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Stablecoin transfer volume on Ethereum climbed to a new all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2025, topping $8 trillion, according to data released by Token Terminal. Key Takeaways: Ethereum stablecoin transfers hit a record $8T in Q4 2025, nearly doubling from Q2 levels. Rising volumes and address activity suggest real payment use rather than speculative trading. Ethereum remains the leading platform for stablecoins and RWA tokenization by market share. The figure nearly doubled from just over $4 trillion recorded in the second quarter, highlighting Ethereum’s growing role as a settlement layer for digital dollars.The surge in activity coincided with…

Former Man United striker, Wayne Rooney has backed Liam Rosenior for the Chelsea manager’s job, describing the Strasbourg head coach as one of the best coaches he has ever worked with and insisting he deserves the opportunity to take charge at Stamford Bridge. Rosenior, 41, has emerged as a leading candidate to become Chelsea’s new head coach, with the Premier League club sharing ownership with French side Strasbourg. The Englishman is currently in charge of the Ligue 1 outfit, having joined them in 2024. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, Rooney and Rosenior worked closely together at Derby County…

Mozambique head coach Chiquinho Conde has said his side are ready to chase history for their country as they prepare to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Monday night’s Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. The Mambas go into the knockout tie as underdogs against three-time African champions Nigeria, who topped Group C with a perfect record. But Conde insists his players are motivated by the chance to achieve something unprecedented for Mozambican football.    Mozambique. Photo by Vincent Kamto Copyright: xVincentxKAMTOxIMAGO Nigeria arrived at this stage in commanding fashion, winning all three group games against Tanzania,…

Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Mozambique in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as the tournament enters its knockout phase, Soccernet.ng reports. On the back of three straight wins at AFCON 2025, Nigeria face Mozambique, who recorded two defeats and a shock victory over Gabon in the group stage, setting the stage for a Round of 16 clash with a quarter-final place at stake. The Super Eagles progressed from the group stage unbeaten and will now look to maintain this form against a Mozambique side who are chasing a historic breakthrough at AFCON. …

Operatives of the Borno State Police Command have uncovered a hidden cache of 912 rounds of B32 API type (7.62 x 51mm) ammunition in the Kumshe Jamba Mari area of Maiduguri, the state capital. The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, in a statement on Sunday, said the exhibits have been secured while investigations are ongoing to trace the source and intended use of the ammunition. The statement read, “The Borno State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Naziru Abdulmajid has recorded another significant operational breakthrough in its sustained efforts to enhance public safety and security across…

No fewer than 700 residents of Surulere Local Government in Lagos State benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Akpabio Cares Initiative, a humanitarian programme driven by the office of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The outreach, which was held on Saturday, provided free medical consultations, drugs and eyeglasses to vulnerable members of the community. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by Akpabio’s media team, in Abuja, on Sunday. It was the third edition of the initiative in two years, following similar interventions in Osogbo, Osun State, and Yankaba, Kano State. Speaking at the event,…

AGF, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has directed the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Magaji, to reverse the filings carried out on some Abuja firms. The affected firms are Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited and Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited. The decision was conveyed in a correspondence signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF), M. B. Abubakar, on behalf of the AGF, dated December 30, 2025. According to the DPPF, the AGF reached the decision after a comprehensive review of all investigation files…

Crypto markets staged a broad-based recovery over the past 24 hours, with the AI sector leading gains and Bitcoin reclaiming the $93,000 level. Second largest crypto Ethereum is also trading above $3,100. SoSoValue data shows AI tokens jumping more than 6%, alongside strong performances across meme, NFT, Layer 2, and DeFi sectors, signalling renewed risk appetite. The rally coincided with a notable shift in market psychology, as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index turned “neutral” for the first time since October, marking a tentative improvement in investor sentiment after months of extreme fear.But what else is happening in crypto news…

Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi has revealed that his primary motivation at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) is his desire to be a starter for the team, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Onyemaechi is one of the Super Eagles players who has impressed so far at the tournament in Morocco. He has displaced Zaidu Sanusi, who started Nigeria’s first match against Tanzania. ​Onyemaechi has proven to be the better option at left-back, as he has defended more effectively and displayed superior technical qualities. He has also been a decent contributor in the final third. Raphael Onyedika and Bruno Onyemaechi during…

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, has called on the United States government to extend its air strikes to Benue State to flush out terrorists and bandits operating in the area. Aondoakaa made the call during a consultation dinner with political stakeholders in Makurdi on Friday night, which ended in the early hours of Saturday. The event was attended by leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. The former AGF said the call had become necessary due to what he described as the growing…