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The Bitcoin (BTC) community is celebrating the anniversary of cypherpunk and Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney’s post on January 10, 2009, telling the world that he was running the Bitcoin node software“Running Bitcoin,” Finney said on X, formerly known as Twitter. Finney was the recipient of the first Bitcoin transaction on the network.He was born on May 4, 1956, and pursued a career in computer science and cryptography, and was one of the first people to respond to Satoshi Nakamoto’s publication of the Bitcoin whitepaper.  Source: Hal FinneySatoshi sent Finney 10 BTC, valued at over $900,500 at today’s prices, and was…

It’s hard to believe that nearly 20 years ago, High School Musical premiered and made Disney Channel history. High School Musical, which ran from 2006 to 2008, followed Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens), two teenagers from completely different cliques, who bond over their love of music. Their love story is the backdrop for the film series as their friends take part in the school musical. The Moment Fred Hayes / © Disney Channel Who would have thought that a meet-cute between teen basketball player Troy Bolton and studious transfer Gabriella would result in two decades of music, memes…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of two Nigerians killed in separate violent incidents in the United Kingdom and Canada within the first week of the year. Describing the deaths as distressing and unacceptable, NiDCOM, in a statement issued on Friday, called for a thorough investigation into the deaths of the Nigerians. One of the victims, identified as John Temitope Onetufo, a 23-year-old, was fatally stabbed on New Year’s Eve in the Lewisham area of London. The other, residing in Canada, Osemwengie Irorere, aged 46, was shot and killed at the Yorkdale GO…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles produced a strong and disciplined performance to defeat Algeria 2–0 on Saturday evening, sealing their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Playing at the Marrakesh Stadium, the Super Eagles showed patience, control and cutting edge to overcome a stubborn Algerian side and book a last-four clash against tournament hosts Morocco. Nigeria started the match with confidence and energy, pressing high and forcing Algeria into early mistakes. Within the opening 15 minutes, the Super Eagles dominated possession and territory, with Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams causing problems down the flanks. Algeria…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their 2-0 defeat over Algeria in the ongoing African Cup of Nation, AFCON. In a post on his verified X handle shortly after the match on Saturday, Obi said the AFCON trophy is within reach. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Super Eagles pulled off a stunning display to beat Algeria 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on Saturday evening, to book their spot. Reacting, the former Anambra State governor said, “Huge…

Victor Osimhen was named Man of the Match following Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over the Desert Foxes of Algeria on Saturday. Osimhen registered one goal, and one assist in the game. The 27-year-old opened scoring for Nigeria with a superb header two minutes after the break. The Galatasaray striker set up Adams Akor for Nigeria’s second goal in the 57th minute. Osimhen has now netted four times, and provided two assists in five appearances for Nigeria in Morocco. He is second on the top scorer’s list behind Morocco playmaker Brahim Diaz.

A distraught Nigerian woman has taken to social media to make an emotional appeal for employment, stating that she is “gradually getting to my breaking point” due to prolonged joblessness. In a video shared via her personal TikTok page, #Koredudu, on Saturday, the distressed woman made a heartfelt confession about her desperate situation, urging Nigerians to channel the same energy used to spread negative content into helping her secure employment. “I have a confession to make. I have a confession to make and I think I’m gradually getting to my breaking point,” she said in the video, her voice laden…

The Oyo State Police Command has intensified security in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area, following credible intelligence of a planned attack by suspected bandits, with patrols, stop-and-search operations, and surveillance already reinforced across the community. A statement released on Saturday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital, said the handwritten note, written in both Yoruba and English languages, was allegedly dropped in front of a residential building in the community. The alleged letter from the bandits. Photo credit: Yorubaness / X The letter, which translates: From Bandits: We will attack on January 20,…

Greetings from the year of Linux on my desktop.In November, I got fed up and said screw it, I’m installing Linux. Since that article was published, I have dealt with one minor catastrophe after another. None of that has anything to do with Linux, mind you. It just meant I didn’t install it on my desktop until Sunday evening.My goal here is to see how far I can get using Linux as my main OS without spending a ton of time futzing with it — or even much time researching beforehand. I am not looking for more high-maintenance hobbies at…

Bitcoin whales began repeating a classic bull signal as they took BTC long positions off the table after a year of declining overall market exposure.Bitcoin (BTC) whales are “aggressively” reducing long exposure as a classic bull signal reappears.Key points:Bitfinex whales are rotating out of BTC long positions — something that preceded major price gains in the past.A Wyckoff-style “spring” bottom should come next before a major reversal, analysis says.Whale holdings drop by around 220,000 BTC in 2025.Bitcoin whales trigger six-figure BTC price targetData from TradingView reveals that whale long positions have started dropping after hitting a peak of 73,000 BTC…