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Cardano price is trading around $0.165, after large holders quietly accumulated more than 30 million ADA over the past week, bumping up its prediction. The buying briefly pushed ADA ahead of Stellar into 15th place by market cap. Although the ranking did not last, the accumulation remains notable. Santiment data suggests this was part of a steady buying trend rather than a one-off trade.According to The Crypto Basic, large wallet ADA holdings climbed to 5.69 billion over seven days. Meanwhile, wallets holding between 100,000 and 100 million ADA reached a combined 25.6 billion ADA. That marks the highest balance in…

The Benue State Government has commenced investigations into a suspected case of Mpox reported in Konshisha Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ogwuche, disclosed this on Saturday while responding to reports of a suspected case at the Tyokula Achihi residence in Korinya, Konshisha LGA. Ogwuche said the ministry immediately activated its surveillance system in line with established public health protocols and deployed officials to the area. In a statement made available to journalists in Makurdi, the commissioner urged residents not to jump to conclusions whenever skin rashes and fever occur, noting…

By Johnson Idowu The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of the state to embrace daily sanitation as part of efforts to prevent flooding and disease outbreaks. Sanwo-Olu made the call while addressing residents of Eputu London in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of the state during the monthly sanitation exercise on Saturday. The governor’s wife noted that poor waste management practices could worsen flooding and trigger disease outbreaks. She said, “This cleanliness that we are observing should be a daily exercise and not only on sanitation day so that we can curb diseases.…

A presidentially boosted Nigeria Super Falcons are back on Africa’s biggest stage with the clear target to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) once again, Soccernet.ng reports. The reigning champions travel to Morocco as the most successful team in the competition’s history, having already lifted the trophy 10 times. Another triumph would see them extend that record with an 11th continental title.This year’s tournament also has more at stake as it serves as Africa’s qualifying competition for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Any team that reaches the semi-finals will automatically book one of the continent’s…

No fewer than six Nigerian governors have pledged to draw practical lessons from the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone in the Republic of Benin to revive the country’s textile industry and strengthen domestic manufacturing. The governors made the commitment while joining Vice President Kashim Shettima on an inspection tour of the integrated industrial zone near Cotonou. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the visit formed part of efforts by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to establish agro-industrial processing hubs and revive domestic manufacturing. The delegation comprised Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma; Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal; Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang; Kwara Governor AbdulRahman…

Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt have stepped up efforts to sign Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika from Belgian champions Club Brugge this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The Bundesliga side have admired the 25-year-old for some time and reignited their interest this summer as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign. Frankfurt are keen to return to European competition after narrowly missing out last season and see Onyedika as a key addition to their midfield. The German club had an initial bid rejected by Belgian champions Club Brugge, where Onyedika has entered the final year of his contract. His current deal runs until the end of the…

In Bitcoin news today, police in Malaysia dismantled a Bitcoin mining syndicate following four raids on July 22 and 23 by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) across four rented premises.Authorities arrested three local men and seized 71 cryptocurrency mining rigs in an operation that generated an estimated RM80,000 to RM100,000 (~$25,000) in monthly profits. The Johor police chief said the suspects comprised a manager who oversaw the activities, and two technicians.https://t.co/oBbdQ8YunV— The Star (@staronline) July 24, 2026 The bust, codenamed Ops Letrik, exposes the persistent economics of illegal mining in Johor, Malaysia: electricity theft converts what would be an unprofitable operation…

Nigeria’s High Commissioner-designate to India, Saidu Muhammad, has assumed office in New Delhi. He formally took up the position on Thursday, days after his arrival in India with his spouse, Rukayya Muhammad. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday, Muhammad was received at the Indira Gandhi International Airport by officials of the Nigerian High Commission, representatives of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, members of the Nigerian community and several African heads of mission accredited to India, ahead of his assumption of duty. Declaring his assumption of office before High Commission staff and members of the Nigerian…

Agency Report The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an increase in confirmed Lassa fever cases in epidemiological week 28 after a decline in week 27. This is with cumulative confirmed infections rising to 963 and deaths reaching 229 in 2026. According to the NCDC, Lassa Fever situation report released in a statement on Friday, new confirmed cases dropped from 31 in week 26 to 14 in week 27 before increasing to 25 in Week 28. The report said that this indicated continued transmission across affected states. It also said that the week 28 cases were reported…

Reigning African champions Super Falcons have received a massive good news on the eve of their campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. The Federal Government of Nigeria has finally fulfilled its long-awaited reward package for the Super Falcons. The FG is set to hand over the houses and pay the $100,000 cash reward promised to every player after their WAFCON success last year.The announcement comes just days before the Super Falcons begin the defence of their continental crown at the 2026 WAFCON. It is a development that will certainly ease weeks of concern…