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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has commenced registration for candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education programmes in Colleges of Education and non-technological National Diploma programmes in agriculture-related courses. According to a statement released on Thursday by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB said such applicants are not required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Benjamin said eligible candidates who possess the required O’Level credits can register at any Institutional Professional Registration Centre located in colleges of education or any JAMB Professional Registration Centre nationwide. He explained that the registration followed the Federal Government’s decision to exempt…

Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi has completed a permanent transfer from Italian club Pisa to Belgian side KRC Genk, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old striker joined Pisa from Czech club Viktoria Plzeň in January, but his spell in Italy proved disappointing as the club suffered relegation following a poor campaign. Throughout the summer transfer window, Durosinmi’s future has been a major talking point, with several clubs expressing interest in his services. Rafiu Durosinmi for Pisa Copyright: ImagoxAlessandroxLaxRoccax Genk and Turkish side Trabzonspor emerged as the leading contenders for his signature. The Belgian outfit has been searching for a long-term replacement for…

Thursday, 23 July 2026 – Bitcoin is hyper rallying as regulatory developments in Washington are driving a shift in how institutional and retail capital approaches digital assets. This week, lawmakers advanced an updated version of the CLARITY Act, a pivotal piece of market structure legislation. The revised text introduces a strict ban preventing federal officials, including the president, from issuing or sponsoring cryptocurrencies. The Department of Justice would be tasked with enforcing compliance through substantial daily financial penalties.While the bill still requires 60 votes to clear the Senate amidst ongoing bipartisan debate over enforcement mechanisms, the introduction of concrete ethics…

Detail view of Davido wearing a royal blue velvet tunic with geometric pocket stitching, styled with a silver luxury wristwatch and a customised gold star OBO velvet cap. Whoever put this look together deserves their flowers because everything works. The colours, the textures, the accessories… nothing feels out of place. While you are counting down to the release of Davido‘s upcoming album, Oriade, and still have his latest single, “Gimme Dat Ting,” on repeat, the Afrobeats star has given us something else to talk about: a traditional look that’s every bit as memorable as the songs making the rounds. Rather…

By Wale Akinselure The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation, Oluwatoyin Anjous-Ademuyiwa, has warned that any resident who attacks medical personnel in hospitals across the state risks imprisonment, stressing that the government will not tolerate assaults on healthcare workers. Anjous-Ademuyiwa gave the warning on Wednesday during the maiden stakeholders’ meeting of the Federal Medical Centre, Epe, Lagos, themed, “Making FMC Epe Work for All: A Shared Responsibility for Building Trust, Improving Service and Enhancing Patient Care.” The meeting was convened by the management of the hospital, led by its Medical Director, Dr Adeleke Kaka, to mark…

Speculation is surrounding Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ reported interest in acquiring a consortium led by former Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia in a proposed investment in Liverpool. While no agreement has been reached, the development of a minority stake in Liverpool has once again highlighted the growing influence of American investors in the Premier League. Reports indicate that Bezos has been approached to join a consortium led by former Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia in a proposed investment in Liverpool. While no agreement has been reached, the development has renewed attention on the growing number of Premier League…

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers International have reached an agreement with Remo Stars to use their stadium in Ikenne as their home venue for the preliminary rounds of the CAF Champions League, Soccernet.ng reports. Rangers clinched the 2025/26 NPFL title on the final day of the season with a 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City. And that automatically secured qualification for the preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League. However, clubs participating in CAF competitions must have stadiums that meet the Confederation of African Football’s standards for hosting international matches. Mix of Finidi George and Fidelis Ilechukwu. (Photos by…

Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday for a reported fee of 29 million euros ($33 million) including potential add-ons. “Adeyemi becomes a new Barca player for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031,” said Barcelona in a statement. The versatile 24-year-old is Barca’s second signing after they splashed out on England international Anthony Gordon from Newcastle. Lightning quick, Adeyemi, who can play up front or on either flank, bolsters Barca’s attacking options after the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski. Barcelona also lost Marcus Rashford after his loan from Manchester United ended, leaving them short…

Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf was in action for New England Revolution against Toronto FC as Major League Soccer resumed following a brief pause, Soccernet.ng reports. The match took place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Despite the home side’s overall dominance throughout the clash, the game ended goalless, leaving both sides to settle for a point each. Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi slides past New England Revolution midfielder Alhassan Yusuf. Copyright: xBurtxGranofskyxImago New England Revolution vs. Toronto FC: What happened? New England Revolution returned to the pitch following the MLS break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eager to bounce back from a 1-0…

XRP price climbed from around $1.11 to $1.14 during the past week, briefly testing resistance near $1.16 before easing back despite its bullish prediction. The move looked constructive, but buyers are now facing a key ceiling. A decisive break above recent highs could open the door toward $1.32. Otherwise, the rally risks fading as short-term traders lock in profits.The latest advance follows nine consecutive weeks of net inflows into XRP investment products, totaling about $17.2 million. However, the pace of fresh inflows has slowed. The most recent weekly figure fell to roughly $12 million, suggesting institutional demand remains positive but…