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A few weeks ago, we were wrapped in the joy and excitement of the Ileya festivities. Like millions of Nigerians, people travelled from different parts of the world to reconnect with family, friends, and familiar places. Mine was Abeokuta, and as always, it was a memorable homecoming. The day after the celebration, I found myself at a popular relaxation spot, soaking in the atmosphere that accompanies festive periods in Ogun State. At a nearby table sat five middle-aged men engrossed in a passionate discussion about the politics of the state while downing their booze. Their conversation traversed administrations, personalities, victories,…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress from Abeokuta South and Chairman of the Egba Agenda Forum, Chief Mustapha Abdulhakeem, on Thursday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party alongside his supporters, citing alleged marginalisation of the Egba people by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. Abdulhakeem disclosed this in Abeokuta at an event organised to announce the endorsement of the PDP governorship candidate for the state, Oladipupo Adebutu, and his running mate, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo. He explained that for more than seven years, the Egba people had been largely sidelined in the affairs of the state, while their land was being…
The current Ebola outbreak across Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 894 confirmed cases and 204 confirmed deaths, with 74 recoveries reported in the first month since the declaration on May 15, 2026. Dr Wessam Mankoula, Acting Head of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), said this on Thursday during a webinar on the Ebola outbreak. Mankoula is also the Regional Director of the Northern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre. According to him, Uganda’s situation remains unchanged, with 19 cases, two deaths for a 10.5 per…
One messy database is threatening to disenfranchise thousands or even millions of registered voters, while leaving even more at risk of intimidation or data breaches, in the name of solving a problem that barely exists.As the 2026 midterm elections approach, election and privacy experts are sounding alarms about the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program, which President Donald Trump’s administration has expanded to ostensibly catch noncitizens voting. Experts say that amounts to a dangerous, error-prone effort to centralize voter data. “The federal government doesn’t have the authority to do any of that and doesn’t have…
Latest NewsPublishedJun 18, 2026For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations and bribery.The government of Ireland is taking aim at digital assets used in money laundering and terrorism financing as it moves to implement industry standards “relating to the acceptance of crypto-related activities as a source of funds” by the second half of 2027 as part of its policy priorities. In part of its implementation plan following a national risk assessment released on Thursday, the Irish department of finance said crypto assets presented…
Author Carley Fortune is sharing her thoughts on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle producing an adaptation of her book Meet Me at the Lake for Netflix. “Meet Me at the Lake is with [Harry and Meghan’s Archwell Productions] and Netflix as a film,” Fortune, 42, said during the Thursday, June 18, episode of Jenna Bush Hager’s “Open Book” podcast. “And that project is still in development. We have a director attached, and the script is still being revised.” Fortune added that it’s “just so wild” to be working with Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, on the film. “So, when we…
The police in Anambra State say they have arrested two men suspected of killing a 33-year-old married woman in Oraifite, a community in Njikoka Local Government Area. The police identified the men as Thankgod Ikwugwara, 26, and Makuochukwu Uzoigwe, 20. The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The latest development occurred days after a 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, allegedly murdered and secretly buried his 23-year-old girlfriend in the South-eastern state. How it happened In the latest incident, Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, said the mother of the now deceased victim reported…
I launched Firefox this morning to find some new blocks on my home page. The widgets that are currently rolling out add sports scores, time zones, a focus timer, and a checklist, which are already some of my favorite new Firefox features in years. I usually have Focus Friend open on my phone when I need a focus timer, and I use Google Tasks for my checklists. Now I can check in with similar tools every time I open a new Firefox tab instead.My phone’s homescreen is full of useful widgets, so it’s a nice addition to have the timer…
Key takeaways:Bitcoin’s sudden decoupling from a strong Nasdaq index highlights shifting capital flows into the AI sector.A strengthening US dollar and high Treasury yields are weighing heavily on non-yielding crypto assets.Bitcoin (BTC) faced a 7% correction after failing to reclaim the $67,200 level on Monday, triggering $330 million liquidations in bullish leveraged positions. More concerningly, the drop happened while the Nasdaq 100 index showed strength, trading 1% away from its all-time high. Should Bitcoin traders brace for a $60,000 retest?Nasdaq 100 futures (left) vs. Bitcoin / USD. Source: TradingViewThe bullish momentum in the stock market likely came from the memorandum…
Millions of New York Knicks fans took to the Canyon of Heroes in New York City to celebrate the 2026 NBA champions, and actress Mariska Hargitay had maybe the best view of all. Hargitay, 62, joined friend and NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson on one of the floats that carried the Knicks players from the southern tip of Manhattan to city hall. Jalen’s father, Knicks assistant Rick Brunson, was also with them, along with Jalen’s wife, Ali Marks Brunson, and the couple’s 23-month-old daughter, Jordyn. Mariska’s son, August, joined her on the float, wearing a custom “Marknickska Hargitay” shirt in…
