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US Democratic Senators working on crypto market structure legislation filed several amendments on Friday, including measures to address conflicts of interest with US officials profiting from the crypto industry.The ethics-focused amendments were filed ahead of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s markup for the crypto market structure legislation this Tuesday, which seeks to give greater clarity on federal rules for digital assets, define agency oversight, and bring regulatory certainty to investors and market participants.One of the most notable amendments was Senator Michael Bennet’s purported inclusion of the Digital Asset Ethics Act into the crypto market structure legislation to prevent US officials from profiting…

Reality TV stars and celebrities join Peacock’s The Traitors to see which Faithfuls can expose all the Traitors — but who ended up banished and murdered in season 4 as a result? Inspired by Dutch series De Verraders (which previously led to a popular UK version), The Traitors brings together a group of celebs, especially reality TV stars from different franchises — including Survivor, Big Brother, Real Housewives and more — as they compete in a mafia-style game for up to $250,000. The goal? To uncover who among them is treasonous. Host Alan Cumming previously told Us Weekly that he…

Top US officials met with Nigerian officials on Thursday for the first session of a joint working group focused on addressing the violent attacks that the US says target Nigerian Christians. The working group was established after President Donald Trump declared Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ over allegations of Christian genocide. The primary aim of the group is to reduce violence targeting vulnerable Christian communities in Nigeria and to encourage conditions that allow all citizens to coexist peacefully. The meeting was held in Abuja during the visit of a high-level US delegation, led by Under Secretary of State Allison…

Electricity supply restoration has begun across electricity distribution companies after the national grid collapsed for the first time in 2026. Eko DisCo, in a notice on Friday, confirmed that power restoration from the grid has resumed. The DisCo said bulk electricity supply is being progressively restored as of the time of filing this report. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said Friday’s collapse was linked to the simultaneous tripping of multiple 330kV transmission lines, alongside the disconnection of some grid-connected generating units, events that collectively triggered the system failure. As of 6:21 pm on Friday, data from the Nigerian Independent…

Lawyer, Oba Maduabuchi, has said that every order of a court must be obeyed, regardless of whether such pronouncements are valid or invalid, in relation to the move by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. He said that whether the order concerning Fubara is proper or not can only be determined by a higher court, adding that the House of Assembly has already gone on appeal. He noted that the Chief Judge did not refuse to set up a panel to probe the governor but merely stated that he was restrained from doing…

Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of the wife of Ubani Okuo, Chairman of the Youth Group of Igarra community, the administrative headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Nkereuwem Ikoedem, stated that the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, has directed Divisional Police Officers in the area to collaborate closely to ensure the safe recovery of the victim. “We received a report of a suspected kidnapping. The Commissioner of Police has instructed all Divisional Police Officers in the area to work together to rescue the victim promptly,” the PPRO said on…

Wikki Tourists have strengthened their defence with the signing of Gabriel Solomon, DAILY POST reports. Solomon joined the Bauchi Elephants from non-league side Nanchi FC. The defender was unveiled by the club’s chairman Salamanu Abubakar on Thursday. He featured for Nigeria National League, NNL, side Bichi First FC in the first stanza. Solomon is expected bring solidity to Abdullahi Maikaba’s side defence. Wikki Tourists have conceded 19 goals in the NPFL this season. They are winless in their last eight NPFL matches.

Behind the opulent lives displayed by internet fraudsters lies a different reality of the lives of Yahoo boys or G-boys, slowly falling apart under growing debts and constant pressure, writes IBRAHIM ADAM Under the scorching Lagos sun, beneath a busy overhead bridge, Akinjobi Kamal (not his real name) bends over a mound of sand, carefully mixing it with cement. His hands looked rough, his clothes heavy with dust and sweat. To most passers-by, he is just another labourer struggling to earn a daily wage. But only a few would imagine that this same man once commanded attention wherever he went.…

The Adamawa State Police Command has deployed additional night patrol teams to Kofare-Agric area following reports of alleged night attacks and calls by residents for increased security presence. The Command said the move was aimed at strengthening security and preventing criminal activities in the area, while investigations into the reported incidents are ongoing. In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, said the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property across the state. “The Adamawa State Police Command has taken note of reports alleging…

The family is the cornerstone of modern society, providing the support, love, and understanding necessary for stability and happiness. However, increasing socio-economic pressures have placed intense strain on the family unit in recent times, making it harder to prioritise family life amid the demands of prevailing living. Life can be unpredictable, and even in the most difficult situations, family often remains the one source of support when others fall short; therefore, prioritising family time this year will not only strengthen appreciation for one another’s support but also help create lasting memories and meaningful traditions that children carry with them into…