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Ethereum liquid staking protocol Kelp DAO says its restaked Ether token has been restored with a five-week recovery effort after the protocol suffered a $293 million exploit by North Korea’s Lazarus Group on April 18.Kelp DAO posted to X on Monday that the final tranche of 20,373.7 Kelp DAO restaked ETH (rsETH) tokens was sent to the LayerZero smart contract responsible for locking, minting, burning and releasing rsETH during cross-chain transfers. “This closes the operational part of the rsETH recovery plan,” Kelp said. Several crypto protocols contributed funds to help restore rsETH’s backing under the DeFi United initiative.Source: Stani KulechovThe Kelp…
Celebrities stepped onto the 2026 American Music Awards red carpet in show-stopping looks for one of the hottest events of the year. A-listers dazzled as they gave Us some serious fashion inspo under the bright Las Vegas lights on Monday, May 25, in honor of the star-studded ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Nevada. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Sparkle, shimmer and suave style took over Sin City as stars hit the AMAs red carpet in full glam. Aside from the sartorial statements, fans are in for a treat as the show will be hosted by…
Mustapha Bala, the chief of staff to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, has defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following his defeat in a primary election. Mr Bala dumped the ruling party on Monday, just days after losing a keenly contested APC shadow poll in the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency. The primary was held to select a candidate for the 2027 election and to fill the seat left vacant by the death of the occupant, Muhammad Danjuma, in April. Mr Danjuma represented the constituency under the banner of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Following…
The Ogun State Government has warned a senior police officer attached to the Force Intelligence Department, Abuja, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Enyinnaya Adiogu, to immediately stop what it described as a parallel investigation into an ongoing land grabbing case involving the World Mission Agency (WMA), owners of Living Faith Church Worldwide in Sango-Ota. In a letter dated May 23, the Ogun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, warned the officer against investigating allegations of criminal conspiracy, threat to life, and illegal possession of firearms reportedly lodged against the mission by one Ibrahim Gbenga Ibuoye. The government…
A presidential aspirant in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mohammed Hayatudeen, has voted in the party’s ongoing presidential primary election. Hayatudeen is contesting for the presidential ticket of the ADC alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as well as former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Ameachi. In a post on his X handle on Monday, the aspirant wrote, “Today I cast my vote in Jare, Borno, in the ADC presidential primary. I am running because if we are to defeat the President next year, we must offer Nigerians a new direction. “Nigeria is at a crossroads. And the ADC is at…
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has explained why he turned down a €200m contract from Saudi Arabia last summer. Fernandes’ future at Old Trafford was the subject of speculation, and he has now spoken about how close he was to leaving. According to the 31-year-old, he was determined to pass the right values to his children, as he is not motivated by money. “Instead of becoming the richest person from my town ever, I want to live my dreams. And I want to pass these values on to my children,” Fernandes said on the “Diary of a CEO” podcast. “Look,…
The Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee has unveiled an elaborate cultural, security and economic plans for the 2026 Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar Celebration, with organisers promising a world-class festival that will showcase the rich heritage and diversity of the ancient emirate. Speaking to Arewa PUNCH in Ilorin on Monday, the Chairman of the Committee, Engr. Suleiman Alapansanpa said the 2026 edition of the Durbar would be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Kwara Baseball Park, Adewole, Ilorin. Alapansanpa explained that the theme of the celebration, “Prosperity in Diversity,” reflects the historical coexistence of various ethnic and cultural groups within…
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested 24 suspects during coordinated combing operations across forested areas in Eziobodo, Ihiagwa, Nekede, and Okolochi communities in the Owerri West Local Government Area. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed the development to PUNCH Metro on Monday. According to him, the operation was led by the Area Commander, Owerri Urban, ACP Michael Abattam, and involved over 250 police officers and vigilante operatives deployed to suspected criminal hideouts and black spots within the affected communities. Okoye disclosed that some of the arrested suspects were identified as Jonah Abotu, 21;…
In discussions about national development in Nigeria, attention is often concentrated on politics, infrastructure, and economic reforms, while one of the most critical drivers of long-term progress receives far less recognition: mentorship in science and research. Yet, the future of any society depends largely on those willing to invest in the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers. This is why the growing influence of Prof. Mahmoud Bukar Maina deserves closer attention, not merely as a celebrated scientist, but as a symbol of how mentorship and institution-building can reshape communities and redefine possibilities for young people. Over the years, Maina…
Dettol Cool has intensified its focus on hygiene awareness by promoting germ protection in high-activity environments, rolling out experiential campaigns designed to engage Nigerians in fitness and movement spaces where the need for freshness and protection is heightened. The brand, in a statement, said it has built on the momentum of its first edition, which introduced the #OwnTheSweat campaign across communities in Nigeria, with a more immersive phase aimed at deepening consumer engagement in active environments. In the statement, the company said #OwnTheSweat 2.0 focuses on more engaging experiences within spaces where movement and physical activity are part of daily…
