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Movement, the Move-based blockchain network that has expanded into stablecoin payments and financial infrastructure, said it has gained access to licensed payment rails across the US, Canada and the EU, a move aimed at strengthening its cross-border payment offerings in emerging markets.In a Tuesday announcement, Movement said it plans to use the payment infrastructure to connect traditional banking systems with stablecoin settlement networks, targeting cross-border transfers and treasury services in regions where payment costs remain high and financial access is limited.Movement did not identify the partners or regulated entities that would enable its payment rail access. Still, the company said…
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Kwara State Police Commissioner, Ojo Adekimi, on Tuesday strongly warned officers of the command against indiscipline, impunity, and any form of misconduct or face appropriate sanctions. He harped on misconduct and unprofessional behaviour by officers and ordered strict compliance with the directives of the country’s Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Speaking during a strategic briefing with Deputy Commissioners of Police, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Tactical Commanders, and other senior officers, the Commissioner asserted that “the era of impunity is over, as every officer must conduct himself or herself in a manner that upholds the integrity, discipline, and professionalism…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed that confidential voter information relating to Nollywood actor Emeka Ike, a House of Representatives aspirant of the National Democratic Coalition, NDC, was accessed using valid staff credentials and subsequently released without authorization. INEC disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna. The development followed allegations of unauthorized access to the Commission’s Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, database involving Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. The controversy erupted after…
Remo Stars goalkeeper Alladoum Francis Kolimba has been recalled to the Central African Republic, CAR, national team. Kolimba last featured for CAR in the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola. The shot stopper has been capped three times by his country. His return to the national team follows an impressive display with Remo Stars in the NPFL last season. He registered one clean sheet in 10 appearances for the Sky Blue Stars. Kolimba previously featured for Katsina United and Wikki Tourists. CAR will face-off against Togo and Angola this month.
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic Ngodo-Isuochi chapter, Abia State, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the institution’s management over alleged non-implementation of staff welfare demands and breach of statutory obligations. The ultimatum was contained in a letter addressed to the Rector Dr. Pdi Ndubuisi, dated May 26, 2026, which was jointly signed by the ASUP chairman in the institution, Mr Ador Osundu; and secretary, Mr Onyeneke Arrhenius. In the letter sighted on Monday, the union’s executive stated that repeated efforts through dialogue, congresses, and official correspondence to draw the attention of the institution’s management had failed…
The Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE has said its troops neutralised four suspected criminals, rescued two kidnapped victims, recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition, and dismantled a suspected drug trafficking network during operations conducted across Benue and Taraba states between May 24 and 31, 2026. The Acting Media Information Officer of the force, Lt Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to the statement, the operations targeted armed robbers, kidnappers, bandits and suspected drug traffickers operating within the joint operations area. The statement noted that troops deployed to the Gbajimba–Agasha Road in the Guma…
A playboy can play the field forever or till his penis drops off, whichever one comes first. A playgirl? No, she must retire quickly, indeed, before everyone notices what she does for a living. A playgirl, a runs-girl, a courtesan or a high-class call girl must know when to stop. Only dumb girls play the field endlessly. Is any playgirl reading this? Or is someone reading this who knows a playgirl? Pull her ears and tell her to pull back. A girl is expected to be cool and good. This society, indeed, the African society, does not take kindly to…
The new coach of Nigeria’s national men’s cricket team and High Performance Manager of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Stephen Mangongo, has invited 35 players for a 14-day camp ahead of the 2026 Namibia Tri-Series, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Mangongo was unveiled as the helmsman of the Yellow Greens last Wednesday, signing a three-year deal with the NCF. The Zimbabwean is working with former Female Yellow Greens head coach Leke Oyede and fitness coach Seye Olympio, among others. His first assignment will be the Namibia Tri-Series, scheduled for June 18 to 29 at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. His…
What inspired your decision to contest for the Gombe governorship seat? The inspiration came from years of interacting with people at the grassroots level. Over time, I realised that many of the challenges confronting our people require policy decisions and strong political will to solve. As a community worker, there is only so much you can do individually. But when you are in leadership, you can design systems and policies that affect millions positively. I have worked extensively with rural women and youths across the 11 local government areas of Gombe State. Through these interactions, I saw recurring problems —…
