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Federal Government Accuses Binance Of Attempting To Blackmail Amid Bribery Allegation
Federal Government Accuses Binance Of Attempting To Blackmail Amid Bribery Allegation
The President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has leveled accusations against the leadership of cryptocurrency trading platform Binance, alleging an attempt to blackmail the government amidst an ongoing trial faced by the company in the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement released on Wednesday by the Special Assistant to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim, the federal government refuted Binance’s claim that some top government officials were demanding $150 million in cryptocurrency to settle criminal charges against the financial firm.
The government argued that Binance’s claim lacked substance and was intended to blackmail the government.
According to the statement, Binance is being investigated in Nigeria for alleged involvement in money laundering, terrorism financing, and foreign exchange manipulation through illegal trading on its platform.
The government further highlighted that an executive of Binance, who was under court-sanctioned protective custody, had escaped from Nigeria and is now considered a fugitive. Interpol is currently executing an international arrest warrant for the individual in question.
The statement portrayed the bribery allegation as part of an orchestrated international campaign by Binance, facing criminal prosecution in multiple countries, including the United States, to undermine the Nigerian government.
Emphasizing the need for Binance to submit itself to unobstructed investigation and judicial due process, the government stressed that clearing its name in Nigeria would not be achieved through fictional claims and mudslinging media campaigns.
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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Recounts Terrifying Encounter With Men Who Tried To Assault her.
Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up about a frightening experience she had at just 15 years old when she went to a rough part of Mushin, Lagos State, in search of money to pay her brother’s school fees.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on The Afropolitan Show, Omotola recounted that a colleague in the film industry had taken her to meet men in the area known for lending money. She described having to navigate a dangerous environment before reaching the location where the men were waiting.
The actress said the men were notorious in the neighborhood for being dangerous and dealing with loans. Upon arrival, she pleaded with them for financial help to cover her brother’s school fees, a situation that left her terrified due to her young age and the men’s intimidating reputation. Omotola admitted that the encounter could have ended badly but felt she was protected.
She recalled: “There was a time when a colleague in the industry took me to a place in Mushin, some ghetto area. We walked through a rough part of the neighborhood. I was about 15 then. We got to this place and these bad boys were there, like in a sitting room. I begged them, explaining I needed money for my brother’s school fees. They looked at me… they could have harmed me.”
Eventually, the men agreed to lend her the money. However, she later ran into difficulties repaying the loan. The unpaid debt led to threats from the lenders, who eventually came to her home. During the visit, they took several household items, including the family television and DVD player, in an attempt to recover the money they claimed she owed.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday welcomed Inter Miami CF players to the White House to celebrate the club’s Major League Soccer Cup win in December.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The visit highlighted the club’s achievement and the impact of star player Lionel Messi, whose arrival in the United States has continued to capture global attention. Messi played a key role in Inter Miami’s success, marking the 48th team trophy of his career across club and international football.
During the reception, Trump praised Messi for choosing Inter Miami despite having opportunities to join any team worldwide. “You could have gone anywhere in the world, any team in the world, and you chose Miami. I just want to thank you for bringing us all on this ride,” he said.
In a notable moment, Trump compared Messi to Brazilian legend Pelé, suggesting the Argentine might even surpass him. “I watched Pele play. I don’t know, you may be better than Pele. Pele was pretty good,” he remarked.
Trump described hosting Messi as a historic and “distinct privilege,” noting that no US president had previously welcomed the football superstar in such a capacity.
The White House visit follows a similar reception for Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who was hosted by Trump in November 2025.
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‘Please Bring Out Your Billboards, Don’t Bother About PDP Crisis’ – Makinde Tells Oyo Guber Aspirants.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on gubernatorial aspirants to go ahead with their campaigns and put up billboards, urging them to disregard the ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The PDP has been in turmoil since the 2023 elections, with key members defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and losing nearly all its governors and lawmakers, including Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri.
Recently, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the final list of candidates for the August 8, 2026, Osun State governorship election, with the PDP and Labour Party absent—likely due to internal disputes.
Speaking to party supporters in Ibadan on Thursday, Makinde assured aspirants they could display PDP logos on their campaign billboards despite the party’s leadership challenges.
He said, “Today, I have freed everyone. Anyone who wants to contest for Oyo State Governor in 2027, please bring out your billboards. Don’t be bothered about the PDP crisis. Go ahead and put the PDP logo on your billboards.”
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