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The Senate on Thursday moved to calm political and market anxieties by reaffirming that it approved electronic transmission of election results, not their transfer, under the ongoing review of Nigeria’s electoral framework. Speaking at a media briefing at the National Assembly, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe said the distinction between transmission and transfer is deliberate, important, and…
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, extended its recent price decline on Thursday, falling below $70,000 for the first time since Donald Trump won the United States presidential election in November 2024. The digital currency dropped to an intraday low of $69,821.18 during trading hours before recovering marginally to trade above the…
Former Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has publicly urged his ex-teammate Cesc Fabregas to return to Stamford Bridge in a coaching capacity, describing the Spaniard as destined to become one of football’s top managers. Hazard and Fabregas enjoyed a successful partnership at Chelsea between 2014 and 2019, during which they won five major trophies, including…
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reignited a global conversation on the relationship between wealth and happiness after publicly endorsing the age-old adage that money does not guarantee emotional fulfilment. In a post shared on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday, Musk wrote, “Whoever said ‘money can’t buy…
The Olympic flame ignites in Ancient Olympia on November 26, 2025, then travels 12,000 kilometers through every corner of Italy before lighting twin cauldrons in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo on February 6, 2026. This isn’t just a ceremonial procession. It’s the most ambitious torch relay in Winter Olympics history, connecting 110 provinces with a story…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has registered two new political parties ahead of the 2027 general election while raising serious concerns about persistent leadership disputes within existing parties, which it described as a threat to Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. Speaking on Thursday at the commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties, INEC Chairman, Prof….
In a heartfelt announcement, South African football club Chippa United confirmed on Thursday that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has parted ways with the team after a four-year tenure. Despite recently signing a three-year contract extension in 2024, Nwabali expressed his desire to leave, a request the club has granted after careful consideration. The…
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo arrive with a new generation ready to rewrite record books. While legends like Mikaela Shiffrin and Johannes Thingnes Bø still compete at elite levels, younger athletes are pushing boundaries in ways we’ve never seen before. These seven rising stars could steal the spotlight when the…
The Nigerian security architecture achieved a major milestone by rescuing the remaining kidnapped worshippers in Kaduna. This successful operation liberated several individuals who were seized from a church in Kajuru Local Government. The Office of the National Security Adviser coordinated the mission alongside the Department of State Services. Furthermore, the Kaduna State Government provided…
The Nigerian film community was plunged into deep mourning on Thursday morning following the death of Ajara Lasisi. Known affectionately by millions of fans as “Aunty Ajara,” the 31-year-old actress succumbed to a severe, liver-related ailment. Her brother, Ridwan Lasisi, officially confirmed the heartbreaking news through a video statement released to the public early…
