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Ivory Coast international striker, Elye Wahi, currently representing the Elephants at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was arrested by French police in May as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged spot-fixing activities, according to a report by The Athletic. The 23-year-old forward is being investigated over claims that he deliberately sought to receive a yellow card during a French Ligue 1 match between Nice and Metz on May 17. Authorities are reportedly examining suspicious betting patterns linked to wagers placed on Wahi being booked during the encounter. PUNCH Online understands that spot-fixing involves manipulating a specific event within a…

Bunnie Xo shared another provocative social media post in the wake of her split from Jelly Roll. On Wednesday, June 17, the “Dumb Blonde Podcast” host, 46, posted an Instagram video where she lip-synced to estranged husband Jelly Roll’s 2018 track “No Limit (Freestyle).” The song choice is bound to raise some eyebrows since Jelly Roll (real name Jason Bradley DeFord), 41, raps about Bunnie (real name Alisa DeFord) in the song. Bunnie Xo specifically sang along to a section of “No Limit (Freestyle)” where he calls her “super bad” and brags that she “looks like a human Barbie.” “I’ve…

Some cooking gas sellers in Enugu State have lamented low patronage following the rise in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), saying many residents have resorted to using charcoal as a cheaper alternative. The sellers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday, attributed the decline in sales to the rising cost of cooking gas nationwide. They appealed to the federal government to intervene by addressing the factors driving rising prices to ease the economic hardship already faced by Nigerians. A gas retailer, Emmanuel Okam, described the situation as discouraging, noting that his sales had dropped significantly…

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has defended himself against a wave of online criticism, stating that he has been unfairly targeted over fabricated claims regarding a lack of continental support during South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opening fixture against Mexico. Williams had reportedly expressed disappointment at what he described as a lack of support from fellow African nations following Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match last Thursday. In a video published by the South African Broadcasting Corporation on Wednesday, the national team captain further expressed deep dismay over how his…

A New York court has sentenced a 44-year-old man, Felix Rojas, to five years in prison for sexually abusing the body of a deceased man aboard a Manhattan subway train. Rojas was sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty in connection with the incident involving Jorge Gonzalez, 37, who had died after losing consciousness on an R train in April 2025, Sky News Australia reports. Prosecutors said surveillance footage showed Rojas targeting Gonzalez after noticing he was unresponsive. Court documents indicated that Rojas also searched the victim’s pockets during the incident. Authorities said Rojas, a Brooklyn resident, surrendered to police about…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to unlocking the economic potential of its oceans, saying the country is targeting five million new ocean-based jobs while seeking stronger African collaboration to tackle illegal fishing and maritime insecurity. Tinubu stated this in a speech delivered at the opening ceremony of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya. The President, represented by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaye, said Nigeria’s extensive maritime resources remain critical to food security, trade, energy and livelihoods, stressing that the country’s blue economy agenda is central to national development. “Our ocean…

African teams endured a mixed start to the FIFA World Cup after the completion of the first round of group matches, conceding 16 goals while scoring seven across 10 fixtures. The opening round delivered contrasting fortunes for the continent’s representatives, with notable wins, hard-fought draws and heavy defeats shaping the early standings. The biggest setback came for Tunisia, who suffered a 5–1 defeat to Sweden, while Senegal also fell 3–1 to France. South Africa were beaten 2–0 by Mexico, and Algeria lost 3–0 to Argentina in other disappointing results. However, there were positive moments for African sides, as Ivory Coast…

Aave’s native cryptocurrency could reach $175 under a one-year base-case scenario as asset managers increasingly apply traditional finance valuation models to decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens, according to a new report by Grayscale Research.The digital asset manager said Aave could generate about $60 million in net income in 2026 and placed the token’s current fair value at $80 to $100. The analysis used discounted cash flows, earnings multiples and comparisons with banks and fintech companies. Aave traded at $75 on Thursday, according to CoinGecko. Grayscale said Aave’s revenue rose more than sixfold between 2023 and 2025, while the protocol operates at…

A fourth celebrity will be lacing up their ballroom shoes for Dancing With the Stars season 35. Jimmy Kimmel announced on the Wednesday, June 17, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! that his onscreen sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez is joining DWTS this fall. “This September, Guillermo will become the first-ever parking lot security guard to dance with the stars,” Kimmel, 58, declared. “Don’t lose a single adorable pound! ” Rodriguez, 55, has been working on Jimmy Kimmel Live! for 23 years, having started on the show as a security guard. His quirky chemistry with Kimmel led to an on-air role as a…

The federal government has adopted a domestic financing model for nutrition programmes, signalling a major policy shift as Nigeria seeks to reduce dependence on donor funding amid growing concerns over a global decline in development assistance. The decision was reached on Wednesday at the second high-level meeting of the Nutrition 774 (N-774) Initiative Strategic Board, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. As part of the move, the board directed the Federal Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders to activate existing financing mechanisms, including the Presidential Nutrition Intervention Fund (PNIF) and revenues from the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage…