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Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 16, 2026 The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 on September 15 to block the…

The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals, University College Hospital, Ibadan chapter, has commenced an indefinite strike over the alleged refusal of the hospital management to implement the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s recommendation on the disciplinary case involving the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Dr Adeyinka Ishola. The union announced the industrial action in a letter addressed to members at the hospital saying it would commence on Today, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, following what it described as the failure of several efforts to resolve the dispute. The dispute centres on the sale of a tricycle donated to the…

Isaac James is set to receive his first senior Super Eagles call-up after Eric Chelle turned to the 22-year-old Alverca defender, Soccernet.ng reports. James’ debut invitation comes as Super Eagles boss Chelle looks for another left-back option following Zaidu Sanusi’s injury. Portuguese newspaper Record reports that James will be invited for Nigeria’s September 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. James has been on Chelle’s radar and has made a strong start to the 2026/27 Primeira Liga season. He has started all six of Alverca’s league matches, playing 514 minutes and providing two assists. His latest appearance…

Suspected armed herders have ambushed the entourage of the Divisional Police Officer in Ayilamo, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, killing two police officers. The latest attack occurred on Monday evening, barely days after suspected herders reportedly killed four policemen and seven residents in the same community. Sources in the community told our correspondent on Tuesday that the DPO, who had travelled to Makurdi on official duty, was returning to Ayilamo when his entourage was ambushed by the armed assailants. One of the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the victims were among newly deployed Mobile Police…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was in goal as Udinese surrendered a two-goal lead before losing 5-3 to Inter Milan at San Siro last night, Soccernet.ng reports. Udinese stunned the Serie A champions with two goals inside the opening 16 minutes, with James Abankwah opening the scoring in the ninth minute before Jurgen Ekkelenkamp doubled the advantage seven minutes later. However, Inter responded strongly and scored five times through Carlos Augusto, Nicolo Barella, Marcus Thuram, Francesco Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny to complete another remarkable comeback. Marcus Thuram celebrates after scoring in Inter’s win over Udinese. Copyright: ImagoxAndreaxRosito/IPAxSportx Get Our…

John Charles The Federal Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency, has commenced training of stakeholders in Benue State on prevailing flood risks, preparedness and response arrangements that could reduce disasters. Speaking at the two-day workshop in Makurdi on Tuesday, the Acting Zonal Director, North Central, National Emergency Management Agency, Mr Sulieman Mohammed, said the training was expected to provide an opportunity for all participating stakeholders to develop a common understanding of the exercise scenario, objectives, operational procedures, roles and responsibilities, communication arrangements and mechanisms for coordinated response. He explained that early warning information must translate into timely community action,…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  September 15, 2026 In XRP news today, its 30-day liquidity index on Binance has…

The retired Bishop of Ibadan Diocese, Anglican Church, Joseph Akinfenwa, has charged the four newly consecrated bishops of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, to protect the dignity of the episcopate and make their lives a reflection of the gospel. Akinfenwa also decried the level of hunger, insecurity and other forms of hardship in the country, urging church leaders not to shy away from speaking truth to power and holding the nation’s leaders accountable. The retired bishop said he was unsure whether the nation’s leaders were reading the news reported by the media daily, adding that the situation in the…

Victor Osimhen has given fans a rare glimpse into his private life after organising an intimate birthday celebration for his longtime partner, Stefanie Kim Ladewig, in Istanbul, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray and Super Eagles striker hosted Ladewig’s 27th birthday at a luxury hotel overlooking the Bosphorus, with close friends and partners of footballers joining the celebration. The gathering offered a different picture of Osimhen, whose career has made him one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football stars but whose family life is usually kept away from the spotlight. Victor Osimhen. Copyright: xSeskimphotox IMAGO Victor Osimhen v Ladewig: From Wolfsburg to Istanbul…

Nigeria’s corporate exodus story is now familiar, with ride-hailing app Uber’s September 2nd exit, after twelve years in the market, the latest. Recently, hypermarket giant Shoprite has wound down its stores, Procter & Gamble has shifted to an import-only model, and GlaxoSmithKline has folded its local operations into a third-party distribution arrangement. Diageo agreed in June 2024 to sell its majority stake in Guinness Nigeria to the Tolaram group, a deal that closed the following year and ended seven decades of direct ownership. Each departure feeds a wider narrative about an economy that repels long-term foreign capital. The narrative has…