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Qivalis, a European banking consortium developing a regulated euro stablecoin, expanded to 37 member institutions on Wednesday after adding 25 new banks across 15 countries.The new members include ABN AMRO, Rabobank, Nordea and Intesa Sanpaolo. The Amsterdam-based consortium is targeting a second-half 2026 launch, according to a statement shared with Cointelegraph.“We are not merely building payment rails; we are ensuring that European principles around data protection, financial stability and regulatory rigour are embedded into the next generation of digital money,” said Howard Davies, chairman of Qivalis’ supervisory board.The move comes as European institutions race to establish alternatives to US dollar-dominated…

Teen Mom couple Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell shared a loving tribute to their daughter Carly on her 17th birthday. Taking to their shared Facebook account to post a TikTok created by Caitlynn, 34, the pair reflected on how much their daughter has grown after placing her for adoption in 2009 when they were 16 years old. “17 years ago at 10:39 am you took your first breath,” the tribute read. “I can’t believe you are 17 years old today. The day you were born, my life changed forever. I knew from the moment I held you that you would…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched its 2026 flood disaster response campaign amid looming flood threats in Rivers and 22 states across the country. NEMA’s Director-General, Zubaida Umar, flagged off the exercise during a stakeholders’ engagement on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. The campaign is themed “Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance for a Resilient Nigeria.” Represented by the agency’s Acting Director, South-South Zonal Directorate, Eric Ebhodaghe, Mrs Umar said the campaign was designed to drive early and coordinated action to save lives and livelihoods before the imminent flood. “The campaign further seeks to promote proactive disaster management through stronger institutions…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured travellers and other airport users that enhanced health surveillance measures have been activated across the country’s international airports following renewed Ebola concerns in parts of Central Africa. In a statement issued on Wednesday, FAAN said the measures were introduced in collaboration with Port Health Services, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and other relevant agencies to strengthen preparedness and prevent possible health risks. According to the authority, surveillance and passenger monitoring have been intensified, particularly for travellers arriving from high-risk regions. “Passengers are being screened for symptoms associated…

The Secretary of the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin, has announced that all 1,600 pilgrims from Lagos State have been successfully airlifted to Makkah for the 2026 Hajj exercise. Ajomagberin disclosed this in an interview with journalists on Wednesday in Makkah, noting that the board ensured strict adherence to all required procedures for a smooth and coordinated transportation process. He described the operation as a major logistical effort, explaining that the pilgrims were processed through visa issuance, medical screening, and verification of travel documents before departure. “It has been a tremendous task moving this number of people from Lagos…

Sanusi Bature, spokesman of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, has said the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDP, vice presidential hopeful, Rabiu Kwankwaso is working for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection behind the scene. Bature made the allegation while further claiming that Kwankwaso is confused. Featuring on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, Bature said: “Kwankwaso is getting confused, somebody who does not believe in Yoruba presidency has been moving from Abeokuta and Ibadan to seek political fortune. He has been engaging Obasanjo, the Oyo State governor to secure a political fortune. “This is an element of political confusion because if you believe in…

A husband named Mathew Ugochukwu and his wife, Oluwarankami Ugochukwu, have been apprehended for stealing a four-month-old baby alongside other children in the Mowe area of Ogun State. DAILY POST learnt that Oluwarankami had gone to visit the mother of the child who was sick and admitted in a clinic in Mowe on Saturday. She tricked the mother into handing over the child, claiming she would care for the baby while the mother rested. But she absconded with the child.   When contacted on Wednesday, police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, told DAILY POST that upon the information, detectives of the Mowe Division led…

Jose Mourinho has made two requests from Real Madrid ahead of his official announcement as the club’s next manager. Recall that Mourinho had already reached a final agreement with Real Madrid as he prepared to leave Benfica this summer. The Portuguese gaffer will return to the Santiago Bernabeu as their next manager ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The 63-year-old will sign an initial two-year deal with the LaLiga giants with an option for one more year. However, as reported by Madrid Xtra via COPE, Mourinho has asked Real Madrid to sign Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP. The former…

The Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Binta Bello, has stressed the need for sustained education and capacity building for teachers as part of efforts to combat human trafficking in Nigeria. Bello said preventing human trafficking through education and sensitisation remained more effective than addressing its consequences after victims had already been trafficked. Represented by the Director of Training and Manpower Development at NAPTIP, Ebele Ulasi, the DG spoke on Tuesday in Abeokuta during the opening of a two-day capacity-building workshop for 150 selected secondary school teachers across Ogun State. The training, themed “Mainstreaming…

Personnel of the Anambra State Police Command have rescued an unidentified elderly man who collapsed beside Dozzy Filling Station along the Onitsha-Owerri Road in the Okpoko area of the state. The incident reportedly slowed vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the ever-busy highway, prompting commuters on the route to witness an unusual scene. It was gathered that the man remained on the roadside until personnel of the Anambra State Police Command arrived at the scene and assisted in taking him to the hospital. A shop owner near the scene, who was present when the incident occurred, said people were afraid to…