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PUNCH journalist Abiodun Adewale has been named among the recipients of the 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards, alongside Nigerian freelance journalist Rakiya Muhammad and Kenya journalist Angeline Ochieng. Organised by the International Centre for Journalists in partnership with Wikimedia Foundation, the awards celebrate the role journalists play in creating well-researched articles that can serve as reliable source material for Wikipedia, the world’s largest online encyclopedia. Muhammad claimed the first prize for her report, “West Africa’s Borderless Women: Inside the Yoruba Sisterhood Linking Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire,” published in RM Times. The story documented the decades-long migration of women from…

Bitcoin (BTC) continued its battle to reclaim $60,000 into the weekend as chart cues fueled hopes of a recovery. Key points:Bitcoin RSI signals spark comparisons to the end of the 2022 bear market as a bullish divergence filters through.Analysis sees “encouraging” evidence of buyers defending the market at $60,000.Some traders still see new lows coming, but these could take until August.Analysis on Bitcoin RSI: “It’s 2022 again”Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD cooling volatility after returning above the $60,000 mark.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewA series of higher swing lows on hourly time frames combined with encouraging readings from the relative strength index…

T-Pain shared an unreleased collaboration with Oliver Tree in honor of the musician just two weeks after his shocking death. The rapper, real name Faheem Rashad Najm, was performing with Shaquille O’Neal, aka DJ Diesel, at the Electric Forest festival in Michigan in the late hours of Saturday, June 27, when he unveiled the new track, per social media footage. Fan clips captured the emotional moment when T-Pain, 41, rolled out a video montage of clips of the late Tree as the track played. The song’s public release came two weeks after Tree died in a mid-air helicopter collision over…

Frank Omenka, a retired colonel and former commander of the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI) Security Group under the late Head of State, Sani Abacha, claims he only learnt about the Oputa Panel about 12 years after it concluded. Although the panel’s sittings were televised in Nigeria and reported by local and international media, Mr Omenka, who faced several human rights accusations before the panel, said he did not learn of its existence until 12 years later. At a virtual interview with journalists on 25 June, Mr Omenka also denied raping a teenager and eventually causing her death, one of…

For the second week running last week, Nigerian stocks retreated, in this case by 1.7 per cent, as sell pressure on industrial goods and oil & gas equities weighed on the benchmark index. That continued the broad market correction that has been evident in trading in past weeks, which, thankfully, has opened up opportunities for investors seeking strategic entry points for investment in cheaper stocks. “Following the recent market pullback, a number of fundamentally sound stocks are now trading at more attractive valuations, which could spur selective bargain hunting and support renewed buying interest,” analysts at Meristem Securities said in…

Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, securing their place in the Round of 16 after a dramatic stoppage-time winner. The encounter was evenly balanced for most of the game, with South Africa producing a disciplined defensive display and frustrating the Canadian attack. Canada controlled possession and pushed forward in search of a breakthrough, while South Africa looked dangerous on the counterattack and appeared set to force the contest into extra time. Canada’s Nathan Saliba was shown a yellow card during the tense encounter as both teams battled fiercely…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed a multiple-vehicle accident involving two articulated trucks and a private car at TREM inward Gbagada along the expressway. In a traffic update posted on its official X handle on Monday, the agency said emergency responders had been mobilised to the scene and recovery operations were underway. “A multiple-vehicle collision involving two articulated trucks laden with cargo and one private car has occurred at TREM inward Gbagada along the Expressway,” LASTMA stated. The agency added that, “A tow truck has been mobilized to the location, and recovery operations are currently in progress.” LASTMA…

Top leaders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province and 76 foot soldiers including their families have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin kai in the North east region. The Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, Capt Muhammad Goni disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday night. According to Goni, the insurgents dropped their arms and abandoned their enclaves due to relentless military pressures. The statement reads “The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has continued to record significant operational successes in the ongoing counter terrorism campaign against…

Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame founder and Nigeria Boxing Federation President, Wale Edun, has urged young boxers to remain disciplined and committed as the inaugural Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame IBILE Divisional Championships gather momentum ahead of the end-of-year Governor’s Belt competition. Edun gave the charge at the Ikeja Divisional Championships, held at the Agege Stadium over the weekend, where Michael Bolarinwa emerged as the Best Boxer after an impressive display. The tournament, organised by the LBHF in collaboration with the Lagos Amateur Boxing Association, marked the first of five divisional contests under the IBILE format, with champions from each…

American actress and singer Teyana Taylor and hip-hop duo Clipse emerged as the biggest winners at the 2026 BET Awards, taking home three awards each during the ceremony held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday. The event, hosted by comedian Druski and broadcast live on BET, also saw Kendrick Lamar and Kehlani secure two awards apiece, according to a post on Billboard. Taylor capped off a remarkable year by winning Best Actress, Video Director of the Year and the newly introduced Fashion Vanguard Award. She was also honoured with the prestigious Icon of the Year award, one…