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Elon Musk Regains Crown as World’s Richest Man — Zuckerberg Surpasses Bezos in Shocking Shakeup!
Elon Musk Reclaims Title as World’s Richest Man, Zuckerberg Surges Past Bezos....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Elon Musk has reclaimed the top spot on Forbes’ latest billionaires list, released June 1, 2025, once again cementing his position as the world’s wealthiest individual.
The CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, and X now boasts an estimated net worth of $423 billion, having added a remarkable $36 billion in May alone.
According to Forbes, Musk’s financial leap was driven by a 23% surge in Tesla’s stock price, fueled by excitement over the company’s forthcoming robotaxi launch and his high-profile departure from a government advisory board. The publication noted that these developments “further cemented Musk’s status as the world’s wealthiest person by far.”
Zuckerberg Climbs to Second, Overtakes Bezos
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, climbed to second place with a net worth of $224 billion, propelled by an 18% increase in Meta shares. He leapfrogged Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, now in third with $220 billion, after an 11% rise in Amazon’s stock added $19 billion to his fortune.
Tech Tycoons Dominate Top 10
The rest of the top 10 list remains largely tech-centric, reflecting a broader market rebound in May. The Nasdaq rose 10%, while the S&P 500 gained 6%, buoyed by strong corporate earnings, easing trade tensions, and improved consumer confidence in the U.S.
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Larry Ellison (Oracle) holds fourth place with $206 billion.
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Warren Buffett slipped to fifth with $158 billion, down $9 billion after announcing plans to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
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Bernard Arnault, the French luxury magnate, fell to sixth at $144 billion, after a slight dip in LVMH shares.
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin sit in seventh and eighth places with $142 billion and $136 billion, respectively.
Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO, rose to ninth with $133 billion, thanks to a 16% surge in Microsoft stock that added $15 billion to his wealth.
Rounding out the list is Amancio Ortega, the Spanish fashion tycoon behind Inditex (Zara), with $124 billion after modest gains.
A Trillionaire Club in the Making?
Combined, the ten richest individuals now control an eye-popping $1.9 trillion, up $140 billion in just one month — highlighting the explosive momentum behind tech wealth and global markets.
A fresh legal dispute has emerged in Kano State over the planned appointment of a Deputy Governor, as lawyers have filed a suit seeking to stop the State House of Assembly from screening Murtala Garo for the position.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has urged the Kwara State Government to reconsider its plan to file criminal charges against former Senate President Bukola Saraki and others over the 2018 Offa robbery incident.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of 632,788 results for candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held on April 16.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the Board advised candidates to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during registration.
JAMB stated that candidates can currently only view their results, adding that printing of result slips will be activated later.
The Board also warned candidates against tampering with or falsifying result messages obtained through official channels, describing such actions as a serious criminal offence.
It revealed that enforcement measures are already underway, with some individuals arrested for alleged result manipulation using digital tools.
According to JAMB, further results will be released in batches as processing continues.
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