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The Federal Character Commission Commissioner representing Enugu State, Peter Eze, has urged youths in the state to stop believing that Federal Government jobs are reserved for those with political connections, saying qualified applicants can secure opportunities by following due process. Eze stated this on Thursday at the Peter Eze Youth Connect workshop at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, with the theme, “Beyond Quotas: Unlocking Opportunities for Enugu Youths Through the Federal Character Commission.” He said widespread misinformation that federal jobs had already been shared before they were advertised had discouraged many qualified youths from applying. “One of the major reasons…

Snapchat is launching Plans, a new suite of features designed to help turn the plans already being made in group chats — everything from birthday celebrations to study sessions and weekend hangouts — into real life get-togethers without ever leaving the app.Plans lets users set event details, invite up to 200 friends with invitations adorned with dynamic Bitmoji that change as friends respond, and track RSVPs. Invites are sent via one-to-one chat and reminders are automatically sent to attendees before the scheduled event starts. A dedicated “My Plans” tab on user profiles lets you keep track of upcoming and past…

The Solana network reached an all-time high in daily token issuance, surpassing the number of new coins issued during the peak of the memecoin cycle in late 2024.More than 263,000 new Solana Program Library (SPL) tokens were minted on the Solana blockchain on Wednesday, marking a new record high, according to Solscan. Some 40,000 to 50,000 daily tokens were issued on Solana at the peak of the memecoin cycle in December 2024. Of the total 40,360 tokens issued through launchpads, memecoin platform Pump.fun accounted for the majority, or 34,184 coins, according to Blockworks’ dashboard.A launchpad enables creators to easily design, launch…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Chrissy Teigen knows how to rise to the occasion with a polished, rich-looking outfit. Another superpower she has? Dressing down in the most chic everyday pieces that actually feel comfortable. Case in point: The model showed off a series of pictures “winding down,” and in one, we spotted her wearing the easiest travel-ready pants. It only took Us a few minutes before we were hunting for a pair of our own. The Cravings cookbook author took a full-body mirror selfie, showing…

Tension erupted in Kaduna on Wednesday as security operatives and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) clashed during a solidarity walk for the party’s governorship candidate, Isa Ashiru, in the state capital. The confrontation occurred at or around Murtala Square as ADC supporters gathered for a solidarity march to signal the beginning of the party’s campaign activities ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The ADC accused the police and the state government of using security operatives and alleged political thugs to disrupt what it described as a peaceful gathering. The party said tear gas was fired at its supporters,…

Professor Jason Arday Occasionally, what a person achieves eclipses who they are. They may be allowed into an institution because of scholarship, research, intellectual contribution, or intellectual promise. But that credential can come to matter more than they do. Their appointment becomes a symbol of advancement. Their success becomes a testament to diversification. Their failure, if it ever occurs, can become something bigger than individual disappointment. It can become justification as to why people like them shouldn’t have been there to fail in the first place. This is just one of many tough questions raised during a panel discussion about Jason…

Hull City have confirmed that Nigerian winger David Akintola’s contract has been terminated by mutual consent to allow him to complete a permanent move to Cypriot side Omonoia FC. The 30-year-old joined the Tigers from Turkish Süper Lig club Çaykur Rizespor in August 2025 and made 21 appearances during the 2025/26 campaign. Akintola scored once and provided two assists as Hull City secured promotion to the Premier League. He made his Hull debut as a substitute in the Tigers’ 3-2 home victory over Oxford United in August 2025 and went on to feature throughout the season. The Nigerian also represented…

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $120.2 million in net outflows on Wednesday, bringing withdrawals across the first two sessions of the holiday-shortened week to $166.8 million, according to Farside Investors data. The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) led Wednesday’s withdrawals with $78 million, followed by Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) with $27.2 million and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) with $19.5 million. Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) was the only fund to record inflows, adding $4.5 million.Wednesday’s withdrawals followed $46.6 million in net outflows on Tuesday, marking the category’s first back-to-back outflow days since a three-day run ended…

Barry Melrose, a former NHL coach and longtime ESPN analyst, has died following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 70. “For decades, Barry Melrose was one of the most distinctive and trusted voices in hockey,” ESPN said in a statement on Wednesday, September 9. “His knowledge of the game was deep, his candor was refreshing, and his passion was unmistakable. He was a foundational part of ESPN’s hockey coverage, and fans and teammates truly appreciated his entertaining delivery and charismatic personality.” The statement concluded, “We send our deepest condolences to his loved ones. He always kept it interesting and…

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has broken its silence on the legal battles of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that extraneous religious interests appear to be influencing his trial. In a press statement signed by its secretary-general, Is-haq Oloyede, the Nigerian apex Islamic body urged the government and the Judiciary to prevent individuals with sectarian agendas from weaponising public institutions against the former governor. The council stated that it refrained from commenting on the matter, viewing the legal proceedings as a standard judicial process, and trusting the court system to uphold justice. “The restraint was…