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Major US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is expanding payment options in Poland by integrating with one of the country’s most widely used mobile payment systems.Coinbase has partnered with European payment processor PPro to enable payments via Blik, a popular Polish mobile payment network with nearly 20 million users.The announcement was made by Coinbase executive and NFT Paris co-founder Côme Prost, who joined the exchange in February 2024 to lead its French operations.“Improving local payment rails is a key focus for us,” Prost said in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, highlighting the importance of simple, fast and familiar payment options in driving…

Kylie Jenner has found a way to communicate with her late hairstylist and friend Jesus Guerrero after his death. During the Thursday, December 18, episode of The Kardashians, Kylie, 28, shared how Jesus has found a way to pass on a message, saying, “Kim [Kardashian] called me a few days ago and said that Jesus came to her in a dream. He said, ‘Please tell Kylie that I love her.’” Khloé Kardashian elaborated on Jesus’ tragic death in a confessional. “Kylie recently lost one of her closest friends,” she explained. “He passed away suddenly and he does show up to…

The Ogun State Government has stopped the ongoing succession process for the Awujale of Ijebuland, directing the Fusengbuwa Ruling House to restart the exercise after identifying procedural lapses that could lead to legal disputes. The decision followed the ruling house’s move to hold a nomination meeting on Monday, 15 December, to select a candidate to succeed the late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, who died in July at the age of 91. In a letter dated 11 December and signed by family spokesperson Abiodun Ogidan, the Fusengbuwa Ruling House had announced that the nomination meeting would take place at Bisrod Hall,…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed receiving a petition from Aliko Dangote against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed. “The ICPC wishes to state that the petition will be duly investigated,” the agency’s spokesperson, John Odey, wrote in a terse statement on Tuesday. The acknowledgement came hours after Mr Dangote, who is the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, submitted the petition to the ICPC on Tuesday. In the last two days, Mr Dangote had accused Mr Ahmed of corruption and economic…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over the release of actress Ini Edo’s latest film, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’. PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the film, produced by Edo and directed by Akay Mason, was released to cinemas nationwide on 16 December. CAN, in a statement signed by its President, Daniel Okoh, an archbishop, described the film as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith, according to a report by Punch newspaper on Wednesday. Mr Okoh added that the film’s title diminished the spiritual significance of Christmas and the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. He said:…

With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations set to unfold on Moroccan soil, the Atlas Lions will carry not only the weight of expectation but the pressure that comes with hosting Africa’s biggest football spectacle. Morocco’s rise in recent years, highlighted by a historic World Cup semi-final run, has made them favourites in the eyes of many. Yet AFCON has never been kind to assumptions. History, form and pedigree suggest that the road to continental glory will be anything but smooth. From reigning champions and serial winners to battle-hardened squads stacked with elite talent, several nations arrive in Morocco armed…

The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, has emphasized the need to address the indiscriminate parking of some Dangote trucks on major roads in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state. Elemide advised the management of Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant, to create trailer parks, noting that it would help prevent accidents and ease movement. The Speaker spoke on Wednesday during the 4th edition of the company’s annual Community Day held in Ibese. He noted that the company is meant to be a blessing in the state and not a disturbance, saying, “They should live and…

The National Working Committee, NWC, of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has suspended several key members. Those suspended from the party include Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, Balarabe Rufai, and others, for alleged anti-party activities and actions deemed detrimental to the unity and stability of the party. A statement signed by the National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, said the decision was reached at the NWC’s regular meeting held on Thursday. The meeting, chaired by Hon. Gombe, also approved several new appointments and organizational resolutions. The Gombe-led NWC accused some members of engaging in anti-party collaborations…

Two residents of Ugba community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State were abducted by unknown persons in the early hours of Wednesday.The victims have been identified as Mr. Kpishi Terhile and Madam Demetindi Nongo. The incident reportedly occurred at about 1:00 a.m. at the residence of one Teacher Jerry Ugba, located near the General Hospital in the area. Eyewitnesses confirmed that the abductors carried out the operation without violence, describing it as calm and coordinated. Community sources noted that the abduction followed a pattern similar to previous incidents recorded in the area. As of the time of filing…

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has expressed outrage over the title of a new movie –  ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’. CAN said it considers the title offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith. The Christian body noted that Christmas is a sacred season that marks the birth of Jesus Christ and represents purity, peace, love and redemption, adding that linking such a holy celebration with the word “dirty” diminishes its spiritual meaning and reduces a solemn religious observance to something crude and sensational. CAN, in a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, its President, said while it respects creative freedom…