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Privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC) has spiked by more than 70% over the past week as crypto traders have been paying closer attention to privacy-focused projects.Zcash traded at about $346 on Friday, May 1, before hitting a seven-day peak of $593.86 on Wednesday. It has since settled at around $570 as of Friday, according to CoinGecko.Pav Hundal, lead market analyst at crypto exchange Swyftx, told Cointelegraph that traders have begun paying closer attention to privacy projects “amid broader concerns about the impact of AI, quantum computing and financial surveillance on crypto.”He added that ZEC was also boosted after Tushar Jain, the…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Victoria Beckham is known for rocking sleek trousers and stilettos, so seeing her in loose white jeans feels like a style shift worth noting. The designer has built her signature on sharp, tailored silhouettes, which is exactly why this softer, more relaxed look stands out. It still feels polished, just with a more effortless, spring-ready ease. Beckham recently stepped out wearing crisp wide-leg denim, which she paired with a moss-green V-neck sweater and pointed brown pumps. The roomy white jeans…
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has unveiled a formidable 45-athlete contingent for the 2026 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana, with world record holder Tobi Amusan leading a star-studded squad that also features sprint sensation Rosemary Chukwuma and explosive speedster Favour Ashe. The continental championships will take place from 12 to 17 May, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, where Nigeria will once again seek to assert its dominance as one of Africa’s athletics powerhouses. Team Nigeria heads into the championships with a balanced mix of proven international stars and rising talents eager to…
At least two soldiers and an unspecified number of ISWAP fighters have been killed during an attack on Forward Operating Base, FOB MAGUMERI, under Sector 3 in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba disclosed that the incident occurred on Thursday morning when the daredevil terrorists attempted to infiltrate the location under poor visibility. The statement revealed that though the terrorists recorded minor breaches on an isolated section of the military base, troops fought gallantly and decisively contained and defeated the attack “by neutralising scores of the terrorists”. “It…
Six governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), have passed a vote of no confidence in Yobe APC Chairman Alh. Mohammed Gadaka, accusing him of bias and partiality. This was made known in a statement issued at the end of their meeting held yesterday in Abuja. The group demanded Gadaka’s immediate withdrawal from all matters relating to the conduct and supervision of the Yobe State primary elections. “Following the continuous apparent partisanship displayed by the Yobe State APC Chairman, it is very clear that the APC chairman is highly compromised and the aspirants do not have confidence that he…
Chelsea legend, John Terry, has slammed Arsenal for ‘over-celebrating’ after the Premier League North London club qualified for the Champions League final on Tuesday. Recall that Arsenal eliminated Atletico Madrid from the Champions League after beating Diego Simeone’s side 1-0 in the semi-final second leg, thanks to Bukayo Saka’s only goal of the encounter. Following the final whistle at the Emirates Stadium, Mikel Arteta’s men then celebrated the Atletico Madrid win in front of their home supporters. But Terry was not pleased with the way the Premier League leaders celebrated after beating Atletico. “I have been looking forward to this…
Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba known as Mohbad, has claimed that her father-in-law, Joseph Aloba, wants the DNA test involving her son to return a negative result. Speaking in a now-circulating interview on Channels TV, Omowunmi alleged that the conflict between both families began before Mohbad’s death and stemmed from internal family disputes. “Yeah, we used to be best of friends. So I think we fell out, I think it was after I had my child,” she said. According to her, disagreements surrounding Liam’s naming ceremony and unresolved family issues escalated over time. “It was after…
The Edo State Special Security Squad has demolished a building allegedly used as a hideout for kidnapping and drug-related activities in Ubiaja, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, following the arrest of nine suspected kidnappers in a recent raid in Irrua. The building is reportedly linked to a suspected kidnap kingpin, Jerry Okoyomo. In a statement on Thursday, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Patrick Ebojele, said the demolition attracted residents who commended the action as a decisive step in tackling insecurity in the area. Chairman of the Special Security Squad, Noah Paddy Idemudia, said the…
English football is heading into a potentially historic May — with clubs from the Premier League reaching the finals of all three of UEFA’s major competitions for the first time. Arsenal confirmed the breakthrough moment on Tuesday, sealing a 2–1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid to book their place in the UEFA Champions League final. By Thursday night, the picture was complete. Aston Villa overturned a first-leg deficit to beat Nottingham Forest 4–1 on aggregate, sending Unai Emery’s side into the UEFA Europa League final, where they will face SC Freiburg in Istanbul on 20 May. At the same time,…
Nearly half of US voters are willing to cross party lines to get clear crypto regulation off the ground, while public support for the CLARITY Act could bring an electoral benefit for politicians, according to a new survey from HarrisX.The poll included responses from 2,008 registered voters from May 1-4. It found that 52% of respondents support the CLARITY Act, with just 11% opposed. About half, or 47%, said they would consider voting for a candidate outside their preferred party if that candidate backed the bill and their own party did not. Among crypto users, that number jumped to 72%.”Passing the…
