The CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, has made a passionate appeal for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, the head of the Financial Crime Compliance team at the cryptocurrency exchange, who has been detained in Nigeria since February. Teng described the detention as "unacceptable" and claimed that Gambaryan was being held as a "pawn" in a broader dispute between Binance and Nigerian authorities. According to Teng, Gambaryan was detained while attending a meeting with Nigerian regulators on February 10, and has been held for over 70 days without charge. Teng alleged that Nigerian officials had demanded bribes and threatened to continue detaining Gambaryan unless Binance complied with their demands. Teng's statement has sparked a standoff between Binance and Nigerian authorities, with the CEO calling for Gambaryan's immediate release and warning of potential legal action if he is not freed. The incident has also raised concerns about the safety and security of crypt

The usually peaceful community of Umuawulu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State was thrown into mourning on Wednesday as a masquerader killed a 35-year-old man, Chidubem Okoye, during the annual Ekwensu festival. Eyewitnesses described the incident as a tragic and avoidable loss, saying that the masquerader, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, stabbed Okoye with a dagger during a procession. According to sources, the victim, a father of two, was rushed to the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, where he was confirmed dead. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident, stating that the masquerader had been arrested and was being held in police custody. Ikenga said, "The masquerader, who was under the influence of alcohol, stabbed the victim with a dagger during the festival. He has been arrested and is currently being held in our custody. We have commenced an investigation into th

BAYERN MUNICH CRASH OUT OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AFTER THRILLING ENCOUNTER Bayern Munich's Champions League campaign came to a heartbreaking end tonight after a dramatic 2-1 defeat at the hands of Real Madrid. The German giants had hoped to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg, but ultimately fell short despite a valiant effort. The match was a thrilling encounter that saw both teams create numerous chances, but Real Madrid's late surge proved too much for Bayern Munich to handle. The first half was a cagey affair, with neither team able to find the breakthrough. Bayern Munich started the stronger of the two teams, with Kingsley Coman and Thomas Müller causing problems for the Real Madrid defense. However, the Spanish side slowly began to gain control of the game, with Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos dictating the pace of the match. Despite the possession, Real Madrid were unable to create any clear-cut chances, and the first half ended goalless. The Bayern Munich players were visib

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama on Thursday. Sirika, a minister in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, will be arraigned on a six-count amended charge alongside three others, including his daughter, Fatima; Jalal Hamma and Al-Duraq Investment Ltd, for abuse of office to the tune of N2.7 billion. The EFCC investigations into the financial malfeasance allegedly committed by the former minister, including fraudulent contracts awarded by the Ministry under his watch, led to his detention on April 23 in Abuja. Sirika was invited by the Abuja Zonal Command of the Commission on the alleged contract malfeasance and was promptly interrogated and detained at the Formella Street, Wuse 2 Zonal office of the Commission. According to a source in the EFCC, "The former minister (Sirika) was invited for que

The Rivers State chapter of the Association of Local Government Areas of Nigeria (ALGON) has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of withholding funds meant for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The association said this has denied the third tier of government of its ability to function effectively. The LG chairmen said the action of the Governor is tantamount to prescribing local government councils in the state, even as they backed the call by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Tony Okocha, for the State House of Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against the Governor. The State ALGON Chairman, Hon. Allwell Ihunda, stated this at a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Ihunda stated, “It has come to the notice of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Rivers State chapter that the Rivers State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has neglected, failed and deliberately refuse

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of four-year-old Miguel Ovoke, a pupil of BrickHall School, Abuja. Ovoke reportedly died on the school premises during feeding hours due to aspiration on meat while feeding at school. The motion, moved by the member representing Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency, Rivers State, Hon. Solomon Bob, noted that Ovoke's death has had a "traumatic effect" on his family and classmates. Bob emphasized that if not addressed, the incident would paint a negative image of Nigeria in the community of civilized nations. According to the motion, "The House is concerned that the death of Master Miguel Ovoke, a four-year-old pupil of BrickHall School, Abuja, on the school premises during feeding hours, is a clear indication of negligence and failure on the part of the school management to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for the pupils." The lawmaker further noted that