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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A fake Facebook event disguised as a math problem has been one of its top posts for 6 months
A nearly year-old Facebook event for a "simple maths competition" has been one of the most viral posts on the platform for six months. The "event" racked up about 51 million views on Facebook during the first quarter of 2025, according to the company's latest report on "widely viewed content" on the platform. That would be an impressive stat for any single post, but it's the second quarter in a row in which the "maths competition" has nabbed the number two spot on Meta's list of widely viewed content. It also appeared on last quarter's report, during which time it received about 64.3 million views, according to an archived version of the report. So why is a random Facebook event that's not really an event getting more than 100 million views? It would seem to be a repackaging of an old engagement bait tactic. The header image for the event is an image of a piece of paper with the words "only for genius" followed by a seemingly simple equation. When shared as a Facebook post, the image is prominently displayed in a way that may look like a normal image post. The image also has some striking similarities to other seemingly simple math equations that have been going viral on Facebook for nearly 15 years. A look at the event page itself shows that hundreds of thousands of people have engaged with the event. More than 800,000 people responded to the supposed July 8, 2024 event. Even now, nearly a year later, the event is seeing regular comments from Facebook users — most of whom are intent on earnestly explaining how the equation should be solved (or arguing with others' interpretation). As Slate noted back in 2013, there's something irresistible about arguing basic arithmetic with strangers on the internet. What is a bit of a mystery is why this post has gone so viral months after it was originally posted. I reached out to the account behind the post, a Nigerian-based creator named Ebuka Peter Ibeh and didn't immediately hear back. The post seems to be far more successful than any other recent posts from Ibeh, who has about 25,000 Facebook followers. In any case, the post offers an interesting window into the kinds of bizarre content and questionable tactics that still regularly goes mega-viral on Facebook. Meta recently said it would crack down on creators sharing spammy posts on Facebook, though it's unclear if this type of engagement bait would fall under the category of content it's explicitly trying to discourage.
Engadget
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
A fake Facebook event disguised as a math problem has been one of its top posts for 6 months
A nearly year-old Facebook event for a "simple maths competition" has been one of the most viral posts on the platform for six months. The "event" racked up about 51 million views on Facebook during the first quarter of 2025, according to the company's latest report on "widely viewed content" on the platform. That would be an impressive stat for any single post, but it's the second quarter in a row in which the "maths competition" has nabbed the number two spot on Meta's list of widely viewed content. It also appeared on last quarter's report, during which time it received about 64.3 million views, according to an archived version of the report. So why is a random Facebook event that's not really an event getting more than 100 million views? It would seem to be a repackaging of an old engagement bait tactic. The header image for the event is an image of a piece of paper with the words "only for genius" followed by a seemingly simple equation. When shared as a Facebook post, the image is prominently displayed in a way that may look like a normal image post. The image also has some striking similarities to other seemingly simple math equations that have been going viral on Facebook for nearly 15 years. A look at the event page itself shows that hundreds of thousands of people have engaged with the event. More than 800,000 people responded to the supposed July 8, 2024 event. Even now, nearly a year later, the event is seeing regular comments from Facebook users — most of whom are intent on earnestly explaining how the equation should be solved (or arguing with others' interpretation). As Slate noted back in 2013 , there's something irresistible about arguing basic arithmetic with strangers on the internet. What is a bit of a mystery is why this post has gone so viral months after it was originally posted. I reached out to the account behind the post, a Nigerian-based creator named Ebuka Peter Ibeh and didn't immediately hear back. The post seems to be far more successful than any other recent posts from Ibeh, who has about 25,000 Facebook followers. In any case, the post offers an interesting window into the kinds of bizarre content and questionable tactics that still regularly goes mega-viral on Facebook. Meta recently said it would crack down on creators sharing spammy posts on Facebook, though it's unclear if this type of engagement bait would fall under the category of content it's explicitly trying to discourage.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Laptop Power Without Limits Elvis Tech Rolls Out Innovative Solar Solutions for Off-Grid Independence
LAGOS, NIGERIA / / May 20, 2025 / As Nigeria continues to face systemic electricity supply challenges, technology company Elvis Tech has announced the launch of a new line of solar-powered solutions aimed at providing reliable alternatives for individuals and small businesses. The newly available devices include solar laptop power banks, high-quality laptop power bank, and portable solar generators, specifically designed for off-grid and low-power environments. The move follows growing concerns over the impact of erratic grid power on productivity, education, and small-scale enterprise across the country. According to recent energy access reports, millions of Nigerians lack dependable electricity, with outages lasting hours or days in many urban and rural areas. In response, Elvis Tech's solar-powered offerings are engineered to provide a stable source of power for essential digital and household tools. The company's solutions require no fuel, emit no noise, and are equipped with lithium battery technology and smart charging systems to meet the evolving energy needs of users. "The inability to access electricity continues to undermine development across sectors," said Elvis Ogbonna, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elvis Tech. "Our goal is to offer practical, scalable tools that allow people to stay connected, work remotely, and operate their businesses-regardless of the grid." The company's latest line of products includes long-lasting backup batteries compatible with most laptops, designed for maximum power efficiency and portability. Also available are solar-rechargeable models that provide power independence for users in remote or underserved areas-particularly beneficial for students, remote workers, and field professionals. In addition, Elvis Tech has introduced a compact, silent solar generator with energy storage capacities ranging from 510Wh to 1.9kWh. They are capable of powering key devices such as fans, routers, lighting systems, and other low-voltage appliances, offering a clean and practical alternative to standard fuel-powered generators. The rollout is part of its strategy to advance energy access through distributed, user-owned solutions. The company reports strong early demand for its pay-on-delivery model, which allows customers to verify product quality before purchase-an increasingly important trust factor in the Nigerian e-commerce landscape. About Elvis Tech Elvis Tech is a Nigerian-based energy technology company focused on addressing power access challenges through affordable, off-grid innovation. The company's portfolio, which includes portable solar generators, high-efficiency laptop power banks, and solar laptop power banks, helps people, students, and business owners obtain reliable access to electricity. Elvis Tech is promoting economic mobility and energy resilience through its dedication to dependability, accessibility, and local relevance. Contact Details: Elvis Tech LimitedElvis Ogbonna+234 701 908 6644info@ Company Websitehttps:// SOURCE: Elvis Tech Limited View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
BBC News
26-04-2025
- BBC News
FBI arrest 22 suspected cybercriminals for Nigeria sake of sextortion
Di Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) say dem don arrest 22 cybercrime suspects, wey dey sexually blackmail and extort US minors. FBI ontop dia website tok say di arrest na part of "Operation Artemis," one international operation wey dem launch for 2023, to fight di growing threat of sextortion among Nigerian-based sextortion rings. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in collaboration wit FBI conduct di investigation wey lead to di arrest of di suspects involved in di sextortion scheme. Di agency tok say among di 22 subjects, approximately half of dem dey directly link to victims wey kill demsefs. "Dis operation na step in di fight against child exploitation, bring justice and accountability to international perpetrators wey dey hide anonymously behind screens," FBI tok. FBI also tok say dis operation dey necessary becos of di growing rate of sextortion, wey dey related to suicide among America male teenage population, between age 14 and 17, wey dey connected to Nigerian fraudsters in di last three years. "FBI announce global operation to combat financially motivated sextortion schemes wey dey operate from Nigeria. In coordination wit multiple law enforcement partners, di FBI conduct Operation Artemis, " di statement tok. "As a result of Operation Artemis, FBI investigations don lead to di arrests of 22 Nigerian suspects wey dey connected to financially motivated sextortion schemes, of dis 22 suspects, approximately half dey directly linked to victims wey take dia own lives." Di agency tok say dem begin to observe di sextortion of minors by fraudsters wey base in Nigeria wen dem receive 30% tips related to sextortion between October 2024 and March 2025. FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center tok say victims report 34,000 cases for 2023, 54,000 teenagers fall victim to di schemes for 2024. Ova di last two years victims don lose nearly $65 million due to dis crime and more dan 20 minor victims don die by suicide. "Dis announcement dey come as di FBI don observe 30% increase in sextortion-related tips wey dem receive from October 2024 to March 2025 as compared to di previous year," di statement tok. FBI Director, Kash Patel, indicate say di recent operation show say di agency dey determined to "pursue di heinous criminals wey dey harm children no mata wia dem dey hide." Sextortion: how fraudesters dey cause di death of dia victims Alarming rate of dis cases don make FBI open investigations across di kontri to identify nearly 3,000 victims of financially motivated sextortion. Di suspects dey operate in financially motivated sextortion schemes by contacting victims via social media platforms and den dem go pose as dia agemate or potential romantic partner. Once dem don build trust, through di direct messages, di suspects go make dia dia victims take and share nude images of demsefs. Offenders go den threaten to release di nude fotos unless dem send dem money immediately through gift cards, mobile payment services, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency. Weda dem receive di payment or not, di perpetrators go continue to manipulate dia victims, leading to di shame, isolation, and death among dia victims. Dis no be di first time dem go indict Nigerians for sextortion mata. For September 2024, US goment bin sentence two Nigerian brodas Samuel and Samson Ogoshi to 210 months (17 and half years) for jail. US District Judge Robert J. Jonker sentence den afta dem find di brodas guilty of di death of one17-year-old boy, Jordan DeMay wey dem deceive to take and send dem sexual images of imsef. Dem chop jail sentence afta US goment extradite dem from Nigeria to di US make dem go face punishment for dia crimes.
Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Reform UK council candidate helps Nigerians get UK study visas - while Nigel Farage demands crackdown and blasts UK universities for being 'drunk on foreign money'
A Reform UK candidate runs a company that helps Nigerians get UK study visas - despite party leader Nigel Farage wanting to 'slash' foreign student numbers. Christopher Adegoke is standing as Reform's candidate for the Hucknall West ward on Nottinghamshire County Council at next month's local elections. He is a director at Nigerian-based firm KOT Educational Services & Tours Ltd - a 'placement agency' for international students with a branch office in Nottingham. The firm's website states it offers 'visa counselling and support services' for students to ensure 'the requisite visas are granted'. Mr Adegoke is listed on the British Council database of UK-certified counsellors, who help market UK universities abroad and support foreign students coming to Britain. His role has come under scrutiny ahead of the 1 May local elections, with Mr Farage having voiced concerns about the number of foreign students in the UK. The Reform leader has accused British universities of being 'absolutely drunk on foreign money'. It can also be revealed how Mr Adegoke once backed calls for talks on slavery reparations for African countries. This is despite senior Reform figures having rejected such demands as 'ridiculous' and 'nonsense'. Ahead of the local elections on 1 May, Reform has been stung by a series of revelations about their councillor candidates. This has led to fresh questions about the party's vetting of election hopefuls. A Tory source told MailOnline: 'Nigel Farage personally promised that Reform UK vetting was to a standard never done before. 'So either this was another lie or Reform have developed some new soft-touch migration policies they don't want the country to know about. 'Only a vote for the Conservatives on 1 May will deliver better services and lower taxes.' Mr Farage last year decried the 'staggering' number of sponsored study visas granted in the UK and demanded ministers 'slash' the total. He said many UK universities had 'become absolutely drunk on foreign money', with institutions able to charge overseas students higher fees than British students. 'I wonder whether this is all to the benefit of British students going on to further education,' he said on his GB News show. 'So I think we should slash the numbers. Also, we should be careful about who we allow in, and just coming as a student should not give you automatic leave to remain.' There has also been scrutiny of Mr Adegoke's past activity on social media, as well as his business interests. In 2022, he shared posts on X/Twitter by Nana Akufo-Addo, the then-president of Ghana, demanding 'long overdue' talks on slavery reparations for African nations. Mr Farage last year warned Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer not to 'give an inch' on slavery reparations at a Commonwealth summit. Reform's deputy leader Richard Tice also dismissed calls for slavery reparations as 'ridiculous' and 'nonsense'. In 2022, Mr Adegoke shared posts on X/Twitter by Nana Akufo-Addo, the then-president of Ghana, demanding 'long overdue' talks on slavery reparations for African nations Mr Adegoke posed for a picture with Mr Farage while the Reform leader was campaigning in Sutton-in-Ashfield earlier this month. In a video posted on his Facebook page, Mr Adegoke has explained why he is hoping to become a Reform councillor in Nottinghamshire, where he has lived since 2010. 'I grew up in Africa where I co-founded a children's initative that later evolved into a education placement agency since 1998,' he said. 'We have placed legitimate international students into UK universities and colleges. 'These students have contributed £10million in tuition fees and £3.5million in living costs to the UK economy.' He added: 'It is this legitimate business that brought me to the UK in 2010 as a business migrant. 'And I continue this work until today - supporting UK education institutions and contributing to the economy.' Mr Adegoke admitted some people had asked him why he supported Reform UK, amid accusations they are an 'anti-immigration or even racist' party. 'Let me be clear, Reform UK is not against legal migration - what it firmly opposes is illegal migration,' he said. Mr Adegoke added he had 'proudly passed a rigorous selection process' to be chosen as a Reform candidate. A Reform UK spokesman said: 'The Tories are the architects of the failed mass immigration experiment. They opened the borders and allowed millions in. 'The public know that only Reform UK can be trusted to freeze immigration and stop the boats.'
