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XRP is attempting to stabilise after a sharp sell-off pushed the token to its lowest levels since April, underscoring the fragility of sentiment across the altcoin market. While prices have rebounded toward $1.94, the recovery is still tentative, with investors weighing improving long-term fundamentals against a technically fragile structure.With XRP ranked fourth by market capitalisation at roughly $118 bn and daily turnover near $2.9 bn, liquidity remains deep. But recent price action shows that even large-cap tokens are struggling to escape the gravitational pull of tightening global liquidity and Bitcoin’s market dominance.Altcoin Pressure Shapes the Macro BackdropXRP’s decline unfolded amid…

Nigeria’s challenge to FIFA over the eligibility of several Democratic Republic of Congo players in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is “very tight” and firmly grounded in the rules of the game, according to National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman Shehu Dikko, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, Dikko addressed growing public debate surrounding FIFA’s scrutiny of DR Congo following allegations that the Central African nation fielded players who were not fully eligible during the recent playoff matches against Nigeria. His comments come at a sensitive moment for Nigerian football, with the Super Eagles having already suffered…

Nigeria’s average daily gas supply climbed to 4.684 billion standard cubic feet per day in November 2025, reflecting a stronger performance compared with October, according to fresh operational data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The supply rose from the 3.94bscf/d average processing level recorded in October. A review of the latest fact sheet obtained on Sunday showed that the improvement was largely driven by higher plant utilisation across major processing hubs, alongside steady export volumes from the Nigeria LNG plant in Bonny. It also disclosed that major processing plants improved their utilisation rates, domestic supply…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles head into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with a rare sense of financial certainty, Soccernet.ng reports. This is after the National Sports Commission confirmed that all outstanding rewards promised to the country’s senior national teams have been fully approved and processed. The confirmation, delivered by NSC chairman Malam Shehu Dikko, removes a long-standing source of tension that has often clouded Nigeria’s major tournament campaigns. Super Eagles in Morocco for the 2025 AFCON. Photo Credit: CAF, Facebook With AFCON kicking off on Sunday, December 21, the Super Eagles can now focus squarely on their pursuit…

The Kebbi State Government has denied claims that it was responsible for the ongoing ordeal of the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, who is currently being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to the government, the petitions against Malami being investigated by the EFCC did not originate from it, stressing that the state had no involvement in the matter. Malami was invited by the EFCC on November 28 over issues bordering on the recovery of the Abacha loot during his tenure as Attorney General of the Federation. In a post…

By Temitope Adetunji A sickle cell patient and hit-and-run victim, Lawrence Morka, has recounted how a road accident in 2023 and years of living with a genetic blood disorder altered the course of his life, leaving him unable to walk properly, work, or live independently. Morka, in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, said the incident occurred late in the evening as he was returning from church, where he had gone to worship. “As I walked, some young men approached from behind in a car. They were driving recklessly and at top speed. Before I could even understand what was happening,…

Passengers on an Air Congo flight were forced to exit a Boeing 737-800 by jumping directly onto the tarmac at Kindu Airport after airport authorities failed to provide aircraft stairs, according to video footage and aviation reports circulating on social media. The incident occurred after the aircraft arrived at Kindu from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa. The plane remained stationary on the apron for several hours, with passengers unable to disembark through normal procedures due to the absence of mobile stairs at the terminal. Video footage shared online showed passengers exiting through the aircraft’s forward door and leaping…

Binance’s Inflow-Value Band chart has signaled that XRP could experience additional decline in the coming days. According to XRP price prediction inflow intensity data, the first major support zone lies between $1.82 and $1.87. However, on-chain analyst Pelinay observed that if substantial inflows persist, XRP price may retreat further toward the $1.50–$1.66 range.XRP Supply Overwhelming Demand StructurePelinay further explained that following each major inflow spike on the XRP chart, the price establishes a lower high and lower low pattern, clearly demonstrating supply overwhelming demand. XRP ETF Approval Failed to Stop Selling Pressure“The majority of inflows are coming from the 100K-1M…

Nigeria’s footballing influence at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will stretch far beyond the pitch, with three former and current Super Eagles stars confirmed as part of SuperSport’s elite broadcast team for the tournament in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. Odion Ighalo, Daniel Akpeyi and Olisa Ndah will be among the expert analysts providing live studio analysis throughout AFCON 2025, the broadcast giant has confirmed. The trio will join Ivorian great Salomon Kalou in what could potentially be one of the most powerful on-air line-ups ever assembled for the competition. Odion Ighalo. Copyright: xNoushadxThekkayilxIMAGO The 35th edition of Africa’s flagship tournament…

The All Progressives Congress has released a comprehensive schedule of activities for its 2025/2026 nationwide ward, local government, state and zonal congresses, culminating in the party’s national convention. The APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, released the schedule via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday. According to the timetable signed by Basiru, the activities are being conducted pursuant to the provisions of Articles 11 and 17 of the APC Constitution and are aimed at electing party officials across all levels. The schedule stated that the process will begin with the commencement of membership e-registration on Monday, December 1,…