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A Plan for the Year Ahead

The year ahead feels like a long stretch of unwrapped gifts. Some days are bright boxes with bows; others are wrinkled wrapping paper hiding something unexpected. For me, living with sickle cell disease means learning to read the calendar not just by the date, but by the body’s weather: pressure in the joints, a morning fatigue that settles, a night when sleep refuses to arrive until dawn is already whispering through the blinds. The coming year won’t promise a cure or a flawless run of days. What it does promise is a map, risk assessed, strategies in place, and a…

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Crypto User Loses 2M in Bitcoin, Litecoin in Social Engineering Attack

A crypto user has lost more than $282 million worth of Bitcoin and Litecoin in one of the largest social engineering attacks ever recorded in the crypto sector.The theft occurred on Jan. 10, 2026, at around 11:00 pm UTC, after the victim was tricked into revealing their seed phrase linked to a hardware wallet, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. The attacker gained full control of the wallet and rapidly moved the funds across multiple networks to obscure the trail.According to ZachXBT, 2.05 million Litecoin (LTC), currently worth $153 million, and 1,459 Bitcoin (BTC), now worth around $139 million, were drained.…

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Meghan Markle Dances With Prince Harry in Video Filmed by Daughter Lilibet

Meghan Markle is sharing a touching family moment. Taking to her Instagram account on Friday, January 16, Meghan, 44, shared a sweet black-and-white video of herself dancing with her husband Prince Harry, 41. The clip was made even more special by a detail pointed out by the former Suits star in the caption – the footage was filmed by the couple’s daughter, Lilibet, 4. (The couple also share son Archie, 6.) The Duchess of Sussex leaned into the current “2016” Instagram trend by sharing an unseen throwback photo of herself cozying up to Harry a decade ago. “When 2026 feels…

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Rivers assembly says chief judge received request to probe Fubara despite court order

The Rivers State House of Assembly has said the Chief Judge of the state, Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, received a request from the lawmakers to probe Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngọzi Odu. The spokesperson of the Assembly, Enemi George, disclosed this in a statement on Friday night, shortly after a court order stopping the impeachment move became public. PREMIUM TIMES reported earlier on Friday that a Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt, issued an interim injunction restraining the chief judge and the state assembly from going ahead with the impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and Mrs Odu, a professor.…

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EU delisting Nigeria from money laundering, terrorism financing global validation for Tinubu – Lagos APC

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Saturday welcomed the decision of the European Union, EU, to remove Nigeria from its list of “high-risk third-country jurisdictions” for money laundering and terrorism financing. The party described the decision, which also affected South Africa, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique, and Tanzania, as an endorsement of Nigeria’s reform trajectory and a clear affirmation that the country is moving steadily in the right direction. Seye Oladejo, the spokesman of the state arm of APC, said the development is not accidental. In a statement he signed, Oladejo said: “This delisting is not…

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ADC not vehicle for Atiku’s presidential ambition – Bolaji Abdullahi

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has restated that it is a self-governing political party, insisting it is not controlled by any single person. The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC remains accessible to all Nigerians, including prominent political figures such as former presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. He maintained that no individual can claim ownership of the party. Abdullahi made the clarification during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, Friday, where he dismissed claims that the ADC is being groomed to advance the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.…

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80 militants surrender arms to Nigerian Army in Cross River

No fewer than 80 militants operating in the Calabar creeks and parts of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State have voluntarily surrendered arms and ammunition to the Nigerian Army. The surrender took place on Friday at the Atimbo Rear Area of Operation OKWOK in Akpabuyo LGA, under the supervision of the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army. The repentant militants came from two camps. The first, led by ThankGod Ebikontei, popularly known as Ayibanuagha, presented 39 fighters for the amnesty programme. The second group, headed by John Isaac, also known as Akpokolo, presented 41 fighters. Isaac’s group is…

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Seun Kuti denies using Wizkid’s name for clout to revive career

Maverick singer Seun Kuti has denied using Grammy-winning singer Wizkid’s name for clout to “revive” his career. Kuti has been accused of chasing clout with Wizkid’s name after he repeatedly criticised the Starboy boss and his fans during recent livestreams. Reacting to the allegations on one of his livestreams, the Afrobeat musician argued that his career was has never been stunted and he has no reason to chase clout with Wizkid’s name to revive it. He said, “Some people are saying I am trying to use Wizkid to revive my career. When did my career die for me to be…

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‘He plays with heart’ – Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan names his favourite striker

Former Black Stars of Ghana striker, Asamoah Gyan has named his favourite striker in today’s football. Gyan was asked by Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand to name his favourite striker in today’s football who excites him. The former Sunderland player, however, mentioned Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, insisting that the Galatasaray star plays with the heart. “Victor Osimhen. Victor Osimhen plays with the heart. He gives everything,” Gyan told Ferdinand on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast. “I’m surprised the big clubs in the world did not come for him. I’m appealing to Manchester United to come for him.”

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TCL’s PlayCube projector is more fun than a Rubik’s Cube

The best all-in-one portable projector is the one that makes all the right compromises. It needs to balance image and sound quality with battery life and responsiveness in a device that’s not too expensive and small enough to take anywhere. TCL’s fun little PlayCube delivers the right mix to justify paying $800 for a 1080p projector in 2026.I tested the TCL PlayCube running Google TV during a two-month road trip, and then again for a few months at home. It’s so small, adaptable, and enjoyable that I’ve had no problem setting it up at a moment’s notice, day or night,…

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