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A Telegram-based escrow service linked to an illicit online marketplace appears to be winding down operations after refunding more than $130 million in stablecoins, a move that analysts say may disrupt a major hub for crypto-related scams.Tudou Guarantee, a service linked to the Huione Group, has apparently refunded $130 million in Tether USDt (USDT) to the group’s public merchants since the beginning of 2026, according to data shared by blockchain analytics company Bitrace. Refunds began with about $3.7 million on Jan. 1 and peaked at about $18.1 million on Sunday, Bitrace said.Earlier on Friday, the company seemingly announced the shuttering…

Hailee Steinfeld “couldn’t wait” to share with her husband Josh Allen about her recent run-in with Adam Sandler. Writing via her Friday, January 16 edition of her Beau Society newsletter, the actress, 29, divulged details of her encounter with the comedian at the 2026 Golden Globes. Steinfeld gushed about how excited she had been to cross paths with Sandler, 59, at the awards event held on Sunday, January 11, because she and her NFL star husband, 29, are big fans. “For context, Adam Sandler is a permanent fixture in our house. We always have one of his movies on,”  Steinfeld…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have foiled a kidnapping and robbery attempt along the Wukari–Ikyior Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, rescuing two victims, officials said on Saturday. In a statement, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Umar Muhammad, said the incident occurred on Friday. Mr Muhammad said soldiers deployed from the Forward Operating Base in Wukari responded swiftly to distress calls after suspected criminals blocked the road and attacked commuters. “On sighting the troops, the attackers fled into nearby bushes, abandoning their victims at the scene…

Sometimes, a good story does not require much drama. Unbound, a 29-minute faith-based Nigerian short film produced by Love Story Media, is one such work. Released on YouTube in December 2025, it wastes no time announcing its ambition: to turn heartbreak into an emotional tale that necessitates forgiveness. Directed and starring Chinelo Ejianwu, Unbound is not merely a story about a woman betrayed. It is a meditation on what bitterness does to the human soul, and what faith, rightly or wrongly, is expected to repair. Plot Unbound tells the story of Chinasa, a young woman haunted by a past filled…

The stage in Casablanca is set for a familiar African football duel as Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Egypt’s Pharaohs in the third-place match of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations While the glitter of the final belongs elsewhere, this encounter carries its own weight, with pride, history and a place on the podium at stake. Both teams arrive bruised by narrow semi-final defeats. Nigeria were edged out by hosts Morocco after a tense, goalless draw that ended in a painful penalty shoot-out, while Egypt fell to Senegal in Tangier after a lone strike from Sadio Mane. For two nations that…

The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, says 20 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa, Lekki, and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos. The authority disclosed this in its shipping position made available to newsmen on Saturday. NPA explained that the ships were discharging buck wheat, diesel, crude oil, bulk pallets, general cargo, petrol, containers, bulk gas, fresh fish, bulk urea, salt and aviation fuel. According to NPA, that 35 other ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Lagos ports between Saturday and January 25. NPA said that the expected ships would…

Bashir Ahmad, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has alleged that attention is being shifted from governance to politics in Kano State since the Governor, Abba Yusuf, hinted at his possible defection to the ruling party. DAILY POST reports that the governor was expected to officially join the ruling party earlier this week after reportedly parting with his political godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso. However, until the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement to confirm the governor’s shift to the ruling party. In a post on his official X handle on Saturday, Bashir lamented that…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspect linked to an incident of inhumane treatment captured in a viral video circulating on social media. The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Abubakar, said the police became aware of the video showing an adult female being confined and subjected to degrading treatment by unidentified individuals within the state. According to Abubakar, the arrested suspect is believed to be the host of the gathering where the act occurred, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the principal perpetrators. “The Command is working diligently to ensure that all those connected to this criminal…

Super Eagles head head coach, Éric Chelle has benched some of his key stars for tonight’s third place encounter against the Pharaohs of Egypt. Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali retained his position in goal. Igoh Ogbu comes in for suspended Calvin Bassey in defence, while Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi and Bruno Onyemaechi retain their position in defence. Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Samuel Chukwueze will line-up in midfield. Paul Onuachu will lead the attack, and will be supported by Adams Akor and Moses Simon. The game will kick-off at 5pm Nigerian time

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has called for stronger community-based responses, to assist in tackling insecurity in parts of the country. Sani made the call on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. He said that local communities must develop resilience and collective resistance to incessant attacks by bandits and terrorists, noting that state security forces cannot be everywhere at the same time. According to him, community vigilance should complement government efforts to address insecurity. NAN reports that Sani, also a playwright, had recently released two…