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To Lead Meta Superintelligence Labs
Who is Alexandr Wang? The 28-year-old hired for 14 billion US dollar by Mark Zuckerberg to lead Meta superintelligence labs


In June 2025, the Meta CEO decisively appointed Alexandr to lead the company’s entire AI operation and backed his startup with an eye-watering $14.3 billion investment.

In an effort to show Meta’s growing commitment to artificial intelligence, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has appointed Alexandr Wang.
Alexander Wang is a 28-year-old founder of Scale AI, and has been hired to lead the company’s newly established Meta Superintelligence Labs. The recruitment is a part of a $14.3 billion deal which becomes one of the biggest AI hirings in recent times.


From College Dropout to AI Visionary?
Alexander Wang’s journey is a classic Silicon Valley success story. He was born in New Mexico to Chinese immigrant parents who were physicists at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Alexander Wang demonstrated an early passion for mathematics and computer science. After enrolling at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he dropped out in 2016 to launch Scale AI, a startup focused on providing high-quality annotated data to train machine learning models.
Scale AI quickly became an essential partner for major AI developers, powering data operations for clients like NVIDIA, Amazon, and Meta itself.

By 2024, Scale AI had reached a valuation of nearly $14 billion, positioning Wang as one of the youngest billionaires in the AI industry.

Leading Meta’s AI Revolution
In June 2025, Meta announced that Alexander Wang will take charge of its AI strategy through the newly formed Superintelligence Labs.

This is a division designed to unify all of Meta’s AI research, infrastructure, and product development efforts. Alexander Wang wasted no time reorganizing Meta’s sprawling AI ecosystem. In an internal memo, he wrote: “Superintelligence is coming, and in order to take it seriously, we need to organize around the key areas that will be critical to reach it which are research, product, and infrastructure.”

This reorganization splits Meta’s AI initiatives into four key focus areas, aimed at accelerating progress toward general-purpose, superintelligent systems which is the next major frontier in AI technology.

Why This Move Matters?
Meta’s $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI is not just about acquiring a company. Scale AI’s expertise in data annotation pipelines, infrastructure, and scalable training systems gives Meta a significant advantage in building powerful AI models. Moreover, as competitors like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and push the boundaries of AI, Meta’s partnership with Wang positions it to compete head-to-head in the race toward artificial general intelligence.

Challenges for Alexander
Alexander Wang faces enormous challenges. Since managing Meta’s vast AI operations will require balancing innovation with ethical responsibility. The pursuit of “superintelligence” raises serious questions about safety, transparency, and regulation these are areas where both Meta and Wang have drawn scrutiny in the past. Moreover, observers will also be watching how Meta’s reorganization impacts collaboration and speed.

Alexandr Wang’s appointment marks a big shift in AI leadership.

At just 28, he is now at the top of one of the world’s most ambitious technology programs. For Meta, this is both a gamble and a strategic bet since its investing heavily in the talent and infrastructure that could change the future of AI. Whether Wang can steer Meta towards true “superintelligence” needs to be seen


https://www.financialexpress.com/life/technology-who-is-alexandr-wang-the-28-year-old-hired-for-14-billion-us-dollar-by-mark-zukerberg-to-lead-meta-superintelligence-labs-4036364/

A former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has called on the Federal Government to reward a 17-year-old Nigerian student, Nafisa Aminu, for emerging as the top global performer in English language skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals.

In a post on his official X handle on Tuesday, Pantami said Nafisa deserves recognition just like the victorious Super Falcons and the D’Tigress, who were given $100,000, a three-bedroom flat, and a national honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger.

He wrote, “I strongly recommend that Nafisa deserves $100,000, a three-bedroom flat, and a national honour from the federal government of Nigeria.

“In addition, her English teacher deserves a reward similar to the one given to the coaching and technical team of the football and basketball players. We must continue to take education very seriously and reward the efforts of our citizens.”
Pantami attributed her success to a combination of natural talent, dedication, discipline, and the support she received from both her parents and the schools she attended.
The former minister noted that Nafisa’s achievement proves that Nigerian students can compete and win on the global stage when given the right opportunities and a supportive environment.

“There is no doubt that her success can be attributed to her natural talent, dedication, discipline, and the support she received from her parents and the schools she attended.


“Nafisa’s achievement highlights her as a shining example of Nigerian students’ potential to excel globally with the right opportunities and enabling environment. This kind of feat requires more encouragement from the government.

“Let’s invite our daughter and the daughter of all Nigerians, along with her English teacher, to the presidency. What is good for the goose is good for the gander,” he said.

Nafisa, a student of Nigerian Tulip International College in Yobe State, beat over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, including native English-speaking nations, to clinch the top prize

https://punchng.com/reward-nafisa-like-falcons-dtigress-pantami-tells-fg/
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University Don, Amb. Sampson Igbokwe has celebrated his heartrob , Mrs Ugomma Sampson, the CEO of Pixelskincare, Owerri.

He stated this in a release of 11th July 2025 which he made available to the Press.

He states: “Happy Birthday to my Favorite, Mrs. Ugomma Sampson,
CEO, Pixelskincare, Owerri

“Today and as I always will; I celebrate not only the birth of an extraordinary woman but the heartbeat of my world — my wife, my muse, my partner, my queen.

I am sure you already know how much your strength inspires me, your passion moves me, and your love completes me.

Watching you lead with grace as the visionary behind Pixelskincare, Owerri, fills me with pride beyond words.

Behind your radiant smile lies a fierce, brilliant, and beautiful soul who gives her all to her family, to her dreams, to everyone lucky enough to know her.

On this special day, I want the world to know how deeply I cherish you.


Thank you for making our home a haven of peace, for your unwavering support, and for loving me with a heart so pure it humbles me.

As you add another year to your life, may it be crowned with divine favor, glowing health, and the fulfillment of every silent prayer in your heart.

I’ll always be right by your side ; cheering you on, holding your hands, and loving you endlessly.

Happy birthday, my World.
Forever yours,
Amb. Sampson Igbokwe”, stated.

Mrs. Ugomma Francisca Sampson , was born to the family of Engr and Mrs P. O Nlemibe of Umuagwu uzoagba in Ikeduru LGA.

She is a graduate of Microbiology from the University of Calabar where she bagged her Bsc (Hons).

She is a healthy skin lover and this passion to help others nurture their skin and glow effortlessly gave birth to Pixel Skincare ❤️.

Pixel skincare was founded in 2020 and since then it has grown its healthy skin community who enjoy high quality, natural skincare products that are carefully crafted to nourish and protect the skin.

It has been 5 years now with lots of growth and reviews that fuels the passion.

She is happily married to the love of her life Amb. Sampson Igbokwe who has been nothing but bliss since they met.




https://diasporadigitalmedia.com/sampson-celebrates-wife-ugomma-on-her-birthday-july-12th/

World peace seems threatened. This is not a good time for the Iranians .

Man's enemy,they say, are people from his house holds

I hear you

Congratulations sir

I see

Would you want to trust a man who betrayed the person that made him?

This is deep

Beautiful and classy

This primary should be done with already, we are tired of apc this, aoc that

Nice gesture

Biden seems an improved version of PMB

Nice gesture , Getting your PVC dusted is sacrosanct, Nigerians can make things happen, 2023 is another opportunity to make a difference.

Statement of fact

E don happen

One of the brightest of all the candidates stepping down? Nigeria my country

Both ASUU and FG must come to a middle ground to save our education from total collapse

Talking drum

Based on the kind of verbal politics thst like plays,it will be difficult for him to preside a country as complex as Nigeria. You don't go about throwing darts at every body and expect to rule over them, Wike is too loud mouthed and such callibre of individuals rarely make good leaders, he could set the country on fire with his mouth. His biggest challenge I guess.

Nigeria my country

Nigeria’s extradition treaty: List of Nigerians who have been extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges


Following the indictment of Nigerian super Cop, DCP Abba Kyari in United States Court, on a $1.1 million fraud scheme involving disgraced internet scammer, Ramon Abbas Olorunwa aka Hushpuppi, questions regarding his extradition to the United States for trial have been raised.
A United States court sitting in California had, on July 26, 2021, ordered the FBI to arrest the Nigerian cop. However, the Nigerian Police Service Commission, the agency in charge of disciplinary actions, says the FBI has no power to make arrests in Nigeria without the commission’s findings and approval.

According to reports, the FBI has since been in touch with the Nigerian Police Force.

Nigeria’s extradition treaty with the U.S.
An extradition treaty signed between the United States and other countries allows them to request for repatriation of persons wanted for criminal offences by the United States Authorities.

On December 22, 1931, the United States and Nigeria signed the Extradition Treaty. The treaty was enforced and became effective on June 24, 1935.
Because of this treaty, several Nigerians have been extradited to the United States for offences bordering on illicit drugs, advance fee and wire fraud, and terrorism-related offences.

However, since the treaty became effective in 1935, there is no public record showing the extradition of United States citizens to Nigeria to face criminal charges.

The Street Journal, in this piece, has compiled a list of Nigerians who have been extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges related to illicit drug deals, money laundering, wire fraud, and terrorism.

1. Lanre Shittu
Alhaji Lanre Shittu, the chairman of Lanre Shittu Motors, in December 2020 was allegedly whisked from the country to the U.S. and arraigned after he was declared wanted by the US Drug Enforcement Agency.

He was arraigned for allegations centered on money laundering and illicit drug deals.

Shittu’s extradition was termed ‘unofficial;’ as his arraignment in December 2020 came barely two days after he was allegedly abducted in Nigeria.

How Shittu appeared in the U.S court remains a mystery owning to the fact that there was a pending civil suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja over a move by the Federal Government to have him extradited to America.

But officials of the Nigerian government did not wait or obey the court order before he was forcefully extradited to the USA.

2. Prince Buruji Kashamu
For close to two decades, the U.S. tried to extradite Prince Buruji Kashamu to face charges bordering on illicit drug deals.

Kashamu, on May 25, 2015, refused to attend a court hearing on his extradition to the US on 20-year-old drug charges. Rather, he filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, praying the court to stop his extradition to the U.S.

Giving his judgment on May 8, 2020, Justice Okon Abang restrained the federal government from taking fresh steps to extradite Prince Kashamu.

Justice Abang held that no fresh application for Kashamu’s extradition could be initiated when previous judgments of the Federal High Court in Abuja and Lagos prohibiting the extradition moves had not been set aside by superior courts.

Until his death, he remained a tough nut to crack, insisting he was innocent of the charges and had been cleared of same by a British court. He vowed never to travel to the US.

3. Lawal Olaniyi Babafemi
A Nigerian court, on August 28, 2013, granted the request of the U.S. Embassy for the extradition of Lawal Olaniyi Babafemi to the United States for a federal indictment charge against him for providing support to Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula by recruiting members to train in Yemen.

4. Lati Alagbada
Alagbada Lateef, popularly called Lati Alagbada, a music promoter, was declared wanted by the U.S government to stand trial on hard drugs charges.

Justice Muslim Hassan had in May 2020 granted an application by the Attorney General of the Federation to extradite Alagbada to the U.S.

Things took a twist after the Federal High Court in Lagos granted him a N5m bail on July 8, 2020, on grounds the federal government failed to extradite him to the United States.

The judge, in his ruling, noted that the COVID-19 pandemic might have delayed Alagbada’s extradition, adding that the music promoter had also appealed the judgment granting the AGF’s request to extradite him.

5. Adedeji Adeniran
The Nigerian government, on Nov. 2, 2019, extradited 56-year-old Adedeji Adeniran to the Northern District of Florida, United States, and he arrived in the western country on Nov. 3.

According to U.S. authorities, Adeniran was the leader of a criminal group that committed large bank fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud conspiracy that involved a loss of $4.1 million and involved 42 victim financial institutions.

Adeniran and his criminal gang, between 2002 and 2004, fraudulently obtained the identities of others and opened numerous bank accounts in the United States. The group members deposited counterfeited checks into those accounts and then wired the proceeds of the fraud to Hong Kong, Turkey, Nigeria, and the United Arab Emirates.

Based on an extradition request of the United States, a Nigerian court

issued a warrant for Adeniran’s arrest on Oct. 23, 2018. Adeniran was arrested by Nigerian authorities on March 21, 2019. He remained in custody till he was extradited.

6. Oladimeji Seun Ayelotan
The 30-year-old Oladimeji Seun Ayelotan and five other Nigerian nationals were extradited from South Africa to Gulfport, Mississippi, to face a nine-count federal indictment in the Southern District of Mississippi alleging various Internet fraud schemes. A total of 20 defendants were also charged in this case.

Their extradition was announced on July 13, 2015.

Adelotan was extradited alongside:

(a) Rasaq Aderoju Raheem, 31;

(b) Olusegun Seyi Shonekan, 33;

(c) Taofeeq Olamilekan Oyelade, 30;

(d) Olufemi Obaro Omoraka, 26; and

(e) Anuoluwapo Segun Adegbemigun, 39,

The six of them were charged with 15 others following an Oct. 7, 2014, indictment with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to commit identity theft, use of unauthorized account access devices, theft of U.S. government funds, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

7. Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi
Ramon Abbas, AKA Hushpuppi, a Nigerian citizen, was extradited to the United States on July 2, 2020, following his arrest in Dubai.

The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Christopher Wray had praised the “exceptional effort exerted by the United Arab Emirates”, in fighting transnational organized cybercrime including the arrest of Hushpuppi and Woodberry taken down in the operation Fox Hunt 2.

Hushpuppi and ten members of his syndicate were indicted in fraudulent scams running into hundreds of millions of dollars.

The disgraced fraudster pleaded guilty recently and will be sentenced in October 2021.

Hushpuppi was notorious for displaying a flamboyant lifestyle on social media.

8. Olalekan Jacon Ponle
Olalekan Jacon Ponle also known as Woodberry was arrested in Dubai, alongside Hushpuppi, before his extradition to the United States in July 2020. After several court sittings, he was released as pieces of evidence found on him weren’t enough.

Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali, has recommended the suspension of DCP Kyari, pending an investigation into the allegations leveled against him by the FBI.

Hushpuppi had brought Kyari into the fraud scheme to arrest his gang member-turned-rival, Kelly Chibuzo who was displeased by his cut from the fraud proceeds, according to a months-long investigation by Andrew Innocenti, an FBI special agent.

Kyari’s involvement, according to Innocenti, was “to ensure CHIBUZO’s continued arrest, thereby preventing CHIBUZO from notifying the Victim Businessperson of ABBAS’ and JUMA’s fraudulent scheme and preventing CHIBUZO from hijacking the scheme for his own benefit.”

“The decorated Nigerian cop was also said to have told ABBAS that he would not allow CHIBUZO’s girlfriend to pay money to get CHIBUZO out of custody as he would have done for a ‘normal arrest’.”

However, Kyari’s denial of the matter hasn’t been able to let him off the hook.

ThEGodFaThEr103:
Gbęnu ofo sòun, Atóòle. Because of you're one of those beggars that eats out of the crumbs that falls off from corrupt politicians table zombies like you will never pray for sanity in our polity.
See his head.......E do face like Obo Langido.

Bros e never reach like that, we are all pained here but if we all will start making it right from our little ends, maybe this union could work

HedwigesMaduro:
It's suspension with full payment. It's more like he's on his annual leave.

This is deep

skywalker240:
Hypocrite is a Nigerian


OP you are not exempted

I am not eqaully feigning ignorance of it all. Corruption is institutionalized here and we pretend like we are not aware.

FBI Versus Abba Kyari: A country with so many Hypocrites

The case between the FBI and Abba Kyari will open your eyes to the hypocritical nature of most Nigerians-

Just make sure to follow the case as it unfolds and be sure to do that with a pinch of unbiasness.

How do you explain the fact that people well known not to give a damn about the source of wealth as long as they partake in the burnt offering are shouting crucify him! Crucify him!!

Girls/ladies who are praying for a Yahoo boy with the fear of God are even in the fore front of media attacks against him, what a sacrilegiois hypocrisy

Do I mention the male folks; who are no longer concerned if their spouses are having affairs with sugar daddies, so long they come back home with fat bank accounts and nice take aways while returning home, the number of days spent outside their matrimonial home not withstanding.

What about men who have been paying house rents to their landlords through their wife's natural ATM...They have all turned to moral police officers without barge

Some "so called" influencers and motivational speakers that are not even motivated of whom facts have shown them wining and dining with known and unknown mystery guys, with a not too wonderful nomenclature are even in queue waiting to dish out their own venoms

How do you reconcile the fact that Royal Father's and chiefs who have dashed out revered traditional titles to known thieves, alledged criminals and robbers armed with pens , even to criminal elements in the guise of politicians who have stolen our common wealths without even questioning the source of their sudden wealths are now granting interviews with their non existing moral codes

Our parents are not even left out, some of our parents of today are longer interested in how their kids bought that exotic car, the show preferences to their kids with fatter bank accounts not minding if they have known source of Wealth. They welcome them home with songs and funfare, gives them the highest honour and undue privileges now due to them courtesy of the denomination their atm dispenses

Do we talk about our, priests, clergies and imams.... God knows why the judgement will start from the church.... To some, the bigger your offerings and tithes, the closer you come to the altar and invariably to their self made heavens.

What about our moral builders, our teachers and lecturers( your body, my mark), professors ? Our alledged Special election riggers..

If you want to find out how Nigerians reason, a visit to obi Cubana's social media pages will be enough research.
That your person of interest,
that your mentor,
That your friend,
That your brother/sister,
That your best friend and moral preacher who rarely notices your posts on social media has turned on notification for Obi Cubana's posts waiting to be the first person to like and comment on them not minding the content.

My point:
This is not a defense for or on behalf of DCP Abba Kyari. Corruption and Fraud stand condemned any day any time, but before you come out to start condemning anybody, make sure you won't do worse if found in such position.
Let he who goes equity , ensure his hands are clean.

Needless defending the defended, the FBI will see to the logical conclusion of this case and my prayer is that all those who are involved in it , be exposed and brought to book alongside our national yam eaters.

Amb. Sampaon C Igbokwe

@lalasticalala

Congratulations Prof,

Time to pay is now

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