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Large crypto holders have been moving tokens onto Binance, a pattern analysts associate with potential selling, but buying demand remains muted.So-called crypto whales deposited $2.4 billion near-evenly split between Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) to Binance in the past week, the exchange’s largest net inflow in a month, but the “buying power is missing,” CryptoOnchain said in a note to CryptoQuant on Sunday.“Crucially, this surge in risk-asset deposits was not accompanied by new buying power,” it added, noting that stablecoin net flows were “essentially flat” at an inflow of $42 million for the week, which was mostly tokens moving between…
Ariana Grande’s Wicked bubble surely didn’t burst at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, even though she did not take home the trophy for Best Supporting Actress. Grande, 32, was honored for her role as Glinda in Wicked: For Good during the Sunday, January 4, awards ceremony held at California’s Barker Hangar. It was Amy Madigan who took home the trophy for Weapons. Grande had been nominated against Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Madigan, Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners) and Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another). Related: Critics Choice Awards 2026 Red Carpet: All the Best Looks Stars’ fashion…
The range of forecasts shows how unpredictable Nigeria’s FX trajectory can be — and how crucial reforms, liquidity, and investor confidence are. The analysts who accurately incorporated these dynamics got it right. Others, whether overly bearish or unrealistically bullish, missed the mark… As Nigeria moves into 2026, the credibility earned in 2025 will be tested. But for one year, the naira — long seen as fragile — delivered a rare and powerful surprise. Global forecasters made bold bets on where the naira would settle in 2025. A few saw it coming. Many missed the mark. For a currency long defined…
The Lagos State Police Command has intervened in the escalating controversy surrounding Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry in Lagos, following allegations involving his ex-wife, Bessem, actress Doris Ogala, and other former church members. In 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ms Ogala accused Mr Okafor of reneging on promises of marriage, causing her emotional distress, alongside other allegations. His ex-wife, Ms Bessem, also accused the cleric of subjecting her to physical abuse, while firmly denying allegations of adultery levelled against her by Mr Okafor. The mounting accusations reportedly led Mr Okafor to step aside from…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reshuffled his cabinet, relieving the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Olanike Adeyemo, of her appointment with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Monday in Ibadan, the state capital. The governor appointed Prof Musibau Babatunde as the new Secretary to the State Government, SSG. Similarly, the governor moved Temilolu Ashamu from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. Makinde also announced his Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, Ademola Aderinto, as a commissioner-designate, who…
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike has vowed that nobody will stop him from frustrating Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s re-election bid ahead of 2027. Speaking when he visited the Ahoada West Local Government Area, LGA of Rivers State on Sunday, the Minister said Fubara reneged on agreement twice, insisting that the mistake of 2023 will not be repeated. Wike stressed that during his administration as Rivers State Governor, the state challenged the federal government on some issues and won, stating that the state was in charge during the last administration. He said “I heard people saying that they will…
Another motor accident has killed seven people and injured fourteen others in JIgawa state. Police spokesman, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident in a statement issued to DAILY POST on Monday.According to the statement, “the accident occurred on Sunday evening along Chaichai -Ringim road. He explained that, the accident occurred when two vehicles had a head-on-collision at Yakasawa village, Ringim Local Government Area. “Seven (7) died, while fourteen (14) were admitted to the hospital following an accident that involved a Golf 3 wagon and Sienna at the Yakasawa village area of Ringim local government,” he said. He said those injured…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has revealed his team is facing a defensive crisis following injuries to key players. Guardiola was speaking after the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday. City lost Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias, who started the game as a centre-back partnership, to injuries in the second half. Nico O’Reilly barely managed to finish the game at the Etihad. Guardiola has had John Stones missing for a while, while Nathan Ake cannot play a lot of minutes at the moment. “We have a lot [of defensive injuries],” Guardiola said. “John Stones is missing for I don’t know…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, announced a cabinet reshuffle. According to a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, Governor Makinde relieved the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Olanike Adeyemo, of her appointment with immediate effect. He said, “Prof Musibau Babatunde has been appointed as the new Secretary to the State Government. “Barrister Temilolu Ashamu has been moved from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.” Also, the governor has announced his Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, Ademola Aderinto, as…
At least 25 people, including farmers and some who had reportedly gone fishing, have been confirmed dead, while 14 others remain missing following a boat accident in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State on Saturday. PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday that the boat was carrying approximately 52 passengers travelling from Adiyani town in Guri LGA of Jigawa State to Garbi town in Nguru LGA when the incident occurred. The passengers were reportedly returning from Adiyani town, where they had engaged in fishing, farming, and other local commercial activities, before the canoe overturned midway through the journey. A statement by…
