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The XRP price today stands at $2.81, with daily trading volume at $5.55 billion. XRP has slipped 1.3% in the last 24 hours, giving the token a market capitalization of $167.35 billion, ranking it the fourth-largest cryptocurrency. With 59.6 billion coins in circulation out of a 100 billion maximum supply, XRP continues to capture attention as investors speculate on what could drive its next major rally. BREAKING: @Ripple confirmed that BlackRock will join the upcoming “Swell Conference 2025“ in New York City! #XRP pic.twitter.com/fxd72DokBL— JackTheRippler © (@RippleXrpie) September 5, 2025 One possibility is an XRP-linked ETF. BlackRock’s involvement in Ripple’s…

Ikenna Obianeri The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to the Aguata Anglican Diocese to support the acquisition and revitalisation of the Good Hope Specialist Hospital, located along the Basden Road, Isulo in Orumba South LGA of Anambra State. Obi, who made the donation during his visit to the institution on Friday, re-emphasised that education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation are critical sectors for Nigeria’s development. While presenting the first tranche of a ₦10 million cheque, Obi expressed joy at contributing to a project that will enhance people’s access to quality healthcare. He added that the…

Abdulmumin Jibrin, member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has expressed shock over his expulsion from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) but says he accepts the decision in good faith. The NNPP, through its Kano State chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, announced Jibrin’s expulsion on Saturday, citing alleged anti-party activities and failure to meet financial obligations. Dungurawa also warned that the party would seek legal action if Jibrin failed to settle outstanding dues. Responding in a personally signed statement, Jibrin described the decision as a “rude shock” but said he stands by his recent public statements, which he…

Super Eagles of Nigeria secured all three points during their game against Rwanda thanks to a goal from  Tolu Arokodare who came in from the bench… Werder Bremen forward Victor Boniface has praised compatriot Tolu Arokodare after netting the decisive goal in Nigeria’s 1–0 victory over Rwanda, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles returned to winning ways at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, with the Wolves’ new striker coming off the bench to fire home the only goal of the match early in the second half. The win gave Nigeria a much-needed boost in Group C, where they remain in…

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to reclaim what it described as its stolen mandate from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general elections. APC Publicity Secretary, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, in a statement, accused the PDP-led administration of failing to meet the expectations of the electorate. He said the government had failed to fulfill its campaign promise to end banditry within three months of assuming office, adding that insecurity in the state has worsened. “The PDP government is not sincere about ending banditry. Even the governor has admitted that the…

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, former governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Rhodes-Vivour formally joined the ADC at an event in Lagos on Saturday. He accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of sealing a venue approved for the event. “It is truly disappointing that the Lagos APC is abusing state institutions by sealing off the venue where the ADC was scheduled to hold a meeting tomorrow after obtaining the necessary approvals,” he wrote on X. “This is not only an abuse of power, it is a clear attempt to stifle opposition voices in Lagos.…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria revived their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes when they defeated Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo… Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has called on Nigerian football fans to give the same level of support to the women’s national team as they do for the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. There has been a conversation about the Nigerian women’s football team not getting as much support as the Nigerian men’s team. The nine-time African champions remain Nigeria’s most successful national team but often play in front of smaller crowds compared to the men’s side. Tolu…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is mourning eight of its personnel killed in an ambush by suspected kidnappers at Okpella, Edo. The attack, which lasted for about three hours on Friday night, also left four NSCDC officers critically injured, one Chinese abducted, and four Chinese rescued unhurt. In a statement on Saturday by its national Public Relations Officer, Mr Afolabi Babawale, the NSCDC said that the operatives were deployed to provide security for expatriates attached to the BUA Cement Company. The corps said that the team’s convoy was ambushed by heavily armed gunmen during a routine patrol.…

Ethereum traded at $4,300 over the weekend, down 2%+. Despite the pullback, institutional inflows and whale accumulation are building underlying momentum for a potential reversal. Short-term volatility persists, but technicals and positioning indicate that ETH could soon challenge higher resistance levels.Institutional Inflows Support ETHETH’s resilience is backed by around $450 million in ETF inflows, with BlackRock and other major players driving demand. These investments indicate that ETH is being viewed as a long-term asset, not just a short-term trade. Institutional participation provides buying interest and stability to the price action, and ETH is now in mainstream portfolios. Yesterday $ETH ETFs…

In the heart of Igbo society, the Umuada embody a paradox of power. They are daughters of the land who, once married out, retain the right to return and speak with a voice that often eclipses that of men. Across the Igbo landscape, their influence still resounds, sometimes as a shield for tradition, and sometimes as a sword that cuts into dignity and rights. However, as the clash between culture, law, and human rights heightens, GODFREY GEORGE asks if they are timeless custodians of identity, or have become instruments of exclusion and abuse “A chorom ima (I don’t want to…