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The Territorial Archbishop of Calabar and Convener of the Cross River State Christian Leaders Forum, Archbishop Josef Bassey, has warned Governor Bassey Otu over what he described as the presence of “weak and self-profiling” appointees in his administration, saying they are slowing down government efforts, policies and prospects. Speaking to journalists in Calabar at the weekend, Bassey said some government officials were working against the administration’s agenda instead of driving it forward, warning that Cross River “cannot afford them in the next phase.” He said, “Government appointments must not become political settlements. We have lost too much time for such…
Bitcoin embraces post quantum futureDespite considerable skepticism among Bitcoiners about how close the quantum threat to Bitcoin actually is, two stories this week highlighted the progress being made toward upgrading the blockchain and protecting outputs from attack.StarkWare researcher Avihu Levy tested an experimental quantum-resistant transaction on the Bitcoin mainnet that protects it during the brief period when public keys are exposed in the mempool.Onchain data shows that StarkWSare spent a 10,000-satoshi output protected by Levy’s Quantum Safe Bitcoin (QSB) scheme. It combines hash-based one-time signatures with computational searches that bind an authorization to a specific transaction. While it works, it’s…
Dolly Parton’s niece Lainey Parton is reflecting on their relationship after confirming the country music icon was laid to rest following her death at 80. “This is a really hard post for me to make. I wanted to wait until after my granny was laid to rest yesterday before I tried to put any of this into words,” Lainey wrote via Instagram on Saturday, August 29, revealing her aunt was buried a day prior. “From the time I was little, my granny always had a way of making me feel like I was enough. She never made my dreams feel…
If you hopped onto a horse galloping in a race inside the Nigerian First Lady’s tummy, its hoof would not hit a single stumble. That was how unmistakable the air of triumph was in Abuja last week. The catalyst for this sudden, infectious jubilation was the grand launch of the $1 billion Household Prosperity and Empowerment Social Protection Project (HOPE-SP) inside the State House Banquet Hall. At the centre of the spectacle stood Pastor Remi Tinubu, whose mini – khimar – the traditional scarf covering the head, shoulders and bosom of Muslim women – flapped excitedly as she paced the…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has defended its latest fuel price increases, attributing the upward adjustments to the cost of crude oil purchased earlier and the lengthy process involved in securing, shipping and delivering crude to the refinery. The explanation came as the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) climbed further across the country, with the product now selling between N1,310 and N1,400 per litre, depending on location. Petrol is currently selling for about N1,310 per litre in Lagos and Ogun states, while the price has risen to N1,350 or more in northern states and other locations farther from the refinery.…
Celebrity chef and cookbook author Ina Garten is defending her decision to live a child-free life with her husband, Jeffrey Garten. “I think it would have been difficult, and I think Jeffrey and I would have had a different life together,” Ina, 78, revealed in an interview with The New York Times published on Saturday, August 29. “I’m not saying it’s a better life or a worse life, but there were times when Jeffrey decided that he wanted to start a business in Japan, so he moved to Japan.” She continued, “I was in East Hampton, we went back and…
Dolly Parton ‘Hello God’ echoes the way she had lived her life — searching for hope during difficult times. The millions of Nigerians who adore Dolly Parton will, no doubt, find her song a good companion as they confront the ‘apocalyptic’ uncertainties of the 2027 general elections. They might even domesticate the lyrics: “Hello, God, are you out there? Will you save us from the precipice like before?” … In memory of Dolly Parton When the king of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, died on 2 August, 1997, the world stood still. He had conquered the music world from Africa, reinventing African…
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both struck as Real Madrid’s perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho continued in a 4-0 cruise against Malaga on Sunday. Los Blancos scored three times in just over 10 minutes in the first half to open up a comfortable lead over the Andalusian visitors to the Santiago Bernabeu. Sandwiched between Bellingham and Mbappe’s strikes was an own goal by Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero, while Arda Guler tapped in a fourth late on. “I’ve got the freedom to go higher or lower if we need, I’m enjoying myself a lot,” Bellingham told Real Madrid…
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, are finding joy in their quiet nightly routine after putting their daughter to bed. “We’re trying to limit the screens ‘cause if there’s a screen, she’s over there looking,” Allen, 30, revealed during a Friday, August 28, appearance on Mad Dog Sports Radio, when asked about his go-to ways to unwind each evening. “When we know that [her] eyes [are] closed and almost out, me and my wife play the New York Times crossword every night.” According to Allen, he and the Sinners actress, 29, will also complete The…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Luanda, Angola, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). On arrival in the Angolan capital, Mr Shettima was received by senior Angolan government officials as well as members of the Nigerian delegation already in Luanda for the high-level continental meeting. Among the Nigerian officials who received the Vice President were the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa; Acting Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian Mission in Angola, Maxy Ogbede; Minister of…
