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For the past week, there have been verbal alterations between a cryptocurrency firm, Binance’s boss, Gambaryan and some members of the House of Representatives over the former’s claims that the lawmakers demanded a $150million bribe to give him a soft landing in the case of a fraud allegedly committed by the firm. However, the named lawmakers have fired back, affirming that Gambaryan’s allegation is a tale of falsehood and sheer blackmail. In this report, Damilola Olufemi, traces the genesis of the crisis and the underlying issues in the whole bribery saga It is an understatement to say that the mere…

By Alade Adisa The last has not been heard about the face-off between three Nigerian lawmakers and some executives of Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange that allows users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies, as allegations and counter-allegations between the parties continued at the weekend.Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance, who was detained in the country last year before being released, had accused some members of the House of Representatives of demanding $150 million bribe from him to secure his release.He alleged that the lawmakers demanded that the money be paid in form of cryptocurrency and initially did not mention the…

The former Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Yobe State on Students’ Affairs and the state’s current Focal Person on Bilateral Education, Abdulmumin Liman, speaks to NewDailyPrime on matters in Northern Nigeria, issues surrounding the youth, and other related topics. The Governor of Yobe State has been accused of consistently being absent from the state he was elected to govern. Does this indicate a lack of commitment to serving the people? Governor Buni has consistently delivered on his mandates as enshrined in the constitution and even beyond. Looking at the significant progress made during his time in office, he…

By Alade Adisa “We will impose some other penalty on them, that it will have been better for them to have stayed for their time, because they are going to waste their money.” – Prof. Ishaq The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has announced that there will be strict penalties for underage candidates participating in the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration. While monitoring the registration process across various centers in Lagos on Friday, Oloyede revealed that out of the 780,202 candidates registered so far, 11,512 were underage. He stated that…

“If love is about holding on, then I have done more than enough. And if love is about letting go… then maybe, just maybe, it’s time I finally learn how.” – Toheeb Babalola I am not sure I can open the door of my heart widely for another occupant like Àbíkẹ́ again. She left me, I lost myself and wounded with unfaded love. Before enrolling in a higher education institution in Ibadan, I made a commitment to myself not to be distracted by anything other than my studies and journalism. For me to sick to this, I engaged myself with…

A federal judge ordered the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to restore funding for hundreds of foreign aid contractors who argued that they were negatively impacted by a 90-day blanket freeze, a court filing showed late on Thursday. The order temporarily blocks the Trump administration from canceling foreign aid contracts and awards that were in place before Trump took office on January 20. It was the first such ruling to reverse Trump’s funding freeze on foreign assistance. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by two health organizations that receive U.S. funding for overseas programs. Trump has attempted to…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to a university. The announcement was made on Friday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a working visit to the college in Yaba, Lagos. After inspecting and commissioning several projects at the institution, Dr. Alausa shared the long-awaited news in an interactive session with the management, staff, and students. “The Rector mentioned earlier that the staff, students, and management of this college have been praying and fasting for it to be converted into a university. Somehow, you have ambushed me with this question, but…

Changing dating habits mean fewer couples It is supposed to be the most romantic day of the year. On Valentine’s Day you typically take your partner by the hand through a crowded restaurant, then do your best to maintain loving eye contact across a table while ignoring the other couple sitting uncomfortably close to you. You try to enjoy an overpriced meal on Cupid’s busiest night. Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day has become deeply entrenched as a celebration for couples in Britain and beyond. Last year, according to a survey by YouGov, a pollster, nearly half of adults in Britain…

Francisca Boateng wins immigration appeal as union with German man ruled long enough to allow her to stay in UK. A Ghanaian tourist was granted the right to live in Britain under Brexit marriage rules – even though she did not attend her own wedding. Francisca Boateng, 42, won her immigration appeal after claiming that her “proxy” marriage to a German citizen living in Britain had lasted long enough to qualify her to remain in the UK. Ms Boateng had come on holiday to Britain where she met Fatao Sualihu, a German citizen, before returning home to divorce her husband at the…

By Damilola Olufemi In an action aptly described by many stakeholders as hasty and defiant, MTN, Nigeria on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, announced a 200% increase across the board in all its internet data services – a decision that has left millions of its subscribers reeling in emotional pains and anguish. Meanwhile, in a swift reaction to the sudden hike, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed workers across the country to immediately boycott telecom services. However, other internet service providers including Globacom, Airtel and 9Mobile are yet to announce any increase in their data tariffs, but prices of their…