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Gnosis chain operators executed a hard fork to recover funds tied to a $116 million Balancer exploit in November.In a Tuesday X post following a notice for node operators, Gnosis said it executed a hard fork to recover some of the funds from a significant exploit of Balancer. The project said the funds were “out of the hacker’s control,” signaling a partial or full recovery.The hard fork, executed on Monday, followed a majority of validators adopting a soft fork in November in response to the Balancer exploit affecting “Balancer‑managed contracts on Gnosis Chain.” Source: Gnosis Chain“There is still a live…

Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast only got bigger and better in 2025, thanks to an impressive roster of A-list guests. Throughout the year, the brothers and cohosts proved they can go beyond locker-room talk and hold their own with some of Hollywood’s finest. In September, Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro stopped by to discuss their movie One Battle After Another, which Jason still couldn’t believe even after the episode was released. “Very much out of our depth, but it was a blast for us to talk with them about the industry and their movie One Battle…

The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has said Nigerians should direct more scrutiny at the federal government over the country’s persistent insecurity, arguing that security agencies and the bulk of public revenue remain under federal control. Mr Radda made the remarks in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI) Hausa, a clip of which was obtained by PREMIUM TIMES after it was shared by the platform on Monday. His comments come amid mounting public frustration over widespread banditry, kidnappings and violent attacks across several states, particularly in northern Nigeria, where residents have increasingly questioned the role of state governments in…

Controversial singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington has challenged the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to arrest him, insisting the agency should act if it truly has a case against him. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the agency declared the singer wanted in June, after he failed to honor NAPTIP’s invitation for questioning over an alleged sexual engagement with a minor. The invitations followed statements he made during an Instagram Live session in which he admitted to having sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl in an hotel. Challenge Speaking in a recent interview on…

Nigeria began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday evening, shaking off early nerves to secure three vital points in Group C at the Fez Stadium in Morocco. Under pressure after failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Super Eagles knew anything short of a winning start would deepen scrutiny around the team. They eventually delivered, thanks to goals from defender Semi Ajayi and forward Ademola Lookman, though not without a scare from a spirited Tanzanian side. Nigeria dominated early possession but struggled to break down Tanzania’s compact defence.…

A tragic accident involving a fuel tanker and the convoy of Senate President Godswill Akpabio claimed the life of a police dispatch rider, Ibrahim Hussaini, on Sunday. Akpabio made the announcement on Tuesday while addressing lawmakers during plenary, expressing his condolences to the family of the fallen officer. Dispatch riders, who are typically police personnel, escort senior government officials on motorcycles marked for official use. The Senate President arrived in the chamber shortly after the session began and informed his colleagues that Hussaini had already been laid to rest earlier that morning. Although he did not give a precise location,…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Anthony Ehilebo, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and ex-presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to unify ahead of the 2027 elections. Ehilebo called on the listed leaders to come together and select a single presidential candidate for 2027. Posting on X, the PDP chieftain vowed to vote for or work with only the strongest presidential candidate. He wrote: “Let me say this here, unlike some people who did not listen in 2023. I will ONLY work and vote for a…

No fewer than five youths have reportedly lost their lives in a deadly attack attributed to suspected Fulani herdsmen in Ortese, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. According to local accounts, the assailants barricaded the Ortese–Yogbo road during the attack, ambushing and killing the victims at the scene.Several other residents were said to have been forcibly taken to undisclosed locations. The assault has sparked widespread fear in the community, with residents expressing concern over their safety as tensions continue to rise. Community sources revealed that additional bodies are being found in nearby areas, further worsening the situation. As of…

Ademola Lookman scored what proved to be the decisive goal as Nigeria beat Tanzania 2-1 in their opening game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles came into the match as heavy favourites to win and dominated the opening exchanges. After coming close a few times, the three-time champions took the lead through Semi Ajayi. The ball was recycled following a corner-kick, before Alex Iwobi crossed it into the area for Ajayi to head home. Tanzania equalized after Charles M’Mombwa found himself unmarked inside the area. But two minutes later, Nigeria struck the winner through Lookman, who…

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed the N901.841bn budget for 2026, approving Governor Umar Namadi’s proposal dubbed “Budget of Innovation and Transformation for Greater Jigawa II”. The PUNCH Online recalled that the budget, earlier presented to the Assembly on November 25, 2025, focuses heavily on capital projects (77%), education (over 26%), and agriculture, aiming to boost development in the state. Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Aliyu Dangyatim, while announcing the passage of the budget during a plenary session on Tuesday, said “the budget has been approved as presented, with a total sum of N901.841 billion.”…