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The Super Eagles will not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Nigeria will definitely have a recurring presence in the competition, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria failed to qualify from their group in the qualifiers proper. Despite getting a lifeline through the playoffs, they still failed to make it through. ​This edition of the Mundial promises to be the biggest ever. It will be hosted by three countries in the Americas － Canada, the United States, and Mexico. It also promises to be the most financially rewarding World Cup tournament, with all participating teams set to share prize money of…

Arthur Hayes told Consensus 2026 that the Clarity Act fundamentally misunderstands what Bitcoin is, and any attempt to fold it into a federal regulatory framework destroys the only thing that makes it valuable. The argument landed while BTC traded above $82,000, with institutional ETF inflows accelerating, suggesting the market and the ideology are currently pointing in opposite directions. Bitcoin (BTC)24h7d30d1yAll timeArthur Hayes Opinions MatterHayes argues that Bitcoin’s value derives from operating outside any regulatory apparatus, and he also noted that legislation like the Clarity Act doesn’t clarify anything . “This is the value that bitcoin provides outside of the regulatory…

US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was still in place despite an Iranian attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz that fanned fears on Friday that the truce was faltering. The US military said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets in response, although Tehran charged that it was Washington that had initiated the exchange of fire. The latest violence threatens to unravel a fragile truce in effect since April 8 that brought an end to weeks of US-Israeli attacks on the Islamic republic, which has retaliated with strikes across the Middle East…

The Ogun State Waste Management Authority has arrested 45 residents for indiscriminate waste disposal in parts of Abeokuta on Thursday. The offenders were arrested in Panseke, Quarry road, and Onikolobo areas for allegedly dumping refuse on roadsides, highways, and other public places in contravention of the state’s environmental laws. The Special Adviser to the Governor on OGWAMA, Mr Farook Akintunde, addressed the offenders before they commenced community service as part of their punishment. Akintunde said indiscriminate waste disposal defaced the aesthetic beauty of the state capital and contributed to the spread of diseases, particularly airborne diseases. He added that improper…

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against violent crime, foiling an attempted robbery attack in Iseyin and rescuing an abducted farmer in the Irawo area of the state. The command said one robbery suspect was killed, two others arrested, while four suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a farmer were also apprehended. In a statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan, the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the attempted robbery occurred around 2 am along Saki Road in Iseyin following credible intelligence about an ongoing attack at a residence previously targeted in…

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche has taken a slight dig at his current boss, Oliver Glasner, following his lack of game time at Crystal Palace, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Uche joined Crystal Palace from Getafe on a season-long loan last summer following an impressive debut campaign in La Liga. ​Unfortunately for him, he has gone from being one of the best players in Spain to struggling to even make the bench in England. Christantus Uche signs for Crystal Palace (Photo credit: CPFC X) ​Uche has only featured in 22 games, and most of those have been from the bench. He has not…

Ethereum price is coiling. Trading above $2,300, ETH is holding above recent support as tokenized U.S. Treasuries on the network just crossed $8 billion for the first time in history. This is a milestone that reframes the story.Token Terminal data confirms the figure doubled within six months. For context, the same asset class crossed $1 billion as recently as Q4 2024. So, this is an 8x expansion in just 18 months. Tokenized US treasuries, Ethereum, TokenTerminalEthereum isn’t just a trading vehicle; it’s becoming core financial infrastructure. The Bridge stablecoin also launched on Ethereum this week, adding another liquidity layer to…

The Nigeria-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said it will incorporate youth-driven start-up stakeholders with disruptive ideas into its development plans as part of efforts to build a lasting ecosystem for youth contribution and innovation. Members reached this resolution at the 2026 NVCCI Business Meeting held in Lagos on 27 March under the oversight of the President of the Nigeria-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Oye Akinsemoyin. According to the resolutions contained in a communique, the chamber plans to use the collaboration to create “a game-changing, enhanced and lasting youth-driven contribution ecosystem” through partnerships involving government agencies, private sector…

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have confirmed the appointment of Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head coaches of the U20 and U17 teams, Soccernet.ng reports. The announcement marks the beginning of a new era for both youth teams, after recent disappointments, as Nigeria aim to return to the highest level as soon as possible. Nigeria finished third at the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, which qualified them for the FIFA U20 World Cup. However, their wait for a maiden title continued after they were eliminated in the Round of 16 following a disappointing 4-0 defeat to Argentina. Newly appointed Nigeria U20 head coach Abdu Maikaba.…

The hantavirus that has broken out on the cruise ship MV Hondius is much less transmissible than COVID, the head of the Dutch unit treating one of the patients told AFP Thursday. In an exclusive interview with AFPTV, Karin Ellen Veldkamp, head of infectious diseases at Leiden University Medical Centre, said her unit was ready to receive more patients if required. Asked about fears the hantavirus could be the new Covid, Veldkamp said: “No, it is not like that. It is not easily transmissible from person to person.” “We know (person-to-person transmission) is possible and we suspect that has happened…