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Michael Saylor’s comment this week that Strategy might sell portions of its Bitcoin holdings, is a decision that gives the BTC treasury company Strategy, optionality, according to BTC advocate Samson Mow.“Never selling limits optionality. Public markets are war. In war, you need all available tools at your disposal,” Mow said after company co-founder Saylor’s comment during Strategy’s first-quarter earnings call on Tuesday. That the company might sell some BTC in the future, Mow added:“The more tools Strategy holds, the fewer angles its adversaries have. A company with real optionality is hard to game: it might sell, hedge, issue, or buy.…
Hydration powders have moved from the gym bag to the kitchen counter — and the lineup of options has exploded. Whether you sweat through long runs, follow a low-carb diet or just want to drink more water, picking the right electrolyte mix means looking past the marketing and reading the label. Sodium counts, sugar grams and sweeteners vary widely between brands. Here is a breakdown of six widely discussed electrolyte products, what registered dietitians and reviewers say about them, and which one may fit your routine. How Electrolyte Powders Work Electrolyte powders and tablets dissolve in water to deliver minerals…
At least six persons have been killed and eight injured when a commercial car exploded on the Bagega – Anka road in Zamfara State on Thursday. Six passengers in the car died instantly as it took emergency workers over 20 minutes to arrive the scene, a security agent who was part of the rescuers told PREMIUM TIMES via a WhatsApp call. The eight injured passengers were taken to the primary healthcare centre in Bagega. They include a woman, her child and six men. A scene of the explosion The Volkswagen Golf saloon was taking passengers from Bagega to Anka when…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported an estimated 57 million barrels of jet fuel between April 2024 and April 2026, according to Kpler data cited during Channels Television’s Business Morning programme on Thursday. The data showed that exports rose from about 20,000 barrels per day in April 2024 to around 65,000 barrels per day by the end of 2024, before peaking at approximately 160,000 barrels per day during the period under review. The figures underscore the growing role of refined petroleum exports in Nigeria’s energy sector, particularly aviation fuel, as the country seeks to deepen local refining capacity and reduce reliance…
It is with pleasure that I lecture on decolonisation at The Toyin Falola Masterclass on 5 May. I am excited that over a thousand students and teachers registered for the event. It will be shared on various platforms for free use and added to the growing archives of knowledge on how to study Africa. I write on decolonisation because of the challenges that beset the African archive. In addition to these issues, some of the challenges are also a form of repression. Recognising this after having researched Africa, it births my mission of decolonising African studies. The mission is clear,…
Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM) and Industry Nite have introduced the LSMi Creative Hub, a Lagos-based initiative aimed at strengthening the business, production and commercial sides of Africa’s creative industry. Situated in Oniru, Lagos, the project is designed as a shared ecosystem where creators, vendors and entertainment entrepreneurs can produce content, showcase talent and access commercial opportunities within a single space. The organisers said the initiative was developed in response to recurring challenges within the creative sector, particularly around infrastructure, monetisation and access to broader markets. Built around a “Create, Showcase and Commercialise” structure, the Hub is expected to provide support…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has readmitted Nigeria to its prestigious CAF A Coaching Convention, ending a nearly decade-long wait. This will officially reopen the pathway for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to organise top-tier coaching licence courses locally. The development has been hailed by Nigerian football administrators and coaching experts as a major boost for technical development in the country, particularly at club and national team levels. In a letter addressed to the NFF on Wednesday, CAF’s Coaching Education Project Manager, Jaida Zakaria, confirmed that the federation’s submitted curriculum had met the continental body’s requirements. “We are pleased…
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has mourned the death of Mr. Kingsley Uchegbu, a reporter with Independent Television and Radio attached to the Edo State Government House, assuring that the state government will support the family he left behind. DAILY POST reports that Mr. Kingsley Uchegbu died on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after a brief illness in Benin City. The governor, who paid a condolence visit to Mrs. Chineyeamara Uchegbu, the widow of the late reporter, at her residence in Benin City, assured that the government would assist the family following the death of the breadwinner. The governor was…
Former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has announced his decision not to join Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC. In a statement on Thursday, Ihedioha said that while he is not against Obi’s movement to the NDC, he will remain in the ADC. Peter Obi, alongside a former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, recently announced their new political movement. “Over the past year, we have diligently and consistently endeavoured to establish a coalition of well-intentioned Nigerians under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),” he said. “Our objective has been unequivocal:…
Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard, has tipped Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Gerrard believes the England captain deserves the top individual award. Speaking to TNT Sports, Gerrard also explained how the former Tottenham Hotspur star can get his hands on the Ballon d’Or. “More goals, more top performances. I think if he [Kane] can add another medal come the end of the season, I think that would be huge. I think that probably puts one hand on it [Ballon d’Or] for him,” the former Aston Villa manager said of Kane regarding the 2026 Ballon d’Or.…
