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A 17-year-old girl, Iwasen Terhemba, has allegedly been attacked with a razor blade in the Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State, following claims that she was being persistently harassed by a married man. The incident reportedly occurred at the teenager’s residence on Wednesday. Sources told PUNCH Online that the girl, who lives with her guardian, Jemila Wanga, had been repeatedly approached by a married man identified as Mr Abbas but consistently rejected his advances, citing her age and his marital status. Trouble allegedly escalated after the man’s wife, Ramatu Abbas, became aware of the situation. Residents said she began…

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, played a pivotal role at the inaugural Delta Tech Week 2025, the flagship innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship festival organised by the Delta State Government through its Ministry of Science and Technology. A statement from the firm on Wednesday stated that the five-day event, held in Asaba recently, attracted startups, corporates, academia, investors, developers, and ecosystem enablers from across Nigeria. As a sponsor of the festival, Interswitch delivered a strong presence through product demonstrations, panel discussions, and developer-focused engagements, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and fostering innovation…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has received overwhelming support from fans, players and former internationals to remain in charge following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, The PUNCH reports. The Franco-Malian tactician, who guided Nigeria to their highest-ever tally of 14 goals in a single AFCON while remaining unbeaten in regulation time across all seven matches, has been praised for restoring the team’s identity and creating a strong team spirit. Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Gusau has thrown his weight behind the 48-year-old, while former NFF president Amaju Pinnick revealed that arrangements are being made…

Bitcoin long-term holders of two years or more broke records during 2024 and 2025, says a new analysis of the latest bull market.Bitcoin (BTC) is seeing record selling from old hands — but the trend began far below current prices.Key points:Bitcoin long-term holders have beaten records with their sales over the past two years.Selling behavior this bull market sets it apart from previous ones.A price cycle and investor “transition” is now underway.CryptoQuant: Revived BTC supply “stands out”New research from onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant confirms ongoing sales of “significantly older coins” this bull market.Unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) involving BTC previously dormant…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Valentine’s Day has a way of arriving faster than expected. One minute it’s early January, and before you know it, February 14 is right around the corner. Whether you’re shopping for your significant other, spouse, friend, child or everyone, we curated thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts that strike the right balance between personal and festive. From celeb-loved favorites to cozy comforts and practical upgrades, we found something for everyone. Highlights include the Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (a favorite of Gisele Bündchen),…

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has vowed to sign the death warrants for convicted killers, following Saturday’s brutal murder of a woman and her six children in the Dorayi Charanchi Quarters of the state metropolis. The governor made the pledge on Wednesday, when he visited the bereaved father and widower, Haruna Bashir. The authorities in Kano are currently prosecuting several individuals linked to killings in the state. Particularly tragic is the impact on minors of two of the three latest attacks. The police in the state are prosecuting a private school teacher, Abdulmalik Tanko, for allegedly kidnapping and killing…

APC As Nigeria gradually turns its gaze toward 2027, the APC approaches the future not as a party scrambling for cohesion, but as a governing platform steadily expanding its influence. With defections reshaping the political landscape and opposition alliances struggling to convince even their most loyal supporters, the balance of momentum appears to favour continuity. The 2023 general election marked a rare political high point in Nigeria’s democratic journey. Many young voters rallied around Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, inspired by a promise of frugality, reform, and a break from politics as usual. The “Obidient” movement…

A 24-year old resident of Delta State, Jessica Anthony, has revealed that she contacted suspected armed robbers to rob her boyfriend and extort about N7 million to offset her sister’s hospital bills. The young lady was arrested by operatives of the Delta State command after her plans failed to materialize. The spokesman of the Delta Command, SP Bright Edafe, who interviewed the suspect in a video he posted on his X account, said luck ran out on the suspect when she informed some bad boys of her evil intentions. According to Edafe, one of those the suspect sought to carry…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter obi led a campaign tour ahead of the council election within the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, with members and supporters of the African Democratic Party, ADC. The former Labour Party member who recently defected to the ADC, made his first visit on Wednesday to the popular Kugbo furniture market which was affected by a fire outbreak. Disclosing this via his X page, he wrote  “At a time when many Nigerian are grappling with deepening hardship and poverty, such losses are especially painful.” He further assured Traders at the market square who shared experiences of…

The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) has condemned the brutal killing of seven innocent youths by armed Fulani terrorist elements at a mining site in Kuru District, Plateau State. The victims, identified as Dung Gyang (19), Weng Dung (26), Francis Paul (23), Samuel Peter (22), Dung Simon (28), Pam Dung (23), and Francis Markus (15), were peace-loving individuals engaged in legitimate livelihood activities. BYM National President, Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, expressed outrage over the “heinous and barbaric” act, stating, “This dastardly act constitutes a gross violation of the sanctity of human life and represents a direct assault on the peace, security, and…