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The world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, Bitunix, has launched the Super Alert Challenge, inviting users to create a Super Alert and participate in a campaign with a total reward pool of 10,000 USDT.The campaign is designed to introduce users to Bitunix’s Super Alert feature, which consolidates various market alerts into a single system. Participants can create a Super Alert and take part in the campaign for a chance to receive rewards.The challenge includes two reward activities. The first offers 7,500 USDT in Futures Bonuses, with rewards available to early participants and selected winners.The second offers a 2,500 USDT creator pool for…

The Council of the Wise of the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development, led by former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, has warned against violence ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to ensure a free, fair, transparent and credible poll. The former CJN, while addressing a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, said the council was deeply concerned about the disturbing and clearly undemocratic developments being reported in the state ahead of the election. Ahead of the state’s governorship election, tension has remained high, with some people reportedly…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has reflected on his time at Spanish giants Atletico Madrid as they continue preparations for the 2026-27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman completed a €35 million move to Los Rojiblancos during the winter transfer window after leaving Atalanta, where he had helped the Italian club win their first ever European trophy in 2024. The Nigerian forward played a starring role in that success, scoring a stunning hat trick in the final as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen to win the 2024 Europa League. Lookman hit the ground running after arriving at Atletico, scoring on his debut in a 5-0 Copa del Rey…

The Nigeria Customs Service has dismissed allegations of increased smuggling, revenue leakage, recruitment impropriety and manipulation of succession within the service, describing them as a misrepresentation of its operations and administrative processes. The service’s National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, stated this in a response released on Thursday to an investigative report published by a media outlet (not PUNCH) on August 7, 2026. The report had alleged intensified smuggling along the Seme, Idiroko, Ilaro, Ipokia and Igbeti-Kishi corridors, as well as manipulation of the 846 valuation code at the Apapa, Tin Can Island and PTML Area Commands. Maiwada…

By Onozure Dania The Nigerian Bar Association and the United Nations Children’s Fund have launched a partnership to expand access to pro bono legal services for vulnerable children across Nigeria. The initiative was launched at an event attended by stakeholders in the justice and child protection sectors, including the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, representatives of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, the National Judicial Institute, the Nigerian Correctional Service, development partners, civil society organisations and members of the legal profession. Speaking at the event, the NBA President, Afam Osigwe,…

Still from Afrobeats star Rema’s official music video for his single TEA, produced by Mustard and London. We hope you’re not done curating your weekend playlist yet, because we’ve got another one for you. Rema has returned with a new single titled “Tea”, and he has paired it with an official music video. Released on Friday, 7 August 2026, “Tea” marks Rema’s first official solo release of the year. He had been teasing the track on social media earlier in the week, building anticipation before finally sharing the full record and its accompanying visuals. Produced by Mustard with additional production…

Tolu Arokodare says he is ready to put Ajax’s needs ahead of his own desire to start after making an immediate impact in his first competitive appearance for the Dutch club, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker came off the bench in Ajax’s 2-0 Eredivisie victory away to PEC Zwolle on Sunday. Arokodare provided the assist for the opening goal and helped Ajax finish a difficult away match with three points.Speaking to Ziggo Sport as per Voetbalprimeur, Arokodare said he was pleased with the way the game ended despite Ajax struggling to find their rhythm early on. “We did not…

In Ripple CLARITY Act news, the SEC is scheduled to vote on August 14, 2026, on whether to publish a proposal known as Regulation Crypto for public comment. The proposal would create a bespoke offering regime under the Securities Act for investment contracts involving the offer of crypto assets, replacing staff guidance and policy statements with more permanent regulations.The vote would begin a formal rulemaking process if commissioners approve publication. A proposal released for comment would not itself be a final rule; the SEC would still need to gather public input, revise the proposal as appropriate, and bring a final…

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s wife, Patience, has described the Group President of Azikel Group, Dr Azibapu Eruani, as a “small boy” she raised and mentored into the league of Nigeria’s biggest businessmen. She said her guidance was behind his bold entry into big business at a relatively young age. The former First Lady spoke on Tuesday in a video which went viral on Thursday during an inspection tour of the Azikel Refinery in Obunagha, Bayelsa State, alongside other dignitaries. She said she personally introduced Eruani to billionaire businessmen, Aliko Dangote and Aminu Dantata, and pushed him to aspire to their level…

Turkish Super Lig Champions Galatasaray have opened the door to a potential departure for Victor Osimhen despite their previous determination to keep the Super Eagles striker in Istanbul, Soccernet.ng reports. Okan Buruk’s side are understood to have set a €65 million asking price for the 27-year-old forward, according to reports from Turkey, after Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal made contact over a possible transfer. Galatasaray are not completely opposed to Osimhen leaving if their valuation is met, potentially giving Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid renewed hope of landing the Nigerian striker. Dominik Szoboszlai speaks to Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen. Copyright:…