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The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has submitted an S-1 application to launch a staked Ethereum ETF, and analysts believe this Wall Street expansion could permanently alter the Bitcoin price prediction landscape.BlackRock’s new SEC filing proposes a staking-enabled Ethereum trust that differs from its existing iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA).While institutional interest in crypto continues to grow, all eyes are now on where BTC is heading next.BlackRock Shifts Toward Yield-Bearing Crypto ProductsWhile ETHA tracks spot price movements, the proposed fund would capture both price appreciation and staking yields generated from the trust’s ETH holdings. The official prospectus filing for ishares Staked…

Abiodun Nejo The Founder, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, has called on well-to-do Nigerians to emulate what he has been doing through the university and ABUAD Multi-System Hospital by investing in education and health in the interest of the country. Babalola said that his university and hospital had been doing exploits in the provision of quality and functional education, healthcare delivery, medical education, and checking outward medical tourism. The ABUAD founder, according to a statement made available in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday by the Director, ABUAD Corporate Affairs, Tunde Olofintila, spoke in the university while playing host…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is the fifth most creative player in the English Premier League this season, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Iwobi has been an important player for Fulham since joining the club from Everton for €25.7 million two years ago. ​Last season, he was one of the best attacking midfielders in the league. He registered his highest number of goal involvements with nine goals and six assists in 38 Premier League appearances. Raul Jimenez goal celebration with Samuel Chukwueze Ryan Sessegnon and Alex Iwobi during the Premier League match between Fulham and Sunderland at Craven Cottage. Copyright: ImagoxPedroxSoaresx/xSPPx ​Under the…

The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced the activation of temporary complaint-response channels on social media following the takedown of its support accounts. In a Tuesday public service announcement shared on X, NIS said the new channels were created to ensure uninterrupted engagement with applicants experiencing difficulties with passport and visa processes. “Following the recent takedown of our support complaints accounts (NIS RESPONSE), which have complemented our official handles (@nigimmigration), the Nigeria Immigration Service has activated temporary backup complaint-response channels to ensure uninterrupted feedback while restoration efforts continue,” the statement read. According to the notice, affected applicants can now channel their…

Former Norwich City head coach Neil Warnock has criticised Hull City defender Semi Ajayi for his poor defending against Middlesbrough, Soccernet.ng reports. The Tigers had lost three of their last five games before heading to the MKM Stadium on Friday, where their woes were compounded as they lost 4-1 to Middlesbrough, led by Kim Hellberg. Ajayi was guilty of ball-watching on two occasions after he opened his Hull goalscoring account against Stoke City in the match before. Semi Ajayi with a clearance during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Hull City at the bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent. Copyright: ImagoxMattxWilkinsonx…

The Federal Government and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen defence and military cooperation between both nations. The agreement, according to a statement by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of State, Defence, Ahmed Dan Wudil, will cover strategic security collaboration. The new memorandum will explore military training, intelligence sharing, defence production, and joint operations for sustainable security development. The pact was signed on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle, while Dr. Khaleed H. Al-Biyari signed for the…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and Indian Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Colonel Manoj Singh, have reaffirmed strategic military partnership between Nigeria and India during a courtesy visit at the Army Headquarters in Abuja on 9 December 2025. In a post by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, on the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Tuesday, the Army chief stressed the importance of maintaining an enduring partnership with the Indian Armed Forces. He described India’s long-standing support in military training, capacity building, and defence development as invaluable, stating the  “urgent need to further enhance…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled an armed robbery attack, rescued abducted travellers and recovered weapons in a series of coordinated operations across Taraba State. The operations were disclosed in a statement yesterday by the Brigade’s Acting Spokesperson, Lt Umar Muhammad. According to the statement, the first incident occurred on December 6, 2025 in Manya, Takum Local Council, where soldiers responded to a distress call after armed robbers barricaded the Manya/Takum Road and began dispossessing travellers. “The troops launched a rapid clearance operation, forcing the criminals to flee and abandon their weapons.…

US District Judge Paul Engelmayer has asked prosecutors and defense lawyers for detailed clarification on a series of unresolved issues ahead of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon’s sentencing. This includes the possibility of the crypto entrepreneur facing an additional 40-year prison term in South Korea after serving time in the United States.The judge issued the order on December 8, laying out multiple questions that he wants answered before the December 11 hearing. Source: Court DocumentThe filing shows that the court is weighing how Kwon’s foreign legal exposure, previous detention, and the mechanics of international prisoner transfer programs may affect the…

Angela Onwuzoo Many parents often wonder what constitutes an ideal breakfast for their children.Some question whether the meals they serve are nutritious enough, while others are unsure if breakfast is even essential. Nutrition experts say these concerns are valid and that breakfast plays a far more critical role in a child’s development than many realise. They urged parents to make children’s breakfast a daily priority, warning that skipping the first meal of the day can undermine their physical health, cognitive performance, and emotional well-being. Breakfast, they emphasised, is not just a routine but a foundation for learning, growth, and healthy…