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Bitcoin surged to an unprecedented high of $126,080 early last month, but the Uptober wave quickly broke after Trump’s tariff announcement on China triggered a selloff on October 6, leading to a month-long correction.For many long-term crypto enthusiasts, this downturn was expected and even welcomed. Market corrections often clear out excess leverage and speculative froth, creating a healthier foundation for the next bull cycle.With the market stabilizing, momentum is expected to return as we approach the New Year. Here’s a closer look at why XRP, Dogecoin, and Pepe are well-positioned to lead the upcoming rally.XRP (XRP): Reinventing Global TransactionsRipple’s XRP…

Wizkid‘s first son, Boluwatife Balogun, has just released his debut project, Champion’s Arrival, an EP of five songs. Since he released snippets some weeks ago, everyone seemed to be anticipating the first release of the 14-year-old as a song, but he stunned with a whole EP instead. Throughout the EP, the young boy raps about his arrival in the Nigerian music industry. He raps in Champion Sound, “Shoutout to the OGs in the game, but it’s time to pass on the baton to champion.” Boluwatife uses this EP to announce his confidence and how ready he is to take over…

Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has criticized the Nigerian players’ decision to go on strike on Tuesday, just two days before their game against Gabon on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles camp in Morocco reached maximum capacity on Tuesday, ahead of the CAF World Cup playoffs in the coming days. They had their first training session on Monday, with the player who arrived early. However, the players decided to boycott the training session on Tuesday due to a backlog our unpaid bonuses. Super Eagles celebration (Photo credit: Imago) The NFF did not release a statement at the time,…

The House of Representatives on Wednesday granted approval for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s proposal to source an additional N1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to bridge the funding gap in the 2025 national budget. The decision followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management, led by Abubakar Nalaraba, during Wednesday’s plenary session. It comes barely two weeks after the House gave its nod to a separate $2.3 billion external borrowing plan as requested by the President. Since assuming office in May 2023, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has secured substantial external financing…

The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated a transition committee as part of its efforts to strengthen its structures in the state. The committee has been mandated to fill all vacant executive positions across the 23 local government areas and the 255 wards across the state. Additionally, the committee is expected to report its activities to the State Secretariat of the party within 14 days and be held accountable for its actions. The committee members are Philimon Kure, ADC from Zone 3 to serve as Chairman; Muktar Isa Hazo, SDP (Member) Zone 1; Muhammed Dauda…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially called off their strike and will return to training on Wednesday, ahead of their game against Gabon on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will lock horns with Gabon in the semifinals of the CAF World Cup playoffs at the Prince Moulay Hassan Staidum on Thursday. Some of the players started trickling into their Morocco camp since Sunday, despite the Monday resumption date that was set. The team had their first training session on Monday, and were sussposed to also train on Tuesday. But news broke on Wednesday evening that the players boycotted training in…

Government officials attached to the office of the Kano State Deputy Governor are currently undergoing interrogation over the alleged theft of a Toyota Hilux, an operational vehicle belonging to the State House convoy. The Guardian gathered that the vehicle went missing from the Deputy Governor’s office on Sunday evening, when most workers were off duty for the weekend.Intelligence reports revealed that a few individuals, including a long-serving civil servant, allegedly drove the vehicle out of the Government House under the cover of darkness. A reliable source disclosed that what appeared to be a coordinated operation was carried out by familiar…

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, struck out the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) challenging the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo Federal Constituency by-election held on August 16, 2025. The Tribunal dismissed the petition for lack of diligent prosecution. During proceedings, counsel to the petitioner, Mr. Ebenezer Akingbuli, informed the Tribunal that his witness was absent for the second consecutive day and requested an adjournment. However, Prof. Taiwo Osipitan (SAN), counsel to Hon. Elegbeji Ayoola Adesola, and Dr. Remi Olatubora (SAN), counsel…

Japan’s emerging stablecoin sector may soon reshape the country’s sovereign debt landscape, potentially altering the influence of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) in its $9 trillion Japanese government bond (JGB) market. JPYC, the Tokyo-based issuer behind Japan’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, has said that digital asset companies could become major holders of government bonds as their reserves grow.JPYC launched its yen-backed stablecoin on October 27 under Japan’s revised Payment Services Act, the nation’s first legal framework for stablecoins. Japan will see its first yen-pegged stablecoin go live on Monday, marking a major step toward digital finance as blockchain use moves into…

Photo Credit: nyknicks/Instagram A proud parent moment? We are here for it. Wizkid couldn’t stop smiling when someone asked about his son Boluwatife’s new EP. “Love it, man. He’s my kid, you know,” he said, clearly beaming with pride. The 14-year-old, who goes by the stage name Champz, has officially dropped his debut project yesterday, “Champion’s Arrival,” an EP with five songs, and it premiered at No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums chart. After sharing snippets days ago, many were curious to hear his first official release, and Champz didn’t just give one song, he came through with…