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Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is slamming newly confirmed United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins for allegedly participating in “open corruption” under U.S. President Donald Trump, a September 25 social media post shows.Senator Elizabeth Warren Lambasts SEC Chair Paul AtkinsIn response to a September 24 X post by The New York Times journalist Kenneth P. Vogel alleging that the SEC dropped a complaint against its chairman’s former client, Warren aired her grievances over Atkins and the Trump administration at large. Trump’s SEC Chair spent his career advising big banks and giant corporations.It’s no surprise the SEC is…

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman made his long-awaited return for the club side last week in their 3-0 win over Torino, Soccernet.ng reports. Before that, the 27-year-old last played for La Dea on the 25th of May against Parma in the 2024/2025 season. Lookman’s attempted move to join Inter Milan in the summer transfer window landed him in hot water. Atalanta were adamant in not letting the CAF Player of the Year join another Italian side. As a result, the England-born Nigerian absconded from first-team training and skipped pre-season fixtures. Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman celebrates after scoring 1-3 during…

Nigerian champions Remo Stars sealed their place in the second round of the CAF Champions League on Friday after completing a comprehensive 5-0 aggregate victory over Comoros side US Zilimadjou, Soccernet.ng reports. The Sky Blue Stars had effectively wrapped up the tie with a commanding 4-0 win in the first leg last week at the MKO Abiola Sports Stadium, Abeokuta. They returned to the same venue for the return fixture and finished the job in style, securing a 1-0 victory courtesy of Alex Oyowah’s late penalty. NPFL champions Remo Stars The decisive moment arrived five minutes from time when Ibrahim…

No fewer than five worshippers were killed and several others abducted on Friday morning when armed bandits stormed a mosque in Yandoto village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, during early morning prayers. Residents said the gunmen invaded the mosque while prayers were ongoing and opened fire indiscriminately, killing five people instantly and injuring many more. According to a resident, the bandits came around dawn and started shooting at people praying. The assailants were said to have also abducted an unspecified number of worshippers before retreating into the surrounding forests. When contacted, the Zamfara State Police Command spokesperson, DSP…

Solana just slipped 20% in the past week, making it one of the worst performers in the top 100 and the weakest in the layer-1 category. Analysts are throwing out bearish Solana price prediction too, with some even warning of lower targets ahead.But here is the twist: institutional interest in Solana is heating up. Two big Solana treasuries rolled out back-to-back, and the chain’s stablecoin market boomed to over $12B from just $5B earlier this year. Even with memecoin trading dropping more than 60%, Solana still dominates DEX flow, pulling in about $4.5B daily.In just the past 72 hours, close…

House of Representatives member, Mr. Philip Agbese, has dismissed the United States Department of State’s 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report, which allegedly described Nigeria’s procurement process as outdated and lacking in transparency. Agbese, in a chat with reporters at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, insisted that the report is flawed.“Our Open Contracting Portal offers real-time bid access, and the Bureau of Public Procurement enforces strict tendering rules. Contract awards under Tinubu follow the Procurement Act, open to global scrutiny,” he stated. He added that the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, had empowered citizens to flag…

On October 17, 2025, a new dawn of live music will arrive in Lagos. It’s called Encore, an event designed to redefine the live Afrobeats experience. Afrobeats, Unplugged (Sort Of) For years, Afrobeats has been a prominent genre on global playlists, in TikTok trends, and on festival main stages. While some performances have relied on playback, Encore is a platform designed to provide an alternative live music experience. The event is engineered to feature Afrobeats performed with a full, dynamic band. The Maiden Lineup Headlining the inaugural edition at Trib3 Lagos are: ShineTTW — With over 400k monthly listeners, his…

Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu and captain Daniel Bameyi have drawn a firm line ahead of Nigeria’s U20 World Cup opener in Chile, warning that qualification from the group stage is “non-negotiable” while insisting the squad is stronger and more prepared than in 2023, Soccernet.ng reports. The Flying Eagles have arrived at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile with a mix of quiet confidence and firm resolve. Zubairu’s side ended preparations on a high note with a 3-1 win over Australia in midweek, having earlier drawn 1-1 with hosts Chile. Nigeria Flying Eagles. Photo Credit: NFF Comms But…

In SummaryNigeria ranks first with over 400 approved loan apps, followed by Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, and Ghana. This hierarchy is based on the number of active platforms, market penetration, and the sophistication of the lending ecosystem.The growth of loan apps in these countries is fueled by a consistent combination of factors; including deep mobile money penetration acting as critical infrastructure, and a large youthful populations driving demand.A central theme is the market’s evolution from initial, rapid expansion to a phase of regulatory refinement and consolidation. Central banks and financial authorities are implementing stricter licensing and consumer protection rules to…

Ademola Lookman’s turbulent summer looks set for a fresh twist as Atalanta are preparing to open contract renewal talks with the Nigeria international, Soccernet.ng reports. After spending the summer pushing for a move, the Super Eagles forward is now reportedly close to being rewarded with a new contract. The new contract offer will include an improved salary and a clause to smooth any potential transfer down the line. Nigeria and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit: IMAGO Ademola Lookman, 27, has become the symbol of Atalanta’s rise in Europe. His unforgettable hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final against Bayer…