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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has vowed that justice will be served for the fallen heroes and their families in the aftermath of the deadly bandit attack that claimed the lives of three police officers and two vigilante members in Egbe, Yagba West Local Council, last week. Ododo, represented by his deputy, Joel Salifu, disclosed this during a condolence visit to Egbe, where he described the assault as “a brutal attack on the peace and humanity of Kogi State.” He pledged that the government would strengthen its security architecture to ensure such tragedies do not reoccur. The visit followed…

Demand for hardware is falling in traditional Bitcoin mining hotspots, while Russian crypto miners in larger urban areas are buying more rigs.But moving away from Siberia and the North Caucuses is presenting miners with a new set of problems, media outlets in the nation have reported.Per a report from the Russian newspaper Vedomosti Yug, the B2B electrical equipment platform TenderPro has compiled a top 10 of areas where demand for crypto mining rigs and other related equipment is highest.Topping the table were Moscow and the Moscow Oblast (the region surrounding the capital). This area is now responsible for 21.9% of…

Gift Habib Nigeria and Angola have formalised a renewed bilateral relationship with the signing of two agreements aimed at combating illicit drug activities and strengthening cultural cooperation. The pacts were signed during the recently concluded 5th Session of the Nigeria-Angola Bilateral Economic Joint Commission, held in Luanda, Angola, from September 9 to 12, 2025. This was the first time the Joint Commission convened in 24 years. The Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Magnus Eze, made this known on Sunday. “The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Angola have…

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first goal in half a year yesterday after coming off the bench on his debut for Celtic in their 2-1 win over Kilmarnock, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Leicester City man came off the bench with 20 minutes left to play. A VAR check went in Celtic’s favour after the ball deflected off the arm of a Kilmarnock defender. Up stepped Iheanacho to dispatch the spot kick with vim and send the crowd wild. After expressing his delight at a great start to life with the Hoops, his manager, Brendan Rodgers, had nothing but…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed support for the establishment of a legal framework requiring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit election results electronically, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said such a framework would enhance transparency and protect the integrity of Nigerians’ votes. Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, told Vanguard on Monday that the party believes a statutory requirement for electronic results transmission would reduce manipulation and increase public confidence in the electoral process. “If establishing a legal framework for the electronic transmission of election results will compel INEC to act rightly…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria just came off the back of a rather unfulfilling International break as they drew with South Africa and secured a slender victory over Rwanda, Soccernet.ng reports. While four points from a possible six seems fair, it fell short of everything Eric Chelle’s team needed in a bid to stand a chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With two games left to play, the Nigerian team are hopeful for slips from their opposition, and have to ensure victories in the remaining games. Nigeria beat Rwanda 1-0 in Uyo, Nigeria, during the 2026 FIFA…

A sharp exchange has emerged between the Presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the state of Nigeria’s economy, particularly regarding hunger and social unrest. The disagreement comes amid ongoing debates over economic reforms and the effectiveness of the Tinubu administration’s policies. On Monday, Atiku Abubakar, speaking through his media office, warned that worsening poverty and hunger in the country risked pushing citizens toward criminality and social unrest. He cited historical examples, including the French Revolution of 1789, the 1917 Russian Bolshevik Revolution, and the Arab Spring, as outcomes of widespread deprivation and government indifference. Atiku also drew parallels…

Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have destroyed over 18,000 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa in a single raid targeting cannabis cultivators in the state. Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, while giving a brief on the recent dislodgement of the cannabis plantation cell, disclosed that the operation was carried out on September 11, 2025, at Ugbogui Forest, in Ovia South West Local Government Area of the State. Ofoyeju, who warned that the disturbing development poses a serious threat to food security in the state, said: “The massive cannabis farm destruction…

Nigeria’s headline inflation slowed for the fifth consecutive month in August 2025, providing some respite for consumers grappling with high living costs. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday showed that inflation dropped to 20.12 per cent, down from 21.88 per cent in July. The figure represents a 1.76 percentage point decline on a month-on-month basis and a sharp fall from the 32.15 per cent recorded in August 2024. The Consumer Price Index, which tracks the average change in prices of goods and services, inched up to 126.8 points in August from 125.9 points in July. Month-on-month…

HYPE price prediction scenarios reached new extremes as BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes projected the token could reach $5,000, building on his earlier forecast of 126x gains within three years.His bold call coincides with Native Markets securing the USDH stablecoin ticker for Hyperliquid after defeating heavyweight competitors, including Paxos and Ethena.Technical analysis reveals HYPE trading near $54 after completing what appears to be a major Elliott Wave cycle, with indicators suggesting potential retracement toward $25-$50 support levels before resuming its upward trajectory. The platform’s dominance in perpetual futures markets and $1.2 billion annual revenue provide fundamental support for Hayes’ ambitious long-term…