provides companies with the necessary infrastructure for seamless operations. 3. Business-Friendly Policies: Dubai offers a pro-business regulatory framework, streamlined processes, and an attractive tax environment, making it a desirable choice for businesses of all sizes.
Understanding 100% Foreign Ownership in Dubai Free Zones
The concept of 100% foreign ownership in Dubai Free Zones allows international investors to fully own their business without the need for a local sponsor or partner. This arrangement, exclusive to Free Zones, is in contrast to Mainland companies, where foreign ownership is often capped at 49%, with the remaining 51% required to be held by a UAE national. Free Zones empower foreign investors by providing them with complete autonomy over their businesses, making it an ideal structure for those seeking full control.
Key Advantages of Choosing a Dubai Free Zone for Business Setup
A) No Local Sponsorship Needed: Free Zones remove the requirement for a UAE national as a local sponsor, allowing foreign investors to retain full ownership. B) Full Autonomy Over Business Decisions: With complete ownership, companies have total control over their operations, strategy, and management without external influence.
2. Tax Advantages
A) Zero Corporate Tax: Companies in Dubai Free Zones benefit from 0% corporate tax on both local and international profits, allowing them to maximize their earnings. B) VAT Exemption on Imports and Exports: Free Zones offer VAT exemptions on imports and exports, which significantly reduces tax liabilities for businesses involved in trade.
3. Strategic Location
A ) Access to Key Markets: Dubai’s location enables businesses to efficiently reach major markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, making it an ideal hub for international trade and logistics. B) Proximity to Ports and Airports: Most Free Zones are strategically located near major ports and airports, enhancing trade and logistics capabilities.
A) Streamlined Procedures: Dubai Free Zones are known for their efficient and straightforward company incorporation processes, minimizing bureaucratic hurdles. B) Fast-Track Incorporation: Businesses can typically set up within days, thanks to minimal paperwork and well-structured procedures tailored to foreign investors.
5. Flexible Labor Laws
A) Easy Recruitment of Foreign Talent: Free Zones make it easy to recruit international talent, with flexible visa policies tailored to meet the needs of businesses. B) Adaptable Labor Contracts: Companies in Free Zones enjoy more flexibility with labor contracts, helping them build and manage a workforce suited to their operational demands.
6. World-Class Infrastructure
A) State-of-the-Art Facilities: Free Zones offer high-quality office spaces, warehouses, and industrial facilities to accommodate a range of business types. B) Efficient Utilities and Transport Networks: Access to reliable utilities and efficient transportation helps businesses operate smoothly and sustainably.
A) Supportive Policies: The Dubai government is committed to fostering a business-friendly environment, providing support and initiatives to help companies thrive. B) Access to Incentives: Businesses in Free Zones can often access government-sponsored programs, grants, and other incentives aimed at encouraging growth and innovation.
Specific Industries Benefiting from 100% Foreign Ownership
Certain industries are especially well-suited to the advantages provided by Free Zones. Some examples include:
1. Technology and IT: Data centers, software development, and IT consulting companies benefit from Dubai’s advanced tech infrastructure and international connectivity. 2. E-commerce: With its logistical efficiency and tax-free imports/exports, Dubai Free Zones are ideal for online retailers, digital marketplaces, and e-commerce platforms. 3. Trading and Logistics: Import-export, warehousing, and supply chain management businesses benefit from proximity to major ports and simplified trade processes. 4. Professional Services: Legal, accounting, consulting, and management firms can serve both local and international clients with full ownership and operational flexibility.
How to Set Up a 100% Foreign-Owned Company in a Dubai Free Zone
Setting up a 100% foreign-owned company in a Dubai Free Zone involves a series of straightforward steps:
1. Choose a Free Zone
A) Research various Free Zones to understand their unique requirements and industry focus. B) Consider factors like location, infrastructure, industry specialization, and overall costs.
2. Select a Legal Structure Decide on the most suitable legal structure for your business, such as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or branch office, based on ownership and liability preferences.
3. Prepare Necessary Documentation Gather documents including passport copies, visa copies, and a detailed business plan, as these are typically required for approval.
4. Obtain Initial Approval Submit your documents to the Free Zone authority, which will review your application and grant initial approval.
5. Lease Office Space Rent office space within the Free Zone as required. Some Free Zones offer virtual offices or flexi-desk options for companies that don’t need full-time premises.
6. Obtain Licenses and Permits Apply for the necessary licenses based on your business activity, such as a trade, industrial, or professional license.
7. Open a Corporate Bank Account Set up a corporate bank account in the UAE to manage financial transactions. This step often requires proof of your Free Zone license and other documents.
Dubai’s Free Zones offer unmatched advantages for foreign investors looking for complete ownership, strategic location, and a supportive business environment. With tax exemptions, simplified setup procedures, and world-class infrastructure, these Free Zones empower entrepreneurs and established companies to expand with minimal restrictions. Whether you’re in technology, e-commerce, logistics, or professional services, the opportunity to operate with 100% foreign ownership makes Dubai an attractive destination for global business expansion. Explore the Free Zone options available, and take advantage of the opportunities and incentives that Dubai offers for businesses ready to make their mark.
In 2005, at the age of 25, she joined the Conservative Party, citing Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and (perhaps more surprisingly) Airey Neave – who was assassinated by the INLA in 1979 – among her political heroes.
She stood unsuccessfully for the Labour-held Dulwich and West Norwood constituency in the 2005 general election but gained election to Westminster in the safe Tory seat of Saffron Walden in 2017.
Bobodee09: The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has suggested that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was voted in 2023 because he is a Yoruba man The former Anambra state governor asked if there is a market where Yoruba people buy things at a cheaper rate now Nigerians have registered their displeasure over Obi’s comment with many describing it as unpresidential.
Obi suggested that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was voted into office because he is a Yoruba man in the 2023 general election.
Peter Obi under fire over controversial "It's our turn" comment
He asked if there is a market where Yoruba people buy things at a cheaper rate now when the prices of things have gone up.
Obi stated this during an interview on The Honest Bunch with Nedu and his crew.
“Let’s talk about what is happening today, rice is N100,000 and we are not even sure where we are gonna be with this situation.
“It is our turn, he is a Yoruba man. Ask the people in Ogun here, is there a plan where you people buy bread cheaper? So I can follow you this night and buy one.”
Peter Obi under fire over “It’s our turn” comment @napoleon2002
What has Yoruba man got to do with this? Igbo man mentality.
@Mayordavid_9
This coming from a presidential aspirant shows how so tribalistic this man is. If this was coming from an ordinary person I would overlook… but Peter Obi saying this after majority of Yoruba people voted for him in Lagos and Oyo. Shame on him.
@Laykay0808
This is a low for a presidential aspirant to talk this way. Is he not aware Yorubas votes and others made him win in Lagos?
@Horlartunjee1
He can make his point without mentioning that “ he is Yoruba.” Many Yorubas supported and voted for him.
@JubaOluwaseun This man is Nigeria’s number one tribalistic fraud. The Yoruba voted for him en masse, across Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun, and Osun. Even in Kwara, the Yoruba voted for this fraudulent individual. Now, compare this to what Tinubu achieved in his region.
@Ohiss_ This man keeps making careless insensitive statements to please the media and the mobs.
@adex_smithjr There’s no way people think this guy is a presidential material. A tribal bigot is what he is, and he’ll never smell that.
otipoju: Igbos really provoke the Yoruba this past few years with the taunting and mocking about Lagos being a "no man's land" and them Igbos being the developers of Lagos...a whole Lagos wen don dey run International trade since 16th Century before the creation of Nigeria sef.
The Yorubas are usually very very accomodating until you take their niceness for stupidity, then they can be very calculated, detailed,creative,extreme and unforgiving in their response when their patience has run out.
From what i am seeing, e be like sey dem don do meeting and entered a covenant to clip Igbo wings and rid them of any undue privileges or advantages in the west at all levels using legislations and executive fiat.
I am sure that the mindset is that, they will stop accepting what Igbos do not and will never permit in their eastern states and cities.
Well sha last last all na vanity....everything begins and ends here on earth.
Nota Bene. I be Yoruba man so I do know how we think. The "Oju orun to eiye fo" approach to peaceful coexistence should never be taken for granted or it will eventually turn to " Ila kii ga ju oni ire lo".
From what i see, the decisions have been made and its enforcement has begun from the highest levels and levers of power and it will trickle down and permeate all spheres of the social, economic and political landscape.
It is well. Ire ooo. If only we could all live in peace and harmony together, life for sweet.
FactsZoneAfrica: China has become one of the most influential foreign investors in Africa, playing a vital role in developing infrastructure across the continent. From roads to railways, airports, and ports, Chinese-funded projects are transforming Africa's infrastructure landscape, helping to bridge the development gap. China's involvement in Africa is fueled by government loans and FDI, which provide African countries with the financial support they need to take on ambitious projects.
One critical, and sometimes controversial, aspect of Chinese investments in Africa is the migration component. Many Chinese companies operating in Africa bring their own workforce to manage and execute projects. From engineers to technicians, Chinese experts are often deployed to oversee the operations, typically resulting in a workforce dominated by Chinese nationals rather than local employees. This migration is part of the contractual agreements that China holds with many African governments, as Chinese companies aim to ensure projects are completed to their standards.
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