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The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has declared that its members in Kumbotso Local Government Area remain united and loyal to the party, dismissing claims that some members had defected to the National Democratic Congress. The party described the alleged defections as a fabrication by the Kwankwasiyya movement aimed at diverting attention from what it called its “sinking ship.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, the state Publicity Secretary, Auwalu Soja, said the party remained firmly rooted in Kumbotso, adding that those purported to have defected were unknown to its leadership in the area. “The party stakeholders…

Google’s upcoming Pixel lineup might cost more than last year’s. A report from Dealabs spotted by 9to5Google suggests that Google could raise the starting price of its 41mm Pixel Watch 5 to $399, while adding LTE could bump the price to $499.That’s a $50 jump from the base Pixel Watch 4, which starts at $349 for Wi-Fi and $449 for LTE. Meanwhile, the larger 45mm Pixel Watch 5 is rumored to cost $429 with Wi-Fi only, or $529 with LTE, marking a $30 increase from the previous generation.A separate report from Dealabs details the potential European pricing for the Pixel…

Bitcoin exchange Bull Bitcoin said Wednesday that it had petitioned France’s Council of State (Conseil d’État) to strike down a French decree implementing the European Union’s DAC8 crypto tax reporting rules.DAC8 requires crypto service providers to collect users’ identity and transaction data and automatically report it to national tax authorities, which then exchange the information with their counterparts across EU member states. The directive went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.The exchange said in a Wednesday press release that DAC8 risks creating a “mass database” linking legal identity and home addresses, including transactions with no relevance to taxation.“Against a backdrop…

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says he may not be alive to contest next year’s presidential election. Mr Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, disclosed this in a podcast interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, which was posted on Facebook on Wednesday. During the interview, Mr Jideonwo asked the NDC candidate whether there was any possibility that he would not fly the party’s flag in the 2027 presidential election. “Not even a candidate. I might not even be alive. I’m telling you,” he responded, alleging that the current Nigerian government has been…

The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday adopted a motion expressing concern over the persistent poor GSM and internet services across the state, urging telecommunications operators and regulators to take immediate steps to improve service delivery. The motion, sponsored by Aminu Gidado (All Progressives Congress, Sokoto South II) and seconded by Shamsu Aliyu (APC, Wurno), highlighted the growing frustration of residents over weak network coverage, frequent call drops, delayed text messages, and prolonged service outages. Presenting the motion during plenary, Gidado described telecommunications as an indispensable part of modern life, stressing that the poor quality of service was affecting…

Fi Ultra is the first Starlink-enabled pet tracker you can buy. It expands on GPS and LTE trackers, adding automatic failover to T-Mobile’s T-Satellite-branded direct-to-cell service when venturing into cellular dead zones. That lets owners tap into SpaceX’s constellation of low Earth orbit Starlink satellites to track their pets anywhere in the US. But it comes with a few tradeoffs based on our early testing, including relatively poor battery life for a pet tracker.Built to fit “adventure dogs of any size,” according to the company, the Fi Ultra is designed to be compatible with the dog collar or harness you…

India’s tax department reportedly found widespread gaps in crypto tax reporting, warning that offshore exchanges, private wallets and peer-to-peer (P2P) trades are making crypto activity harder to track. Reuters on Wednesday reported government documents showed that fewer than a quarter of 645,000 individuals who made crypto transactions in the year ending in March 2023 reported the trades on their tax returns. The department also reportedly estimated that India had about 39 million crypto traders holding over $2.1 billion in crypto at the end of May. The findings add a tax-enforcement factor to the country’s long-running digital asset policy debate, moving the issue…

Love Island USA offered for another couple to go to the Hideaway — and Zach Georgiou used the opportunity to pitch himself and Bryce Alakai Dettloff. The Tuesday, July 7, episode, showed Melanie Moreno and Sincere Rhea spending some quality time — solo — in the Hideaway. They hooked up while the rest of the Islanders remained in the villa — but not before Zach suggested that he and Bryce go hang out in private instead. Off screen, viewers have been rooting for Zach and Bryce’s strong connection. They previously surprised Us when Bryce showed Zach his penis and asked…

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has announced the abolition of the use of colonial-era honorifics such as “My Lord,” “My Lady”, and “Your Worship” in the country’s courts. The ULS, the professional body for advocates, represents, regulates, and supports the country’s legal profession. The President of the ULS, Isaac Ssemakadde, signed an executive order abolishing the use of honorifics for its members on Tuesday, coinciding with Saba Saba Day, the East African commemoration of resistance against authoritarian rule. This is his latest attempt to change what he calls the colonial structure of Uganda’s justice system. It comes eight months into…

When the history of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is eventually written, the headlines will undoubtedly celebrate spectacular goals, stunning upsets and unforgettable moments from football’s biggest stars. But beneath the spotlight, another story has quietly unfolded; one that has transformed the tournament into a showcase of goalkeeping excellence. From world-renowned stars proving why they remain among the game’s elite to relatively unknown names becoming overnight sensations, goalkeepers have repeatedly stood between triumph and heartbreak, often deciding matches with a single save. In many ways, this has become the World Cup of the goalkeepers. Vozinha – with his man-of-the-match award…