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The crypto industry has rallied in support of pro-crypto US Senator Cynthia Lummis after she announced she will not seek reelection in 2026. Lummis, who is a vocal advocate for digital assets, played a significant role in US crypto policy discussions over the past few years and earned widespread respect across the crypto industry.Venture capital firm a16z head of government affairs, Collin McCune, said in an X post on Friday that “crypto would not be where it is today without her fight in the Congress.” Lummis was a “great ally on crypto,” says David SacksEchoing a similar sentiment, crypto investment firm Multicoin…

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President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University of Health Sciences, in honour of the late Islamic scholar and spiritual leader. The announcement was made during President Tinubu’s condolence visit to the Bauchi State Government and the family of Mr Bauchi. President Tinubu highlighted the remarkable legacy of the revered cleric, noting that the honour is well deserved. “The late Sheikh brought impactful knowledge to the people, a great scholar, a Nigerian conscience that had worked so hard on the path of Almighty Allah, preaching the word, the…

Nigerian billionaire and BUA Group Chairman, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has offered a rare glimpse into his private lifestyle after he shared a video of himself cruising on a luxury speedboat in Lagos. In the short video shared on his official Instagram page on Saturday, Mr Rabiu was aboard the boat, emblazoned with the phrase “Catch me if you can. From Lagos waves to beach rides.” The caption appeared to playfully highlight the billionaire’s taste for leisure and luxury. Mr Rabiu, long regarded as publicity-shy, has drawn growing public attention in 2025 as he increasingly shared snapshots of his activities, ranging from…

Lagos State Government, on Saturday, carried out an enforcement operation to remove roadside markets along the Ikotun-Igando Road in Alimosho Local Government Area. The action was confirmed by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a post shared on his official X handle, alongside video footage of the exercise. According to Wahab, the operation took place on December 20, 2025, and covered Ikotun Main Market, Igando Market, and other informal trading points along the busy corridor. He said the exercise was aimed at clearing traders who had unlawfully occupied road setbacks and pedestrian walkways, as well as…

Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old housewife, Misturah Bada, alongside her alleged accomplice, 30-year-old Adedamola Daniel, for reportedly staging her own kidnapping and extorting N2.5 million from her husband, who lives in South Africa. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Command Special Squad following investigations into a reported abduction that was later uncovered to be fabricated. According to the police, the Command received a distress call on November 24, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m. from the woman’s husband, who claimed that his wife…

A member of the National Youth Service Corps, Aondofa Orkeghen, speaks to CHUKWUDI AKASIKE about his pain following the killing of his father, Francis Orkeghen, by suspected terrorists Tell us about yourself I am a 29-year-old man from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. I am currently serving as a corps member in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Can you recall what led to the death of your father and four relatives? Yes, a group of terrorists launched an attack on my village, New Gboko in Chanchanji ward. The first attack claimed many lives. After the attack…

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has recommended that the yet-to-commence Nigeria Tax Act 2025 should be reviewed after five years or more to reflect evolving fiscal realities and strengthen institutional oversight of extractive revenues. In its long-term recommendations on the implementation of the tax reforms, NEITI said a future review of the law would allow the government to assess gaps, align the unified tax system with global transparency standards, and formally accommodate expanded oversight roles, particularly in the monitoring, verification, and reconciliation of oil, gas, and solid minerals revenues under the new fiscal framework. “Over the next three to…

Barau FC coach Ladan Bosso has set his sights on a continental ticket after his side produced a stunning 4–1 demolition of Rivers United in a Nigerian Premier Football League encounter on Friday. Speaking after the match at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, Bosso stressed the importance of sustaining performance and focus throughout the season, noting that a strong finish to the first round would set the team up to carry their current momentum into the second half and make a serious push for qualification to continental competitions. “The most important thing for all of us is how we…

Most details about season 4 of The White Lotus are under wraps but there have been hints about a possible location and potential stars. The HBO series, which debuted in 2021, focuses on the guests and employees at a fictional resort as they experience a slew of personal ups and downs while on vacation. The anthology series is also known for a mysterious death — or two — that is eventually revealed at the end of each season. Season 1 was set in Hawaii and featured an ensemble cast including Murray Bartlett, Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario, Fred Hechinger,…