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US President Donald Trump has replied to a letter by President Bola Tinubu and pledged the United States’ support for Nigeria’s war on terror. Mr Trump’s letter to the Nigerian president was shared by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. The American leader’s first sentence in the letter indicated he was responding to an earlier one by the Nigerian president. “Thank you for your thoughtful letter. Your kind words mean a great deal to me, and I appreciate your decisive leadership on behalf of the Nigerian people,” Mr Trump wrote in the letter dated 6 July. Nigeria and the US under Mr…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi believes Nottingham Forest’s pursuit of success in the 2026/27 season begins long before the opening whistle of the Premier League campaign, insisting that the club is already laying the foundations for a winning mentality during pre-season. The Nigerian international made the statement after captaining Forest and finding the back of the net in their convincing 3-0 pre-season victory over Championship side Blackburn Rovers. Awoniyi, who endured a frustrating 2025/26 campaign due to injuries and inconsistent form, delivered another encouraging display as he continued his resurgence ahead of the new season. The former Union Berlin forward…

Erling Haaland has been handed a record £15.5m price tag as Fantasy Premier League unveiled major changes and new features ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Manchester City forward’s valuation is the highest in Fantasy history, while Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has received the joint-biggest price increase, rising by £3m to £12m. Arsenal defender Gabriel will cost £8m, making him only the third defender ever to reach that price. According to the Premier League’s official Fantasy Premier League website on Wednesday, one of the biggest changes for the new season will be live updates to mini-league standings. “For those…

Kakao Group has partnered with stablecoin issuer Circle to explore payment infrastructure for won-backed stablecoins as South Korea prepares a broader regulatory framework for crypto assets. On Thursday, the companies announced that Kakao, Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank had signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Circle Internet Group. Under the agreement, the companies will explore ways to connect Circle’s blockchain and global payment infrastructure with Kakao’s consumer platforms and financial services.The agreement highlights how major South Korean consumer and financial platforms are positioning themselves ahead of expected stablecoin legislation, even before the regulatory framework is finalized. Under the MOU, the…

Ed Harris made it clear that he wasn’t thrilled with his experience on Dutton Ranch — but does that mean he is exiting the show ahead of season 2? Deadline reported that Harris, 75, is expected to return in the sophomore season, which is being written right now. The actor previously revealed he has a two-year deal for Dutton Ranch and the outlet noted that there is an option for a third season. Harris’ issues were allegedly largely related to the creative aspect of the show. After his character, Everett McKinney, was barely featured in season 1, stars Kelly Reilly…

Twenty-one members of the Ondo State House of Assembly have issued a notice to the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, asking him to resign his position over allegations of corruption or face impeachment. The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Olatunji Fabiyi, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday in Akure, the state capital. PREMIUM TIMES could not, however, independently ascertain the veracity of the claim at the time of filing this report. This newspaper reported that Mr Oladiji was accused by his colleagues of collecting N44 million from the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) on their behalf without…

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has publicly responded to the growing controversy surrounding his future at Wolverhampton Wanderers, insisting that he remains committed to the club and rejecting what he described as inaccurate reports about his conduct. The Nigerian forward released a statement via his social media pages on Wednesday evening, hours after reports emerged alleging he was involved in a training-ground dispute at Wolves’ Compton Park base. Arokodare said he was “surprised and disappointed” by the media coverage, maintaining that several reports did not accurately reflect events. “I was very surprised and disappointed to see the media reports today,…

The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking and other transnational organised crimes with the handover of two rescued victims of human trafficking to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons. The Navy said the victims were rescued during a targeted anti-human trafficking operation before being transferred to NAPTIP’s Lagos Zonal Command in Ikeja for rehabilitation, protection and further investigation. Human trafficking remains one of Nigeria’s major security and human rights challenges, with security agencies and NAPTIP intensifying joint efforts to dismantle trafficking syndicates operating within and across the country’s borders. The Nigerian Navy…

Swiss bank BancaStato has launched regulated cryptocurrency trading using digital asset bank Sygnum and banking software provider Avaloq.BancaStato, the cantonal bank serving Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Ticino region, joined Sygnum’s business-to-business (B2B) banking platform to offer crypto asset services, according to a Thursday announcement shared with Cointelegraph.The integration allows BancaStato customers to buy, sell and hold four crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC) and Solana (SOL), through the bank’s existing web and mobile banking apps.BancaStato joins more than 25 financial institutions using Sygnum’s B2B platform to offer regulated digital asset services.How BancaStato’s crypto service worksBancaStato integrated Sygnum’s trading and…

Over the years, celebrities have opened up about freezing their eggs — including medical and personal reasons for taking control of their fertility. “Doing ovarian reserve is important for me, because I’m fortunate enough to have that as an option,” Halsey said during an April 2018 The Doctors appearance, noting she made her choice after suffering a miscarriage mid-concert. “And I need to be aggressive about protecting my fertility [and] about protecting myself.” Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Lainey Wilson, for her part, revealed in a 2026 trailer for her Keepin’ Country Cool documentary that she froze her eggs…