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Former Kogi West senator Dino Melaye has opened up about the source of his wealth, rejecting suggestions that his lifestyle was funded by public office proceeds. Mr Melaye said he would not describe himself as extremely wealthy but “comfortable”, attributing his financial position to investments he claimed to have made over several decades. The former senator also denied stealing public funds or making his money through government contracts, arguing that anti-corruption agencies would have investigated him if there were grounds to do so. The member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) spoke during his interview on the KaaTruths podcast, which…

The Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Adeyemi Olumode, has appealed to Nigerian motorists to always give fire trucks and ambulances the right-of-way, saying every second counts during emergencies. Olumode made the appeal on Friday in Abuja at a One-Day National Stakeholders’ Summit on Fire Safety and the induction of Federal Fire Service Public Relations Officers from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The CG said delays caused by motorists refusing to give way to emergency response vehicles could worsen fire incidents and lead to avoidable loss of lives and property. He said, “Anytime, anywhere we have sirens…

Israel’s Bank Leumi has partnered with Galaxy Digital to let customers trade Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and Solana (SOL) through the bank’s investment platform, with the service expected to launch in early 2027.The companies said Friday that customers of Leumi and Pepper, its mobile banking arm, will be able to buy, hold and sell the three cryptocurrencies through a dedicated section of the Leumi Trade app. Leumi and Galaxy said the rollout would make Leumi the first Israeli bank to offer digital asset trading services to customers.Leumi will use GalaxyOne Institutional for trading and related services, while Galaxy’s custody infrastructure…

Shay Mitchell is making some major business moves. The Pretty Little Liars alum, 39, announced on Wednesday, August 12, that her travel bag company, BÉIS, has been acquired by luggage giant Samsonite in a deal worth around $210 million. Mitchell started the company with Beach House Group in 2018 after finding fame playing Emily Fields in Pretty Little Liars, which aired from 2010 to 2017. The brand sells affordable luggage, travel bags, passport holders and other accessories. Samsonite Group will acquire an 85 percent stake in BÉIS for $178.5 million, buying out Beach House Group’s 70 percent ownership stake, as…

A young commercial motorcyclist was reportedly killed by a falling tree on Abak Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, raising concerns over the management of aged and potentially dangerous trees along major roads in the state capital. The incident occurred opposite the Cultural Centre during heavy rainfall in the early hours of Thursday. Witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES that the motorcyclist, who was reportedly on his way to begin his daily business, was struck by the tree at about 7 a.m. Videos reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES also showed a man lying lifeless by a fallen tree with a motorcycle by…

The Office of the Tax Ombud has called on revenue-generating agencies to designate liaison officers to strengthen coordination, resolve taxpayer complaints faster and improve accountability within Nigeria’s tax system. The Tax Ombud and Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombud, John Nwabueze, made the call on Thursday at a stakeholder engagement in Abuja. The Tax Ombud and Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombud, John Nwabueze The engagement, themed “Promoting Fairness, Transparency and Trust in Tax and Revenue Administration in Nigeria,” focused on improving the relationship between taxpayers and government institutions responsible for collecting public revenue.…

Nigerian actress Uche Ogbodo has disclosed that dissatisfaction with her appearance prompted her to undergo a non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedure. Ogbodo was no stranger to cosmetic surgery. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that she was among the actresses who had undergone bum enlargement surgery. The actress shared the revelation in a day-one post-procedure documentary, which she posted on her Instagram page on Friday. Facial rejuvenation encompasses cosmetic treatments that help restore a younger appearance by addressing concerns such as loose skin, wrinkles, sunspots, and loss of facial volume. The treatments can be either non-surgical or surgical. Uche Ogbodo before the surgery…

Chief Julius Bokoru, the Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has questioned the pattern of reports on allegations linking his principal to an alleged coup plot. Bokoru, in a statement issued on Friday, said some media reports of the matter, had gone beyond ordinary investigative reporting and appeared to be reinforcing a particular narrative against Sylva. Bokoru stated that he had yet to establish contact with his principal since the controversy began, but stressed that his statement was not intended as an attack on investigative journalism. He stated,…

Bitcoin (BTC) declined into Friday’s Wall Street open as traders increasingly saw a BTC price breakdown next.Key points:Bitcoin stays below $63,000, heading steadily closer to new August lows while US stocks build on record highs.Analysis says that $63,220 must be reclaimed by the weekly close to avoid a deeper rout.Markets look to PCE inflation data as the next key test for risk assets.Bitcoin price sags with stocks at all-time highsData from TradingView showed BTC/USD down 1.3% on the day at $62,570, near its lowest levels month-to-date.BTC/USD four-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewDespite encouraging US inflation data lifting risk assets and reducing the…

Netflix is the world’s most popular streaming service for a reason — it has a great library filled with classic and blockbuster hits, like Field of Dreams with Kevin Costner and Spider-Man: Homecoming with Tom Holland. The streamer just added some more films Watch With Us thinks you’ll enjoy watching over the August 14–16 weekend. At the top of our list is Elysium, an underrated sci-fi thriller starring Matt Damon as a reformed criminal trying to take down the 1 percent. We also recommend watching the inspirational drama Soul Surfer, based on an amazing true story about a teenage surfer who…