I've Solved 156-Year-Old Maths Problem – Nigerian Scholar

Nigerian scholar Opeyemi Enoch,Speaking with journalist, disclosed that it took him seven years to solve the 156-year-old math puzzle and that comments from detractors had not dampened his sense of achievement.
“People have the privilege and the right to say whatever they want to say. I have not really been giving attention to some of the comments,” he added.
Enoch said he first delivered his findings on November 11, at the International Conference on Mathematics and Computer Science held in Vienna.
Nina Ringo, a member of the conference committee, said: “I consider his results to be very important and confirm his discovery.”
 Although the Nigerian scholar has not got any prize, he has already received cold calls. Enoh confessed that he is really concerned about the threat of kidnapping.
“Reports saying I have won $1million have not been helpful for my security or that of my people. I’ve warned my parents and loved ones to stay away from me,” he said.