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GE2025: Stunning victory for PAPGE2025: Stunning victory for PAP I refer to the CNA’s report, “GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP, winning 87 of 97 seats with higher national vote share in PM Wong's first electoral test” (May 4). GE2025 has clearly delivered the following key messages/notes from the vast majority of voters: The Workers’ Party (WP) has done a fantastic good...

This is not a game of cardsThis is not a game of cards I can appreciate parties wanting to hold their cards close to their chest, but the smoke and mirrors games on nominations day, the shuffling of the DPM from a seat he had openly been declared to be defending, and other ministers shuffling constituencies leaves one feeling the PAP thinks it is playing a game of cards. Constituency...

Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans? I refer to The Online Citizen GE2025 news report, “Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?” - (April 14), and “The Straits Times’ report, “GE2025: Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3, Nomination Day on April 23” (April 15), and The Online Citizen GE2025 report,...

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝... Is the PAP of today exceptional, with unmatched competence and delivery? Afterall, that is their justification for the highest salaries in the world. Let’s look at its more recent track record. Large numbers of NRIC numbers were recently unmasked, leaving Singaporeans exposed to identity theft, fraud, abuse and scams....

GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit TimahGE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah I refer to the CNA news, “GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC but may make way for Singapore Democratic Party” (April 10), “More opposition 'star catches' are emerging. Is Singapore's political scene maturing?” (April 10) and “PSP says government response to Trump tariffs 'overblown',...

GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politicsGE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited... I refer to CNA’s news, “GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politics” (Mar 28). It is not surprised to notice that in recent weeks, two NMPs and top ministry officials have resigned, fuelling speculation they could be fielded as potential candidates for the ruling People's Action...

More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote in GE2025More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote in GE2025 I refer to The CNA’s News, “GE2025: More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote” (Mar 25). As Singapore’s General Election is due to be held within this year, the following factors will more or less influence the election situation this year: A)The general mentality of voters Voters are generally...

How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning US supportHow the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning... I refer to the CNA’s commentaries, “How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning US support” (Mar 4), “Lessons from the Trump-Zelenskyy meltdown- for friends and foes” (Mar 1) and “Will Trump tariffs push China to change economic tack?” (Mar 3). Foremost, we need to recognise the reality...

Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum WageSingapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage: National Service Should Not Come at the Expense of Opportunity Costs Singapore’s National Service (NS) has long been a cornerstone of the nation’s defense, requiring young men to dedicate two years of their lives to military, civil defense, or police service. While...

Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of reckoningTrump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of... I refer to the CNA’s Commentaries, “Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of reckoning” (Feb 20) and “Ukraine can survive with the ‘least worst’ peace” (Feb 22). Now, In the eyes of European Union, they have lost trust and confidence in the United States, it is solely due to the flip flop...

From Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are backfiringFrom Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are... I refer to the CNA’s Commentary, “From Deepseek to Huawei, US tech restrictions on China are backfiring” (Jan 31). Would it be practical, useful and effective for the United States to continually pursue an aggressive containment strategy to hobble China’s tech push? Undoubtedly, the answer is obviously not. There...

Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picksDon't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks I refer to the CNA’s Commentary: “Don't get distracted by Trump's outlandish Cabinet picks” (Nov 25), and “'No one will win a trade war’, China says after Trump tariff threat” (Nov 26). As everyone knows, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will return to power on January 20, 2025. Trump has dismissed...

Putin escalates Ukraine warPutin escalates Ukraine war I refer to The CNA’s Commentary: “Putin escalates Ukraine war by a step, not a leap, with missile experiment” (Nov 23). Foremost, Zelenskyi’s intention to join Nato has greatly threatened the security and survival of Russia. Hence, Zelenskyy has offended Putin and Putin has no choice but to launch a war with...

Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries?Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries? I refer to The TR-Emeritus opinion article, “Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries” (June 14) by Mr Yoong Siew Wah. It has always been a controversial topic which concerns about our top political leaders who receive their salaries that are many times higher than those foreign political leaders. Our...

Supporting Chee Soon Juan's caféSupporting Chee Soon Juan's café I refer to The Independent Singapore’s news, “Singaporeans urged to support Chee Soon Juan's café despite their political preferences” (July 16). The underlying objective of doing any business is to ensure it is viable and profitable. Otherwise, there is no point of undertaking risk for it. It is natural for...

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Editorials
Strong hailstorm strikes China's Xi'an causing airport...

Strong hailstorm strikes China's Xi'an causing airport...

On the evening of May 8, Xi’an, the capital city of China’s Shaanxi Province, was struck by a powerful...
Four parties lost their election deposits in GE2025

Four parties lost their election deposits in GE2025

A total of four opposition parties, the Singapore United Party (SUP), People's Power Party (PPP), People’s...
Level 16 super typhoon devastates multiple cities in...

Level 16 super typhoon devastates multiple cities in...

Northern China was hit by an extreme weather event on Thursday as a massive cold front swept south, colliding...
Level 15 winds destroy buildings rooftops and cause...

Level 15 winds destroy buildings rooftops and cause...

On April 30, northern China was struck by an extreme weather event as a massive cold vortex surged southward,...
TR Emeritus to 'shut-up' on 2nd May 2025

TR Emeritus to 'shut-up' on 2nd May 2025

Please be informed that TR Emeritus (TRE) will shut down its comment function site-wide at 0000 hours...
Chaos in China as extreme storm destroys homes and...

Chaos in China as extreme storm destroys homes and...

Beijing’s 22 million residents were asked to stay indoors on Saturday, as powerful winds swept across...
China, Thailand, and Myanmar in ruins after devastating...

China, Thailand, and Myanmar in ruins after devastating...

On March 28, 2025, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay, causing...
Myanmar 7.7 earthquake collapses buildings in Thailand,...

Myanmar 7.7 earthquake collapses buildings in Thailand,...

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, causing widespread panic...
Beijing shocked by earthquake and mega sandstorm

Beijing shocked by earthquake and mega sandstorm

Since March 24, 2025, northern China has been battling extreme weather as a massive sandstorm swept through...
Mega hail causes mass destruction in Fujian and Guangdong

Mega hail causes mass destruction in Fujian and Guangdong

An unexpected and severe hailstorm struck multiple cities in Guangdong and Fujian between March 3 and...
Extreme weather struck multiple regions in China

Extreme weather struck multiple regions in China

On March 2, 2025, extreme weather struck multiple regions in China, with parts of Henan province experiencing...
Happy Chinese New Year 2025

Happy Chinese New Year 2025

Wishing all our Chinese readers:     Team@TR Emeritus  
Huge snow caused numerous disruptions on China's major...

Huge snow caused numerous disruptions on China's major...

As the Chinese New Year approaches, millions of people across the country are making their annual journey...
The rapidly spreading HMPV virus you haven’t heard...

The rapidly spreading HMPV virus you haven’t heard...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is making headlines as cases surge, especially among children and vulnerable...
4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Shanxi's Linfeng city

4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Shanxi's Linfeng city

On the evening of January 10, 2025, Linfen City in Shanxi Province was struck by an earthquake. The tremor,...
7.8 magnitude earthquake devastates Tibet

7.8 magnitude earthquake devastates Tibet

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit Tibet, in the region of Shigatse, which is near the border with Nepal. According...
Outbreak of mystery virus in China

Outbreak of mystery virus in China

China is r eportedly facing a new health crisis as the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak rapidly...
Unknown Virus Rampages in China; Hospitals Utterly...

Unknown Virus Rampages in China; Hospitals Utterly...

A blogger in China has shared a video, claiming that this isn’t China’s Spring Festival travel rush;...
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Cutting down reliance on US military equipment

Cutting down reliance on US military equipment

There is a rampant rumor going around that claims Egypt has ordered 48 J10C with a price tag of USD$25B...
2025大选—明确授权,变化中的政治格局

2025大选—明确授权,变化中的政治格局

2025年大选结果无可争议,政府再次赢得了强有力的授权,稳固了其在新加坡政治格局中的主导地位。尽管选举结果并不令人意外,但胜利的过程却并非没有争议和复杂性。 值得注意的是,选区划分的变化在本次选战中发挥了重要作用。陈清木医生与徐顺全医生等资深反对派人物,因选区重划而受到显著影响——传统支持基础被分割或并入他区,无疑左右了某些关键选区的最终结果。虽然选区调整在新加坡选举历史上并不罕见,但其公平性与透明度仍持续引发讨论。 工人党虽稳守东北区的传统堡垒,但未能在本届大选中攻下新的选区。不过,该党仍获得两个非选区议员(Ncmp)席位,虽属安慰性质,却在象征意义上维持了国会内多元声音的存在。 更值得关注的是,本届大选所处的人口背景正经历剧烈变化。新加坡人口从2000年的约300万增长至2025年的超过500万。考虑到多年来出生率持续偏低,这一增长几乎可以肯定主要归因于移民流入,尤其可能在华人群体中增长显著。这一趋势对国家的社会结构和政治生态产生了深远影响。 展望2030年大选,各政党不仅要面对一如既往的选区调整与突发的全球事件,更需正视一个不断演变的社会结构。随着越来越多新移民成为国民,选民构成日益多元,政党在政策制定与信息传递上必须更具包容性与前瞻性。他们必须同时争取老一代公民与新加坡新公民的认同,回应共同关切,并跨越代际与文化差异的鸿沟。 在新加坡持续向前迈进的过程中,其政治也必须与时俱进——反映日益多元的人口现实,同时坚守国家的核心价值观:团结、韧性与务实。 Cwc-Ai
A jaw-dropping election

A jaw-dropping election

This is a jaw-dropping election. For the opposition. SDP’s Dr Chee and PSP’s Leong were deeply disappointed....
The Nation has rejected multi-party Parliamentary representation

The Nation has rejected multi-party Parliamentary representation

Our party suffered great losses and I personally have suffered the greatest hit. But these personal losses...
A False Analogy That Insults the Intelligence of Singaporeans

A False Analogy That Insults the Intelligence of Singaporeans

Minister Ong Ye Kung’s recent assertion that a “co-driver” bears no responsibility if a car crashes...
There is a cost to losing

There is a cost to losing

There is a cost to losing. At least in PAP’s books. And one of the costs is a policy of priority. That...
Hougang Belongs to the People

Hougang Belongs to the People

Thank You for the Reminder, Mr Marshall Lim. It is with no small measure of amusement that one reads...
Its all about trust

Its all about trust

Dr Ng Eng Hen from PAP has pointed out the most important key point about this General Elections, it...
Misunderstanding What Singaporeans Truly Expect from...

Misunderstanding What Singaporeans Truly Expect from...

The government's repeated assertion that it is "easy for the opposition to ask the government to give...
Punggol GRC

Punggol GRC

Punggol GRC is without question one of the most hotly watched, followed and contested constituency in...
Should Singapore Be Concerned About David Neo’s “Action-Takers,...

Should Singapore Be Concerned About David Neo’s “Action-Takers,...

Singaporeans should pause and reflect on the recent remark by PAP candidate David Neo, who said that...
Why Singaporeans Must Reconsider the Dismissal of SDP’s...

Why Singaporeans Must Reconsider the Dismissal of SDP’s...

The Singapore government’s blunt assertion that the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP)’s proposals...
Expect the exchange of barbs in politics

Expect the exchange of barbs in politics

In a political contest, expect the exchange of barbs. And we do not lack any of it in the rallies held...
Don't Be Swayed by the Noise—Think Critically Before...

Don't Be Swayed by the Noise—Think Critically Before...

In recent weeks, the political buzz in Singapore has reached a new high. Massive crowds at opposition...
We vote whoever is deserving of our vote

We vote whoever is deserving of our vote

I am surprised that Lee Hsien Loong chose to remind us of the 1997 shameful episode when he, his father...
The Case for a Diverse and Balanced Parliament

The Case for a Diverse and Balanced Parliament

The Singapore government has recently stated that "Good government needs good people" and cautioned against...
None of the PAP labour MPs rose to speak when Parliament...

None of the PAP labour MPs rose to speak when Parliament...

I was truly flabbergasted when I learned from one of Pritam Singh's (PS) recent rally video clips that...
A Regrettable Incident and a Timely Call for Reform

A Regrettable Incident and a Timely Call for Reform

The recent racial slur made by a Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) member during the General Election...
Letters
GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP

GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP

I refer to the CNA’s report, “GE2025: Stunning victory for PAP, winning 87 of 97 seats with higher...
Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?

Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?

I refer to The Online Citizen GE2025 news report, “Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs...
GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit...

GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit...

I refer to the CNA news, “GE2025: Red Dot United to contest in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC but may make...
GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are...

GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are...

I refer to CNA’s news, “GE2025: Why Singapore's high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politics”...
More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote...

More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote...

I refer to The CNA’s News, “GE2025: More than 2.75 million Singaporeans eligible to vote” (Mar...
How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with...

How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with...

I refer to the CNA’s commentaries, “How the end of Ukraine war could be secured, even with waning...
Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage

Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage

Singapore Army Recruits Deserve a Minimum Wage: National Service Should Not Come at the Expense of Opportunity...
Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment...

Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment...

I refer to the CNA’s Commentaries, “Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine will be Europe’s moment of reckoning”...
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Singapore’s Sports Industry: A Rising Powerhouse...

Singapore’s Sports Industry: A Rising Powerhouse...

Singapore’s sports industry is on the cusp of greatness, leveraging cutting-edge infrastructure and...
What are the most popular hobbies in Singapore in 2025?

What are the most popular hobbies in Singapore in 2025?

As work-life balance remains a constant talking point in the fast-paced city-state of Singapore, residents...
10 Most Popular Mobile Games in Singapore

10 Most Popular Mobile Games in Singapore

Singaporeans can't get enough of their phones these days, spending tons of time battling opponents, building...
Langkawi to Koh Lipe Ferry: Complete Travel Guide

Langkawi to Koh Lipe Ferry: Complete Travel Guide

Planning a tropical escape from Malaysia to Thailand? The journey from Langkawi to Koh Lipe offers a...
This is not a game of cards

This is not a game of cards

I can appreciate parties wanting to hold their cards close to their chest, but the smoke and mirrors...
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝...

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝...

Is the PAP of today exceptional, with unmatched competence and delivery? Afterall, that is their justification...
The sleep science revolution in elite sports

The sleep science revolution in elite sports

Professional sports have entered a new era where recovery science directly impacts performance outcomes....
Sports Betting in Online Casinos as a Way to Improve...

Sports Betting in Online Casinos as a Way to Improve...

In today's world, online sports betting has become not only a popular form of entertainment but also...
Sticky & Recent Articles

Sad Excess Deaths

Sad Excess Deaths

I have mentioned it numerous times but Dr John Campbell has put up the statistics of Excess Deaths in different countries with different vaccinated (V) rates very nicely for compare and contrast. [LINK] Click to watch I have told a small group of people in a gathering recently that I am NOT medically trained but I only follow the REAL DATA as a good student of statistics. I don't need to go into complicated conspiracy theories but only speak in accordance to the Data I get and analyse. People will forever give all sorts of excuses in denial and the most common "scientific sounding" statement made against all these data and statistical analysis is, "correlation is not necessarily causation". However, this is only half truth. Finding Correlation is supposed to be the FIRST STEP in looking into whether there is causation relationship or not. It's not scientific for anyone to use such sweeping statement to deny causation outright. It just means that these correlations WARRANT a further scientific investigation and research to determine whether there is causation relationship. Science is exploratory in nature. Causation relationship will definitely imply Correlation. Thus, in most instances of Scientific exploration and research, whenever a convincing Correlation is established, more resources and efforts should be put in further research to determine the facts and truth. The exploratory sequence is always Backwards from Correlations to Causations. But not so for the establishments all over the world. They only place their "Belief and Faith" in science as some kind of "religion" or "religious doctrines" instead of Objective Truth to be discovered.   Goh Meng Seng      Read More →

Vaccine Injuries, Disabilities and Deaths

Vaccine Injuries, Disabilities and Deaths

Dr. William Makis Unveils Alarming Numbers on Vaccine Injuries, Disabilities, and Deaths. • About 10% to 15% of people who took the C19 shots have suffered an injury (V-Safe) • 1% have been permanently disabled (US Insurance Data) • 0.1% have been killed (or 1000 per million) More insights from Dr. Makis (coming soon): 1. Children's Hearts Are Being Destroyed by mRNA COVID-19 "Vaccines" — And Their Heart Transplants Are Not Going Well. [LINK] 2. Masks Are Ruining Children's Lives: Dr. Makis Uncovers How Bad It is 3. Teachers Are Being Decimated by Aggressive and Metastatic Cancers After COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates. 4. Do 50% of Pfizer & Moderna-Vaccinated People Produce Spike Protein Forever? 5. TURBO CANCER - Nurses are developing advanced (usually Stage 4) turbo cancers after being forced into taking COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. * Dr. William Makis has been covering and reporting on C19 vaccines' injuried and deaths for years.  Read More →

Olam’s $50b fraud in Nigeria false or auditors in SG HQ blur?

Olam’s $50b fraud in Nigeria false or auditors in SG HQ blur?

On Friday 8 Sep 2023, The Daily Nigerian reported an exclusive on State Security Services (SSS) investigating a massive US$50b economic fraud involving Olam Nigeria Limited, Olam International and their nine subsidiaries. The Daily Nigerian: In a chain of round-tripping foreign exchange deals since 2015, the company, through its Special Purpose Vehicles, SPVs, had booked about $34 billion with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, as capital importation at official rates. But instead of investing the money into the Nigerian economy, sources said the company round-tripped the forex and sold to business men, especially oil and gas marketers and industries such Indorama and Fouani, at parallel market rates. This news have been peddled around online in Nigeria and it seems The Daily Nigerian is the single original source. On Sep 11 Olam Group Singapore has spoken out [LINK]. It refuted the report as fake news, that there was no investigation of their operation in Nigeria, that Olam Nigeria never has the huge turnover anywhere near US$50b. Everyone has got it wrong – The Daily Nigerian, Olam Singapore, and just about everyone who has pushed the story. SSS was not investigating Olam Nigeria. It was investigating Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Is it possible Olam Nigeria’s infraction came to light in the course of the investigation into the central bank? And is it possible there is fraudulent implication on Olam in a manner their auditor and Singapore HQ is unable to detect? To explore this possibility, we have to understand what is The Daily Nigerian claim of ‘round tripping’ all about. Godwin Emefiele took office of Governor of CBN in June 2014. USD/NGN was relatively stable from 2009 to Oct 2014 at about 160s level. With decline in oil revenues, Nigerian naira had been under pressure for years. Under Godwin Emefiele, CBN’s effort to shore up the naira had depleted the country’s foreign reserves, brought on high inflation and deficit trade balances. Nigeria had to deal with a massive foreign currency liquidity problem. CBN resorted to hotchpot brew of monetary policies that bordered on FX controls in one form or another. One of Godwin’s initiative was to have exporters price their products in foreign currencies designed to increase inflow of hard cash. Unfortunately, as is often the case with capital controls, a dual system soon evolved – an official interbank rate controlled by the central bank and a black market rate. CBN maintained stability by keeping the rate within a secretive wide band resulting in rising interest rates. Lack of liquidity soon widened the rate disparities between interbank and black market rates. At some point, the difference could be has high as 100%. It was a situation ripe for the financially creative movers and shakers. If one can buy foreign currencies from interbank and sell in the black market, massive FX profits are possible. Olam Nigeria Plc was set up in 1989 in London by the Indian Kewalram Chanrai Group. It was originally meant to export non-oil based products of Nigeria to amass hard currency earnings to meet the foreign exchange requirements of the group’s other operations in Nigeria. Soon Olam’s agri-business and commodities trading itself became a huge success story and moved way beyond it’s original mission. With Nigerian products priced in foreign currencies, exporters like Olam bring in much needed hard currencies into the Nigerian banking system thus helping to provide liquidity to meet importers’ needs. That was the basic idea. Exporters convert the foreign currencies at official rates from banks and obtain nairas for their local needs. Instead of selling at the interbank FX market, if exporters can sell in the black market at much higher rates, substantial gains can be made. Capital control involves substantial form filing, registration, permits and reporting. Exporters have no choice but sell their foreign currencies interbank and receive nairas at official rates, in accordance with FX control regulations. Now, with collaboration of CBN and commercial bank personnel, arrangements could be made for the bank to sell back to controlled shell entities which can then sell in the black market and make huge gains. This is the ‘round tripping’ The Daily Nigerian was referring to. Under such a scheme, Olam Nigeria would have received nairas at the official rate and auditors would be none the wiser as all proceeds would be accounted for. The sell back by bank to shell companies involved no one within Olam thus would have gone unnoticed. The exchange profits would be massive enough to split amongst the collaborators including the controlled shell entities. Olam Singapore has denied having any “network of shell companies”. But what if Olam Singapore HQ is not privy to the scheme, they would remain as blissfully unaware as the auditors. I am not saying that actually happened, but certainly is not to be discounted. All FX capital control are inefficient systems which sooner or latter is subject to exploitation. Is there any evidence of such shenanigans going on? Yes indeed. Central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele was under investigation by SSS in 2022 for terrorism funding. By Dec 2022 SSS was unable to indict Emefiele for terrorism funding. That investigation had placed the entire central bank’s operations and activities of its top officials under intense scrutiny. A CBN staff member Mrs Sa'adatu Ramallan Yaro have been charged for various corrupt acts including money laundering. Her account at a Zenith bank has been identified as a conduit for moving illegal funds. She has been charged together with Emefiele for corrupt procurement contracts. She is the wife of Alhaji Aminu Yaro, leader of Hausa tribe of Lagos, who is a long time good friend of Emefiele. There are reports of Nigeria’s anti-corruption body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, having uncovered massive bank balances in Mrs Yaro’s accounts that are conduits for FX differential fraud facilitated by Emefiele who has been suspended and under arrest on 9 June. It seems Mrs Yaro is Emefiele’s bagman in FX differential fraud schemes. The investigation into CBN is a big deal as Nigeria is the largest African economy, and 30th in the world. Whilst it as been all quiet on the Eastern Front with denials of wrong doing by Olam Singapore, the arrest of the CBN Governor and the decision by the new government to put the naira on free float in June saw the Nigerian currency collapse from 461 to 820 to the USD within a week. The black market rate is currently about 940 to the dollar. President Bola Tinubu, who came to office on 29 May 2023, inherited an economic mess. Tinubu came with a good reputation as a competent Governor of Lagos state from 1999 – 2007. He has advised his countrymen they need to bite the bullet as he implements painful reforms and anti-corruption drives. Are Tinubu’s acts politically driven? Even if it isn’t, his political foes will claim it is. As it is, the arrest of tribal leader Yaro is already on dangerous grounds. Emefiele himself had political ambitions and had joined the party of the preceding President Muhammadu Buhari. There is in fact some suggestion that rumours of Tinubu having amassed a warehouse full of cash for the 2023 elections motivated Emefiele to take CBN on a failed attempt to implement Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) called e-naira, concurrently with a new currency. The demonetization attempt failed and had the same consequences as India’s Modi infamy. Only 40% of the population had mobile phones killed the idea of a cashless economy before it even started. Very little new currencies were printed in anticipation of a cashless economy led to the demonetisation project causing financial turmoil as people had no access to cash. It caused great hardship and riots in banks and streets. As a consequence Emeciele faced charges of economic terrorism. President Buhari distanced himself from Emeciele and SSS started investigations into CBN. Throughout all the problems, IMF and WEF prodded Emeciele with the CBDC project. The globalists would have loved Nigeria’s CBDC to propel the whole of Africa to go cashless. Singapore Trade Development Board enticed Olam to relocate from London to Singapore in 1996. Olam International Limited was incorporated in Singapore on 4 July 1995 as a public limited company for this purpose. The sweetener was a concessionary tax rate of 10%, further reduced to 5% in 2004. Olam Group is headquartered in Singapore and listed on the SGX. Temasek once had 80% controlling ownership but has divested down to current 54%. The infractions went back to 2015 when Ho Ching held responsibility over Temasek. It does not seem this latest massive fraud case has been processed by investors in Singapore up to this point. The market is in fact in high expectations of the US$1b Olam’s agri-unit IPO some time early 2024. Will the collapse of the Nigerian Naira bear down on the IPO or will investment gurus still put out buy advices.   Patrick Low * Article first appeared on Down The Rabbit Hole.      Read More →

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