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Most of us in the Northern Hemisphere spend the holidays indoors, but you can only watch so many TikToks about cute cats and cooking hacks before the need for something a little more substantive kicks in. Choosing the right game or movie to gift is tough, though, especially if you don’t have an exact read on what your friends and family like. And if you choose poorly, remember that you might also be on the hook to play or watch it with them.That’s why, this year, we made it our mission to find gifts that appeal to people with diverse…
Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin white paper envisioned a “peer-to-peer electronic cash system,” but Bitcoin’s biggest proponent seems to have an entirely different view of its purpose.Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor, whose company has been buying Bitcoin aggressively for nearly five years since adopting a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy, presented what many described as plans for a “Bitcoin central bank” during his keynote speech at Bitcoin MENA.Economist Saifedean Ammous, well-known in Bitcoin circles for penning The Bitcoin Standard, was also a notable figure attending the conference in Abu Dhabi. Ammous and Saylor are understood to converse regularly, with Saylor having written the…
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The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Saidu Mohammed and Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as chief executive officers of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulatory agencies. While Mrs Eyesan was confirmed as the CEO of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Saidu Mohammed was confirmed as the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the confirmations followed the consideration and adoption of the report by the Senate Joint Committee on Petroleum (Upstream, Downstream and Gas), which conducted the screening of the nominees. NAN also reports that the Senate acted on a…
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. To Proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! In the rich tapestry of Islamic teachings, the concept of brotherhood holds a profound and cherished place. Brotherhood in Islam transcends mere familial ties; it encompasses the spiritual bond that unites Muslims worldwide. In this sermon, I will delve into the significance of brotherhood in Islam, its roots in Qur’anic verses…
Nigeria recorded 195 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, with a higher fatality rate than the same period last year, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC, in its latest situation report, stated that this is despite a decline in the total number of suspected and confirmed cases recorded during the same period. The report, which covers epidemiological week 49 of 2025, shows that 195 deaths have been recorded from 1,069 confirmed cases, resulting in a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.2 per cent.This is higher than the 16.5 per cent CFR recorded during…
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has asked actress Ini Edo to modify the title of her film, “A Very Dirty Christmas.” PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), in a statement signed by its president, Daniel Okoh, described the film’s title as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith. Additionally, in a statement issued on Thursday, NFVCB Director General (DG) Shaibu Husseini acknowledged CAN’s concerns and stated that the film had undergone all required legal and regulatory processes before the title was approved. He reassured the Christian community that the NFVCB treated religious sensitivity,…
Wilfred Ndidi has been confirmed as the new captain of the Super Eagles, with the Besiktas midfielder describing the role as a major responsibility that he is ready to shoulder with the full support of his teammates and officials. Speaking after his official appointment, Ndidi emphasised that leadership in the national team must be collective, built on a shared understanding and unity of purpose, rather than individual authority. “It’s a huge responsibility, and with the help of the players, I think everything will go smoothly,” Ndidi said in an interview with the Super Eagles media department. The 29-year-old revealed that…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has said that Nigerian soldiers released by Burkina Faso have arrived at an Air Force base in Accra, Ghana. DAILY POST reports that the Burkina Faso junta had detained the soldiers after their aircraft made a forced landing in the Sahelian country. Recall that Burkina Faso has released a Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 personnel. The Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft, carrying 11 personnel on a ferry mission to Portugal, made a forced landing in Bobo-Dioulasso following technical issues two weeks ago.
Suspected cattle rustlers have stolen 50 cows in Gbugbu, a community in Lafiagi area of Kogi State, police authorities have confirmed. According to the police, the attack happened on December 18 at about 4:00 pm while two young Fulani herders, Hassan and Husseini, both 25, were grazing their animals on the outskirts of the village. Zagazola Makama reports that the herders were reportedly ambushed by armed men who drove away with the cattle. “The attackers struck suddenly and escaped with about 50 cows,” a police source said. The case was formally reported by Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu, 50, alongside Malam Tijani…
