Femi Otedola, a prominent Nigerian business mogul, recently expressed his admiration for a moment shared between Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, and former U.S. President Donald Trump.

The handshake occurred during Trump's visit to Qatar, where the latter was involved in brokering significant business deals. On his X (formerly Twitter) account, Otedola posted a picture of the encounter with the caption: "The richest black man in the world shaking hands with the most powerful man in the world @realDonaldTrump @AlikoDangote," highlighting the convergence of immense wealth and power. The meeting, which involved other notable figures such as Elon Musk, occurred in the context of a $96 billion aircraft deal between Qatar Airways and Boeing. The viral image has sparked conversations in Nigeria about the potential implications and opportunities that such a high-profile interaction could bring to the country and the African continent.

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Strong explosion in Crimea: Ukraine strikes Russian ammunition depot

A series of loud explosions thundered in Crimea on Friday night and early morning, May 16. Local publics report attacks on important military facilities of the Russian occupiers.
As reported by " Krymskiy Veter ",
", at 06:15 a very
strong explosion thundered in Sevastopol.
Russian air defense was operating from the territory of the Sevastopol Naval School named after Nakhimov. Eyewitnesses took a photo of the trace of the missile from the "Pantsir-S1" air defense system at this point.
In addition, explosions thundered in Perevalnoye, where the 126th separate coastal defense brigade of the Russian Black Sea Fleet is stationed. Eyewitnesses say that explosions are heard there and smoke is rising.
At the same time, the attack on Sevastopol continues. Eyewitnesses report explosions in the city. In particular, explosions are reported in the area of the Belbek and Kacha airfields.
However, local publics report that things are not so simple in Perevalnoye - the ammunition depot of the 126th Coast Guard Brigade is burning and detonating. According to Krymsky Veter, ambulances drove in large numbers from Simferopol along the Yalta highway towards Perevalnoye, where an ammunition depot is burning, although it is closer to get there from Alushta. Explosions also continue in Bakhchisarai, near Balaklava and Sevastopol.
"The loud sounds that were heard in the city are the work of our soldiers," claimed the Russian-installed proxy head of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhayev.
According to Razozhayev, six drones were downed over the occupied peninsula. He did not report any damage or casualties due to the attack.
ATESH agents also record incoming at tacks on Russian military facilities in Crimea.
According to the movement, there were also hangars with occupiers' equipment in Perevalnoye.
Agents recorded explosions in the Perevalnoye area, including the military base of the 126th separate guards coastal defense brigade and the 8th separate artillery regiment.
"There is information about the dead soldiers who were on duty at the warehouse," the report says.
Throughout Russia's all-out war, Ukraine has carried out several successful attacks against Russian targets in occupied Crimea and its vicinity, heavily degrading the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
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Yesterday in Doha, President Trump engaged in a discussion about artificial intelligence with Alexandr Wang, the youngest self-made billionaire in America.

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Bashir Bello Ibrahim, a past contractor for the Kaduna State government and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Formal Act Legacy Limited, on suspicions of committing multiple frauds amounting to N30 billion.

Although his government contract had been terminated, the EFCC has received over 251 complaints against Ibrahim, alleging that he misled unsuspecting individuals by posing as a consultant for all 23 local government areas in Kaduna State and for the United Charity Foundation (UCF) and FICCORD, which are affiliated with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office. Investigations suggest that he falsely claimed to have a 2020 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kaduna State government that allowed him to source intervention grants from global donor agencies for local government projects and SDG initiatives. Further inquiries revealed that Ibrahim was not a consultant for UCF, and his MoU with the Kaduna State government had been terminated in October 2023 due to his failure to adhere to its terms. Despite the MoU's termination, Ibrahim allegedly engaged in unauthorized issuance of fictitious contracts worth approximately N30 billion, persuading contractors to provide supplies for projects including hospital construction, motorized boreholes, hospital beds, mattresses, drugs, and vaccines, which he claimed would be delivered to the Kaduna State government. Instead, he sold some of the items and diverted the proceeds for personal use.

The investigation also uncovered that upon receiving the supplies, he kept them in storage without informing the local government areas (LGAs) and failed to compensate the contractors for their deliveries. He reportedly sold contract award documents through intermediaries and shared the profits. These fraudulent actions, along with his alteration of contract terms, contributed to the MoU's termination in 2023. Authorities have recovered various items from Ibrahim, including Toyota Hilux pickup trucks, ambulances, buses, dispatch motorcycles, large quantities of children's medications and vaccines, hospital beds, and heavy-duty generators. His storage facility also contained an extensive range of medical supplies, such as tablets, capsules, syrups, ointments, gloves, syringes, and mucus extractors. The EFCC is working in partnership with NAFDAC and the Kaduna State Ministry of Health to assess the medicines discovered in his possession and to conduct thorough quality analyses. After inspections, Umar Ahmad Suleiman, Investigation and Enforcement Officer from the Federal Tax Force at NAFDAC, reported that while some medicines were from registered manufacturers and still within their shelf life, others had expired, and some were counterfeit with unregistered manufacturers. Supporting this finding, Abubakar Isa Balarabe, a pharmacist and Team Leader for the Kaduna State Ministry of Health, noted that several medicines had expired and criticized the inadequate storage conditions, stating, "The storage is not suitable for any medicine due to the way it was managed." The suspect is expected to be charged in court following the conclusion of the investigation.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest of any of the inmates. If you have any information, please call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a digital tip at fbi.gov/neworleansfugitives.
Eleven inmates, including several charged with murder, have escaped from a jail in Orleans Parish. All are deemed armed and dangerous. A large-scale manhunt is currently in progress. The inmates reportedly dug a tunnel sufficient for their escape and were found missing during a head count. UPDATE: One inmate has been recaptured, while the remaining ten are still at large. It is likely that some may attempt to access the interstate, so remain vigilant.

Similar to any other nation or community, Rwandans possess their unique characteristics, face their own challenges, and encounter various limitations.





Consequently, we manage our societal affairs and address our issues with a clear understanding of our identity, aspirations, historical context, and future goals.






It is crucial to thoroughly comprehend and reflect on these aspects. Moreover, it is essential to engage in open communication among ourselves and conduct the necessary introspection to identify solutions to the numerous challenges we face or have faced. We do not engage in denial; we acknowledge the significant progress we have achieved, while also recognizing that we have not triumphed in every endeavor. Success in all areas is not an obligation, yet we strive to make advancements in the aspects that hold the greatest significance for us. We are not indulged; our resources are limited, and our past experiences have been fraught with tragedy. Thus, one must either gather their strength and move forward or risk stagnation. We function within these constraints.

This week, the Governor-General officially appointed Prime Minister Albanese and the new cabinet at Government House.

Prior to the formal swearing-in of the new cabinet, the Governor-General performed several official duties, which included: receiving a letter from Prime Minister Albanese that contained his resignation and suggestions for the new cabinet's formation, re-swearing in the Prime Minister, convening a meeting of the Executive Council, and signing the appointment documents for the 41 new ministers. Subsequently, the Governor-General formally administered the oath to all 41 ministers in the presence of their families and colleagues.