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The government of the United Kingdom has laid out plans to step up regulation of crypto assets in its efforts to respond to economic crime in the country.In a policy paper released on March 30, the U.K. Treasury and Home Office said it planned to “robustly” regulate crypto to fight illicit use of digital assets. The focus on regulation was part of the government’s economic crime plan from 2023 to 2026, which also included pooling “the knowledge and abilities of law enforcement… Read the full article here

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Just when we thought we had heard of every popular ingredient used in skincare today, we stumble upon something new! It’s no secret that there are a tons of different vitamins and natural extracts which go into products like serums — but we honestly never imagined that carrots could be a major contributing force. In fact, carrots are actually what power this serum to… Read the full article here

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has sacked several of his political appointees in the state. The Secretary to State Government (SSG), Chris Ezem, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Mr Ezem, a lawyer, said those affected include: special assistants, senior special assistants, special advisers and technical advisers. This implies that commissioners in the state were not affected. “The governor further directs the state accountant general to ensure immediate payment of… Read the full article here

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and attributed his victory at the March 18 governorship election to the Almighty God and the benevolence of the people of the state. Abiodun, who alongside his deputy, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele and 25 winners in the House Assembly elections, equally lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for providing the enabling environment for free, fair, credible and… Read the full article here

The Bauchi State Governorship, National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal, sitting in Bauchi, on Thursday, granted leave to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its gubernatorial candidate in the March 18 election, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar (retd) to inspect sensitive materials used by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the governorship election in the state. Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was… Read the full article here

Suspected Fulani herdsmen have invaded one of the public secondary schools in Oyo State. DAILY POST learnt on Wednesday that the herders invaded Community Grammar School, Alaropo Nla in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The herdsmen numbering over twenty allegedly invaded the school with their cattle and injured some of the students and teachers. Some of the students and their teachers, among whom are Mr. Paul Olabode, were inflicted with sword and machete cuts, while many others… Read the full article here

Ghanaian dancehall artist, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., popularly known as Shata Wale, has publicly appealed to Nigeria’s President-Elect, Bola Tinubu, to adopt him. The controversial singer made the appeal via his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. He said people always reminded him of his striking semblance with the former Lagos state governor. He also made known his wish to perform one of his hit songs for the incoming president of Nigeria. Sharing photos of himself and Tinubu,… Read the full article here

Manchester United have told Mason Greenwood that he cannot return to training before the season ends, according to MailOnline. The 21-year-old has not played for the Red Devils since January 2022, after he was arrested and subsequently charged with attempted rape, controlling behaviour and assault. However, all charges against Greenwood were dropped in February 2023. United then announced that the club would “conduct its own process before determining next steps.” Greenwood has now held… Read the full article here

Fourteen people, including students, have died after a university bus collided with a passenger vehicle in Kenya, west of the capital, on Thursday. Police say 12 people died on the spot and two others succumbed on the way to the hospital. The bus had 30 people on board and the death toll may rise, Rift Valley Police Chief Tom Odera said. … Read the full article here

…Demands effective media cooperation with PSC, NPF The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, who formally assumed office on Thursday, has said he would ensure cordiality in the oversight relationship between the commission and the Nigeria Police Force. He also demanded the support of the media to foster unity between the PSC and the NPF. Arase, a former Inspector-General of Police, who pledged to address the rift existing between the PSC and the… Read the full article here