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• ADC will provide credible alternative in 2027 elections, Dalung assures• Obi will not have LP’s 2027 ticket, Arabambi declares Former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Dele Momodu, has criticised the zoning of the presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Momodu, in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme yesterday, described the move as a tool of blackmail designed to weaken opposition parties. He said that zoning sentiments were unconstitutional and deliberately targeted at reducing competition against President Bola Tinubu. “There is nothing in the Nigerian Constitution that stops…

The Rotary Club of Egbe, District 9112, Nigeria, has launched a N50 million Community Development Project during the installation of Nneka Anaemena, a Nigerian medical infrastructure investor, as its 23rd president. Anaemena, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nicktech Medicals Nig. Ltd, began her humanitarian journey with Africare International, where she served as a Peer and Sex Educator between 2007 and 2009, before joining the Rotary Club of Egbe in 2019. Through her NGO commitments and entrepreneurial services, she is reputed for partnering with international organisations and state governments across the federation to equip general hospitals with state-of-the-art medical equipment,…

Price is at $112,341, up 0.98% in the last 24 hours, and volume is at $40.5 billion. The market cap is $2.24 trillion, with a supply of 19.92 million BTC. Beyond price action, the backdrop for Bitcoin is being reshaped by three powerful forces: Nasdaq’s push into tokenized stocks, growing institutional accumulation, and a tightening technical structure that hints at an imminent breakout.Nasdaq has officially filed with the SEC to allow trading of tokenized U.S. equities, a landmark step in merging blockchain with traditional markets. The proposal would allow investors to choose between conventional stock trades and blockchain-backed tokens flagged…

In this interview, a physician and researcher who has worked with national and international donor-linked initiatives like the United States President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief, Global Fund, and the World Health Organisation, Dr. Okikiolu Badejo, speaks with LARA ADEJORO on HIV policy, epidemic preparedness, vaccine equity, among others How would you rate the government’s current health system governance, especially regarding transparency, accountability, and citizens’ engagement? There has been renewed policy energy under the current administration, especially since Professor Muhammad Pate became the Coordinating Minister of Health in 2023. His tenure has brought greater structure and ambition to health system…

Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh has warned that FIFA’s disciplinary hammer is hovering over South Africa after the Bafana Bafana fielded an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier earlier this year, Soccernet.ng reports. The controversy centres on midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who picked up two yellow cards in previous qualifiers but still lined up against Lesotho in March. Lesotho lodged an official protest, demanding South Africa be docked three points and handed a 3-0 defeat, as per FIFA regulations.   Teboho Mokoena and Ola Aina. Photo Credit IMAGO Five months on, FIFA has yet to announce a verdict. But Oliseh, a…

Ex-lawmakers seek IGP’s protection for Assembly memberThe Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, organised a peaceful protest over the alleged victimisation of one of its lawmakers, Ibraheem Shittu, who raised a N300b loan alarm. The protest, which started at the APC secretariat in the Oke-Ado area of Ibadan, had in attendance the state’s chairman of the party, Olayide Abas, and other members. Shittu, who represents Saki-West State Constituency, had raised the alarm a few days ago that the House had approved a N300 billion loan for Governor Seyi Makinde. The APC, which noted that Shittu had been receiving threat messages as…

A Socio-political group, Ekiti Advancement Frontiers (EAF), has sought more support for Governor Abiodun Oyebanji ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial poll, stating that his track record on education, agriculture, infrastructure development, human capital development, economic diversification and youth inclusion has drawn commendations from Ekiti people at home and in the Diaspora. In a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Mr Maxwell Olu-Ajayi, the group added: “The screening of aspirants will take place from Tuesday, September 23 to Wednesday, September 24, 2025, with the publication of screening results slated for Friday, September 25, 2025. The Delegate Congress will be held on…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Free State Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening, Soccernet.ng reports. Both sides are looking to grab maximum points as they look to seal a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next year, although six points currently stand between them. Eric Chelle was on the touchline as he heralded the Super Eagles to a narrow 1-0 win over the Republic of Rwanda last Saturday in a not-so-convincing display from the three-time African Champions. William Troost-Ekong and Coach Eric Chelle of Nigeria during the Men’s…

The Association of Benue State Orphans has presented an award of merit to Makurdi-based businessman, Chief Nnaemeka Eyah, in recognition of his philanthropic support to orphans and the vulnerable in the state. The “Ambassador of Orphans” award was conferred on Eyah, an indigene of Enugu State and a former banker, at the premises of Zimba Orange Resources and Management Limited in Makurdi. Presenting the award, Emmanuel Shawon, President of the association, said the honour was to acknowledge Eyah’s commitment to the education and welfare of orphans. He said: “The association got to know that he is paying school fees for…

Tether, the firm behind the stablecoin USDT, met with officials from the South Korean financial heavyweight Shinhan Bank on September 8.The South Korean media outlet MoneyS reported that Tether officials are in the country to attend a domestic blockchain conference.But the executives are also reportedly planning meetings with a range of domestic fintech companies, including the neobank Toss.The headquarters of Shinhan Bank in central Seoul, South Korea. Tether officials met senior Shinhan executives at the building in the morning of September 8, with stablecoins on the agenda. (Source: Mobius6 [CC BY-SA 4.0])Tether, Korean Banks Hold Stablecoin TalksThe media outlet wrote…