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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…

Tolu Arokodare was the hero for Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles as Nigeria secured all three points against the Amavubis of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time AFCON Champions thought they’d taken the lead in the first ten minutes of the game via Victor Osimhen, only for the linesman to raise his flag for offside. The Galatasaray forward was taken off in the 35th minute in what looked like an ankle injury and was replaced by Cryiel Dessers, who officially became cap-tied for Nigeria. Soccernet.ng rates the performance of the Nigerian players as they…

The Ebonyi State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday accused the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) of betraying the people’s trust and plunging families into hopelessness, saying that ADC will win convincingly in the 2027 general election. She stated this during the inaugural meeting of Ebonyi Coalition Leaders held at Citi Hub, Abakaliki, in which members from the People Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and even disenchanted APC members declared allegiance to ADC, hailing it as the only credible vehicle to reclaim power and rescue Nigerians from “excruciating hardship.” She noted that…

The Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo will host a must-win clash today as Nigeria take on Rwanda in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. For Eric Chelle’s men, this is nothing short of a do-or-die encounter. Having missed out on the 2022 edition in Qatar, the Super Eagles know anything less than victory will put their qualification hopes under severe threat. Head coach Chelle has a strong squad at his disposal, with the likes of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi expected to lead the charge. Super Eagles in training. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Osimhen, who netted twice…

The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has expelled Abdulmumin Jibrin, member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, over alleged insubordination and failure to remit statutory party dues. Announcing the decision at a press conference on Saturday, NNPP state chairman, Hon. Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, said the move was necessary to uphold party discipline and supremacy. Dungurawa accused Jibrin, a former chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, of demarketing the party’s national leader and 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, while allegedly aligning with President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC. He…

Nigerian Army has warned members of the public to disregard a publication circulating on social media claiming that applications have opened for the 90th Regular Recruitment Intake. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations at the Directorate of Recruitment, Captain Abubakar Umar Hammanga, described the report as “fake and misleading.” “The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a fake publication circulating on social media and other online platforms, falsely claiming that the application for 90 Regular Recruitment Intake has commenced,” Hammanga said. “The publication is false, misleading and should be…

Shares of Robinhood jumped 7% in after-hours trading Friday after the retail brokerage was named to the S&P 500. Key Takeaways: Robinhood shares jumped 7% after being added to the S&P 500, joining the index on September 22. Strategy, despite a $95B valuation and $70B in Bitcoin holdings, was left out of the reshuffle. Robinhood posted strong Q2 earnings, with $989M in revenue and $386M in profit. Robinhood (HOOD) closed just above $101 and soared past $108 in extended trading following the announcement.The company’s share price has climbed over 150% year-to-date, driven by strong earnings and growing retail interest in…

Emem Julius The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 500 women in Cross River State with a grant of N50,000 each, under the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Economic Empowerment Programme. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony on Friday in Calabar, the state capital, Mrs Tinubu, represented by the Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, stated that the grant is not a loan but a direct financial support aimed at uplifting women-led businesses across the country. She said, “The initiative targets 18,500 women, 500 beneficiaries each from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. “This initiative…

United Kingdom-based human rights activist and legal expert, Chief Niyi Aborisade, has said that while the creation of state police is a good and necessary idea for Nigeria, the country is not yet ready for its full implementation. Aborisade, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State for the 2027 elections, said state police aligns with the principles of federalism, but warned that Nigeria’s political and economic realities demand a cautious and measured approach. “State police is a good and ideal concept in a society like ours with a federal constitution. It empowers…