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  • 2 US troops killed, 1 injured at southern border

    Two U.S. Marines were killed and another was hospitalized in “serious condition” on Tuesday in a “vehicle accident” that occurred near the southern border between the United States and Mexico.

    In a Tuesday press release shared by U.S. Northern Command on X, formerly Twitter, Joint Task Force Southern Border Public Affairs announced, “Three service members deployed in support of Joint Task Force Southern Border were involved in a vehicle accident at approximately 8:50 a.m. MDT today near Santa Teresa, N.M. Two of the service members were killed while one remains in serious condition at a local hospital facility.”

    Joint Task Force Southern Border explained that the names of the U.S. service members killed in Tuesday’s vehicle accident “will not be released until the next of kin have been notified.” Officials also confirmed that the cause of Tuesday’s vehicle accident remains under investigation.

    READ MORE: Trump puts US military in control of southern border land strip

    Sources familiar with Tuesday’s vehicle accident identified the two deceased service members and the injured service member as U.S. Marines and told The New York Post that the accident occurred as the Marines were driving a civilian jeep on a two-lane highway and attempted to pass another vehicle. The sources told The New York Post that the vehicle fell into a 10-foot ditch known as “Snake Canyon,” which is often used by smugglers, and crashed into solid rock.

    One source described Snake Canyon as “treacherous, while another source told The New York Post, “It would be a horrible place to go off the road because the canyon is right off the shoulder. It has concrete tunnels that run underneath the highway and we have sensors there because illegal aliens hide under it and then get picked up by a load vehicle.”

    A source told The New York Post that a U.S. Border Patrol agent who attempted to save the three service members involved in Tuesday’s accident was “covered head to toe” in blood after responding to the incident. The outlet reported that the two deceased service members were airlifted to a local hospital before dying from their injuries. Meanwhile, sources told The New York Post that the third service member injured in Tuesday’s accident remains in critical but stable condition.


    Source: American Military News

  • CBEX Not Registered By Us, Says SEC

    The Securities and Exchange Commission has stated that Crypto Bridge Exchange also known as CBEX was not granted registration by the Commission at any time to operate as a Digital Assets Exchange.

    In a circular dated April 17, 2025, the Commission stated that CBEX has held itself out as a digital asset-trading platform, offering high returns to investors in Nigeria.

    The Commission clarified that neither CBEX nor its affiliates were granted registration at any time to operate as a Digital Assets Exchange, solicit investments from the public or perform any other function within the Nigerian capital market.

    It said, “Preliminary investigations carried out by the Commission have revealed that CBEX engaged in promotional activities to create a false perception of legitimacy, in order to entice unsuspecting members of the public into investing monies, with the promise of implausibly high guaranteed returns within a short timeframe.

    “CBEX has failed to honour withdrawal requests from their subscribers and abruptly closed their physical offices, amid mounting complaints.

    “The SEC emphasised that pursuant to the provisions of Section 196 of the Investments and Securities Act 2025, the Commission would collaborate with relevant law enforcement agencies to take appropriate enforcement action against the CBEX, its affiliates and promoters.

    “The Commission uses this medium to remind the public to REFRAIN from investing in or dealing with any entity offering unrealistic returns or employing similar recruitment-based investment models. Prospective investors are advised to VERIFY the registration status of investment platforms via the Commission’s dedicated portal: www.sec.gov.ng/cmos before transacting with them.”

    SEC Director General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, had recently said the Commission is launching a more forceful and coordinated enforcement regime against unregistered and illegal “phoney” investment schemes, otherwise known as Ponzi schemes.

    Agama said with the newly enacted Investments and Securities Act, 2025 (ISA 2025), the Commission now has enhanced powers to prosecute Ponzi schemes and their promoters.

    He said investigations were ongoing on CBEX, adding that promoters of the failed scheme will not go scot-free.

    Agama said the new law has given the Commission more powers and blocked loopholes in emerging areas of virtual and digital assets.

    “The ISA 2025 has given the Commission the legal backing to provide clarity, ensure investor protection, and enhance market confidence, especially in new and previously unregulated segments such as digital asset exchanges and online foreign exchange platforms,” Agama said.

    He said that while the apex capital market regulator would continue to support innovations in finance and investments, the Commission would maintain strict oversight in line with its enhanced investor’s protection mandate.

    “We welcome innovation, but it must occur within a regulated environment that protects investors and maintains the integrity of our market,” Agama said.

    He recalled that SEC had even with the limited scope of the repealed Act maintained extensive surveillance and was able to shut down a number of Ponzi schemes, with some of the promoters like Fahmzi Interbiz jailed for defrauding Nigerians.

    According to him, with the ISA 2025 that gives the Commission more powers to deal with issues, the Commission will ensure that promoters of such schemes are not allowed to operate.

    CBEX Not Registered By Us, Says SEC is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

    Source: The Whistler

  • Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programs

    By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer

    NEW YORK (AP) — Federal officials are circulating a draft budget proposal that would make dramatic additional cuts to federal health programs and serve as a roadmap for more mass firings.

    Source: Paradise Post

  • Actors Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo reportedly in talks for the roles of Ryu and Ken in upcoming Street Fighter movie











    We’ve heard since back in April 2023 about Legendary Entertainment’s Street Fighter movie, though our most recent news regarding it was about potential delays from its originally intended March 2026 release date.






    The film was removed from the studio’s release schedule leading to speculation that it may have been cancelled all-together, but some reports today seem to indicate that such is not the case.









    According to an article at Nexus Point News, the Street Fighter movie is beginning to get some casting.


    Not just any casting, either, but the two most important roles for a Street Fighter project — franchise faces Ryu and Ken.


    Reportedly, the role of Ryu would be going to British-Japanese actor Andrew Koji, most known for his main cast role as Ah Sahm in the television show Warrior between 2019 and 2023 and for portraying Storm Shadow in 2021’s Snake Eyes as well as Yuichi Kimura in 2022’s Bullet Train.


    As for Ken, the article claims that the person being eyed for the role is American actor Noah Centineo known for portraying the main role of Owen Hendricks in the television show The Recruit between 2022 and 2025 as well as appearing in 2022’s Black Adam as Atom Smasher.


    This news comes a few months after hearing that Kitao Sakurai will be directing the film.


    It’s clear that the film isn’t going to be released March 2026 as originally intended (as evidenced further by being removed from the release schedule for said date), but these rumblings do suggest that the project is progressing nicely.


    For Capcom, there’s definitely good incentive to see the movie come to fruition since despite its mixed reception at the time, the old 1994 Street Fighter movie is still a stable revenue stream for Capcom so any new movie, especially if it were to resonate with the franchise’s massive fan base would undoubtedly bolster such profits even further.


    There’s no official announcement for casting yet, but if the report from Nexus Point News does end up ringing true, these look like two very good picks for the two main characters and iconic rivals of Street Fighter.


    Do you have any dream castings you’re hoping to see for any other roles in this project? Let us know in the comments below.







    Source: Event Hubs

  • Electrical Specialist at British American Tobacco April, 2025

    Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    The electrical Specialist will ensure the prevention of breakdown on SMD machines and achieve maximum availability and efficiency through effective maintenance and provision of electrical support to all SMD production machineries in line with best practices, at minimal cost, and ensuring all safety measures are followed.

    Your key responsibilities will include:

    • Provide in-house training to electro technical staff when the need arises in order to raise the technical skill level.

    • Provide technical support to production machines in SMD and other BAT Factories.

    • Ensure maximum machine availability and efficiency through effective electrical maintenance

    • Implement SMD machines weekly cleaning and monthly electro technical maintenance

    • Ensure documentation of weekly cleaning and monthly electro technical maintenance carried out on SMD machines.

    • Ensures spares are planned and ready for use according to machine planned and preventative electro technical maintenance schedules.

    • Implementation of downtime analysis of SMD machines and uses information to improve maintenance.

    • Prepare for and present the learning and development solutions that addresses identified learning needs of individuals or group.

    • Lead and attend to all Projects and NPI from electrical areas and deliver all electrical section of initiatives.

    What are we looking for?

    • HND or BSC in electrical and electronical engineering required

    • Knowledge of cigarette making, packing machinery (nice to have)

    • At least 4 years of “hands on” experience of running these machines in a production environment.

    • Experience working with PLC – mandatory

    • Good interpersonal skills and communication skills

    •  Ability to organize a team and team-spirited

    • Experience in Siemens and electrical programs

    What we offer you?

    • We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)

    • Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives

    • Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn’t just a statement – it’s a reality we’re eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.

    • You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills

    • We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

    Click Here To Apply

  • Systems Analyst at FNB South Africa

    Job Description

    To interpret the business requirement specification and translate into a detailed system design specification to enable the development of innovative, flexible and efficient solution of a business problem
    Deliver customer experience excellence in own service delivery aligned to Organisational values and service standards
    Ensure system, process and efficiency improvements (including innovations)
    Analyse system technical requirement
    Conduct a system requirement risk assessment
    Define, develop and document how business systems interface functionally
    Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation
    Control expenditure and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
    Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across area of specialisation
    Display and encourage an appreciation of teamwork and inclusivity
    Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development
    Ensure development and continuous value add improvement to operational processes
    Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions
    Manages risks in own area of responsibility
    Creates solutions to meet customer demands to deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards

    Requirements:

    Relevant IT Qualification
    2-5 years' experience in a similar role
    Exposure to Java programming language
    Exposure to SQL and mySQL Databases
    Integration patterns rest API, webservices
    Exposure to UML modelling and creating diagrams
    Advantage to have experience with Agile methodologies
    Exposure to AI tools is an added advantage

    Click Here To Apply

  • If you can’t support your husband financially, be submissive. You can’t be broke and lack home training at the same time

    A Nigerian businessman, Onyelike Darlington, has advised women to at least be submissive if they can’t support their husbands financially. 

     

    “If you can’t support your husband financially, at least be submissive. You can’t be broke & lack home training at the same time,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday. 

     

    Source: Linda Ikeji

  • BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha’s Family House In Kogi State Amid Claims That She Visited

    Armed men have launched an attack on the family house of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State, in what appears to be a politically motivated incident. 

    The assailants, believed to be targeting the Senator herself, reportedly vandalised windows in her late grandfather’s home before being repelled by a swift response from civil defence operatives and members of the local community.

    According to what SaharaReporters gathered on Thursday, the gunmen stormed the property on Tuesday night, under the false assumption that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was inside the house at the time of the attack.

    A statement from the Senator’s media team condemned the attack as a “brazen and calculated assault,” suggesting that the incident may be linked to her outspoken criticism of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, whom she recently accused of sexual harassment.

    “The armed men, mistakenly believing the Senator was present, vandalised windows in her grandfather’s house,” the statement read.
     “Fortunately, security operatives swiftly responded and repelled the attackers. This calculated assault appears to be a direct response to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s courageous stance against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.”

    The media team further called on the Inspector General of Police to “immediately reinstate her security details” to ensure her safety.

    Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan also shared her account of the harrowing event to SaharaReporters. 

    “Two days ago, my younger brother took some contractors to my hometown in Ihima to inspect locations for upcoming projects I attracted to my senatorial district,” she said.
    “The unknown gunmen assumed I was the one in town and attacked my family house that night. Thankfully, the civil defence team and community members responded promptly and chased them off. A report was made at the police area command, and no one was hurt.”

    She urged the public to remain calm and not be intimidated by such violent tactics.

    “We call on the public to remain calm and support the pursuit of justice. My dedication to speaking truth and representing my constituents should not be met with violence and intimidation,” the Senator said.

    Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Senate, has been an outspoken advocate for transparency, women’s rights, and justice in governance.

    The attack raises concerns about the safety of public officials who challenge entrenched political powers.

    On April 11, 2025, SaharaReporters reported that the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, strongly responded to a formal petition filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in which she is accused of criminal defamation and incitement over allegations of an assassination plot.

    But Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, speaking through her legal counsel Victor Giwa, said her comments were not made for political leverage but out of genuine fear for her safety.

    Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate for six months under controversial circumstances earlier this year.
    SaharaReporters on Thursday reported that Senate President Godswill Akpabio had formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, seeking an investigation into an alleged assassination plot made against him by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.

    In the petition dated April 3, 2025, Akpabio denied the serious accusation and called for the prosecution of Akpoti-Uduaghan for criminal defamation.
    The petition, which was also copied to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), comes after Akpoti-Uduaghan’s public outburst on April 1, 2025.
    During a speech in Kogi State, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of instructing former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello to assassinate her in Kogi State, claiming that the act was intended to make it appear that her constituents were responsible for her death.
    Akpabio categorically denied the accusation, calling it a “heinous lie” and a “reckless and deliberate attempt” to tarnish his reputation.
    In his petition, the Senate President labelled the allegation as politically motivated, accusing Akpoti-Uduaghan of attempting to incite political unrest and damage his public image.
    He stressed that the allegation was made without any supporting evidence.
    The Senate President also highlighted the severe impact of the false allegation, especially given its widespread coverage across media platforms, including radio, television, and social media. He had urged law enforcement agencies to treat the matter with the seriousness it deserves.  

    Source: Sahara Reporters

  • How to Make a Rune Altar in RuneScape DragonWilds

    RuneScape DragonWilds is an amazing survival game that perfectly mixes magic spells with classic survival elements. The game features a ton of amazing spells, and more are yet to come. But, to cast spells in RuneScape DragonWilds, a player must first have the necessary Runes. Although Runes can be collected from pouches and chests, the best way to get Runes is by crafting them in a Rune Altar. Here is a complete guide on how to make a Rune Altar, so that you can start crafting Runes and casting magic in RuneScape DragonWilds.

    How to Make a Rune Altar in RuneScape DragonWilds

    Image Credit: Jagex (screenshot by Sanmay Chakrabarti/Beebom)

    The Rune Altar is one of the most important crafting bench in RuneScape DragonWilds. Rune Altar allows players to craft Runes and Ward Stones from Rune Essences. Although making the Rune Altar is fairly easy, new players can get confused about where to find its required materials. If you are also confused, simply follow the two steps given below to learn how to make a Rune Altar in RuneScape DragonWilds.

    1. Get Rune Essence and Stones

    The first thing you need to do is get the materials to build a Rune Altar. Getting the required materials will also unlock the Rune Altar recipe for you. Here are the materials necessary to make a Rune Altar:

    You can get Rune Essence by mining the Rune Essence stones, which can be seen glowing and floating in the air. Hit the floating rocks to make them drop and use a Pickaxe to mine them. You can craft a Stone Pickaxe from the Crafting Table using 6 Ash logs and 8 Stones.

    After mining the Rune Essence stones, you will get Rune Essences. Other than mining, you can also obtain Rune Essences from chests.

    Rune Essence Stones to get Rune Essence in RuneScape DragonWilds
    Collect Rune Essence from Chests in RuneScape DragonWilds

    For Stones, you can simply mine normal Stones or pick the broken Stones from the ground. After you have all the required materials, it’s time to build a Rune Altar.

    2. Build Rune Altar

    After you have all the necessary materials to build a Rune Altar, press the ‘B’ or Build key to open the Building menu. In the Crafting section, look for the Rune Altar. Click on the Rune Altar and move to the place you want to build it. Simply place the Rune Altar to make it ,and now you can use it to craft Runes.

    Build Rune Altar in RuneScape DragonWilds
    Image Credit: Jagex (screenshot by Sanmay Chakrabarti/Beebom)

    How to Use the Rune Altar in RuneScape DragonWilds

    The Rune Altar is extremely important in RuneScape DragonWilds as it allows you to craft Runes and Ward Stones. Runes are the basic ingredient for casting spells or when fast traveling in RuneScape DragonWilds and Ward Stones can be used to refill Magic Defense of armors. To use a Rune Altar, simply go near it and use the Interact (E) key.

    How to Use Rune Altar in RuneScape DragonWilds
    Image Credit: Jagex (screenshot by Sanmay Chakrabarti/Beebom)

    Now, you can craft different Runes or Ward Stones using Rune Essence. As you continue crafting Rune Essence, your Runecrafting level will increase. Once that happens, you will unlock more Runecrafting skills in RuneScape DragonWilds, unlocking more recipes for Runes and also gaining a few useful abilities.

    So, that’s it. Now you know how to make a Rune Altar in RuneScape DragonWilds. Runes can be extremely useful, making your life easy in the land of Ashenfall. Still having trouble building the Rune Altar? Tell us in the comments, and we will try to help you out.

    Sanmay Chakrabarti

    An old soul who loves CRPGs and Souls-Like to death. Takes pleasure in simplifying “Complex and Hard” games for casual players with tailored guides and videos. He loves to explore new places, read fantasy fiction, watch anime, and create wacky character builds in his off time.


    Source: Beebom

  • AfDB boss, Adesina, identifies cause of Africa’s economic stagnation

    The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has renewed his call for African nations to break free from the cycle of poverty by halting the export of raw materials and embracing industrialisation through value addition.

    In a post shared on Thursday via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Adesina described the continued export of unprocessed commodities as a major contributor to the continent’s economic stagnation.

    “Africa must end the exports of its raw materials. The export of raw materials is the door to poverty. The export of value-added products is the highway to wealth. And Africa is tired of being poor,” he stated.

    Despite being richly endowed with natural resources ranging from oil and gas to rare minerals and agricultural produce, Africa contributes less than 2 per cent to global manufacturing output, according to data from the Office of the United States Trade Representative and other multilateral sources. Its share of global trade also lingers below 3 per cent.

    For Adesina, this is not just an economic failure, but a strategic misstep. Over the years, he has championed policies that prioritise agro-industrialisation, regional integration, and infrastructure development as key levers for sustainable transformation.

    The AfDB has been instrumental in backing initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), aimed at boosting intra-African commerce and promoting industrial growth across the continent.

    Beyond industrialisation, Adesina recently raised concerns about the inequitable distribution of international financial support. He criticised the International Monetary Fund’s allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), which saw Africa receiving just $33 billion, or 4.5 per cent, of the $650 billion issued globally, despite being one of the hardest-hit regions economically during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    In response, the AfDB, in collaboration with the African Union, has led efforts to rechannel unused SDRs from wealthier nations to African economies. Through a newly endorsed framework—developed alongside the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and approved by the IMF Board—the plan seeks to optimise Africa’s access to global liquidity by leveraging the AfDB’s AAA credit rating.

    Source: Ripples Nigeria