Erling Haaland’s side were knocked out of the tournament on Saturday after losing 2-1 to England in extra-time in the last eight in Miami, their best result in the competition.

Adeyemi made the disclosure during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, weeks after accusing the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, of receiving the money through an intermediary to facilitate his appointment.

Prior to leaving for the World Cup, he had asked for a salary increase from 20 million CFA ($35,000) per month to 50 million CFA ($87,000).

The European Union and Britain targeted Russia Monday with coordinated sanctions over cyber attacks in Europe, accusing Moscow’s FSB intelligence agency over involvement in digital strikes.

Rejecting claims that he had gone into hiding, Adeyemi maintained that he was willing to appear publicly despite what he described as serious threats to his life.

Troops of Sector 7, Operation Enduring Peace, have successfully disrupted a suspected arms trafficking syndicate and recovered a cache of illegal weapons during a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation in Kaduna State.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday mocked US President Donald Trump over his vow to impose hefty charges on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran would charge a lower rate.

In a statement commemorating the first anniversary of Buhari’s passing, Lalong said the late former President devoted his life to the service of the nation and left behind a legacy that continues to inspire many Nigerians.

Oil prices shot up around nine percent Monday as President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports while the two sides traded attacks.

The United States will begin enforcing its renewed blockade of Iran’s ports on Tuesday at 2000 GMT, the US military said.