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Two people lost their lives in a diesel tanker explosion early Thursday along the Badagry Expressway, Lagos, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed. The incident occurred at the Oto-Ijanikin axis near Lagos State University of Education, while a truck carrying diesel reportedly lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle, causing it to crash and ignite. LASTMA Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Mr Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed this in a statement posted on the agency’s X page on Thursday. The statement read, “Preliminary findings from security investigations indicate that the unfortunate incident was precipitated by excessive speed,…
Key takeaways:Fed pauses could pressure crypto, but “stealth QE” may cushion downside risks.Liquidity matters more than cuts, shaping the direction of BTC and ETH in Q1 2026.The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times in 2025, largely in the final quarter, as unemployment ticked higher and inflation showed clearer signs of cooling.Yet crypto markets reacted counterintuitively. Rather than rallying on dovish policy, Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and major altcoins sold off, with total market capitalization shedding more than $1.45 trillion from its record high in October. TOTAL crypto market cap monthly chart. Source: TradingViewLet’s examine how the central bank’s…
Ali Larter is one half of Landman’s turbulent couple at the center of the series, but in real life, she’s been happily married to husband Hayes MacArthur for 16 years. “Enjoy every day,” Larter, 49, recently told People of the secret to her lasting marriage with her spouse. “Try to be really kind.” Larter, 49, also praised “the way that he takes care of our family,” referring to MacArthur’s dedication to parenting their two children, Theodore, 15, and Vivienne, 10. (The couple got married at MacArthur’s family estate in Kennebunkport, Maine, in August 2009.) The Heroes alum and MacArthur, 48,…
The Accord party has reminded the government of Nigeria that the persistent challenge of insecurity remains a concern for every Nigerian family. The party appealed for renewed commitment to protecting lives and property, strengthening national cohesion, and addressing the root causes of violence through inclusive governance, economic opportunity, and social justice. Accord, in statement signed by its national Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, said this is a season that symbolizes hope, peace, and renewal, adding “that our nation’s greatest strength lies in our shared humanity and collective resolve.” The Accord leadership calls on all Nigerians to renew their faith in the nation,…
Bournemouth attacker, Antoine Semenyo has picked Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi as a better player ahead of Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Semenyo insisted that he is a fan of the Argentina forward, as he also described what Ronaldo has done in football as incredible. Messi and Ronaldo are widely regarded as among the best football players who have ever played the sport. The duo are in the twilight of their football careers and are set to play their last World Cup tournament next year. Speaking during a segment on the AwayDays YouTube channel, Semenyo was asked to pick between Messi…
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday presented Toyota Corolla Cross 2025 SUVs to the chairmen of the 20 local government areas in the state. The presentation of the brand-new vehicles in Abeokuta on Thursday added to the festive mood of the Christmas season, as the chairmen expressed appreciation to the governor for the gesture. Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, Governor Abiodun said the vehicles were provided to enhance effective governance at the grassroots. The governor lauded the chairmen for being worthy partners in delivering the dividends of democracy at…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has visited the scene of a destructive fire that ravaged the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island. The blaze, which erupted on Christmas Eve at about 5 p.m., reportedly originated from the fourth floor before spreading to other floors. The fire also reportedly affected several nearby structures, including the seven-storey Radio Nigeria building, the popular Oluwole Plaza, a mosque and other adjoining buildings. Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Fire Service, battled the inferno for more than 10 hours, with flames persisting into Christmas morning.…
In a heart-warming display of generosity, Super Falcons striker Esther Okoronkwo revealed how she surprised residents of Abia State with cash gifts during this festive season. In an Instagram video shared on Christmas Day, the professional footballer was captured handing out money to various people on the streets of her home state. The video, which quickly circulated online, showed Okoronkwo, an Abia-born star who plays for a Canadian Northern Super League club, AFC Toronto, interacting with motorists, traders, shoppers, pedestrians, and bystanders in Umuahia. Christmas: Esther Okoronkwo gifts Abia residents. Credit: Instagram| simplyesi Each person she encountered received a surprise…
When your kid starts showing a preference for one of their stuffed animals, you’re supposed to buy a backup in case it goes missing.I’ve heard this advice again and again, but never got around to buying a second plush deer once “Buddy” became my son’s obvious favorite. Neither, apparently, did the parents in Google’s newest ad for Gemini.It’s the fictional but relatable story of two parents discovering their child’s favorite stuffed toy, a lamb named Mr. Fuzzy, was left behind on an airplane. They use Gemini to track down a replacement, but the new toy is on backorder. In the…
Quantum computing has long been viewed as a threat to cryptocurrencies, a technology that could one day crack the cryptography securing Bitcoin and other blockchains. In 2026, that fear is resurfacing as major tech firms accelerate quantum research and investment.While the technology is not yet ready for widespread use, the pace of investment and experimentation has gained traction. In February, Microsoft unveiled its Majorana 1 chip, which the company dubbed “the world’s first quantum chip powered by a new Topological Core architecture,” rekindling debate about how quickly quantum hardware might move from research into real-world systems.However, despite growing attention, most…
