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Kuxiu is back with a new S3 portable battery that addresses most of the issues I had during my review of the S2, aka the “world’s first” semi-solid state power bank. It also introduces a few new ones, while adding useful features like a kickstand and integrated USB-C cable.As a reminder, these are not true “solid state power banks” despite the marketing hype. The 10,000mAh Kuxiu S3 uses the same solid-liquid mixed electrolyte found in the S2, making it less prone to thermal runaway than the all-liquid Lithium-ion batteries found in most power banks. Kuxiu says its unique semi-solid state…

Coinbase’s year-end “System Update” conference on Wednesday saw the company announce a slew of new offerings as it branches out from its crypto exchange roots.In addition to introducing stock trading and prediction markets to its platform, Coinbase announced plans to expand into custom stablecoins, tokenization, and AI-powered investment advisers.  Here’s the top eight things you may have missed from Coinbase’s conference.Stock trading on CoinbaseThe headline feature, and the first thing Coinbase announced, was that it’s adding stock trading to its platform.Coinbase head of consumer and business products, Max Branzburg, said the product was “a major milestone in our plan to enable…

Jennifer Lawrence has never pretended to be perfect, but her latest confession about accidentally taking Ambien on the Hunger Games set reminds Us just how real she is. “I also once took an Ambien in the morning, thinking it was something else,” Lawrence, 35, told Leonardo DiCaprio during the Wednesday, December 17, episode of Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors. She recalled, “It was a dance scene with [the late] Philip Seymour Hoffman on the second Hunger Games movie. I was hallucinating.” (Lawrence first played Katniss Everdeen in 2012’s Hunger Games, based on the Suzanne Collins novel of the same…

Former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi has urged key figures in Nigerian football to prioritise the upgrade of infrastructure, particularly playing pitches, across the country’s leagues. Amokachi made the call in Abuja on Tuesday after the Nigeria National League (NNL)/Prostar/Sportslight Hub Awards for November. The awards were organised to recognise outstanding performances by players, coaches and other participants in the NNL. He said many of the pitches approved for league matches required urgent upgrades to meet acceptable standards. “Although the league continues to make progress, the condition of pitches remains a major challenge. “There is still a lot to be…

Farouk Ahmed, the chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), said a statement circulating in his name, responding to recent allegations by Aliko Dangote, president and chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, did not emanate from him. Mr Ahmed, in a disclaimer sent to PREMIUM TIMES early on Wednesday, explained that while he is aware of the “wild and spurious allegations” made against him and his family and the frenzy it has generated, he has chosen not to engage in public brickbat. He said he is thankful that the person behind the allegations has…

…Nigeria must embrace emerging technologies without surrendering to their excesses. Digital innovation offers unprecedented opportunities for early warning, rapid response, and public engagement during crises. But without regulation, accountability, and ethical use, the same tools can undermine peace and public trust. In an age when information travels faster than facts can be verified, crisis communication has undergone a profound transformation. What once relied on press briefings and official statements now unfolds in real time across social media feeds, messaging apps, and digital platforms that shape public perception within seconds. This new reality framed the conversations at Nigeria’s recent “National Symposium…

Nigerian singer Ahmed “Asake” Ololade has spoken about his decision to relocate to Los Angeles, in Southern California, United States. The singer joins the ranks of Ayra Starr, Tems, Wizkid, Adekunle Gold, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, and Banky W, who have since relocated to America. He revealed that the move was motivated strictly by career considerations. In an interview with Office Magazine, published on Monday, the 30-year-old explained the reason behind his move. The “Lonely at the Top” hitmaker, however, stressed that the relocation had not changed his values, identity, or connection to home. He noted that he remained grounded despite the…

Preparations for the second edition of the Niger Delta Games have gathered momentum across participating states, with Abia and Imo activating their State Liaison Committees, while Delta State held a strategic working session with coaches. The Niger Delta Games will take place in Benin City, Edo State, from 20 to 27 February 2026, featuring competitions across 17 sports. In Delta State, the Liaison Committee convened a meeting with coaches on Tuesday as part of early preparations for the Games. The session focused on athlete selection and adherence to competition guidelines. Speaking at the meeting, Harrison Ocholor, Secretary of the Delta…

The Southern Kaduna people have stated that the region was completely marginalized from the federal to the state governments from 2015 to 2023 during the reigns of former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Speaking to newsmen in Kaduna on Wednesday by the committee set up by the Southern Kaduna Leadership Council (SKLC) to assess the sustainability and timing of their annual cultural event, its chairman, Real Admiral Ferguson Bobai (Rtd) said, “During the reign of former governor Nasir El-Rufai, he did not hide his hatred for the our people. “We never had anything. We mounted prayers begging…

Supporters of former Sokoto State governor, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, under the banner of the Bafarawa Akida Movement, have formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. The decision was announced on Wednesday following a consultative meeting of elders and leaders of the movement from all 23 local government areas of Sokoto State. Speaking after the meeting, the movement’s chairman, Prof. Hamza Maishanu, said the defection followed extensive consultations and reflected the collective decision of members. He added that the elders resolved to support the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, citing…