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US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $532.21 million in net inflows on Monday as Bitcoin pushed back above the $80,000 mark amid improving risk sentiment following the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the pack with $335.49 million in daily inflows, followed by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) with $184.57 million, according to SoSoValue data. Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) was the only other fund to post positive flows on the day, adding $12.16 million. The remaining funds recorded no new inflows.Monday’s inflows extended a three-day winning streak. On Friday, the funds pulled in…

More than a dozen women have come forward with misconduct allegations against former California Representative Eric Swalwell following his resignation from Congress. Numerous women spoke to CNN about alleged interactions — both in-person and via social media — where the married former congressman, 45, made them feel uncomfortable. Some accused Swalwell of exhibiting “Jekyll and Hyde” behavior, where he publicly championed victims of abuse while sometimes acting inappropriately behind the scenes. These new allegations date back to Swalwell’s college years at Campbell University in North Carolina, where he once published a poem where he bragged, “She chased and I ran/…

A crisis is brewing within the Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as the state chairman, Usaini Mai-Riga, publicly rejected alleged moves to hand over the party’s leadership structure to former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. Mr Kwankwaso joined the NDC on Sunday alongside the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. Speaking in an interview with Premier Radio on Monday, Mr Mairiga disclosed that negotiations aimed at integrating Mr Kwankwaso into the party was ongoing but said he cannot handover the party leadership to the newcomers. He revealed that two separate meetings failed to resolve fundamental…

The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Zubaida Umar has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to proactive disaster management, with a focus on strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders across the country. She made this known while receiving a delegation from the Simulation and Crisis Management Directorate of the Department of State Services during a working visit to NEMA headquarters in Abuja. According to her, the agency is intensifying efforts to promote risk mitigation and build community resilience through early warning systems, preparedness measures and coordinated response strategies. “We remain focused on advancing a proactive and risk-informed approach to…

National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has disclosed that the party favoured Peter Obi more than any other aspirant while in the party. Abdullahi made the remark while faulting Obi’s claim that internal wrangling was responsible was part of the reason he defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. Featuring on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Abdullahi said Obi and Kwankwaso’s defection meant a lot because they are significant politicians. He said: “I will be lying to say that their defection didn’t mean anything because these are two significant frontline politicians in this country and when…

Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton. City were held to a 3-3 draw the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night. The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand. Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions. He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional. “I just think they will win every…

Founder of Celebration Church International, Emmanuel Iren, has come under criticism following a viral clip from one of his sermons in which he made a tribal analogy while speaking on prosperity, culture and personal values. In the circulating video, the cleric emphasised contentment and spiritual identity over outward display of wealth, noting that appearances can be misleading. “Recognise where you are and be happy in Christ. Joseph, without all the embellishment, was a prosperous man. It is first in my heart, my spirit,” he said. While illustrating his point, Iren referenced the Igbo community, stating, “You see an Igbo man,…

One adult female has died while four other passengers sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision involving two Toyota Sienna buses on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, on Tuesday. The crash occurred near Iyana-Iworo in the early hours of the day. Head of Public Affairs of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency,  Mr Olawale Afolabi, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria. Afolabi said the two vehicles involved were fully loaded commercial buses. He added that the injured victims were immediately evacuated to a nearby trauma centre for urgent medical attention. “Preliminary investigations revealed that reckless driving by…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has signed the nomination form of President Bola Tinubu for a second term, describing the move as a “victory form” and a step towards sustaining ongoing national development. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, on Tuesday, Umahi said the endorsement represents a broader commitment to continuity and consolidation of the administration’s achievements. He described the nomination form as “a defining moment in Nigeria’s ongoing development journey,” adding that it reflects “a collective commitment to continuity, stability, and the consolidation of gains recorded under the current administration.” Minister…

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi marked his 100th appearance for the club with a brace, as Forest stunned Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in a rare Monday afternoon kick-off, boosting their hopes of escaping relegation, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Making just his second start of the campaign, Awoniyi wasted no time, scoring inside two minutes with a header from Dilane Bakwa’s cross. He then won a penalty, which was converted by Igor Jesus midway through the first half. Seven minutes into the second half, the Nigerian forward grabbed his second of the game, tapping in a low cross from substitute…