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Security operatives in Rivers State conducted a show of force on Friday to reassure residents of their safety ahead of the local government elections scheduled for Saturday. The joint security team, comprising personnel from the Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and other allied agencies, moved through major streets in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor local government areas. The exercise, which kicked off from the Rivers State Police Command Headquarters on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, featured a convoy of patrol vehicles displaying operational readiness to maintain peace and…

The cryptocurrency market as a whole has fallen by 4% in the past 24 hours, yet here’s our roundup of the next 100x crypto to buy now, so as to beat a struggling market.Disappointing U.S. inflation data is the key factor behind today’s fall, with Bitcoin dropping by 4% in the past 24 hours, and Ethereum by 6%.However, this article will look at three of the most promising up-and-coming altcoins, all of which could soon bring big returns when they list for the first time.Each of them combine strong fundamentals with growing online communities, giving them the potential to rank…

Agency The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory has urged the government to urgently address rising challenges in the FCT health sector, warning that continued neglect could cause systemic collapse. At its 3rd Quarter Ordinary General Meeting, on Thursday night in Abuja, the association advised urgent intervention in areas like manpower shortages, non-functional equipment, poor working conditions, and unpaid staff allowances. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria, ARD-FCT President Dr George Ebong, joined by other executive members, described the FCT health system as a long-standing systemic failure requiring comprehensive and immediate reform. “Our hospitals are not even 20th…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is optimistic that the National and State Assemblies would pass the special seats Bill aimed at increasing women’s political representation by creating additional, temporary legislative seats exclusively for women in the National and State Houses of Assembly. The Bill seeks to add 37 seats to the Senate, 74 to the House of Representatives, and seats to the State Houses of Assembly, all to be contested only by women. The National Deputy Women Leader, Hajia Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim, at an interactive session with reporters at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja, explained that…

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare is close to sealing a transfer to Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers, Soccernet.ng reports. Over the last few days, Wolves have been desperately searching for a new attacker. They have lost their first two games of the season, and they need reinforcements to bolster their attack. News broke earlier in the week that they were interested in Christantus Uche, but the deal did not work out. Christantus Uche for the Super Eagles (Photo credit: X) Nonetheless, they quickly moved on from that disappointment and set their sights on signing Tolu Arokodare from Genk. The Super…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) claimed it has uncovered an alleged grand plot by the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to manipulate the forthcoming governorship election through fraudulent voter registration practices. “Reports reaching the Omoluabi Progressives reveal that APC is deliberately registering people from neighbouring states—Oyo, Ondo, and even Lagos—into the Osun voters’ register,” a statement issued on Friday by Abosede Oluwaseun, Publicity and Organising Secretary of Omoluabi Progressives, a caucus in the ADC, alleged. It added, “These individuals are being encouraged to undertake multiple registrations, aided by compromised officials within INEC. Where this proves difficult,…

The Ayedero of Yorubaland, Hon. Shina Peller, has called on Nigerians, particularly the people of Oyo North Senatorial District and Oyo State, to avoid procrastinating the required pre-registration exercise for the collection of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC). Hon. Peller made the plea in a statement released on Friday alongside a video, where he reminded Nigerians that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially launched the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in preparation for the 2027 general election. “Today, I bring you an important message regarding our democratic rights and responsibilities,” Peller stated, while urging Nigerians to promptly undergo…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have announced their final 23-man squad for next month’s decisive 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa, Soccernet.ng reports.  Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen and Atalanta attacker Ademola Lookman are joined by first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali on the roster. The squad, released by the Nigeria Football Federation, confirms head coach Eric Chelle’s selections as the three-time African champions prepare for two must-win fixtures. Super Eagles and goalie Stanley Nwabali. Photo Credit: CAF/X Nigeria face Rwanda’s Amavubi at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday 6 September, before travelling to Bloemfontein for a clash against Bafana…

A 42-year-old pastor, Samson Ajayi, has been remanded in the Olokuta Correctional Centre by the Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, for allegedly raping his 17-year-old biological daughter. Ajayi, a father of five, who was arraigned in court on two count of rape and defilement, was arrested last week after his wife reported to the police at Igoba, Akure North Local Council Area of the state, that the defendant had been having carnal knowledge of their daughter. While informing the court that Ajayi sexually molested his daughter for over four years, the prosecutor, Supol Martins Olowofeso, stated…

Key Takeaways: The Ethereum Foundation paused new grant applications under ESP to shift toward a more strategic, proactive funding model. High application volume strained ESP’s capacity to address emerging priorities. Support for existing grantees continues, with Office Hours still available. The Ethereum Foundation has temporarily paused open grant applications for its Ecosystem Support Program (ESP), according to a post published on August 29.The pause follows internal changes to Ethereum’s broader development framework. ESP staff said they will use the time to reassess funding direction and move away from the current reactive submission model.Existing Grantees and Programs Remain Unaffected“In 2024 alone,…