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The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has moved to dispel reports suggesting that Senator Nenadi Usman and Hon. Bashir Saidu have assumed leadership of the party in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party reaffirmed Elder Patrick Ambut as the duly recognised state chairman, describing circulating claims to the contrary as “false, misleading, and mischievous.” While acknowledging that Senator Usman and Hon. Saidu currently lead a broader coalition of opposition forces in Kaduna, the ADC stressed that their appointments by the coalition do not translate into leadership positions within the party itself. According…

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Lafiya Nakowa, have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, during a swift operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. In a statement released by the Army Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the rescue operation took place on October 29, 2025, following a distress call reporting the abduction of Alhaji Adamu, who was kidnapped while sleeping outside his residence. “Acting promptly on the information, troops deployed in Lau launched a hot pursuit of the kidnappers. Sensing the troops’ advance, the abductors abandoned their victim and fled…

The cryptocurrency sector is well-known for being prone to hacks, yet the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has increased the potential for fraud and crypto scams.What once were considered relatively unsophisticated crypto scams are now becoming far more convincing, scalable, and dangerous due to the rise of generative AI (genAI), deepfakes, voice-cloning, and automated bots. Stay safe from this common crypto scam: Fake Telegram accounts and botsThis scam involves creating fake Telegram groups for influencers, projects, and companies.Once you join, you'll be prompted to "verify" by clicking a link. When you click, malware is installed on your… pic.twitter.com/VQa8snPz18— Phantom (@phantom)…

Lara Adejoro Many Lagos residents seeking to enrol in the National Health Insurance Authority scheme have been left stranded for weeks, following persistent system failures that have halted new registrations in Lagos. Prospective enrollees told our correspondent they have repeatedly been turned back at the NHIA office in Lagos as officials cite a server problem that makes it impossible to process their data. Our correspondent gathered that hundreds of residents who arrived at the NHIA Lagos office in Yaba spent long hours in queues over the past month, only to be told that their National Identification Numbers could not be…

Nigeria’s Flamingos arrived in Morocco for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup with soaring optimism, a seasoned coach, and a perfect run of pre-tournament form, Soccernet.ng reports. Yet, by the end of their campaign, the story had soured into one of disappointment and regret. Head coach Bankole Olowookere, in his third World Cup in charge, had reason to dream big. He led Nigeria to a historic bronze medal in India in 2022 and reached the quarterfinals in the Dominican Republic in 2024. Salute To Almighty GodSalute To NigeriaSalute To FIFASalute To NFFSalute To NigeriansSalute To The entire players…

Tolu Arokodare started and scored for Wolves, but it was bit enough… Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare scored for Wolverhampton in their 4-3 loss to Chelsea at the Molineux, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare returned to Wolves’ starting lineup when they welcomed Chelsea to the Molineux for their EFL Cup round of 16 fixture. Going into the game, Wolves were on a five-game winless streak, with their last victory coming in September against Everton in the EFL Cup. That was the game that Arokodare scored his first goal for Wolves. Tolu Arokodare signs for Wolves (Photo credit: Wolves X) Unfortunately for Wolves,…

The Rivers State Ministry of Sports has intervened in a disturbing case involving the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old female student at the Real Madrid Football Academy in Elekahia, Port Harcourt. The suspect, a 17-year-old classmate of the victim, was handed over to the police by the Commissioner of Sports, Christopher Green. The handover followed a meeting convened by the commissioner, which included the alleged victim, the suspect, their parents, and the school management. According to Uche Sampson, the elder brother of the alleged victim, the incident occurred on October 22, 2025. He stated that the suspect allegedly attacked…

Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the defection of the member representing Maradun Constituency in the House of Assembly, Marahazu Faru, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). A statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary of PDP, Haliru Andi, said the party respects the lawmaker’s personal choice, adding that it was not surprised. “History has shown that those who put personal interest above the collective will of the people often find themselves on the wrong side of history. The PDP remains the only party with a genuine commitment to the rescue and rebuilding of…

Bitcoin is trading with a bearish bias, holding around $108,850 despite improved global crypto sentiment and fresh political and industry developments. the opposition party of Germany pushed to classify BTC as a national asset. Whereas, AI-focused miner TeraWulf announced a $500 million fundraise, and Binance unveiled a transparency partnership with Bubblemaps. The Federal Reserve’s rate cut to 4.00% from 4.25% added short-term volatility, with traders eyeing $108,900 as Bitcoin’s key support zone.Germany’s Opposition Pushes to Recognize Bitcoin as National AssetThe largest opposition party of Germany, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has proposed recognizing BTC as a strategic national asset. It’s urging…

Felix Oloyede The National Coordinator of the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain, Dr Abdu Mukhtar, has revealed that Nigeria currently imports approximately 99 per cent of its medical devices, 70 per cent of its essential medicines, and 100 per cent of its vaccines. He stated this in Lagos on Tuesday while delivering the keynote address at the Scientific Products Association of Nigeria Conference and Exhibition, tagged SPAN Innovation 2025, with the theme “Science, Laboratory and Sustainable National Development.” “We import 70 per cent of our essential medicines, 99 per cent of medical devices, and nearly 100 per…