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Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to attracting foreign investment and deepening economic ties with global financial institutions as the Federal Government joined other African leaders at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday to promote stronger Africa-United Kingdom investment relations. The position was contained in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance through its Head of Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, represented President Bola Tinubu at the official opening of trading at the London Stock Exchange alongside the President of…
Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has made clear he has no regrets about the damage he inflicted on Jake Paul in their December 2025 heavyweight bout, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The British-Nigerian was asked about Paul’s potential retirement, and he responded with a cold smile and a simple declaration. “I think that’s what was asked of me, and I think I delivered,” he said on the Mr Verzace Podcast. Joshua broke Paul’s jaw in two places in the sixth round of their fight in Miami, leaving the YouTuber-turned-boxer with two titanium plates fitted and a professional record of 12-2.…
Bitcoin’s (BTC) brief plunge toward the $60,000 area triggered more than $600 million in long liquidations, raising doubts over whether the latest rebound marks a real bottom or only a relief bounce after a leverage flush.BTC price may rebound toward $70,000 nextBTC fell to roughly $61,300 on Thursday before recovering 5.52% to around $64,690, with the rebound coinciding with reports that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to implement a ceasefire.BTC/USD four-hour chart. Source: TradingViewThe volatile move liquidated over $737 million in BTC positions on a 24-hour rolling basis, with long traders taking most of the hit, according to data resource…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Metallics and slip-on shoes are both trending right now. Leave it to Andie MacDowell to combine the two. Ever since she stepped out in shiny silver loafers last month, ‘it’ girls are copying the look for everything from casual errands to fancy dinners. We’re doing the same — for under $50! Metallic loafers are one of this summer’s biggest trends already, and MacDowell practically wrote the rulebook. She strolled into the Cannes Film Festival looking refreshingly simple, wearing a crisp…
Members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly on Wednesday elected Salihu Dangoje as their new speaker, following the passing of the former speaker, Muhammad Usman, in April. Mr Dangoje, who represents the Sakaba Constituency, has been sworn into office. The motion for his nomination was moved by Muhammad Adamu and seconded by Lauwal Haruna during a plenary session of the House. Following a unanimous endorsement by the lawmakers, Mr Dangoje was administered the oath of office by the Clerk of the House, Suleiman Shamaki. In his acceptance speech, the new speaker expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the confidence…
The Federal Government has approved the relocation of the Operational Headquarters of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) from Abuja to Kano State as part of efforts to improve the agency’s effectiveness in addressing desertification, land degradation and climate change in northern Nigeria.Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, announced the decision on Wednesday, describing it as a strategic move under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at bringing government institutions closer to their areas of operation. According to the minister, the agency’s new operational headquarters will be located at the Afforestation Programme Coordinating…
The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, says it will field a candidate regardless of where he comes from. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, the National Chairman of the PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed said zoning is not important but competence and capacity. Baba-Ahmed added that the PRP will field a presidential candidate no matter his religious or ethnicity background. “Fielding a candidate from a particular zone is not important. I believe that it doesn’t matter where the candidate is coming from. “Insisting that the president must come from one part of the country has damaged this country beyond anything you…
Security operatives have rescued a woman and her four-month-old baby who were kidnapped during a bandit attack on Ijalu compound in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. The rescue cane after suspected bandits invaded the Ijalu area of Egbe on Wednesday evening, abducting the woman and her child during an attack along the Solid Rock School axis of the community. The victims were freed through a joint operation involving local security personnel in Egbe and troops of the Nigerian Army. DAILY POST had earlier reported that the mother and child were kidnapped on Wednesday night when armed attackers invaded the Ijalu…
Popular rapper, CDQ has claimed that the Nigerian music industry is controlled by powerful cabals and gangs. Speaking in a recent interview with content creator, JBrandy, the ‘Nowo Soke’ crooner also claimed that it is difficult for artists who don’t belong to any gang or cult group to thrive in the music industry. He said artistes, who made it in the music industry without associating with any gang or cult group, were lucky. “The music industry has turned to a game of belonging to a particular caucus, gang or cult before anyone could actually help you. “So, if you are…
Manchester City have insisted there is no contractual clause that could see Erling Haaland leave for Real Madrid this summer. The Premier League side were responding to comments made by Enrique Riquelme, one of Madrid’s presidential candidates. Riquelme vowed to bring Haaland and Rodri to the Bernabeu if he wins the election. He specifically claimed there was a release clause in Haaland’s current deal. But City have released a statement, saying “the stories which have emerged from Spain regarding the future of Erling Haaland are false. “There is no chance of this happening and there is no contractual clause to…
