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Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 3, 2026 Bitcoin heads into the final months of 2026 with all the…

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has assured President Bola Tinubu of the state’s support for his re-election bid in the 2027 presidential election. Radda gave the assurance on Saturday at the People’s Square, Katsina, during the flag-off and inauguration of the Katsina State structure of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, a campaign group mobilising grassroots support for Tinubu. The governor said Katsina remained a stronghold of the All Progressives Congress, with the party maintaining a united structure across the state’s 34 Local Government Areas. “Katsina State is an APC state. Every elected person in Katsina State is a member of the…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is hopeful of returning to action for Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Sporting Lisbon next week after suffering a groin injury in Friday’s 3-2 victory over Istanbul Başakşehir, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian forward was substituted in the 33rd minute after picking up the injury, but he has downplayed concerns over his fitness and is targeting a return against the Portuguese side if he is deemed fit by the club’s medical and coaching staff. “I have nothing, I didn’t want to risk myself. If our coach deems it appropriate for the Sporting Lisbon…

Ademola Adegbite The Oyo State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund and Value Female Network Africa, has commenced the Gender Transformative Positive Parenting Programme 1.0. The programme began with a two-day training for community facilitators held on September 2 and 3, 2026, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF Lagos Field Office, Denis Onoise, said strengthening parents and caregivers was important to preventing violence against children and improving the child protection system. Onoise said, “Parents and caregivers are the first protective environment around a child. Strengthening their knowledge…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 3, 2026 SEC Chair Paul Atkins said he expects the Senate to vote…

The UrbanStreetFashion Fiesta has continued to provide a platform for fashion, entertainment and creative expression following the successful hosting of its third edition in Akoka, Lagos. The annual event is an initiative of the Creative Director of SenamImage Signatures, a media and photography company based in Akoka, Lagos, Senami Ezekiel. The project was created to drive brand publicity and visibility, promote corporate social responsibility, and provide an avenue for collaboration and partnerships across the fashion, entertainment and wider creative industries. Now in its third edition, the fiesta has evolved into a platform where fashion brands, models, artistes and other creatives…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has warned traditional rulers in the state against partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying those who openly participate in political activities should be prepared to be treated as politicians. Makinde gave the warning on Saturday while speaking at the newly commissioned palace of the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola, during the monarch’s first coronation anniversary and the conferment of the honorary chieftaincy title of Aare Asoludero of Ibarapaland. The governor urged traditional rulers to remain neutral and concentrate on their traditional responsibilities, particularly the preservation of peace, unity and development in…

Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka both started as Coventry City suffered a 1-0 defeat by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The loss against the former champions leaves the newly promoted side with three defeats from three Premier League games. Erling Haaland scored the only goal in the 26th minute after being set up by Antoine Semenyo, giving Manchester City a third straight league win under new manager Enzo Maresca. The defeat also pushed Coventry into an unwanted piece of club history. The Sky Blues have now lost their opening three league matches for only the…

Our Reporters The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria have come under pressure over proliferation of counterfeit products as Nigerians take to social media to expose food, drugs, cosmetics and other consumer goods suspected to be fake, substandard and dangerous. The online campaign also brought renewed scrutiny to the effectiveness of the country’s regulatory system, with Nigerians questioning how such products continue to make their way into markets despite the statutory responsibilities of NAFDAC and SON to regulate products and protect consumers. While some of the social media claims have yet…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 5, 2026 Ripple is trading around $1.44, following a volatile week that saw…