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Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, said he has made a commitment to his teammates and officials that he would settle their unpaid match bonuses at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco if the Federal Government fails to pay before Saturday, when they will face Algeria in the quarter-finals, PUNCH Online reports. Ndidi was quoted by BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji on Thursday after the Federal Government, through the Office of the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, had promised to fast-track the payments between Thursday and Friday. “I’ve been pushing the team to train and play the…

Microsoft is launching a new feature in Copilot that will allow you to make purchases during conversations with the AI chatbot. Now, when you’re asking for suggestions about what kind of sneakers you should buy, Copilot can surface a checkout option for the product you choose directly inside the app.An example shared by Microsoft shows someone using Copilot to search for a small lamp for their bedside table. The chatbot responds with a recommendation, along with a “Details” button for more information and a “Buy” option. Hitting the “Buy” button pulls up a checkout screen where you can enter shipping…

2026 could mark the clearest break yet from everything investors thought they understood about Bitcoin cycles.For more than a decade, markets have leaned on the four-year halving model to predict peaks, crashes and recoveries. Under that framework, 2025 should have marked the top, with 2026 shaping up as a painful down year. But a growing number of analysts now say that model is no longer reliable, and the next phase of crypto may look very different.In a new Cointelegraph video, we break down fresh outlooks from four major crypto companies: Grayscale, Galaxy Digital, Bitwise and 21Shares, to explore what 2026…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Garner‘s relaxed yet polished style is a mainstay on our fashion mood board. Late last month, the 53-year-old actress wore the coziest knit sweater in an Instagram post — and we’ve been daydreaming about it ever since. Luckily, we found a similar style on sale for just $29 on Amazon. In the video, Garner can be seen decorating a gingerbread house in a slightly oversized, chunky grey sweater. Considering the piece’s cozy, relaxed fit, it’s no surprise that the…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Marrakech, Morocco, ahead of their quarter-final showdown against Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The squad touched down on Thursday and is expected to resume full preparations as attention shifts firmly to Saturday’s encounter at the Stade de Marrakech. The team’s arrival comes amid assurances from the Federal Government that outstanding match bonuses are being processed and will be paid without delay. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, confirmed that all group-stage bonuses had been released and that final transfers to players’ accounts were underway, following the streamlining of…

The Benue State Police Command has announced the killing of a feared bandit, Terkaa Samuel, who hailed from Jandekyula in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Thursday in Makurdi. According to her, Samuel was gunned down on Wednesday at Channel Two in Zaki-Biam, Ukum LGA, during a shootout between officers and suspected criminals. Edet explained that security operatives had earlier received credible intelligence alerting them to the presence of armed bandits in the Channel Two axis, reportedly plotting to abduct a local hotel owner. In…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue State, Benjamin Omale, has urged party faithful across the state to take the ongoing electronic registration exercise seriously and ensure full participation. He further appealed to residents to show up in large numbers for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stressing that broad participation is crucial ahead of future elections. Omale made these remarks on Thursday when he hosted a delegation of political leaders and stakeholders from the Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency, who visited him on a courtesy call. During the meeting, the…

The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has issued new regulations to be enforced across Yobe State during the upcoming Sallah and wedding celebrations. In a public notice released on Thursday, the commission outlined three key activities that are strictly prohibited in an effort to maintain peace, safety, and uphold Islamic values within the community. “The prohibited activities include reckless driving and overspeeding with vehicles and tricycles, intermingling of males and females in public transportation and gatherings, andisolated discussions between males and females that contradict the teachings of Islam,” the commission said. It urged residents and visitors to adhere to these directives…

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has said he would not mind if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took the Red Devils job permanently, as long as he does a good job as a temporary boss. He thinks the club is making the same error as Liverpool did in the 1990s, which was choosing former players as managers instead of proven managers. After the draw against Burnley, Neville talked to Sky Sports and said that Manchester United are doing the same things they tried over ten years ago, when they signed Ryan Giggs after David Moyes was fired. He said (via M.E.N): “I…

The Base Manager of the Kolmani Oil Field, Unnikrishnan Ordinat, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to the Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration on security matters. Kolmani oil field is sited between Gombe and Bauchi States for production of crude. Ordinat was accompanied by a former Base Manager, Kaldip Singh, and the Chief Security Officer of the oil field, Kefas Iliya. Speaking during the visit, Ordinat said the engagement was aimed at familiarising himself with the NSCDC Gombe State Command and deepening cooperation to ensure a safe…