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Ethereum needs three catalysts to fall into place for its price to regain momentum and surge higher, according to SharpLink Gaming CEO Joseph Chalom.“One is the CLARITY Act to pass in the US,” Chalom pointed out in an interview with Robert Baggs on Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction show published to YouTube on Thursday. It came on the same day that all 13 Republican members and two Democrats voted to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) at the US Senate Banking Committee meeting.Chalom said that while many view the legislation, which aims to give the US crypto industry greater clarity,…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce looked as smitten as ever as they stepped out for a romantic date night in New York City. The “Opalite” singer and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 36, were spotted holding hands as they made their way to dinner at Or’esh restaurant on Friday, May 15. Swift opted for a flowing off-the-shoulder cream dress which featured a floral pattern. She teamed the look with Aquazzura’s Twist Sandal 95 heels and accessorized with a straw shoulder bag which had a chain strap. For his part, Kelce went for his usual head-turning style, wearing a light…
Governor Agbu Kefas has intensified political consultations ahead of the 2027 elections, visiting the Jalingo residence of David Kente, an aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket. The visit, which took place on Friday, has sparked renewed political conversations within the APC as early manoeuvring for the party’s primaries gathers pace. Governor Kefas was accompanied by his campaign director-general, Danladi Baido, and Sani Abubakar, the Taraba State coordinator of the Renewed Hope political movement. Mr Kente, a businessman and long-time APC member, is from Governor Agbu’s home Wukari Local Government Area, a factor party insiders say has heightened…
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has granted Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) a ‘one-off’ special approval to invest pension fund assets in the proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE. The approval was disclosed in a circular signed by the Director of the Surveillance Department at the Commission, A. M. Saleem. PenCom said the approval takes immediate effect. According to the commission, the decision followed a careful evaluation of the strategic investment opportunity and the economic impact of the proposed IPO on both the pension industry and the wider Nigerian economy. “The Commission has carefully evaluated…
Cast: Bolaji Ogunmola, Femi Jacobs, Bimbo Akintola Director: Great Valentine Edochie Writer: Mannie Oisemaye Producer: Bolaji Ogunmola, The Ogunmola Company In the first scene of the movie Anjola, the titular character and her mother (Bimbo Akintola) They are at a shanty, waiting to be seen by a spiritualist. This sets the tone for the rest of the movie. Anjola looks sombre, scared yet determined, while her mother looks worried, especially when the sound of her daughter being whipped rends the air. At first glance, this appears to be yet another movie about a woman’s quest for a child of her…
Alex Iwobi could return to action for Fulham this weekend after manager Marco Silva confirmed the Nigerian midfielder has resumed full training ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Super Eagles star has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury during Fulham’s goalless draw against Brentford last month. Iwobi started the encounter but was forced off in the opening half after pulling up with the injury and was replaced by fellow Nigerian Samuel Chukwueze. His absence has coincided with a difficult spell for Fulham, who have struggled to maintain momentum in the race for European qualification.…
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the killing of a senior Islamic State leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, during a joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces in the Lake Chad Basin. In a statement issued from the State House on Saturday, Tinubu described the overnight operation as a “significant example of effective collaboration” between both countries in the fight against terrorism. He said “Counterterrorism Operation Against ISIS senior leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuk “Overnight, Nigeria and the United States recorded a significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism. “Our determined Nigerian Armed Forces, working…
Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has said the 2027 general elections will not follow the same pattern as the 2023 polls. Tambuwal, who spoke during an appearance on Politics Today on Friday, said the political environment ahead of 2027 is already changing. “Politics is dynamic, and virtually everything about people is dynamic. 2027 may not necessarily be a replay of the 2023 elections,” he said. The former Speaker of the House of Representatives noted that new alliances and shifting interests among politicians and voters would shape the next election differently. He also compared the coming election to the 1979…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has cleared the air regarding his future at the club. Guardiola has been heavily linked with a summer move away from Man City at the end of the season. The Spaniard’s current contract with the Cityzens will run out at the end of the 2026/27 season, meaning he has a year left in his deal at the Etihad Stadium. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Man City’s FA Cup final with Chelsea on Saturday, Guardiola was asked about rumours he could step down from his role at the end of the season. The 55-year-old responded:…
No fewer than 81 aspirants are contesting Saturday’s House of Representatives primaries of the All Progressives Congress in Benue State. A list released in the early hours of Saturday showed that 14 aspirants are contesting for the Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency seat, the constituency of Governor Hyacinth Alia. Seven aspirants are also contesting for the Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency seat, where the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, hails from. Among the contenders in the constituency is Akume’s wife, Regina Akume. Also in the race is Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President and National Chairman of the African…
