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  • MEXC rewards creators, educators, community leaders with commission-earning programme

    MEXC rewards creators, educators, community leaders with commission-earning programme

    As the new year begins, MEXC has taken a bold step to reward creators, educators, and community leaders with one of the most generous affiliate programs in the crypto industry.

    The newly unveiled MEXC Affiliate Policy allows key opinion leaders to earn over 70 percent in commission, opening a powerful income stream for anyone with influence in the Web3 space.

    This move clearly shows MEXC’s commitment to empowering its global community and supporting the people who drive crypto adoption every day.

    The MEXC Affiliate Programme is designed for content creators, traders, educators, community managers, and crypto enthusiasts who actively share crypto knowledge and opportunities with others. As an affiliate, you earn a commission when users you refer to MEXC trade on the platform. Simply put, you help people discover MEXC, and MEXC rewards you for the value you bring.

    With the new year update, the program has become even more attractive, especially for KOLs and serious builders in the crypto space.

    According to the company, the biggest highlight of the new affiliate policy is the commission structure. Qualified affiliates and KOLs can now earn over 70 percent of trading fees generated by their referrals. This is one of the highest commission rates offered by any major crypto exchange today.

    “This means that as your community grows and becomes more active on MEXC, your earnings can scale significantly. Whether you run an X page, Telegram group, YouTube channel, Discord server, or educational platform, your influence can now translate into long term and sustainable income,” it said.

    It added that one major advantage of the MEXC Affiliate Program is transparency.

    “Affiliates have access to a clear dashboard where they can track referrals, trading volume, and commissions in real time. There are no hidden rules or confusing calculations. What you earn is clearly shown, giving you confidence and control over your performance. This transparency makes it easier for affiliates to plan content strategies, measure impact, and optimize their growth,” it said.

    Being a MEXC Affiliate, it said, is not limited to earning commissions alone. Affiliates also gain access to exclusive benefits that support long term growth and visibility.

    “Affiliates can participate in special campaigns, trading competitions, and promotional events. These activities often come with extra rewards, bonuses, and exposure opportunities. For creators, this means more engaging content ideas and more reasons for their audience to stay active,” it said.

    The MEXC provides dedicated support for its affiliates, especially KOLs and community leaders. This includes marketing materials, referral tools, campaign updates, and direct communication with the MEXC team. Affiliates are not left to figure things out alone. Instead, they are treated as partners in growth. This support helps affiliates focus on what they do best, creating content, educating users, and building trust within their communities.

    Also, MEXC is known for its wide range of listed tokens, deep liquidity, and user friendly interface. It supports users across many regions, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and beyond. This global reach makes it easier for affiliates to onboard users from different countries without friction.

    “For affiliates with international audiences, this is a major advantage. You can promote one platform to a diverse audience and still enjoy smooth onboarding and trading experiences for your referrals,” it said.

    Beyond earning commissions, MEXC Affiliates gain access to learning opportunities that help them grow professionally. Affiliates often learn more about trading, market trends, Web3 products, and community building. This knowledge can be applied not only on MEXC but across the wider crypto ecosystem.

    For many affiliates, the program becomes a pathway into deeper roles in Web3, including consulting, partnerships, and project collaborations.

    The new MEXC Affiliate Policy reflects a larger shift in crypto adoption. Exchanges are recognizing the power of educators, creators, and community leaders in driving real and sustainable growth. By offering over 70 percent commission, MEXC is placing real value on trust, education, and community influence.

    This approach helps users learn crypto responsibly while rewarding those who take the time to guide and support them.

  • Afrobeats gets High School Musical refix with J12’s new song, ‘Shawty Bounce’

    Afrobeats gets High School Musical refix with J12’s new song, ‘Shawty Bounce’

    Rising Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter, J12 returns with his brand-new single, “Shawty Bounce,” an exciting Pop-inspired track infused with High School Musical energy.

    The result is a bright, feel-good sound that’s catchy, confident, and refreshingly unique. Coming after the success of his “Money” official video,

    J12 takes a bold creative leap with “Shawty Bounce.”

    Released on all streaming platforms worldwide, the new jam showcasing his versatility and talent for blending genres. With infectious melodies, vibrant production, and a carefree spirit, this track is crafted to get listeners moving and smiling.

    Speaking on his eclectic music orientation, the artist disclosed, “Afrobeats is my constituency, so it wasn’t difficult to fuse it into another genre like high school musical pop because I grew up watching high school musical movies. The goal was to make something that feels youthful, bright, and global, but still has that African heartbeat underneath it all.

    On his new song, he explains, “’Shawty Bounce’ feels different because the sound is different from anything I’ve ever done. It gave me an avenue to explore a fresh sound and niche. The studio sessions were fun and full of dance movements. It reminded me that music is supposed to feel good first before anything else.”

    Blending harmonic Afrobeats with dynamic vocals in English, Yoruba, and Pidgin English, the United Kindom-based artist has carved out a unique sound that resonates across diverse audiences.

    His debut EP, Clue, marked a pivotal moment in his career, with the standout track Mine gaining recognition and airplay on BBC Introducing East Midlands.

    Building on that momentum, J12 released his sophomore EP Transition in May 2024, followed by the single At Your Service featuring Youngfabz in October 2024. In addition to his original music, he has dropped several covers this year, with his rendition of Burna Boy’s Bundle by Bundle going viral on Twitter.

    His live performances continue to captivate audiences most recently delivering a breath-taking set at Experience Nigeria in Nottingham and Pluto and friends live in Nottingham Show. Looking ahead, J12 is slated to perform at the Hockley Hustle Festival in October 2025.

  • NAD makes bold debut with ‘Outside’

    NAD makes bold debut with ‘Outside’

    Afrobeats newcomer, NAD, born Ferdinand Uchechukwu Okeke, is making a striking entrance into the Nigerian music scene with the release of his debut single, Outside.

    The track fuses smooth rhythms with emotional depth, presenting a refreshing blend of Afrobeats and soul that is at once personal, fearless, and uplifting.

    Describing the single as more than just music, NAD said: “My music is about healing, courage, and living boldly. This first single is me stepping out, not just into the world but into purpose.”

    With lush production, heartfelt lyrics, and a laid-back yet vibrant feel, Outside encourages listeners to embrace their truth, face the world with courage, and live beyond limitations.

    Rooted in Nigerian heritage and shaped by real-life experiences, NAD’s sound speaks to a generation searching for meaning, connection, and emotional release. His signature style merges melodic soul with Afrobeats energy, creating songs that resonate beyond the dance floor.

    Part of a new wave of Nigerian artistes redefining the Afrobeats landscape, NAD blends global appeal with raw honesty. Outside signals the start of a career that promises authenticity, vulnerability, and unforgettable sounds.

  • Mapping Movement, Saving Lives: Basit Amuda’s research tracks outdoor activity across COVID-19 waves

    Mapping Movement, Saving Lives: Basit Amuda’s research tracks outdoor activity across COVID-19 waves

    In a compelling intersection of Geospatial and public health, Basit Amuda, an exceptional GeoHealth researcher, is gaining recognition for his groundbreaking research initiative that delves into how human outdoor mobility changed across various waves of the COVID-19 pandemic and what that means for future public health preparedness.

    In this exclusive interview, Amuda shares the motivation behind his research, the methodologies he employed, and why understanding movement patterns isn’t just about tracking people but about saving lives.

    Q1: Basit, tell us what inspired this research?

    Basit Amuda: When the pandemic began, I was fascinated and alarmed by how quickly cities shut down and how human behavior shifted almost overnight. I started to ask myself: What if we could quantify these behavioral shifts? Could mobility data predict where outbreaks might surge or fade? That curiosity led me to explore how location and movement data could be harnessed to understand public health dynamics in real time.

    Q2: Your research tracks outdoor activity across different waves of COVID-19. What did you find most striking?

    Basit Amuda: One of the most striking things was how adaptive people were at first. In the early wave, the movement dropped significantly in response to lockdowns. But as subsequent waves hit, fatigue set in. People started returning to outdoor spaces, even when case numbers were rising. This kind of behavioral rebound can be dangerous, and tracking helps us understand when and where to reinforce messaging or interventions.

    Q3: What kind of data did you use to conduct this study?

    Basit Amuda: I relied heavily on anonymized mobility data from sources like Google Mobility Reports, local telecom data, Safegraph, and public transport usage logs. We analyzed shifts in foot traffic around key areas like parks, grocery stores, transit hubs, and workplaces over time and matched them against COVID-19 case trends across different regions.

    Q4: That must have involved a lot of cross-disciplinary thinking. How did you merge data science with epidemiology?

    Basit Amuda: Exactly. That was both the challenge and the beauty of the work. I collaborated with public health professionals, statisticians, and urban planners. We used machine learning to model correlations and predict potential outbreak zones based on movement surges. It became clear that data science, when guided by public health insights, can be a powerful tool in fighting pandemics.

    Q5: How can your findings help in future pandemics or even current public health issues?

    Basit Amuda: Our movement is a reflection of our risk perception. If health systems and policymakers can monitor mobility data in real-time, they can tailor interventions, whether that’s increasing testing, launching targeted awareness campaigns, or enforcing localized restrictions. The idea is not to control movement but to understand it and respond more effectively.

    Q6: What’s next for you in this line of research?

    Basit Amuda: I’m currently exploring how to integrate socioeconomic data and digital health tools into human mobility models to understand better and predict health outcomes among vulnerable populations in the United States. By analyzing patterns of movement alongside social determinants of health, such as income, housing stability, and access to healthcare. I aim to develop predictive systems that can serve as early-warning tools for public health stressors, including infectious disease outbreaks, emergency healthcare demand, and disparities in health access. This work supports efforts to build more equitable and responsive public health infrastructure across diverse communities.

    Q7: Lastly, what message do you have for young researchers, especially those in developing countries?

    Basit Amuda: Don’t underestimate the power of local data and context. You don’t need the biggest lab or the most expensive tools to create impact. All you need is curiosity, collaboration, and the willingness to turn patterns into solutions.

    From numbers to neighborhoods, Amuda’s work demonstrates that behind every movement trend lies a human story and, possibly, a chance to save lives. As governments and health agencies continue to navigate post-pandemic realities, research like his offers not only insight but foresight.

  • ICYMI: How infidelity made me lose control over my wife – Ninalowo

    ICYMI: How infidelity made me lose control over my wife – Ninalowo

    Ace actor Bolanle Ninalowo aka M.A.KA has recalled how infidelity almost ruined his marriage and cost him his family.

    Speaking on the latest episode of Chude Jideonwo’s #WithChude on his podcast, the film star confessed at some points in his marriage to Bunmi, he was a serial cheat.

    He explained that he lost control over his wife, who had outgrown him at the time because she considered him a stranger owing to his cheating over the years.

    Read Also: I’m the best version of myself, says actor Ninalowo

    But upon realisation of his deeds and what it was almost costing him, Nino said: “I needed to take time back to see what I have done to her.

    “The years when I was feeling too young and cheating all day, breaking her heart and everything to the years when I wasn’t there and pursuing my dreams.”

    Read Also: My mother’s, wife’s conception pain keeps me on track – Bolanle Ninalowo

    “But I forgot this was a human being that was taking records and taking experiences of her life as well.

    “So, I became somebody that she didn’t recognise anymore. At some point, I couldn’t call her to pick up my call. The woman I had control over, I had no more control because she outgrew me.”

    He said he salvaged his ruined marriage and reclaim the love and trust of his wife by starting all over.
    “So to get back I needed to start afresh to detoxify all that I have done. It was a process and I had to go back to the bottom. It’s a process, a lot of people keep failing because they keep jumping from one thing to the other,” he added.

  • Abducted Catholic priest regains freedom

    Abducted Catholic priest regains freedom

    Catholic priest, Rev Fr. Michael Asomugha, who was kidnapped on April 15, has regained freedom from his abductors.

    Asomugha of the St. Paul’s Catholic church parish , Osu in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of was abducted on April 15 from Okigwe Diocese.

    One of his parishioners, Chinedu Osuji, confirmed on Sunday morning that the cleric has been freed. 
    Read Also: Catholic priest announces free education for indigent pupils in Imo

    He thanked everybody, especially a Rev’d sister, Martina Oforka for the roles they played in the priest regaining his freedom from his abductors.

     “Fr Michael Asomugha of St Paul’s Catholic Church OSU in Anara has been freed from his abductors ,we have been praying and offered daily holy masses for his freedom,stigmatist Rev sister Martina Oforka also helped with her prayers.May Jesus be praised, ” he said. 

  • Police arrest suspected IPOB/ESN commander, members in Imo

    Police arrest suspected IPOB/ESN commander, members in Imo

    Imo Police Command  has confirmed the arrest of nine suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and one Sector Commander of the militia arm, Eastern Security Network( ESN) one Mathew Chuwkuma (48) of Mpam Ahaizu Mbaise Local government Area. 
    




    Imo Police spokesman Henry Okoye informed in a statement on Sunday: "Sequel to the attack of Police Officers on patrol attached to Ngor-Okpala/Mbaise Area Command at  Ngor-Okpala, Imo State on 21/04/2023 by hoodlums suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militia affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) where four gallant police officers lost their lives, the  Commissioner of Police, Imo state, CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde after on the spot assessment of the incident, directed the Command’s tactical teams to commence detailed investigation and manhunt to unravel the perpetrators of the dastardly act.

The statement reads,"Acting on the CP’s directives, a detachment of the Command’s tactical team on 24/04/2023 at about 1730hrs after a diligent gathering of credible intelligence, arrested one Mathew Chuwkuma 48yrs ‘m’ of Mpam Ahaizu Mbaise LGA, Imo State, in his hideout at Umuahia, Abia State. 

"He confessed to be the Sector Commander of a dreadful IPOB/ESN syndicate in Mbaise and assisted the curious operatives in arresting three of his syndicate namely; Ojoko Ikechukwu 53yrs ‘m’ of Umugwa, Chilaka Charles 44yrs ‘m’ of Umuezuo, and Anthony Iwu 50yrs ‘m’ of Umugwa all in Umuokiria, Ahaizu Mbaise LGA of Imo State in their Criminal hideout while others escaped. 

"On searching the suspects and their hideout the following incriminating items were recovered; One cut to size AK 47 rifle, One hundred and Ninety rounds of live 7.62 mm Ammunition, Two AK 47 magazines, two cut-to-size double barrel guns, one locally fabricated Berretta pistol were recovered from the Terrorist hideout. 

"In the course of the investigation, the suspects all confessed to being members of the dreadful IPOB/ESN syndicate terrorizing the good people of Imo State and had a hand in the recent killing of four Police officers and two civilians at Ngor Okpalla."
    




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    Stop total shut down of varsities to make demand, Issa Aremu tells ASUU, others
    
			
    Stop total shut down of varsities to make demand, Issa Aremu tells ASUU, others
    
			
    

    Director General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, Comrade Issa Aremu, has cautioned trade unions in against total shutdown of tertiary institutions during strike actions. 
    




    Comrade Aremu said the unions should understand that industrial dispute was not industrial war. 
    




    Aremu spoke in Akure at a colloquim organised by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA).
    




    He reminded the varsity unions that former National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, never get any agreement from employers by shutting down factories in their days as textile union leaders. 
    




    He urged them to find ways to return to the good old days that would not lead to total closure of schools during strike action. 
    




    According to him: “You should imbibe the culture of social dialogue. Be prepare for compromise. You must not get what you always ask for. We never get agreement through shutting down the factory. What is good in the private sector must be applied in the public sector. 
    




    “There must be industrial relations Committee. We need to build capacity for all industrial relation actors. We need to have the skill to negotiate.” 
    




    Read Also: Windy rain destroys ASUU, SSANU secretariats, others in UNILORIN
    




    “ASUU does not operate as industrial unions. It was never transformed to industrial union. We must know how to dialogue, how to relate to get results. ASUU thinks they want to have it the way they want to have it.” 
    




    Speaking on the outcome of the general elections, Comrade Aremu urged Nigerians  not to think of returning the country to military rule. 
    




    “We should strive for democratic governance. Sudan cannot see peace until the armed gangsters get out. The only solution for Sudan is to copy from Nigeria. We should deepen democracy and consolidate on the gains. 
    




    “No President in Nigeria since 1999 has detained workers. I know the antecedents of the President-elect. I know his Labour record. He has engaged Labour very well. He was the first candidate to engage Labour in the campaigns.”
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    NDLEA seizes drug consignments hidden in imported car, food items
    
			
    NDLEA seizes drug consignments hidden in imported car, food items
    
			
    

    Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized 126 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 63 kilograms concealed in a used Toyota Corolla car imported from Toronto, Canada at the Tincan port in Lagos.
    




    Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters Abuja, Femi Babafemi, announced this in a statement on Sunday.
    




    Babafemi also said an attempt by a freight agent, Mordi Chukwuemeka Samuel, to export 900 grams of the same substance, Loud, hidden inside walls of a travelling bag containing food items, to Kenya, was thwarted by NDLEA officers at the SAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos on Saturday 29th April.
    




    According to the statement, when Mordi presented the bag, which he claimed contained food items for export, operatives noticed that in the course of searching the consignment, the side walls of the bag were unevenly bloated, after which they dismantled the false packings and recovered the illicit substance.
    




    The statement reads: “The previous day, Friday 28th April, NDLEA operatives at the Tincan port intercepted 63kg Canadian Loud packed in bags in the boot of one of the five used vehicles in a container marked, TLLU4840762 coming from Toronto via Montreal, during a joint examination with other stakeholders at the port. Similarly, men of the Agency’s Directorate of Operations and Investigation, DOGI, attached to courier firms also on Thursday 27th April intercepted 1.53kg skunk concealed in old hard drives meant for export to Dubai, United Arab Emirate.
    




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    “In Benue, operatives recovered 859 bottles of Codeine based Syrup weighing 117.3kg abandoned by a suspected dealer about two kilometers away from NDLEA check point along Enugu – Otukpo road on Wednesday 26th April, while two suspects: Kabiru Muhammed, 35, and Isah Muhammed, 28, were arrested with 20 blocks of cannabis weighing 11.2kg concealed in a bag of cassava flakes (garri) along Zaria-Kano road, Kano on Friday 28th April.
    




    “No fewer than seven bags of cannabis with a gross weight of 74.5kg were recovered when operatives raided an uncompleted building located in a bush in Ala town, Akure area of Ondo state just as 60kg of the same substance concealed among footwears in two jumbo sacks was recovered from one Aminu Mohammed along Ibadan – Oyo road, Oyo state while waiting to board a vehicle to Kebbi State.
    




    “In Adamawa state, NDLEA operatives on Saturday 29th April raided a clandestine factory in Mubi, where a new psychoactive substance, Akuskura, was being produced in large quantities and distributed to Chad, Cameroon and Niger Republic. At the time of the raid, production activities were ongoing in the premises.
    




    “Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has commended the officers and men of MMIA, Tincan, DOGI, Kano, Ondo, Oyo, Benue and Adamawa Commands of the Agency for their vigilance and professionalism in the discharge of their responsibilities. He charged them and their colleagues across the country not to rest on their oars.”
    




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    People after me for congratulating Tinubu- Ohaneze President
    
			
    People after me for congratulating Tinubu- Ohaneze President
    
			
    

    National President of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth council Mazi Okwu Nnabuike has cried out over alleged threat against his life after congratulating President-Elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 
    




    He said he has been receiving threats since he congratulated Tinubu for winning the February 25 poll. 
    




    He alleged: “Some persons who are annoyed that I congratulated the President-elect have set machinery in motion to take me out of the way.
    




    “They are employing every means, including using the DSS and other security agencies to make sure that I am cajoled and silenced. What is wrong that I congratulated the President-elect? Is Ohanaeze now a political party?
    




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    “There are Igbo people in APC, PDP, and LP; and we are serving the interest of the entire Igbo regardless of their political affiliations. As I said earlier, Bola Tinubu is the President-elect and he will be inaugurated on May 29. The aggrieved parties are in court and until the petitions are decided, we all have to support Tinubu to move the country forward.
    




    “I am putting the entire nation on notice that should anything happen to me, the sources of the attacks are known. Security agencies should not allow themselves to be dragged into this.”