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Popular singer, Niniola Apata, paid an emotional tribute to her late husband, Michael Ndika, during a service of songs held ahead of his burial during the week. Visibly emotional and dressed in an all white outfit, the singer delivered a glowing tribute in a shaky voice, describing their marriage as a story of genuine love. “My story with Michael is a love story. Michael did everything for me. He was breathing for me. He loved me, I loved him so much and I learnt so much from Michael. He showed me the ropes.” Recalling the impact her late husband had…

Bitcoin (BTC) is heading for its worst weekly performance since November 2022, down around 15% week-to-date as of Friday.BTC/USD weekly chart Source: TradingViewBTC was trading near $62,500 after briefly dropping toward $61,000 earlier in the session. The roughly $1,500 rebound showed bulls are still trying to defend the psychologically important $60,000 support level.How low can Bitcoin go if it breaks below $60,000? Key takeaways:Bitcoin is testing its 200-week SMA near $61,800, a level that has historically acted as major cycle support.Analyst says $55,000 may be Bitcoin’s worst-case downside if the 200-week SMA continues to hold.Bitcoin to $55,000 is the worst-case…

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The Enugu State Government has warned against an alleged plan by some market leaders to shut down major markets within the state capital on Saturday for the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in the state. The plan is to show support during a rally backing the re-election of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and President Bola Tinubu. The state government made its position known in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Malachy Agbo, on Friday in Enugu. The government stated that such a move contradicted the Mbah administration’s determined effort to boost investment, business and…

At Damare Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Girei LGA, Adamawa State, volunteer health worker Godiya Deborah Umaru was on duty alongside only one permanent staff member when several patients arrived. They included a woman in labour and an accident victim. Outpatients crowded the waiting area, while admitted patients also required care. “We could not attend to all of them,” Ms Umaru recalled. The experience is familiar across rural PHCs in Adamawa State, where a shortage of health workers has left facilities unable to meet growing demand for services. Across communities in Girei LGA, health workers say they routinely perform multiple…

The Kano State Police Command has warned residents, especially young people, against the growing practice of roller skating on highways, bridges, road construction sites and other restricted areas across Kano metropolis. The warning was issued in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Friday. The command said it had observed with concern the increasing cases of juveniles skating on major roads and even holding onto moving vehicles for speed and excitement, describing the trend as dangerous and life-threatening. It noted that while roller skating is a recreational activity, using it on busy highways exposes…

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2027 Lagos State election, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has appointed former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, as the Director-General of his campaign organisation. Hamzat reportedly unveiled the appointment during an expanded meeting of the campaign council held in Lagos. According to a report by Arise Television, President Bola Tinubu endorsed Obanikoro’s emergence during a recent meeting with APC stakeholders and officials in the state. The president was said to have expressed confidence in Obanikoro’s capacity to coordinate the campaign, citing his extensive experience in public service and his…

Once regarded as the last hope of the common man, the judiciary is facing growing public distrust amid allegations of corruption, delayed justice, conflicting judgments, and political interference, raising serious concerns about the integrity and independence of the nation’s courts. CHIJIOKE IREMEKA examines the alleged political conviction of Barrister Emeka Ngene and others Barrister Emeka Ngene’s incarceration echoes a warning about the dangers of politics infiltrating the judiciary, as once expressed by former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami. He had warned that while the judiciary is meant to remain the hope of the common man, once…

Sporting Supreme FC have been handed a N40m cash prize after being crowned champions of the second edition of the Nigeria Youth League Cup, capping a memorable weekend with both silverware and a significant financial reward following their 2-0 victory over Grassrunners FC in the final at Eket Township Stadium, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The prize was presented to the Abuja-based academy with the Nigeria Youth League making good on its promise to reward the champions in a manner that underlines the competition’s growing stature. The hero of the final itself was Adeleke Abdulmuiz, whose second-half brace settled a fiercely…

Actor and politician, Emeka Ike, has expressed his concerns about the current Nigerian political landscape, stating that it offers little to no opportunity for legitimate and ordinary Nigerians to participate. In an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, he opened up about the challenges he faced while transitioning from Nollywood to politics. “One of the biggest lessons is that there is very little room for ordinary Nigerians in politics. If you do not have substantial financial resources, it becomes almost impossible to compete, regardless of how intelligent, resourceful or impactful you are. A banker does not have that kind of money.…