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Indian authorities have arrested a former Coinbase customer service agent in Hyderabad in connection with the crypto exchange’s data breach disclosed earlier this year, according to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Key Takeaways: A former Coinbase support agent was arrested in India over a data breach affecting nearly 70,000 users. Coinbase rejected a $20M ransom and incurred $307M in breach-related costs. The incident adds to mounting legal and security pressure on the exchange. “We have zero tolerance for bad behavior and will continue to work with law enforcement to bring bad actors to justice,” Armstrong said in a post on X…

Nigeria’s defensive vulnerabilities dominated post-match discussions despite the Super Eagles’ 3–2 victory over Tunisia, securing qualification for the round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfried Ndidi and Ademola Lookman put Nigeria firmly in control, but a chaotic closing spell saw Tunisia score twice late on, exposing persistent issues at the back and sparking widespread criticism from fans and analysts. Although Nigeria held on, the manner of the victory drew sharp criticism online. Opta Nigeria (@OptaNGR) underlined the worrying trend in a post on X, writing,…

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has admitted he endured agonising moments on the touchline as the Super Eagles nearly squandered a commanding lead in their 3-2 victory over Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria were cruising at 3-0 midway through the second half of Saturday’s Group C encounter in Fes, only to be dragged into a tense finale by a late Tunisian fightback that tested Chelle’s nerves and resolve. The Malian coach, tasked with getting Nigeria to the semifinal of the AFCON 2025, watched his side dismantle one of Africa’s most disciplined defensive teams.…

Daniel Ayantoye writes on how what should be a simple task, renewing a website hosting subscription locally, has become a source of frustration and financial loss for Nigerian businesses. As confidence in local providers erodes due to frequent downtime, data loss, poor customer support and rising infrastructure costs, developers and organisations are increasingly turning to foreign alternatives that promise reliability, better technical support and uninterrupted access, a shift with far-reaching economic implications for business continuity, digital innovation and the growth of the digital economy When a website developer, Chancery Giwa, renewed two sites in July this year, he expected nothing…

As Nigerians celebrate during the festive season, medical experts have cautioned against excessive eating during and after the yuletide. They explained that overeating can trigger discomfort in individuals and worsen long-term health conditions, especially among people with underlying illnesses. The experts, who spoke exclusively to PUNCH Healthwise, warned that overeating could lead to non-communicable diseases such as heart attack, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. A Consultant Endocrinologist and Physician at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Prof. Olufemi Fasanmade, said overeating often begins with seemingly mild symptoms that many people ignore. Prof. Olufemi Fasanmade Fasanmade explained that while these symptoms…

Victor Osimhen was the hero for Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles as Nigeria secured all three points against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time AFCON Champions came into the game high on the back of a win against Tanzania, while Tunisia put in the work against Uganda in their opening game, sealing a convincing 3-1 win. However, it was the Super Eagles that broke the deadlock just before half-time. Ademola Lookman, scorer of Nigeria’s second goal against Tanzania, sent a cross deep into Tunisia’s box, headed home by Victor Osimhen. Ademola Lookman…

The Nigerian Police Force The Police Command in Nasarawa State has neutralised a suspected armed robber and recovered a firearm during a patrol operation on the Lafia–Obi Road. SP Rahman Nansel, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Lafia on Saturday. Nansel said that the incident occurred at about 7:45 pm, on December 26, when operatives attached to the Jenkwe Division, while on intensive patrol, encountered a five-man armed robbery gang that had blocked the highway. He explained that the suspects engaged the police operatives in a gun duel upon sighting the…

Ethereum’s total value locked could rise tenfold in 2026 as institutional participation deepens and new use cases gain traction, according to Joseph Chalom, co-CEO of Sharplink Gaming. Key Takeaways: Ethereum’s TVL could jump 10× in 2026 as institutions and tokenized assets move on-chain. Stablecoin growth toward $500B is seen as a major driver of Ethereum activity. Ether’s price remains weak despite improving adoption trends. The forecast comes as major financial firms expand their presence on public blockchains and capital flows into tokenized assets accelerate.Sharplink Gaming ranks as the second-largest public Ethereum treasury company, holding 797,704 ETH worth about $2.33 billion,…

Oyo town came alive on Sunday as political leaders, traditional rulers, and dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered for the installation of Seyi, son of President Bola Tinubu, and his wife as Yoruba traditional titleholders. The ceremony, held at the Alaafin’s Palace, saw the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, confer the titles of Òkanlòmo on Seyi Tinubu and Yeye Òkanlòmo on his wife, in a colourful event blending history, culture, and contemporary political significance. Among those in attendance were Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje,…

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) is finally here, with action reaching fans from nine stadiums across six host cities. ​The quality of football at the tournament has been brilliant so far, with most teams providing a fantastic spectacle on the pitch. We have also seen a flurry of goals — and high-quality ones at that. ​Already, some players are distinguishing themselves in the race for the Golden Boot. Meanwhile, big-name stars like Victor Osimhen, Bryan Mbeumo, and Wilfried Zaha are yet to get off the mark. ​In this article, Soccernet.ng keeps you up to date with the…