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Nigeria’s Super Falcons kept their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group C match at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The win was exactly the response Nigeria needed after suffering a surprise 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening group game. With three important points secured, the Super Falcons moved back into contention for a place in the knockout stage.The game’s decisive moment arrived in the eighth minute. Asisat Oshoala showed her experience by chasing what looked like a harmless ball…

Wintermute reported that institutional investors accounted for a record 72% of spot OTC trading volume on its desk in the first half of 2026, up from roughly 61% in the second half of 2024, a structural shift that the firm says makes broad-based altcoin rallies significantly less likely going forward. The implication is direct: the capital formation mechanism that historically sent profits cascading from Bitcoin into ETH and then down the altcoin long tail is no longer functioning the same way, and retail traders still positioning for an indiscriminate altseason may be running an outdated playbook.Discover: Everyone’s Got a Take.…

Agency Report Persistent rainfall across Lagos is forcing residents to change their daily routines as they battle flooding, traffic congestion, rising transport costs and threats to property. From commuters leaving home before dawn to traders protecting their goods, residents are finding different ways to cope with the prolonged rains. The News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday reported that umbrellas, raincoats, waterproof sheets and weather forecasts have become essential for many residents. The experiences align with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction, which projects a longer-than-normal rainy season and delayed cessation of rainfall in Lagos. For Mrs Shola Opeyemi,…

The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Sunday welcomed a group of defectors from the All Progressives Congress in Madobi Local Government Area of Kano State into NDC. In a statement shared on his official X account, the former Kano State governor expressed delight over the development. “I was elated to receive a group of defectors from Madobi Local Government who have left the APC to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). “I warmly welcomed them into our fold and assured them of fair and comfortable positions within our party. “We continue to grow stronger,…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will face tournament hosts Côte d’Ivoire in a potentially blockbuster semi-final at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, Soccernet.ng reports. This comes after coach Abdul Maikaba’s boys suffered a crushing 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final Group B match on Sunday at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium in Yamoussoukro.The Flying Eagles went into the game knowing they had already secured a place in the last four following impressive victories over Ghana (4-2) and Togo (3-0). However, Burkina Faso produced a disciplined performance to hand Nigeria their first defeat of the competition and leapfrog them to the…

The Northern Christian Association has backed the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria over their recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu, accusing the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala, of attempting to sow discord within the Christian community. The association said the Catholic bishops spoke not only on issues affecting the Catholic Church but also on matters concerning Christians and Nigerians generally, insisting that their intervention was in the national interest. The NCA’s position follows a controversy sparked by comments attributed to Bwala after the Catholic bishops met with Tinubu and raised concerns over the country’s socio-economic and…

Super Eagles forward Philip Otele could be on the verge of sealing a move to Serie A, with Lecce closing in on an agreement with Swiss side Basel, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old only joined Basel last summer from UAE Pro League club Al Wahda after previous spells in Romania and Lithuania. However, his stay in Switzerland was short-lived as he was sent on loan to newly promoted Bundesliga side Hamburg during the second half of the season. Otele’s future has remained uncertain since returning from Germany. Although Hamburg had the option to sign him permanently for €4.5 million, they decided against activating the clause despite his…

The Kospi ended July with a powerful rebound, while the Bitcoin price stayed remarkably steady despite several major headlines. We watched the Kospi recover sharply as the Bitcoin hovered near $64,300, showing little interest in politics, stock market swings, or a major crypto security breach.July closed with markets moving in different directions. South Korean equities staged an impressive comeback, while crypto traders chased memecoins and tokenized assets instead of pushing Bitcoin higher. Even so, Bitcoin continued trading within a familiar range, reflecting patience.Bitcoin (BTC)24h7d30d1yAll timeDiscover: The Best Token PresalesBitcoin Price Stays Calm After Hardware Wallet ExploitA major security incident became…

Citing the nutritional benefits of eggs, nutrition experts have urged parents to divert money used in buying biscuits, sweets, and other sugar-sweetened beverages into buying eggs for children under five. They explained that feeding children under five an egg daily can help in curbing Nigeria’s high burden of malnutrition. They urged parents not to allow soaring food inflation to deny their children the basic high-nutrient food, such as eggs, they need for healthy growth and brain development. Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and nutrients, according to the World Health Organisation. It explained…

Politics, human interest and entertainment dominated today’s headlines as businessman Farooq Oreagba recounted his journey from becoming a dollar millionaire at 30 to working as a labourer in England five years later. Also, fresh political tensions emerged after the APC backed Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo in a development that piles more pressure on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Also making headlines were the death of veteran juju musician St Janet, the emotional reunion of a Nigerian woman with her mother’s three siblings after three decades, and the Presidency’s sharp rebuttal of comments by former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan.…