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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…

Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at digital asset firm Arca, has criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong after the exchange head appeared to intentionally trigger bets on prediction platforms during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. Key Takeaways: Arca’s Jeff Dorman criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong for referencing prediction market bets during the company’s earnings call. Armstrong mentioned crypto buzzwords like “Bitcoin” and “Web3” that users had wagered would appear. The incident reignited debate over market integrity. Dorman said Armstrong’s comments “mocked the industry” and undermined efforts to build institutional trust in crypto.Coinbase CEO Drops Bitcoin and Web3 Mentions After Tracking Prediction…

Agency The Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra branch, has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo and security agencies to secure the freedom of their colleague, Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo, who was abducted on October 30. The NMA made the call in a communiqué signed by Dr Princeston Okam and Dr Obiaeli Ifeanyi, Chairman and Secretary, respectively, at the end of an Emergency General Meeting held on Saturday. The NMA said Mbanugo, a Consultant Neurosurgeon with the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, was kidnapped in front of his hospital at Uruagu, Nnewi, in the evening of October 30. The NMA said the kidnappers had…

As the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists yesterday, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed deep concern over the growing wave of violence, intimidation, and harassment of journalists in Nigeria and worldwide. In a statement jointly signed by its National President, Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, and National Secretary, Achike Chude, the union said unchecked attacks on journalists threaten democracy, weaken public accountability, and embolden authoritarianism. Quoting figures from the UNESCO Observatory of Killed Journalists, the NUJ disclosed that more than 1,700 journalists were murdered globally between 2006 and 2024, with nearly 90 per cent of…

CP concludes state-wide advocacy for peaceful guber poll  President Bola Tinubu has reinforced the readiness of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to clinch the Anambra State governorship seat on Saturday, saying the party was prepared to end the reign of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the state with the election. He told a teeming crowd during a mega rally at the All Saints Anglican Cathedral field that the party remains united, resolute and united in its spirited efforts to deliver its candidate in the election. Meanwhile, the Anambra Police Commissioner, Ikioye Orutugu, has concluded a state-wide engagement tour ahead of…

Werder Bremen head coach Horst Steffen has criticised Victor Boniface’s performance in his side’s 1-1 draw away to Mainz 05, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old striker has yet to score for Die Grün-Weißen after joining on loan from Bayer 04 Leverkusen on the final day of the summer transfer window. Boniface has battled fitness and injury issues, with the club even making dieting and physiotherapy plans to help him get back into shape. Victor Boniface in action for Werder Bremen. Copyright: ImagoxEibner-Pressefoto/MarcelxvonxFehrnx Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Werder’s Steffen blasts Boniface Despite backing him and…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the forthcoming Anambra governorship election is a major test of integrity for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the leadership of Joash Amupitan. In a statement on Sunday, Atiku said the November 8 election presents an opportunity for the commission to prove that it has “turned a new page” in conducting credible polls, and that the integrity of the nation’s elections will not be sacrificed to please the ruling party. “But, rather than being like any other, the election to elect the next governor of Anambra State on November 8 offers a unique opportunity…

Kelechi Iheanacho joined Celtic after terminating his contract at Sevilla… Celtic legend Peter Grant has stated that signing Kieran Bowie from Hibernian during the transfer window would have been a better decision than signing Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho, Soccernet.ng reports. Celtic lost last season’s top striker Adam Idah to Swansea in the summer, and that created a void in their forward line. As such, they signed Iheanacho, who was a free agent at the time, having terminated his contract with Spanish Laliga club Sevilla. Kelechi Iheanacho celebrating goal for Celtic (Photo by Imago) The move came as a surprise…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has gone into extinction and there is no hope in sight for the party. This is as he declared support for the faction of the PDP led by the PDP National Vice Chairman (North Central), Mohammed Abdulrahman, who was chosen as the party’s Acting National Chairman by his factional colleagues. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Fayose submitted that the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee of the PDP have no good intention for the party and are only out to bury the PDP. According to him,…

Six residents of Kwi Community in Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State, have been killed in a reported armed attack by suspected Fulani militants, the Berom Youths Moulder Association (BYM) said. The incident, which took place at approximately 9:50 pm on Saturday, followed an earlier shooting earlier the same day in which Mr. Kurang Daniel was killed while harvesting maize around 4:00 pm. According to BYM, the assailants arrived on motorcycles and were believed to have come from Fass, a settlement in the state. In a statement, BYM President Dalyop Mwantiri and Secretary-General Bature Adazaram alleged that the attackers often…