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​The European Banking Authority and the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) have signed a memorandum of understanding to police cross-border stablecoin activities. The EBA said on Tuesday that the deal is part of its duties under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation and sets out principles and procedures for exchanging information and coordinating stablecoin supervisory activities, market trends, and risks between New York and the European Union.NYDFS said the deal would “enhance the supervision of entities engaged in stablecoin activities, identify market trends and risks, and promote the integrity of the stablecoin market.” Banks and major financial institutions in…

Love Island USA returned for season 8 — minus one contestant — but did Vasana Montgomery appear in the premiere before her exit? The popular dating show returned on Tuesday, June 2, with contestants Aniya Harvey, Beatriz Hatz, Bryce Alakai Dettloff, Gabriel Vasconcelos, KC Chandler, Mackenzie “Kenzie” Annis, Melanie Moreno, Sincere Rhea, Sean Reifel, Trinity Tatum and Zach Georgiou. The only person missing was Vasana, who was originally announced as part of the cast. After resurfaced social media posts showed her using a slur, Vasana was removed — before she got a chance to enter the villa. Both clips were…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intensified operations in the North-east, killing more than 50 terrorists, including a top ISWAP commander, and arresting multiple collaborators across Borno. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja on Wednesday. The military said the major success followed a precision airstrike around Kirta and Arina Ciki, which killed several terrorist commanders, including Khalifa Umar, a member of the ISWAP Shura Council. The report said that the sustained air offensive had forced insurgents to abandon island enclaves and move towards the mainland under pressure. The report…

The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has sought a strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to leverage the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) as a platform for tourism promotion, cultural diplomacy and investment attraction. The proposal was presented on Tuesday in Abuja by LGAN President and Chairperson of the AACT 2026 Local Organising Committee, Lami Onayi Ahmed, during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa. Under the proposed arrangement, the ministry would serve as the Cultural Night Partner for the continental championship, curating a…

Activist and public affairs analyst, Dr. Lemmy Ughegbe, has said the recent arrest of five suspected terrorists, including two foreign nationals, by the Department of State Services (DSS) demonstrates that Nigeria’s security agencies are capable of delivering significant results when adequately equipped and supported.Ughegbe stated this during an interview on Wednesday on Arise News while discussing the country’s security challenges and the role of citizens in addressing them. According to him, Nigeria must acknowledge the seriousness of its security situation, noting that even President Bola Tinubu has publicly expressed concern about insecurity. “We are in trouble as a country; we…

Governor Charles Soludo has said that Anambra State and the All Progressives Grand Alliance would support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Soludo made the declaration while addressing members of the City Boy Movement, Anambra State Chapter. The governor said his political decisions are guided by the interests of Anambra people and the Igbo nation, stressing that he believes in what he described as the “politics of evidence.” He cited the Federal Government’s approval of the state’s proposed aerotropolis as a Free Economic Trade Zone as an example of the benefits of cooperation with the current administration. According…

Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer and recovered a large quantity of suspected hard drugs during an operation in the state. The Command also foiled a bandit attack and recovered rustled livestock in separate security operations. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, said the drug suspect was arrested on May 27 during a stop-and-search operation along the Kebbi-Sokoto Road by operatives attached to the Bado Division. According to the statement, the suspect, identified as Ummaru Abubakar Gugare, was intercepted while riding an unregistered motorcycle alongside another suspect who escaped…

Manchester United are planning to sign another midfielder despite agreeing a transfer for Atalanta’s Ederson. The Red Devils have struck a deal for Ederson worth €45m with add-ons included. The Brazilian is expected to sign a four-year deal at Old Trafford. However, according to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, United manager Michael Carrick is eyeing another player in midfield. This is because Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro will leave this summer. Romano wrote on X: “Éderson will only be the first midfield signing at Man United, at least another one has been planned. “Casemiro and Ugarte to leave so #MUFC will…

The Christian Association of Nigeria has declared a three-day national mourning period beginning June 12 over the worsening security situation in the country and called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on security across Nigeria. The decision was part of resolutions reached at the National Church Denominational Leaders Summit 2026 held on Tuesday in Abuja under the theme, “The State of the Nation and the Way Forward.” In a communiqué issued at the end of the summit, the body announced that Friday, June 12, 2026, would mark the commencement of a three-day period of national mourning…

Grief and anger swept through Gwon-Ajang village in the Foron District of the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday as eight victims of a recent gunmen attack were laid to rest in a mass burial. Family members, community leaders, religious leaders, and sympathisers gathered for the emotional ceremony, mourning those killed during the attack on the community between Saturday and Sunday. More than 15 persons were reportedly injured in the assault, which has renewed concerns over the persistent insecurity in parts of Plateau State. Speaking during the burial, a former member of the House of Representatives…