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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ashe has opened up on the difficult times he experienced at the just-concluded African Championships in Athletics in Ghana, which he believes prevented him from winning an individual medal at the event, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ashe missed out on the podium in the men’s 100m final but won silver in the men’s 4x100m relay at the championship. His journey in the men’s 100m event was far from smooth, as he bounced back from a disqualification in the heats before qualifying for the semi-finals via a solo run. The 24-year-old missed out on a medal in the…
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has called Hyperliquid “one of the most mispriced assets in crypto today,” despite its outperformance so far this year.“Hyperliquid is one of the most important crypto projects to emerge in years,” Bitwise investment chief Matt Hougan said in a note on Tuesday. “Its native token, HYPE, is the best-performing large-cap crypto asset of 2026, up 77% YTD [year to date]. And yet I still think investors are underestimating its impact and its value.”Bitwise launched a HYPE exchange-traded fund on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. 21Shares launched a similar HYPE fund earlier that week, which drew…
Hayden Panettiere has opened up about her relationship with costar Connie Britton when the pair worked together on Nashville. In her debut memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, Panettiere, 36, wrote about how she grew concerned over her character Juliette Barnes’ rivalry with Rayna James, played by Britton, 59, on the ABC and CMT drama series, pushing beyond fiction. “My character wasn’t intended to be the show’s star — not even close,” Panettiere wrote in the book, which was released on Tuesday, May 19. “That honor went to Connie, whose Rayna Jaymes was in the twilight of her career, facing…
Nigeria’s former military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has revealed how officers he trusted and relied upon to transform the country eventually turned against him and overthrew his government in July 1975. Mr Gowon, who ruled Nigeria between 1966 and 1975, said he believed the officers around him shared the vision and policies of his administration because of their closeness to him. He, however, later discovered that some of them were part of the plot that removed him from office. The former head of state was overthrown on 29 July 1975 while attending the 12th summit of the Organisation of…
Nigerian singer Divine “Rema” Ikubor has featured on a new FIFA World Cup song titled “GOALS.” FIFA announced the development in a video posted on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night. FIFA revealed that Rema collaborated on the track with Brazilian singer and songwriter Anitta and Lisa, a member of South Korean girl group BLACKPINK, both signed to YG Entertainment. The track was produced in partnership with FIFA and also features contributions from Tropkillaz. According to FIFA, the song will form part of the music campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will be released on Thursday. Rema…
Nigerian sprint star Favour Ashe has revealed the chaotic circumstances that disrupted his campaign at the just concluded African Championships in Athletics in Ghana, admitting that a series of off-track problems left him mentally drained and ultimately cost him a shot at an individual medal. The 24-year-old arrived at the championships as one of Nigeria’s strongest medal hopes in the men’s 100m after an impressive season on the international circuit. However, what was expected to be a breakthrough tournament quickly turned into a frustrating battle against confusion, appeals, and unexpected setbacks. Although Ashe eventually missed the podium in the men’s…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists to avoid speeding, overloading, and other dangerous driving habits as Muslims across the country prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The warning was given by the Zonal Commanding Officer of FRSC Zone RS10 Sokoto, Shoba B. Akande, during a meeting with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel in Sokoto.Akande said the Corps had put measures in place to ensure safer travel during the festive period. He stressed that road users must also play their part by obeying traffic rules.“The Corps appeals to motorists to avoid speeding, dangerous overtaking, overloading, route violations, and driving…
Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu has opened up on why he dumped the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi for President Bola Tinubu. DAILY POST reports that Cubana and a few other celebrities were among the strongest supporters of Obi in the 2023 presidential race. However, in the build up to the next election, Cubana dumped Obi and vowed his allegiance to Tinubu. Cubana is now a coordinator of the City Boys Movement, an organization launched by Seyi Tinubu for grassroot mobilization ahead of the 2027 election. In a chat with popular Nigerian streamer, Peller, Cubana…
Troops of 4 Brigade have arrested 12 suspected kidnappers in Edo North and Edo Central senatorial districts. The suspects were arrested in separate operations that commenced on May 12, 2026, in the Owan East, Esan South-East, and Esan North-East Local Government Areas of the State. DAILY POST reports that Captain Kennedy Anyanwu, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Benin City, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Benin City. Anyanwu said the suspects were arrested during clearing operations at Ugbovbighan Village, Olelo Forest, Egoro Amede Village, and conducted cordon-and-search…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin their quest for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar, DAILY POST reports. Éric Chelle’s side will host the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, 26 September at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium,Uyo. The Super Eagles will travel to face the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau three days later for a matchday two encounter. Co-hosts Taifa Stars of Tanzania will be their opponent for matchday three, and four. Nigeria will be guests of the Taifa Stars in Dar es Salaam on matchday three, before hosting the East Africans in Uyo on Saturday,…
