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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 Last updated:  September 4, 2026 The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a massive wave of momentum as macroeconomic shifts reignite investor confidence. For both seasoned traders and newcomers, the sudden upward moves and changing monetary policies can feel complex. However, beneath the market volatility lies a clear trend: digital assets are becoming more practical and scalable, paving the way for…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Usman Okai, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure fairness and equitable representation in the ongoing creation of new electoral wards in Kogi State. Okai, in a statement issued on Friday, called on the electoral commission to conduct the exercise in line with established legal and administrative guidelines, taking into account factors such as population density and geographical landmass. He emphasised the importance of ensuring that the exercise adequately reflects the interests of all three senatorial districts, with particular attention to Kogi East. Okai said, “The ward-creation exercise must adhere strictly…

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho continued his stunning start to life at Turkish side Bursaspor as they recorded an emphatic 4-0 win over Istanbulspor on Thursday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Iheanacho completed a surprise move to Bursaspor earlier in the summer after his contract with Scottish champions Celtic expired at the end of last season, with the club failing to renew his deal. The 29-year-old opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time to put his side ahead before Halil Akbunar added another goal. An own goal from Duran Sahin then put Bursaspor three goals up after the break. Iheanacho completed his brace in…

Gilbert Ekugbe A genetically modified pig kidney has worked inside a US man for 271 days, setting a new record for the longest time a pig kidney has functioned in a human body. Tim Andrews, 66, received the kidney at Massachusetts General Hospital in January 2025 after developing end-stage kidney disease linked to type 2 diabetes. The transplant gave Andrews a break from dialysis while he waited for a human donor kidney. As reported by the BBC on Friday, “I had a little bit of a shortage of time, it becomes very depressing,” Andrews said, describing his situation before the…

The Lagos State Government has provided support for 733 widows as part of efforts to improve their welfare, protect their rights and create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods. According to a Friday statement uploaded by the state government on its official handles, the intervention was announced on Wednesday during the 2026 International Widows Day commemoration organised by the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Lagos. The event, themed “Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Widows”, focused on improving widows’ access to justice, protection and economic opportunities. Speaking at the programme, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation,…

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 4, 2026 Bitcoin now buys 18 ounces of gold, the highest reading on…

English top-flight club Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Nigerian goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Erhabor had been without a club since leaving Portsmouth at the end of last season. She joined Portsmouth in 2025 on a one-year deal, and although the club attempted to extend her deal at the end of her contract, she declined the offer. ​Erhabor was part of the Super Falcons squad that was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, thereby failing to qualify for the 2027 World Cup. Nigeria Super Falcons. Copyright: Imagoxshengolpixsx ​Just weeks after that setback,…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Friday expressed solidarity with resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, who are currently on strike over outstanding welfare and remuneration issues. The NARD leadership said Friday marked the seventh day of the industrial action embarked upon by members of the Association of Resident Doctors, LAUTECH Ogbomoso. NARD warned that failure to resolve the issues could trigger further regional and national industrial action, saying the escalation was unnecessary and could be averted if the outstanding demands of the doctors were implemented. The development follows a protest…

Super Eagles and Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has again come under scrutiny after Alejandro Bedoya took a swipe at the three-cap Nigerian following his difficult outing against Falkirk, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez started alongside new signing Olwethu Makhanya as Rangers secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory at the Falkirk Stadium on Wednesday night. Lawrence Shankland was the hero for Derek McInnes’ side, scoring both goals to earn Rangers their second consecutive Scottish Premiership victory. Emmanuel Fernandez of Rangers. Copyright: ImagoxJamiexJohnstonx Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! However, the result did little to hide another unconvincing defensive display…

Dennis Naku The Federal Government says it remains resolute in remedying the decades-long environmental degradation suffered by the people of Ogoniland in Rivers State. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, gave the assurance in Bodo City, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, during the 10th anniversary of the Ogoni Cleanup project and the official unveiling of the Ogoni Cleanup Monument on Thursday. Lawal said President Bola Tinubu remained committed to the full completion and restoration of the Ogoni environment. The minister declared that the monument served as a permanent symbol that the government had fulfilled its pledge and had not…