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Spanish giants Real Madrid said Tuesday they generated a record 1.221 billion euros ($1.39 billion) in revenue in the 2025/2026 season, despite failing to win a trophy. “Operating revenue, excluding income from player transfers, reached €1.221 billion, 3.1 percent more than in the previous financial year,” said Los Blancos in a statement. “Real Madrid has therefore exceeded the €1.2 billion mark for the first time, a figure that no other sports organisation in the world has achieved to date, consolidating the club’s position as the revenue leader in the sports industry.” Madrid said they made 26 million euros ($30m) profit…

BitMEX’s closure is no longer an isolated event. Within days, BitMart announced its own wind-down, while AscendEX had already confirmed it would cease operations earlier this month. Three centralized crypto exchange platforms exiting within weeks have shifted attention from individual failures to whether the industry is entering a new phase of consolidation.The timing comes as trading activity remains well below previous bull market peaks. Retail participation has cooled, compliance costs continue rising, and liquidity is increasingly flowing toward a handful of global exchanges. Together, those trends are making it harder for smaller and mid-sized platforms to compete.The growing list of…

Maternal health and nutritional experts have said that the use of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of anaemia among pregnant women. They noted that maternal anaemia increases the risk of complications such as premature birth, low birth weight, and poor pregnancy outcomes, making adequate micronutrient intake crucial throughout pregnancy. The specialists explained that MMS contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, including iron and folic acid, which help prevent nutritional deficiencies commonly associated with pregnancy. Anaemia, according to the World Health Organisation, is a haemoglobin concentration below a specified cut-off point caused by iron…

​Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma is set to join newly promoted Italian Serie A club Frosinone, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Born in Germany, Akpoguma has spent his entire professional career playing in the country. He started his football journey in the Karlsruher academy and progressed through the ranks before joining Hoffenheim in 2013. Following his arrival, he spent time on loan at Fortuna Düsseldorf and Hannover 96 before finally establishing himself in the senior setup in 2019. Kevin Akpoguma for Hoffenheim (Photo by Imago) ​The 31-year-old was a regular squad member until Christian Ilzer took over as manager two years ago. ​Last…

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday withdrew his bid to subpoena the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, to testify in his alleged criminal defamation trial. Sowore informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the evidence he intended to obtain from the DSS Director-General could be produced by another official of the service. The development followed an objection by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who appeared for the Federal Government during Tuesday’s proceedings. Fagbemi argued that the subpoena…

Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter has praised Stanley Nwabali after the Super Eagles goalkeeper played a key role in helping the Chilli Boys win the second Annual Eastern Cape Pre-Season Tournament in South Africa, Soccernet.ng reports.Chippa lifted the trophy on Sunday after beating Motsepe Foundation Championship side Highbury FC 4-2 on penalties following a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Mthatha Stadium. The Chilli Boys had taken a 1-0 lead before halftime, but Highbury fought back in the second half to level the score and force an immediate penalty shootout, with no extra time played.Nwabali, who recently returned to Chippa United…

The Plateau State House of Assembly has received the audited financial statements of the state government and the 17 local government councils for the 2025 fiscal year, with the Speaker commending Governor Caleb Mutfwang for what he described as his “unwavering commitment to the principles of good governance, transparency and accountability.” The documents were presented during plenary on Monday and laid before the House by the Speaker, Naanlong Gapyil. Gapyil confirmed the development on Tuesday in a statement issued by his media aide, Philip Eplong. According to the Speaker, the submission was made by the Office of the Auditor-General for…

Bitcoin price is trading near $63,480 as selling accelerated during the Asian session, sending BTC prediction slipped into a bearish area. The move reflects rising caution across risk assets rather than a crypto-specific event.South Korea’s KOSPI fell sharply, pressuring major chipmakers including Samsung and SK Hynix. That sparked another round of risk-off trading across global markets. Bitfinex analysts noted Bitcoin often tracks equities during macro-driven selloffs but can decouple during company-specific events. KOSPI JUST CRASHED AND HALTED ALL TRADING FOR THE 9TH TIME THIS YEAR.₩500 trillion has been wiped out from Korean stocks today as KOSPI crashes 8%, triggering a…

Medical and nutrition experts have said that fortifying bouillon (seasoning) cubes with iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B12 will significantly reduce anaemia among pregnant women in Nigeria as the cost of nutritious diets continues to soar. The experts urged the Federal Government to make the fortification of bouillon cubes mandatory rather than voluntary, noting that seasoning cubes are consumed in virtually every Nigerian household. In September 2024, the Federal Government strengthened its food fortification programme by introducing standards requiring voluntarily fortified bouillon cubes to contain minimum amounts of four essential micronutrients—iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B12. The experts,…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has re-emerged as a talking point in Barcelona’s transfer plans after the club executed a strategic U-turn, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Nigerian international has been heavily linked with a move to Catalonia this summer, especially following Robert Lewandowski’s departure, leaving the club in urgent need of a world-class replacement. ​Initially, the Blaugrana’s primary target was Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez. Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid. Copyright:Imago xGuillermoxMartinezx However, negotiations hit a massive wall. Although the player has reportedly expressed a desire to leave, Los Colchoneros have adopted an uncompromising stance. They are insisting that they…