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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has joked that he would personally deliver “a hot dog and a Coke” to any supporter willing to pay $2 million for a ticket to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference on Wednesday, Infantino responded to criticism over soaring ticket prices after seats for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium were listed on FIFA’s resale platform for nearly $2.3 million each. “If some people put on the resale market some tickets for the final at $2m, number one, it…

Blockchain protocols preparing for the quantum computing threat should also consider how to quickly verify ownership on the blockchain if funds are stolen, the development and research team behind the layer-1 NEAR Protocol said.Concerns that quantum computers could eventually break blockchain cryptography have fueled worries about private keys and wallet security, but most of the conversation has focused on preventing such attacks.“We won’t be able to tell if someone running a transaction is the rightful owner of the asset or not,” Near One’s chief technology officer, Anton Astafiev, said on Wednesday, adding that blockchain protocols would be forced to make…

Justin Hartley‘s Tracker is going through a big change by relocating from Canada to Los Angeles for season 4 after a nearly $50 million tax credit. News broke on Monday, May 4, that Hartley’s hit CBS series is moving production after three seasons in Vancouver. Deadline reported that the show was on a list that revealed that Tracker got awarded $48 million on $129 million in qualified expenditures. Tracker is 20th Television’s biggest series to be brought back to California with the help of a tax credit. Before that, Prime Video’s Fallout moved from New York to Los Angeles, while…

The National leadership of the Accord Party on Wednesday declared support for the re-election of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State in 2027, citing his developmental strides in the state. The National Chairman of the party, Christopher Imumolen, made this known during an interview with reporters after his visit to Mr Otti, in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia. Mr Imumolen, a professor, said the party was impressed by the governor’s performance in infrastructure, education, healthcare and other sectors. He said the party decided to support Mr Otti beyond political affiliations because governance should be centred on…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised a cybersecurity alert about DeepLoad, a new AI-powered malware actively targeting Nigerian government agencies, banks, businesses, and individuals. The agency raised the cybersecurity alarm in an advisory guideline published on its X handle on Wednesday, urging Nigerian organisations to be wary of malware attacks. This is coming weeks after Nigerian private and public institutions faced alleged unauthorised access and attacks on their information systems, including the websites of organisations such as Remita, Sterling Bank, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Subsequently, the federal government,…

Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered another commanding performance between the sticks as Brighton & Hove Albion Women held Arsenal Women to a 1–1 draw in a fiercely contested Women’s Super League encounter at Broadfield Stadium on Wednesday. The Super Falcons goalkeeper produced a series of decisive saves that frustrated Arsenal’s attack and extended Brighton’s remarkable unbeaten streak to five matches, the club’s longest run without defeat in the Women’s Super League since at least the 2011/12 season. Her display also drew praise from Arsenal manager Renee Slegers, who acknowledged the Nigerian’s influence on a night where the Gunners struggled to convert dominance…

The Katsina State Government has launched its Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools Policy in a move aimed at protecting students, teachers and learning environments across the state. Speaking at the launch, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda described the initiative as a major milestone in efforts to safeguard education and secure the future of children in the state. Radda said education remained central to development and peace, stressing that meaningful learning could only take place in safe and secure environments. The governor expressed concern over growing threats facing schools, including insecurity, gender-based violence, bullying, gang activities, substance abuse and environmental hazards. He…

A former governor of Taraba State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jolly Nyame, has resigned from the ruling party, citing alleged marginalisation and unfair treatment of his people. Nyame announced his decision while addressing members of his support group following a Federal High Court verdict in Jalingo. This was contained in a video circulating on social media. The former governor said he consulted with supporters and stakeholders from Zing Local Government Area before deciding to leave the APC in search of another political platform through which he could continue to serve the people. He explained that he…

Bandits loyal to a notorious armed leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, have reportedly imposed fresh levies of N10 million each on Garin Lamido and Yan Shuni communities in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. The renewed demand comes despite several peace agreements previously reached between local authorities, community leaders, and representatives of armed groups in the area. The development was disclosed by security analyst and crisis journalist, Bakastine, in a post on his X handle, where he raised concerns over the continued vulnerability of rural communities in the state. According to him, the latest levy has triggered panic among residents,…

Former Rangers winger, Ejike Uzoenyi has backed his former club to win the 2025-26 league title. Uzeonyi believed that with fair officiating the Flying Antelopes will clinch their ninth NPFL title. The Enugu-based sit at the top of the NPFL table with 62 points with two matches remaining in the season. Rangers are one point adrift of Rivers United on the table. “Let both teams play their games and let the officiating be seen to be free and fair,”the former Rangers forward told Completesports. “Whether they play at home or not, or whoever they face, makes no difference. What matters…