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The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has confirmed that the explosion that rocked its factory in Kaduna on Saturday was caused by expired materials stored in its old bunkers for weapon production. DICON’s Public Relations Officer, Maria Sambo, said in a statement that the blast occurred at about 10:00 am on September 20, 2025, at the corporation’s Ordnance Factory disposal pit, killing one person and injuring several others. She explained that the old storage bunkers contained expired raw materials, including a large quantity of ammonium nitrates, primer caps, and propellants, which had exceeded their lifespan. “DICON had since July…

The first US Dogecoin ETF opens on Thursday. Some individuals believe that it is a large step and makes crypto credible, whereas other people consider that it is just a risky investment under the guise of a new product. In contrast to Bitcoin ETFs that have to be approved by the 1933 Securities Act, the RexOsprey Dogecoin ETF (DOJE) was approved by the 1940 Investment Company Act (the law of mutual funds and mixed-asset ETFs). The industry generally heralds new crypto ETFs, but critics assert a memecoin fund turns speculation into a common fund and continues to charge fees that…

It was a bruising Saturday for several Super Eagles players across Europe’s top leagues, with Tolu Arokodare’s Premier League home debut proving the toughest of the lot, Soccernet.ng reports. The striker, signed from Genk on deadline day, started at Molineux but could not lift Wolverhampton Wanderers as they slumped to a 3-1 defeat to Leeds United. It is a fifth straight loss for Wolves, who sit bottom of the table without a single point this season. Super Eagles and Wolves star Tolu Arokodare. Photo Credit: Wolves official website Elsewhere in England, Christantus Uche remained on the bench for Crystal Palace’s…

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at the weekend disclosed that the victory recorded at the Supreme Court over his emergence in the November 16, 2024, governorship election does not belong to him but to the people of the state. While expressing gratitude to all those who stood by him during the legal process, Aiyedatiwa commended the legal team for their professionalism as well as the judiciary for delivering justice without fear or favour. Before the verdict of the Supreme Court on Wednesday, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2024 gubernatorial polls, Agboola Ajayi, had withdrawn…

Ademola Lookman’s return to Atalanta’s first-team has been met with hostility from sections of the club’s support, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman’s expected reintegration into the Atalanta first team picture may not go down smoothly as some of the club’s fans have branded the Nigerian forward ‘ungrateful’ in a banner unveiled in Bergamo this week. The 26-year-old had been frozen out since the start of the campaign following a bitter standoff with the club hierarchy. Nigeria and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit: IMAGO Lookman submitted a transfer request in August after Atalanta rejected a €45m bid from Inter Milan, then accused…

The Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, Enugu State, on Saturday confirmed the killing of one of its priests, Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya. Fr. Eya was shot dead along the Eha-Alumonah–Eha-Ndiagu road in Nsukka Local Government Area, leaving the community in shock and grief. Eyewitnesses said the priest was attacked while driving his cream-coloured Toyota Corolla, which was later found riddled with bullets and soaked with blood. A viral video from the scene showed parishioners gathered around the vehicle, mourning the incident. In a statement, the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, Fr. Cajetan Iyidobi, described the killing as devastating. “Shocked…

XRP is trading at $2.99 after dropping 1.38% in the last 24 hours with $4 billion in trading volume. It touched $3.10 earlier this week before pulling back, despite positive news including a U.S. listed XRP ETF. Analysts say XRP could retest $2.90, with near term charts showing both caution and opportunity.Analysts Eye $2.90 as Key Support for XRPMarket strategist Casitrades says $2.98 is the immediate support XRP must hold to avoid further downside. He sees a dip to $2.92-$2.94 as a “foundation zone” that could stabilize price action and set up a bounce. XRP Facing Critical Support. Watching $2.98…

–Lament neglect of CPC bloc by Presidency, APC The Forum for State Chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change has distanced itself from the recent visit of a few of its members to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing the move as misleading and unrepresentative of the group.This is even as they urged the Presidency and All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership to urgently address what they described as the continued neglect of the CPC bloc within the party.In a statement signed by Kasim Mabo (National Chairman); Sulaiman Oyaremi (National Secretary); Olalekan Obolo (South West Coordinator); Enyinnaya Ibiam Nnachi (South…

Sevilla are looking to secure their second win of the season, and they will need all their attackers to be available for action… Nigerian attackers Chidera Ejuke and Akor Adams are expected to return to Sevilla’s lineup for their Spanish La Liga fixture against Alaves at the Estadio Mendizorrotza on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Ejuke and Adams played for Los Nervioneses in their first two games this season, but they have been out of action since the start of September due to muscle injuries. The two Nigeria players missed the club’s last two games against Elche and Girona. Nonetheless, Sevilla picked…

Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, says he has reconciled with Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), after months of political hostilities. In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fubara described the truce as a major step towards restoring stability in the state. The governor said the six-month emergency rule imposed by President Bola Tinubu was difficult but eventually paved the way for reconciliation. “In the course of the six-month period, Mr President graciously brokered the peace process with all the parties successfully,” he said. “Our leader, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, all members of the Rivers state house of assembly…