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Bitcoin trades at a key juncture as Arthur Hayes rotates more than $3 million out of Ethereum and into DeFi, signalling a tactical shift tied to liquidity expectations rather than risk-off sentiment. On-chain data confirms deliberate reallocations into yield-focused tokens as ETH stalls below resistance.The move highlights a broader market dynamic where capital is rotating within crypto, shaping near-term Bitcoin and altcoin price trajectories.Arthur Hayes Shifts $3M From Ethereum to DeFi as Charts Signal RotationA notable shift is unfolding in Arthur Hayes’s portfolio, as on-chain data confirms an active rotation away from Ethereum and into select decentralized finance tokens. The…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has said that referring to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the national leader of the party is unconstitutional and illegal, stating that the minister has been expelled. The party also described threats by Wike’s loyalists to vacate the state offices as “null, void, illegal, and of absolutely no effect.” While addressing journalists on Sunday, the Party Publicity Secretary, Dayyabu Chiroma, said that the “thinly veiled threats, reckless accusations, and pre-emptive attempts to assign blame for hypothetical acts of violence betray a troubling desperation and are wholly irresponsible.”…

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has expressed optimism that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, may consider defecting to the PDP ahead of his second-term bid. Wabara said the party would not hesitate to present Otti as its governorship candidate in 2027 should he decide to join the PDP, describing the governor as a major asset to any political party. The former Senate President spoke on Sunday in Umuahia while fielding questions from journalists, shortly after the launch of the Abia 25-Year Development Plan by the state government. “If he makes…

Bryan Mbeumo and Mohamed Salah are some of the top stars to watch at the AFCON 2025 The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) kicks off today, bringing together the continent’s finest talent to battle for the ultimate crown. As Africa’s premier footballing showcase, all eyes are on Morocco to see which nation will emerge victorious. ​Across the competing teams, fans are banking on several high-profile stars to deliver. Having consistently displayed world-class quality, these players are expected to set the tournament alight. Here are Soccernet.ng’s top ten players to watch at the AFCON 2025 Soccernet.ng. Top 10 Players…

Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation HADIN KAI have ambushed a Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province logistics convoy in Borno State, neutralising 21 terrorists during operations in Sojiri and Kayamla communities. According to a statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Sunday, the operation followed credible intelligence that more than 100 Boko Haram terrorists had converged in the area to launch coordinated attacks on nearby communities and transport supplies to their strongholds. “Acting on this intelligence, troops, working in close synergy with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilantes, swiftly mobilised to intercept…

By Victor Ayeni A doctoral researcher at the University of Cincinnati, United States, Precious Akinnusi, has called for the adoption of patient-centred therapies, saying drugs can only be fully effective when treatment designs align with patients’ daily lives. Akinnusi, who spoke with Sunday PUNCH, said his research focuses on biomaterials-based drug delivery systems developed with patients at the centre of care. “Understanding daily routines is central to treatment design. Rather than asking patients to adapt to complex therapies, my work explores how drug delivery systems can fit more naturally into everyday life,” he said. He explained that his research primarily…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered the immediate deployment of additional officers and tow trucks along the Abuja–Lokoja Road. The deployment is to ease the persistent traffic gridlock and ensure the prompt removal of obstructions. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, issued the directive, according to a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal(ACM), Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Sunday in Abuja. Mohammed said the directive was part of ongoing efforts by the Corps to improve traffic management and guarantee the safety of road users. This, he said, was especially during the current period of increased vehicular…

XRP is holding near $1.93 as a rare combination of regulatory clarity, persistent ETF inflows, and stabilising technical structure keeps the token firmly on institutional radars. While broader crypto markets have struggled through December, XRP has quietly built a different profile one defined less by speculation and more by steady capital commitment.Spot XRP ETFs Hit $1bn Inflows MilestoneXRP’s strongest tailwind remains institutional demand. Spot XRP ETFs including offerings from Grayscale, Bitwise, and Franklin Templeton have now surpassed $1.2bn in total assets, with cumulative net inflows topping $1.07bn, according to SoSoValue data. spot XRP ETFs have officially surpassed $1 billion in…

Nigeria will walk into their opening Group C fixture against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as overwhelming favourites, Soccernet.ng reports. When the Super Eagles face Tanzania at the Fez Stadium on Tuesday evening, the labels are easy to apply: three-time champions versus a side making just its fourth appearance at Africa’s biggest football party. On paper, it looks like a mismatch. Nigeria boast the highest points-per-game ratio in AFCON history, sit 38th in the FIFA rankings and arrive with a squad stacked with elite European experience. Tanzania, ranked 112th, are still searching for their first-ever…

Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has offered her most revealing insider account yet of life inside Nigeria’s most fortified residence, alleging exclusion, whispered manipulation and medical missteps during Muhammadu Buhari’s eight-year presidency. Her most startling claim is that individuals close to the President planted recording devices in private rooms, effectively turning living quarters into listening posts. Confidential conversations, she alleges, were harvested and relayed to a small circle of power-brokers who used the information to heighten suspicion and tighten their control of presidential access. She insists this was not authorised security work but an informal intelligence system run by people…