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Bitcoin (BTC) liquidated billions of dollars going into Friday as BTC price action set bearish records.Key points:Bitcoin liquidates $2.6 billion as it sees its first red $10,000 daily candle ever.BTC price action dives further in percentage terms than on any day since the 2022 bear market.It may take until 2028 for Bitcoin to return above $93,500 again.Bitcoin seals biggest daily dollar rout in historyData from TradingView showed BTC/USD consolidating after bouncing from $59,930 — its first trip below the $60,000 mark since October 2024. BTC/USD one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewSustained selling pressure during Thursday’s US trading session eventually sparked a liquidation…

Quinton Aaron’s family have shared a positive update on The Blind Side actor after he was hospitalized after suffering a “spinal stroke.” Quinton, 41, is feeling optimistic amid his recovery and looking forward to watching the Super Bowl this Sunday, the Aaron family said via a statement shared with Us Weekly on Friday, February 6. “Quinton is in a jovial mood, now laughing and smiling and is communicating to the best of his ability while he continues to recover,” the statement read. “He’s watching TV and getting ready to root for his favorite team this weekend.” Previously, the Aaron family…

For decades, encounters with the Nigerian police were governed more by fear than by law. Arrests without explanation, detention for civil debts, denial of bail and searches based on appearance were widely seen as normal. That reality, experts say, is no longer permitted by the new law. The Police Act 2020 fundamentally altered the rules of engagement between citizens and law enforcement by introducing enforceable rights, strict timelines for detention and formal accountability mechanisms. Yet, as a recent town hall meeting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, revealed, many Nigerians remain unaware that the balance of power has legally…

Lagos is set to reclaim the global spotlight in athletics in February 2026 as senior officials from World Athletics, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) converge for the Africa Running Conference (WAARC) 2026. Scheduled for 12–13 February 2026, the high-level forum will focus on advancing road running and expanding mass participation across Africa. The conference forms part of the build-up to the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, which will be staged on Saturday, 14 February. Held under the theme “Reshaping Running and Mass Participation in Africa: Embracing the Global Community”, the conference…

Residents of Woro community in Kwara State who came under attack recently have said that terrorists wrote a letter informing them of their intention to preach before launching the attack. DAILY POST recalls that over 100 residents were killed, with several houses burnt when terrorists attacked the communities in Kaiama LGA of the state. Meanwhile, the state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, had alleged that violent attacks were carried out by Islamic fundamentalists. According to the BBC, the terrorists had written to the traditional leader, Umar Bio Salihu, intimating him of their plan. The terrorists’ doctrine was said to have been viewed…

Daughter of former Nigeria President, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has confirmed her membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the party as her “natural home”. Iyabo made the confirmation on Saturday in an interview with Nigerian legend, Segun Odegbami on his 103.7FM Eagle7 Sports, monitored by our correspondent in Abeokuta. She returned to active politics after about 15 years and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections in Ogun State. Speaking during the interview, the former senator confirmed that she is returning to politics after “pressure” from her supporters. “Like I told you,…

Bandits on Friday attacked Kurfar Danya village in Bukkuyyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing an elderly resident and abducting six women. This was disclosed in a post on Saturday by a security analyst, Bakastine on his X handle. According to the post, the victim, popularly known in the community as Baba Kadago, was reportedly killed during the raid as well as abduction of six women, while several houses were set ablaze by the attackers. The post reads, “yesterday, bandits attacked Kurfar Danya in Bukkuyyum LGA, Zamfara State.” “The attack reportedly resulted in the death of an elder known…

The North East Development Commission has conveyed its condolences to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bauchi State Council. The condolence followed a road accident that involved several journalists covering the commission’s project inauguration in Bauchi State. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Services, Abba Musa, issued to Newsmen on Saturday in Bauchi. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the accident occurred on Friday on Yashi–Yelwan Duguri Road in Alkaleri Local Government Area. It involved a vehicle conveying 14 journalists from various media organisations, as well as a driver on official assignment with the…

As Nigeria prepares to take on Uzbekistan in the Davis Cup World Group II playoffs in Lagos this weekend, ABIODUN ADEWALE profiles the players who will carry the nation’s hopes at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Court Daniel Adeleye At the age of 19, Adeleye is Nigeria’s top-ranked player and is fast establishing himself as an important member of the national team. He featured for the country at the Group III Africa round-robin in August 2025, winning two singles matches and combining well with Christopher Bulus and Michael Emmanuel to deliver two additional doubles victories at the tournament played in Harare,…

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, celebrated a major family milestone as 10 of his children got married in a grand joint ceremony. The newlyweds included five daughters, Maryam, Safiyya, Farida, Nana Firdausi, and Aisha, as well as five sons, Ibrahim, Abdul Jalal, Surajo, Bello, and Fahad. The wedding, held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, took place at the National Mosque in Abuja and drew family members, friends, and prominent figures from within and outside Nigeria. The couples, all in high spirits, were elegantly dressed as they exchanged vows with their partners in a colourful celebration that blended culture,…