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Logan Paul has spoken out about the tense moment following his brother Jake Paul’s boxing match with Anthony Joshua where he tried to steal a chain from the British boxer.

Jake Paul’s fight with Anthony Joshua drew huge attention on Netflix, bringing in over 33 million live viewers.

A large proportion of that number were drawn by a mix of curiosity as to whether Jake Paul could last more than one round and for those less keen on Paul, hopes they’d see AJ beat his a**.

Viewers got both in the end, with Jake Paul lasting six rounds but ending up with a broken jaw for his troubles.

Not one to be one upped in the spotlight however, Jake’s brother WWE wrestler Logan drew attention after he snuck up behind AJ and tried to steal his chain.

AJ was seen after the fight wearing a very expensive looking chain with the symbol of crypto company Polymarket, with reports coming out since the fight that it was worth £370,000.

Logan tried to take it off the British boxer, causing a heated confrontation with Joshua’s team who got into his face.

The former YouTuber has since spoken out about why he chose to try and snatch the chain, saying to DAZN news: “It’s a Polymarket chain. Did you see it? Did you see that thing?

“Like a half-million-dollar chain. You snatched my brother’s jaw. I snatch your chain.

“Except, I couldn’t get it off. I texted the Polymarket guys. I’m like, ‘Dude, this a high-quality chain. I couldn’t get it off.’”

This is not the first time one of the Paul brothers has sparked a fight by messing with one of their brother’s opponents.

Jake Paul sparked headlines ahead of Logan’s fight with Floyd Mayweather for stealing the boxing legend’s hat, saying ‘gotcha hat’ then running away.

This sparked a huge brawl in which Jake got punched in the face by one of his bodyguards.

Paul’s fight with Anthony Joshua has seen him receive praise from the boxing community for actually stepping into the ring with the former heavyweight world champion, though some have criticised him for his strategy.

On the way to earning a broken jaw the influencer-cum-boxer landed only 16 punches in six rounds.

In the sixth round however, AJ landed a clean shot, breaking his jaw in two places.

He’s since spoken out about how he has been unable to eat solid foods and has had titanium plates fitted to his jaw.

Speaking about his performance in the fight, AJ said: “The end goal was to pin Jake Paul down and hurt him. It took a bit longer than expected, but the right hand finally found the destination.”

A Nigerian is among five suspects charged by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, over “insider trading and market manipulation on a massive scale” put at $41 million.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The suspects are Izunna Okonkwo, a Nigerian; Muhammad Saad Shoukat, Muhammad Arham Shoukat, Muhammad Shahwaiz Shoukat, and Daniyal Khan, all Pakistanis.

Another suspect, Gyunho Justin Kim, is being tried over another complaint.

According to the FBI, “Saad Shoukat … tipped off … Arham Shoukat, Shahwaiz Shoukat, Khan, and Okonkwo — who traded and profited from the MNPI (material non-public information).

“Overall, Saad Shoukat and his co-conspirators received illicit profits from the Insider Trading Scheme totaling at least $41 million.”

Shoukat got the MNPI from Kim who “worked at an investment bank that was involved in multiple mergers and acquisitions of publicly traded healthcare and biopharmaceutical companies.

“Kim obtained MNPI about many of these pending deals, either by working on deals directly or from others who did.”

He then shared MNPI on about nine of the deals with Saad Shoukat, who “traded on that information by himself and through others.”

The FBI said the suspects were charged to court in a case that stemmed from “three overlapping securities fraud schemes that occurred at various points from June 2020 through February 2024”.

“The FBI takes allegations of insider trading with the utmost seriousness,” said FBI Newark Special Agent in Charge, Stefanie Roddy.

“Shoukat and his co-conspirators benefitted greatly from their years-long scheme, and cheated the system to reap their rewards. As complex as a financial fraud scheme is, the FBI will endeavor to stay one step ahead of these alleged criminals.”

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel who were held by its authorities, following intense diplomatic efforts by the Federal Government of Nigeria.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The personnel had been detained for several days before their eventual release after high-level engagements in Ouagadougou.

Release Follows High-Level Diplomatic Intervention

The release came after a Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, held talks with Burkinabè authorities, including Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

The mission focused on easing tensions and resolving the matter through dialogue.

Burkina Faso finally releases 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel
Foreign Affairs Ministry Confirms Development

The spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed the development shortly after the delegation wrapped up meetings in Ouagadougou.

He stressed that diplomacy played a key role in the outcome.

According to him, “The release of the Nigerian Air Force personnel reflects the success of constructive dialogue and Nigeria’s commitment to peaceful engagement with its neighbours.”
Delegation Included Defence and Air Force Officials

The Nigerian team was made up of senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defence, and the Nigerian Air Force Headquarters.

They were mandated to pursue a peaceful resolution through sustained engagement and mutual understanding.

Reports indicate that the delegation worked closely with Burkinabè officials to clarify issues surrounding the detention and prevent further escalation.
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Cooperation

A senior official familiar with the mission said the visit was also aimed at reinforcing Nigeria’s respect for international aviation and military rules while strengthening regional ties.

“The mission points to Nigeria’s preference for diplomacy and neighbourly engagement. It was a confidence-building visit designed to strengthen trust and reaffirm shared responsibilities in addressing the complex security challenges confronting the Sahel,” the source said.
Optimism Over Stronger Bilateral Relations

Officials on both sides expressed optimism that the successful resolution would further deepen cooperation between Nigeria and Burkina Faso.

The delegation reportedly reaffirmed Abuja’s commitment to regional security collaboration, dialogue, and respect for international norms, especially within the Sahel region.

The incident is expected to strengthen trust and boost collective efforts to promote peace, stability, and security across West Africa.
FG Earlier Dismissed Espionage Claims

Before the release, the Nigerian government had rejected online claims that a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft was forced to land in Burkina Faso over alleged spying activities.

Authorities described the reports as false and misleading.

They also dismissed claims that the detained personnel were intelligence officers involved in covert operations, insisting the mission was routine and in line with international standards.

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