Author: Opalim Lifted

Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive who was detained in Nigeria for nearly eight months last year, is leaving the crypto exchange. Gambaryan’s exit as the firm’s head of financial crime compliance officer comes months after his release amid broader regulatory challenges facing Binance globally. The executive, also a former United States Internal Revenue Service agent, was arrested in Nigeria in February 2024, following a clampdown on Binance over an alleged manipulation of the Nigerian currency. According to a report by Bloomberg, a message was sent to the publication on his last day with the firm. “Tigran has made a lasting…

The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has endorsed Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka and Friends. Aiyedatiwa who received Gbenga Adeyinka, the Grand Comedian of the Nigeria (GCON) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, expressed his endorsement of the show and said the state is happy to host Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka and Friends at the FMT Events Center, Ala Quarters, Akure on Thursday, June 12. Aiyedatiwa while pulling his weight behind the comedy event, disclosed that Ondo State is a safe haven for tourism and entertainment, thereby promising to work with the organisers to reel out a successful show. The ‘Sho…

Tems is set to perform at the maiden FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show. In a statement, Global Citizen, the show’s producer, said the show will take place at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13. The halftime show will be broadcast live and free to audiences worldwide via DAZN.com. Joining Tems on the star-studded lineup are Colombian singer J Balvin and American singer Doja Cat. Speaking about the event, Tems said the show will be a moment to celebrate football and the unifying power of music. The Grammy-winning Nigerian singer revealed her excitement to be part of…

Maryam Abacha, widow of Sani Abacha, a former military head of state, said her husband saved money for Nigeria that was looted after he passed on. Speaking during an interview with TVC, Maryam demanded proof that her husband stashed looted funds abroad. Abacha was Nigeria’s military ruler and commander-in-chief of the armed forces from 1993 to 1998. He died on June 8, 1998. The Federal Government has announced recovery of tranches of monies reportedly stashed by Abacha in foreign banks. As of 2020, over $3.624 billion of the Abacha loot had been recovered. The recoveries were made by four administrations.…

World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has offered Donald Trump the chance to live in his house in a bid to help the United States president understand the war in Ukraine. Trump had vowed to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine “in 24 hours” if he was elected president. But there has been no end to Russia’s invasion since Trump returned to the White House in 2024. Ukrainian boxer Usyk, who has been a tireless campaigner for peace in his homeland, believes Trump needs to have a clearer view of the dire situation if he is to find a solution…

Iyabo Ojo has slammed Tanzanian socialite Mange Kimambi over a comment about her daughter Priscilla. In a recent Instagram post, Kimambi criticised Priscilla and her Tanzanian husband Juma Jux for allegedly distracting Tanzanians from the country’s ongoing political movement. The blogger asked the couple to “stop posting stupid content” for the next five months. “We are fighting for our rights. We need our people to pay attention to the fight, so we don’t need you and Jux to distract our people with stupīd content,” Kimambi said. “We need you and Jux to sit down for the next 5 months. After…

Portugal beat neighbours Spain in a penalty shootout to settle a frantic final in Munich and win their second Nations League trophy. Cristiano Ronaldo pulled Portugal level at 2-2 in the 61st minute, but there was nothing else to separate the two sides when the referee signalled the end of normal time. Subbed off before extra time, Portugal captain Ronaldo dropped to the turf and sobbed tears of joy on the sidelines after Ruben Neves slotted home the winning penalty following Diogo Costa’s save from Alvaro Morata’s spot-kick. Winners of the 2023 edition, Spain had opened the scoring in the…

Kylian Mbappe scored his 50th international goal as France beat Nations League hosts Germany in their third-place play-off. The captain finished well for the 45th-minute opener following a pass from Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni. And Mbappe set up the second goal six minutes from time when he pounced on a mistake from Robin Koch and unselfishly squared the ball for Michael Olise to slot into the empty net. Germany had their chances, though, with both a penalty award and goal overturned by the video assistant referee (VAR). First Karim Adeyemi was awarded a spot-kick after being brought down by…

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz recovered from two sets down – saving three championship points on the way – to beat Jannik Sinner in an incredible French Open men’s singles final. Alcaraz’s reign on the Roland Garros clay looked to be over when world number one Sinner closed in on victory at 5-3 in the fourth set. But the 22-year-old Spaniard showed extraordinary fight to win 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (10-2) after five hours and 29 minutes – the longest French Open final in history. In an electrifying atmosphere on Court Philippe Chatrier, Alcaraz produced the finest performance…

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has ruled himself out the running to replace Ange Postecoglou, saying a return to Tottenham at this point is “not realistic”. Postecoglou, 59, was sacked on Friday, despite leading the club to their first piece of silverware in 17 years with victory in the Europa League. Pochettino, whose five-year stay at the club came to an end in November 2019, has been linked with a return to Tottenham. But the Argentine, who was appointed US manager in October 2024, says he is happy in his new role. “Today it’s not realistic,” said Pochettino, 53.…