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Spanish authorities have ordered the detention without bail of Álvaro Romillo, a well-known crypto influencer and founder of the alleged Ponzi scheme Madeira Invest Club (MIC), on charges of orchestrating a $300 million fraud that defrauded thousands of investors. Key Takeaways: Spanish crypto influencer Álvaro Romillo has been jailed without bail for allegedly running a $300 million Ponzi scheme. Investigators say MIC defrauded over 3,000 investors, promising annual returns of up to 20%. Romillo faces up to 18 years in prison, with authorities linking him to a hidden €29 million Singapore account. Romillo was taken into custody on Thursday after…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has recently sparked exit speculations following his recent social media activity where he unfollowed Atalanta’s official page…. Atletico Madrid have reportedly joined Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The Atalanta star edges closer to a possible January exit from Bergamo following his recent touchline exchange with former Southampton boss Ivan Juric. According to reports from Fichajes, Lookman continues to attract strong interest from top European clubs following recent developments surrounding his strained relationship with Atalanta. The Nigerian forward has unfollowed the club on Instagram and archived all…

The Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria, Sanna Selin, has underscored the growing importance of cultural intelligence in international business, describing culture as a strong strategic asset that shapes collaboration, innovation, and sustainable global partnerships. The envoy stated this in Lagos at the CultureFactor 2025 conference organised by The CultureFactor group with the theme; “Culture and Technology: Blueprints for Future-Ready Organisation. The conference focused on developing roadmaps for sustainable, highly effective public and private sector organisations. Selin, who was represented by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre (NCIC), Bankole Oloruntob,a said Finland has long recognised that culture…

• NNPP, others get flag bearers• I’ve no regret supporting Oyebanji, says Senate Leader, Bamidele A renowned medical expert, Dr Wole Oluyede, has emerged as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State. Oluyede emerged in a keenly contested primary election, which commenced around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night and was concluded at exactly 1:49 a.m. yesterday. Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo, declared Oluyede as the winner with 279 votes to defeat Funso Ayeni, who polled 239 votes and Funmilayo Ogun who scored 17 votes. Others that also…

Former Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, has, for the first time after the 2023 general elections, expressed dissatisfaction over the unfair treatment he received during the election. The former governor noted that he ran against five people who were not from the state during the election. Ayade, who spoke in an interview with newsmen in Calabar shortly after he arrived in the state on Friday, noted that the people in question were working to install a system against the collective will of the people. The former governor, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives…

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has become one of Nigeria’s most exciting football exports, dazzling for both club and country. Lookman’s story is one of resilience and growth, looking at his humble beginnings in South London to becoming a Europa League winner with Atalanta. Here’s everything you should know about the Super Eagles and Atalanta star—his background, career journey, parents, salary, and achievements. Ademola Lookman’s Early life and background Ademola Olajade Alade Ayoola Lookman was born on 20 October 1997 in Wandsworth, London, England, to Nigerian parents of Yoruba descent. Proud parents Mama and Baba Lookman beaming with pride as…

Management of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has cancelled any further preview event scheduled for Monday and opening on Tuesday. This was after suspected thugs invaded its premises on Sunday and chased away foreign journalists, diplomats and tourists that attended the museum’s preview event. Protesters targeted the new multi-million dollar museum in Nigeria and forced organisers to halt a preview event ahead of Tuesday’s grand opening. Videos showed a group insulting foreign guests and ordering them to leave after entering the grounds of the Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) in Benin City on Sunday. The museum in…

• Yiaga Africa confirms results match independent findings• AAC candidate invites 292 voters to lunch after loss Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to urgently refer the allegations of vote buying and undue influence during the just concluded governorship elections in Anambra state to appropriate anti-corruption agencies and the police for investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators and their sponsors. SERAP urged him to work closely with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the…

• PDP in crisis but will rise again, says Aborisade• Group rues Wike’s alleged excesses, rallies Tinubu for caution An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan will today hear the motion on notice filed by Folahan Malomo Adelabi against the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), its Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and others on the National Convention slated for November 15 and 16, 2025.  This was as Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently check what it described as the “excesses” of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.  Meanwhile, United Kingdom-based lawyer, human rights…

Nigeria’s non-oil revenue drive received a major boost as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced a record-breaking performance by its Port Harcourt Area I Command, which collected N33.753 billion in October,  the highest monthly revenue in the Command’s history. The Command, led by Comptroller Salamat Atuluku, represents a remarkable 272 per cent increase over the N9.079 billion collected in the corresponding month of 2024. The service, in a statement released at the weekend, said it also marks a key milestone in the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation and fiscal sustainability. According to data released by the…