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The major yearly blockchain event, Paris Blockchain Week, brought together some of the biggest names in the blockchain and crypto industry in 2023. The three-day event starting on March 21 turned out to be a net positive for the crypto industry as prominent industry players came together to discuss and share their thoughts on the past, present and future of the decentralized ecosystem.The Cointelegraph team was present on the ground to bring readers some of the behind-the-scenes, exclusive… Read the full article here

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Police in Delta State said they have arrested some police officers who were filmed maltreating a woman in the state. A video of the incident went viral on social media. The police spokesperson in Delta, Bright Edafe, disclosed the officers’ arrest in a statement on Sunday. Mr Edafe, a deputy police superintendent, said the state Police Commissioner, Ari Ali has condemned the unprofessional conduct of the police officers and has directed that disciplinary action be taken against… Read the full article here

Desire Oparanozie, who is based in China, has been recalled to the Super Falcons squad, as revealed in the release of a 23-player roster by Head Coach Randy Waldrum on Sunday. The list made available by the Communications Department of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) also includes team captain Onome Ebi and forwards Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Falcons are opening camp ahead of next month’s pair of… Read the full article here

Mrs Sadiya Hassan Shamidozhi, the wife of the traditional ruler of Bukpe and her son, Osama Hassan Shamidozhi, in Kwali Area Council of the FCT, abducted by bandits have regained their freedom after seven weeks. Bandits, on Saturday, February 4, 2023, abducted one of the chief’s wives, two sons and three other residents of the area from their residences. Alhaji Hassan Shandozhi, the Village Head of Bukpe, who confirmed the release of his wife and one of his sons, explained, “Now they… Read the full article here

The Senator representing the Niger-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Mohammed Musa Sani, says he could only shelve his ambition if a competent personality like him in the Senate presented himself for the office of the Senate President. Sani disclosed this on Monday when he appeared as a guest on Arise Television’s Morning Show program. The Senator said that he believes in the secularity of one Nigeria, notwithstanding the volatile situation the Muslim-Muslim ticket… Read the full article here

Popularity, they say, is a critical success factor for a politician and her/his party to win elections. But that hasn’t been the case with most Nigerian entertainers who, despite their celebrity status, have continued to suffer embarrassing defeats at various polls across the country. Prior to the 2023 general elections, some industry heavyweights announced their retirements and sojourn into partisan politics. Among them are Nollywood actresses Funke Akindele and Tonto Dikeh, who were the… Read the full article here

Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has lavished praise on the Atlas Lions of Morocco following their historic win against Brazil. The North Africans defeated the Selecao 2-1 in a friendly in Tangier last weekend. Sofiane Boufal gave Morocco the lead in the first half after the hosts weathered early pressure from the Brazilians. Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro equalised for Brazil in the 67th minute. Abdelhamid Sabiri sealed the win for the Moroccans 11 minutes from time. Read the full article here

Seventeen people taken hostage the day before in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo were executed on Sunday by the community militia CODECO (Cooperative for the Development of Congo). On Saturday, at least “17 people had been taken hostage by CODECO militiamen between the Bambu and Kobu villages”, in the territory of Djugu, about 45 km north of Bunia (Ituri province), declared to AFP Banguneni Gbalande, head of the… Read the full article here

From having a zero chance at winning a state assembly seat eight months to the elections, the LP returned home from the National Assembly polls on 25 February 2023 with eight seats in the senate and 36 members in the House of Representatives, the third-largest haul after the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Read the full article here