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Two major Bitcoin holders have moved large sums of BTC to exchanges in recent days, stirring unease among traders and fueling speculation of renewed selling pressure. On-chain data from Lookonchain shows that BitcoinOG (1011short) has deposited about 13,000 BTC worth $1.48b to Kraken since Oct. 1, while early adopter Owen Gunden has transferred 3,265 BTC worth $364.5m to Kraken since Oct. 21.The timing of these transfers, which comes as Bitcoin trades near $108,000, has sparked speculation about potential profit-taking or short positioning by long-time holders. Analysts caution that deposits do not confirm immediate sales, but often precede heightened market activity…

Agency As Lagos continues to battle environmental challenges associated with its rapid urbanisation, residents across the state have raised concerns over its worsening air quality, largely attributed to indiscriminate waste burning, vehicular emissions, and poor sanitation practices. They disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos. NAN reports that from Ikorodu to Sasha, Oshodi to Alagbado, among others, fumes from refuse fires, exhaust pipes, and industrial discharges hang in the air, posing serious threats to public health and the environment. A civil servant and resident of Ikorodu, Mrs Itunu Dada, told NAN that…

Director-General, Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to partnering with the Federal Government and stakeholders in implementing migration reforms that will engender dignity and economic growth. Oyerinde stated this during the Stakeholders’ Sensitisation Workshop on Expatriate Quota Reform, New Visa Regime and Post-Amnesty Programme held in Kano State. According to him, the Association remains committed to fostering an economy where law, enterprise, and opportunity coexist. He noted that the Association was open to collaborating with stakeholders to transform the post-amnesty process into a model of structured inclusion, turning compliance into confidence and sustainable development…

Should he win the polls in June, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State would be the first helmsman to have a straight two-term governorship streak in the South-West state that is notorious for hating incumbency. In this interview with AYODELE AFOLABI, Oyebanji, among other issues, shares his strategy of respecting predecessors and serving the people. How did the Ekiti chapter of APC agree to a consensus arrangement to pick you as its sole governorship candidate? This is the first time such will happen. That was historic. In the 29-year history of our state, no democratically elected government has ever accomplished…

Damagum will go like Ayu, Fayose declares Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, yesterday decried the Abuja Federal High Court’s ruling that halted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention earlier scheduled for November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. He spoke just as a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to intervene over the ruling by Justice Olabode Omotosho that stopped the party’s elective National Convention. He warned Nigerians to be conscious of a surreptitious agenda by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to impose a one-party…

The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, CFA, has convened the first edition of the Government–Private Sector (GPS) Dialogue Series– a landmark forum designed to bridge the communication gap between government and enterprise, and to align national economic reforms with the realities of everyday business. The maiden edition, themed Finance and SME Growth Roundtable,” held at Radisson Blu, Ikeja, brought together captains of industry, federal agency heads, market leaders, and key Lagos State officials. It marks the beginning of a structured and continuous dialogue between policymakers and Nigeria’s private sector, starting with the vibrant trading and entrepreneurial community…

Lokpobiri warn against disloyalty to governor Ahead of his formal reception into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, November 3, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his decision to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was in the interest of the state. Diri, who spoke yesterday during the 14th Bayelsa Thanksgiving Day at the Ecumenical Centre in Igbogene, Yenagoa, said that someone had to make the decision, and he took it on behalf of Bayelsans. It was the first time he had spoken publicly on the issue since resigning from the PDP on October 15,…

Raphael Onyedika will be expected to play an important role for Club Brugge when they welcome Barcelona in midweek… Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has stated that he is looking forward to Club Brugge’s UEFA Champions League game against Barcelona on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. After five weeks on the sidelines, Onyedika returned to action on Saturday in Club Brugge’s 2-1 victory over Dender in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League. The Super Eagles star started from the bench, replacing Romeo Vermant in the 63rd minute, and he put up a decent showing. Vermant Romeo substituted for Raphael Onyedika during the Jupiler…

No enemy to fight, I believe in unity, togetherness, gov assures citizens Former Governors of Ekiti State, including Adeniyi Adebayo, Segun Oni, Dr Kayode Fayemi and Ayodele Fayose, have reaffirmed their support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second term in office. The governors spoke yesterday during the thanksgiving service marking the third anniversary of Oyebanji’s administration, held at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Ado-Ekiti. Fayose declared that “divisive tendencies would not rise again in Ekiti,” commending Oyebanji for uniting all past leaders of the state and fostering a rare spirit of political harmony across divides. He said the governor’s humility and…

It was a spectacular show of glamour and opulence in Ikeja, Lagos State, by the elite members of the Nigerian society, politicians, captains of industries and club members who throng the centre of excellence for the society wedding of the daughter of Chairman, Skyrace International Freight Forwarders Company, Chief Kunle Omisore-Thomas, Ms. Iyanuoluwa Omisore-Thomas and Ayomide, son of Sir Ayodeji Aderibigbe. Speaking at the wedding ceremony, former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, prayed for harmony and the blessings of God upon the couple. Also, His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja…