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VIDEO: Alleged Betting Scam: Victim Accuses Man of Withholding ₦50,000 and Manipulating Results

  A victim has accused one Samuel Eriayo Adeniran of allegedly defrauding him of ₦50,000 after manipulating the outcome of a betting game and falsely declaring it a winning ticket. According to the victim, the suspect collected the sum under the guise of participating in a game but later edited the result to appear as though the ticket had won. He then allegedly withheld the funds and cut off communication. Narrating his experience, the victim said: “He collected ₦50,000 from me, edited the lost game, and declared it a winning ticket. When I questioned him, he withheld my money and removed me from the group chat.” The victim further revealed that despite being removed from the platform, he was still able to monitor activities through a trusted contact who remained in the WhatsApp group. “Unfortunately for him, after removing me, he didn’t know I still had someone close to me in the group who kept me informed,” he added. Transaction details reviewed by the victim indicate that the m...
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Nigeria’s Lull on Oba Femi: A Missed Moment of Sporting Soft Power

 


In what has left many fans with a sense of excitement and reflection, the global rise of Nigerian-born professional wrestler Oba Femi has once again raised a familiar question: how does Nigeria recognize its global achievers when they shine on the world stage?




Competing under the banner of WWE, Oba Femi has steadily built international attention through his performances and growing reputation in professional wrestling entertainment. His emergence has been praised by global wrestling audiences and figures within the industry, further highlighting Nigeria’s presence in global sports entertainment.



Yet at home, there has been little to no visible national acknowledgment or structured recognition of his achievements.



This silence becomes more noticeable when compared with how other sporting successes are treated. For example, following major victories by national teams such as the Super Falcons and D’Tigress, the Nigerian government has historically responded with structured rewards, including financial bonuses, housing allocations, and national honours.



These gestures reflect a clear pattern: traditional sports achievements tend to receive swift institutional recognition.



However, the growing global influence of athletes like Oba Femi introduces a different kind of success, one rooted not only in competition, but also in international visibility, branding, and cultural influence.



The contrast raises an important question: should Nigeria’s definition of sporting achievement evolve to reflect newer global platforms such as professional wrestling, where visibility and influence extend far beyond traditional sporting metrics?

This is not a call for comparison, but for reflection.



Because in an increasingly globalized sports landscape, recognition is no longer just about medals or trophies, it is also about presence, influence, and national representation on global stages.




The concern, therefore, is not whether Oba Femi has succeeded internationally. He clearly has.



The question is whether Nigeria is paying attention when its citizens are shaping global narratives in new arenas.


Abioye Tosin Lawrence

Publisher, Oriontimes Online Newspaper

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