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Bitcoin price analysis is at a standstill, with BTC trading at $63,500 as of this writing, up around +1% on the day, a print that tells you almost nothing and everything about where this market sits right now. Rangebound is where we’re at right now, and only a significant catalyst, good or bad, can break Bitcoin out of its lull.Jane Street’s disclosure of a $990M bitcoin ETF stake, coming on the heels of a reported $15Bn loss elsewhere in its book, has traders wondering if the near-billion-dollar BTC exposure is as bullish as it seems. The broader tape backs that…

The 2026/2027 Premier League season kicks off on Friday with Coventry City travelling to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal, but they might be without Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyeka was one of Coventry’s standout performers in their 2-0 victory over AS Monaco last Friday, but his impressive outing was cut short after he was forced off late in the game. Per Rotowire, the 28-year-old suffered a knock. The timing of the injury will concern Frank Lampard, with Coventry preparing for their first Premier League fixture in 25 years when they head to London. Frank Onyeka and…

The Vice-Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Prof Razaq Kalilu, has been honoured by the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, for his contributions to art, scholarship and leadership. Kalilu was honoured alongside other distinguished alumni at the Distinguished (Special) Alumni Lecture and Reunion organised by the Faculty of Environmental Design and Management, OAU, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The event, held at the university’s Oduduwa Hall, was part of activities marking OAU’s 65th anniversary. According to a statement by the LAUTECH Public and Alumni Relations Unit, the programme featured the presentation of Awards of Excellence to Kalilu and other…

Eintracht Frankfurt have added Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Noah Atubolu to their plans as the 24-year-old considers his next move away from SC Freiburg, Soccernet.ng reports. According to Sky Sport Germany, Frankfurt are watching Atubolu as they assess their goalkeeper options. The Bundesliga club already have Kaua Santos and Michael Zetterer under contract, but Atubolu has entered the picture as another option for the position.The interest comes as competition for the Freiburg goalkeeper grows. Napoli and Juventus made contact over a possible deal earlier in the summer, while Marseille have also been linked with the player. Freiburg have reportedly rejected a bid…

By Deborah Musa The European Union has released €1.5m in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria to strengthen efforts to contain cholera outbreaks, expand access to treatment and prevent further deaths. The intervention is part of a €2.3m emergency funding package announced by the European Commission in a statement on Monday for Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Chad, amid a growing cholera burden across Africa. According to the World Health Organisation, 61,888 cholera cases and 1,230 deaths were reported across 16 African countries between January 1 and May 31, 2026. “Nigeria recorded 6,860 cases and 80 deaths during the…

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 directed the FCT…

Bitbase is a crypto exchange founded in 2023 that’s quickly growing in popularity. It focuses on professional-grade spot and derivatives trading, emphasizing stability, security, and disciplined market participation rather than high-leverage speculation. Users can access spot markets, USDT-margined perpetual futures, and TradFi-linked products covering stocks, commodities, forex, indices, and more—all under a single account. The platform reports 99.99% system uptime, sub-10ms order matching, and a growing selection of trading pairs, supported by multi-layered security and regulatory registrations including MSB status with FinCEN in the United States and Digital Currency Exchange registration with AUSTRAC in Australia.Getting started is straightforward. Registration requires…

Super Eagles hopeful Joseph Arumala has completed a move from Ikorodu City to Egyptian Premier League club Ittihad Alexandria, Soccernet.ng reports. Arumala’s transfer gives the Nigerian winger a new stage after a strong first season in the NPFL.Ikorodu City announced the move on its official X account on Tuesday. Transfermarkt also lists the 22-year-old as an Ittihad Alexandria player from 2026. The club is based in Alexandria and plays in Egypt’s top division. https://twitter.com/IkoroduCityFC/status/2089810456915402987 A new chapter after Super Eagles Chelle’s interest Arumala leaves Ikorodu City after scoring 13 goals in the 2025-26 NPFL season. He finished behind joint top…

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has urged opposition political parties, leaders and presidential aspirants to shelve personal ambitions and unite to wrest power from the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. The caucus made the call on Tuesday in Abuja after a closed-door meeting with representatives of G-100, a group campaigning for a stronger and more coordinated opposition ahead of the elections. G-100 is a group of non-partisan Nigerians pushing for single opposition candidate to tackle President Bola Tinubu in 2027 Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the Minority Leader of the House, Frederick Agbedi…

Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has given his verdict on the never-ending GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, Soccernet.ng reports. Ronaldo and Messi have been locked in a long-running debate for the greatest footballer of all time, with both players having enjoyed remarkable careers and achieved almost everything possible in the game. At 41, Ronaldo continues to make history with his performances and remains one of the biggest names in football. The Portuguese forward has enjoyed spells with Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al Nassr. Ronaldo has won numerous individual and team honours throughout his career and is closing…