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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called for the immediate rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State, warning that the victims are enduring severe hardship in captivity. Mr Falana, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), made the appeal on Friday during a June 12 protest in Lagos, where demonstrators gathered to decry insecurity, economic hardship and what they described as a declining democratic culture in the country. The protest, held under the Ikeja Bridge, was later marked by tension after supporters and counter-protesters converged on the same venue, forcing police intervention to prevent a breakdown of…

President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria’s non-oil exports grew by 21 per cent last year, while more than 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been certified for export as part of efforts to diversify the economy away from oil and expand business opportunities. The president, who disclosed this on Friday in his Democracy Day address, also stated that the National Agricultural Development Fund is deploying 10,000 tractors over five years to support the agricultural sector. “Across the country, infrastructure projects are connecting producers to markets and creating opportunities for enterprise and employment,” he said. Nigeria’s non-oil exports recorded a remarkable…

The greater challenge is creating a framework that protects users without stifling innovation, combats illicit activity without discouraging legitimate use, and strengthens confidence without undermining the technological progress that has made Nigeria one of Africa’s leading digital economies… Nigeria is no longer deciding whether stablecoins matter. That question has already been answered by millions of users. A few years ago, cryptocurrencies occupied the fringes of Nigeria’s financial system. They were associated largely with traders, technology enthusiasts, and some young risk-takers willing to experiment with emerging financial tools. Today, that reality has changed dramatically. I have associates who are freelancers and…

The opening ceremony has dazzled. The first goals have been scored. Group A has already delivered the first chapter of what promises to be another unforgettable FIFA World Cup. Now the real chase begins. Every World Cup is ultimately remembered by its stories; champions write some, underdogs, moments of genius or heartbreaking near-misses define others. But beyond the battle for the trophy lies another contest unfolding simultaneously across stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico: the race for history. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo pursuing records that may never be matched, to Kylian Mbappé hunting milestones that could…

The African Democratic Congress has delivered an assessment of the state of the nation, declaring that democracy has failed to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians in the government of President Bola Tinubu. In an open letter issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi to Nigerians to mark Democracy Day, the opposition party said the true test of democracy is not the number of years since military rule ended but the impact it has on the lives of citizens. The party challenged Nigerians to assess the current state of the country by asking whether they are safer, more…

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called on Nigerians to recommit themselves to democratic values, credible elections and constitutional governance as the nation commemorates the 33rd anniversary of the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election He also warned that the labour of the nation’s democratic heroes must not be in vain, even as he expressed concern over persisting democratic deficiencies in the country. In a Democracy Day message issued in Abuja on Friday, Adebayo described June 12 as a defining moment in Nigeria’s political history and a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by…

Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup is often considered routine for football powerhouses such as Brazil, Germany and Argentina. For smaller nations with limited populations and resources, however, reaching football’s biggest stage remains one of the sport’s greatest achievements. Over the years, several tiny countries have defied the odds to earn a place among the world’s elite, proving that population size is not always a barrier to success on the international stage. As reported by Planet Football on Friday, leading the list is Curaçao, which became the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup after securing a place…

It’s intended for camping, but BougeRV’s T1 light is so versatile that it also makes for a great summer travel companion that’ll continue to light the dark corners of your life long after you return. I used it for a few months during a recent road trip in my camper van, and it’s the light I keep reaching for again and again now that I’m home.The telescoping light features three articulating LED arms that together direct up to 3,000 lumens of white, warm, or red light in any direction you want. It can illuminate an area over 1,000 square feet…

Bitcoin (BTC) miners are back under pressure as data hints that a new buying opportunity is now here.Key points:Bitcoin miners are in the “capitulation” phase of the current bear market, data suggests.A trader argues that there is no “clearer sign” to add BTC exposure as a result.Bitcoin miners are now operating on sub-5% margins.Trader on miner data: No “clearer sign” to buy BitcoinIn an X post on Thursday, pseudonymous trader Killa warned that miners were “capitulating” based on price versus difficulty.“You literally have miners capitulating, a signal that has historically marked the perfect time to accumulate,” they wrote. “There isn’t a…

As Spencer Pratt’s high-profile race to be the next mayor of Los Angeles comes to an end, the stars are speaking out. News broke on June 7 that Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman had jumped to second place in the polls behind incumbent Karen Bass, whose place in the November election was already solidified. Raman leapfrogging over Pratt in the political race means The Hills alum will no longer be in the running. Raman and Bass will continue their battle to become mayor, facing off in a runoff election later this year. Breaking his silence on the result,…