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A late-night fire outbreak on Thursday destroyed a commercial Mazda bus laden with petroleum products in Ibadan, but it was swiftly contained by operatives of the Oyo State Fire Services, preventing what could have been a major disaster. According to an official report, the fire incident occurred at exactly 12:59 a.m. and was first reported by a passerby, one Mr. Azeez Toheeb. The burning vehicle, an 18-passenger Mazda bus loaded with Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in jerrycans, reportedly belonged to a communications company. Upon arrival at the scene, located in front of a shopping complex, officers of the Oyo State…

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced it will suspend new user registrations in Japan starting October 31 as the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) prepares to roll out tighter oversight of the crypto sector.In a statement on Wednesday, the exchange said the suspension is part of its “proactive approach” to comply with Japan’s evolving regulatory framework for digital assets.Bybit Hits Pause in Japan — Compliance Move or Caution Signal?According to the exchange, the move will take effect from 12 p.m. UTC on October 31, halting new account sign-ups from Japanese residents and nationals.“It has always been…

Janet Ogundepo   Despite renewed awareness campaigns each October, Emeritus Professor of Radiology, Ifeoma Okoye, says Nigeria continues to lose thousands of lives to cancers that could have been treated if only they were detected earlier. In a statement sent to PUNCH Healthwise titled “Why October Matters: Early Detection Can Rewrite Nigeria’s Cancer Story,” Okoye described the country’s late-diagnosis crisis as a “heartbreaking paradox.” She stated that a philanthropic fund once earmarked money for early-stage cancer treatment, but few Nigerians qualified because most patients only presented at advanced stages. “The offer was real; the money was ready. But there was…

The Super Eagles forward is now without a club after 11 games this season following his departure from the most successful club in Serbia Nigerian international Peter Olayinka has officially parted ways with Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade, bringing an abrupt end to his stint just 11 matches into the 2025–26 season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old forward, who joined the former European champions from Slavia Prague in 2023, requested to leave the club in search of a “new challenge.” His departure was confirmed on Wednesday through an official club statement published on Red Star’s website and social media platforms. Nigeria…

The Federal Government has launched the National Waste Marketplace Programme, a digital platform designed to promote circular economy principles and modernise Nigeria’s waste management system. Unveiling the initiative in Abuja, Minister of Environment Balarabe Lawal stated that the platform aims to convert waste streams into economic assets by connecting waste generators, collectors, aggregators, recyclers, and end-users in a transparent and traceable system. Lawal explained that the programme aligns with the implementation framework of the National Policy on Solid Waste Management, the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programme, and the National Circular Economy Roadmap. “By leveraging technology, the platform will create economic…

Five members of the House of Representatives from Enugu State defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday. Their defection, which took place during a plenary presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, was witnessed by the APC National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah. This came barely two weeks after Governor Mbah defected to the APC. Those who joined the APC are Hon. Chidi Mark Obetta, representing Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal Constituency; Hon. Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu, representing Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency; Hon. Dennis Nnamdi Agbo, representing Igbo-Eze…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play the World Cup in November, and Eric Chelle will need his best legs…. Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella will not be available for Super Eagles selection for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, Soccernet.ng reports. In just over two weeks, the Super Eagles will resume international duty. They will take on Gabon in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup playoffs. If they survive, they will then face the winner of the game between DR Congo and Cameroon a few days later. Going into those games, coach Eric Chelle would need all…

In SummaryFounded in 2015, Paystack created a Pan-African payment infrastructure allowing businesses to accept cards, bank transfers, and mobile money seamlessly.Acquired by Stripe in 2020 for over $200 million, marking one of Africa’s largest fintech exits and a milestone in continental innovation.Serving over 60,000 businesses across Nigeria and Ghana, Paystack processes more than half of Nigeria’s online payments, driving digital commerce growth.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Thursday, October 26 – Africa’s rapidly expanding digital economy has produced few companies whose influence extends far beyond commercial success. Among them, Paystack stands as a defining example of how solving structural inefficiencies with local insight…

Bayelsa State deputy governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has filed a suit against the state House of Assembly over an alleged plan to impeach him after he refused to defect. Ewhrudjakpo alleged that members of the Bayelsa Assembly were pressured to remove him from office for refusing to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the platform on which he and Governor Douye Diri were elected. Diri recently resigned from the PDP, but Ewhrudjakpo has remained in the party. Through his lawyer, Reuben Egwuaba, in the originating summons marked FHC/ABJ/CS/221/2025, he alleged before the Federal High Court in Abuja that some council…

The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Abuja, has commended its men who put their lives on the line to successfully contain a major fire outbreak at the Adidas Store in Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja, preventing what could have been the total loss of the multi-billion-naira establishment. Controller General, Federal Fire Service, Olumode Adeyemi Samuel, (FCNA, ACTI), also showered encomium on the officers for their bravery and dedication, noting that their exemplary performance reflects the Service’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the nation. In a post shared on X on Thursday, National PRO / Head, Corporate Services, Federal Fire Service,…