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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse struck a noticeably softer tone on the company’s IPO prospects at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, even as Ripple simultaneously runs a $750 million share buyback that pegs its private-market valuation at $50 billion. The combination is telling: warmer language on going public, paired with a fresh vote of confidence in staying private, is closer to optionality than a policy shift. Buyback: Ripple is repurchasing up to $750 million in shares from investors and employees, with the tender open through the end of April. Valuation: The buyback values Ripple at $50 billion, a 25% jump from the…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been named as one of the top ten strikers in the world, and it is just a testament to the quality he has displayed for club and country in recent years, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian marksman is arguably the best striker in Turkey at the moment, having led Galatasaray to the Turkish Super Lig title in back-to-back seasons. In his first year at the club, he won the Golden Boot award. But he missed out last year, as he could only manage 15. However, that was due to injury problems that limited him to…

The UK government has pledged £442m to offer everyone sleeping rough in England a route off the streets by Christmas as Prime Minister Andy Burnham steps up his drive to end rough sleeping. Andy Burnham The funding will support emergency accommodation and practical help with housing, health and other needs, with the government saying the programme will provide immediate routes off the streets while also helping people move into settled accommodation. The announcement comes one month after Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first instruction as Prime Minister. According to the report on the Home Office website on Wednesday, Burnham…

The Lagos, Ogun and Oyo State governments have declared Thursday, August 20, work-free to commemorate this year’s Isese Day, with the three states framing the annual celebration as an important expression of Yoruba culture, traditional religion and indigenous heritage, The PUNCH reports. The declarations mean public servants and other residents in the three South-West states will observe the day as a public or work-free holiday as traditional worshippers gather for prayers, rituals, processions, and other cultural activities. In Lagos, the government said more than three million people were expected to participate in the celebration, which it described as potentially the…

By Deborah Musa The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced the demolition of houses and other structures built on designated water channels in Abuja. The demolition exercise began on Tuesday in Maitama, shortly after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ordered the immediate removal of structures obstructing waterways in the capital. Tractors were seen bringing down some of the affected structures as officials commenced enforcement of the directive. Wike, after inspecting flood-affected areas in Maitama District, ordered the immediate demolition of all structures built on natural waterways and flood channels across the Federal Capital Territory. He also…

In the latest Bitcoin news, Strategy held its bitcoin position flat at 840,447 BTC through the week ended Aug. 16, according to a Form 8-K the company filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, while its dollar reserve climbed to $4.8 billion.The larger question isn’t whether Strategy still owns bitcoin, it does, at an average cost of $75,385 per coin, it’s whether the market can absorb weakness without the recurring corporate bid that shaped price action for years.Discover: Everyone’s Got a Take. Get Free $25 from Kalshi to Actually Trade YoursA Predictable Buyer Goes QuietStrategy made no bitcoin purchases…

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has threatened to sue Zuffa Boxing boss Dana White, accusing him of falsely claiming rights to stage the Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury fight and using Joshua to broker a venue deal he has no authority over, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The threat comes amid an ongoing public feud between Hearn and White that has simmered for much of the year, stemming from White’s move into boxing promotion with Zuffa Boxing, which has seen him sign some of Hearn’s fighters, and Hearn’s own move to manage a number of high-profile mixed martial arts fighters. The…

Sevilla, Bologna and Trabzonspor are locked in a transfer battle for Nigeria-eligible striker George Ilenikhena who is pushing for a return to European football, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old joined Al-Ittihad from Monaco for €30 million in February 2026. The move was meant to give the young forward a bigger role, but his first months in Saudi Arabia have been difficult. Strong competition for places and tactical decisions have left him with limited playing time.Ilenikhena has still shown his quality when given a chance. On Tuesday, he scored twice against Al-Najma in the King’s Cup while playing for one hour. His…

By Adetutu Sobowale Endocrinologists have called on the Federal Government to subsidise insulin and introduce a dedicated policy to improve access to the life-saving medication for Nigerians living with Type 1 diabetes. The doctors said the rising cost of insulin was placing a significant financial burden on young people living with the condition. They warned that inability to access the medication could have fatal consequences. The call was made on Wednesday during the sixth Annual Ogun State Youth The Camp Coordinator of the Talabi Diabetes Centre, Dr Olubiyi Adeshina, explained that Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system…

Grammy-winning music artist Angélique Kidjo kneeling beside her Hollywood Walk of Fame star plaque in Los Angeles. Photo Credit: apmworldmag/Instagram The Hollywood Boulevard just gained a massive piece of global music history. Legendary Beninese singer, songwriter, and activist Angélique Kidjo has officially been honoured with a star on the world-renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame. Unveiled during an induction ceremony at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, Kidjo received the 2,854th star on the landmark, situated right in the prestigious Recording category. This milestone holds profound cultural weight. While the Walk of Fame has commemorated global icons for over six decades,…