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The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, is battling to clear his name following fresh corruption allegations as calls for his resignation intensify. It is understood that Mr Oladiji is accused of receiving ₦44 million from the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) on behalf of the House, but failing to distribute the funds equitably among the members. Although all members of the assembly belong to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the current contention may be linked to the internal politics surrounding the 2027 elections. Sources close to the assembly suggest Mr Oladiji is…
World Absolute Towers in Mississauga, affectionately nicknamed the “Marilyn Monroe” towers. Photo credit: Ehi Braimah For Nigerians, Mississauga presents more than an enjoyable travel destination. It offers practical lessons in ethical leadership, good governance, multicultural coexistence, urban planning, public infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and inclusive economic growth. Here, people of different races, religions and cultures work, study and live together while maintaining their unique identities. There is a calm confidence about Mississauga – a city that does not compete loudly for attention, and it doesn’t need to. Since I started visiting Canada from Nigeria, every return journey tells a different story.…
Super Eagles sriker Rafiu Durosinmi is set to become Genk’s most expensive signing after the Belgian club agreed a €10.5m (about N16.6bn) deal with Pisa for the Nigerian striker, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the deal includes performance-related bonuses, while Pisa will also retain a 10 per cent sell-on clause. The transfer will eclipse Genk’s previous record of €7m, paid to Celta Vigo for Theo Bongonda in 2019. Durosinmi, 23, only joined Pisa from Czech side Viktoria Plzen in January for a fee believed to be around €9m. However, he struggled to make…
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones are officially married, just over a month after one of Jones’ friends died during her bachelorette party trip in St. Barts. “it’s (courthouse) official 🍾💍,” Jones, 28, posted via Instagram on Tuesday, July 21. The couple shared a carousel of photos from the big day, which was attended by a small group of friends and family. Jones opted for a short, white dress and white heels, finishing off her look with a bouquet of white flowers. Haliburton, 26, kept things simple in a black t-shirt and black pants. “Yayyyy one step closer…
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N2 billion to the Abia State Government to support the development of Akwete fabric, a prestigious hand-woven textile indigenous to the Akwete community in Abia. The First Lady made the donation on Tuesday during her visit to the state to celebrate and promote the historic Akwete weaving heritage in Ukwa East Local Government Area of the state. She explained that the gesture was to support the development of the Akwete production site, aiming to create more jobs and boost the state’s economy. She added that the donation would support the Abia State Government’s…
How did suspicious transactions involving 909 accounts across numerous financial institutions continue for so long without triggering stronger compliance mechanisms? Why were unusual transaction patterns apparently not detected much earlier? Could more robust anti-money laundering controls, transaction monitoring systems, and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) procedures have disrupted the scheme before it reached this magnitude? “Ghosts are supposed to haunt abandoned buildings, not government payrolls. They do not possess bank accounts, collect monthly salaries, pay taxes or operate ATMs. Yet, in Nigeria, our ghosts have become some of the country’s highest-paid ‘public servants.’” Nothing better illustrates the tragedy of Nigeria’s public finance than…
Anthony Joshua is motivated to extend his boxing career beyond earlier retirement plans, according to Matchroom chairman Barry Hearn, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Eleven months after Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn suggested that 2026 would likely be Joshua’s final year in the sport, the former two-time heavyweight champion is now considering fighting for another three years. Joshua’s outlook changed following a difficult period that included a tragic car accident in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of two of his close friends and left him with minor injuries. The Briton returned to action after mourning and recovery, and is now on course…
Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event is just around the corner, and the company is expected to take the wraps off a bunch of new devices. Based on the rumors and leaks we’ve seen so far, Samsung’s next generation of foldables will likely be the stars of the show. Samsung is expected to show off a big redesign for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, though we can’t rule out a few other surprises.Here’s what you need to know about watching Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked and what to expect.When is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked?This year’s Galaxy Unpacked takes place on July 22nd at 9AM…
Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School, a community of “digital nomads,” is eyeing a new campus in Kazakhstan after its Forest City campus had its business license revoked over alleged premises-use violations. A memorandum of understanding was signed between Kazakhstan’s Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, Zhaslan Madiyev and Srinivasan to establish the first Network School campus in Kazakhstan, according to a statement from the ministry. The Kazakhstan agreement gives the Network School a potential new base after its Johor operation was ordered to cease operations effective Wednesday. Kazakhstan has been positioning itself as an emerging technology hub, including plans for Central…
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s daughter, Vivian, is her mother’s mini-me. Vivian, 13, appeared alongside brothers Jack, 18, and Benjamin, 16, in FIFA World Cup photos shared by their dad via Instagram on Monday, July 20. One snap showed the kids wearing matching red and blue jerseys as they posed with Brady, 48, at a recent soccer match. Vivian looked like the spitting image of Bündchen, 46, as she wore her light brown hair down and parted down the middle. In another photo, Vivian hugged her dad as she sported a dark blue Brazil jersey, representing her mom’s native country.…
