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Major public US crypto companies rallied double-digits on Monday after a crypto market rally that saw major tokens hit multi-week highs.Crypto infrastructure platform Bakkt (BKKT) led Monday’s gains with a nearly 31.5% rise, and climbed nearly 5% after the bell to $15.52. Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company Kindly MD (NAKA) was among the top five largest gainers, closing the day up over 24%.Crypto mining companies also saw their shares move higher, with the Donald Jr. and Eric Trump-led American Bitcoin (ABTC) climbing 13.5% to over $2 for the first time in nearly a month. The Trump-led American Bitcoin was the best-performing…

Kate Middleton is making a fashion statement — one impeccably styled look at a time. The Princess of Wales, 43, has started taking charge of her sartorial choices following the departure of her longtime stylist, Natasha Archer, aides shared with The Times in a new interview. She is “very much in control” of her wardrobe, according to the aides, referring to her gown selections and style details at the last state banquets. Kate was the one to decide to wear Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet tiara when the royal family welcomed the president of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in December 2025, opting…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), and others to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of a case involving four oil fields. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after Ambrose Unaeze, who appeared for the plaintiffs, Hi-Rev Oil Ltd and Hi-Rev Exploration and Production Ltd, moved the application to the effect. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2nd and 3rd defendants in the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2678/2025, are the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Justice…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, on Monday celebrated the nominations of Senator Magnus Abe from Rivers State as Board Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, by President Bola Tinubu. Wike expressed his gratitude to Tinubu for the appointment during his “thank you” visit to Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State. The minister also commended the nomination of Mr. Kenneth Kobani, another son of Rivers, as a non-executive member of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). DAILY POST reports that Abe represented Rivers South East in the Senate…

Nigeria will play Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night. The Super Eagles are hoping to become the sixth country to confirm their spot in the quarter-finals. Eric Chelle’s men performed brilliantly in the group stages, winning all their three games to finish top of Group C. However, the tournament enters its knockout stages and the Mambas will provide their next test. Kick-off is 8pm WAT at the Fez Stadium in Fes, Morocco. DAILY POST will provide live updates from Nigeria’s match against Mozambique. ___________________________________________________________ Super Eagles XI vs Mozambique …

Nigerian football fans have criticised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for his angry outburst at teammate Ademola Lookman during Monday’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Galatasaray striker was captured on camera yelling at Lookman in the 63rd minute after the Atalanta man missed a chance when Osimhen was open for a chance. Lookman had already created two chances for Osimhen at that point, with one being a direct assist and the other coming through Akor Adams. In the footage, Osimhen first pulled away from captain Wilfred Ndidi,…

The Abia State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the incident that led to the death of a community leader, Igwe Akwu, in the Okon-Aku community of the Ohafia Local Government Area of the state last Friday. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Maureen Chioma Chinaka, said normalcy had been restored in the community, adding that some suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident. She said that upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Danladi Isa, immediately deployed operatives from the Ohafia Divisional Headquarters, alongside…

In December, the African Dignity Project, a U.S.-based nonprofit focused on preventive healthcare and dignity for vulnerable populations, supported a community health outreach in Nigeria. The programme provided breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, blood pressure checks, HIV/AIDS testing, Hepatitis B testing, free eye tests, and the distribution of eyeglasses. While the outreach delivered immediate services, its greater value lay in what it exposed. Beyond individual results, it revealed systemic policy gaps that continue to limit the effectiveness of Nigeria’s healthcare reform agenda. Nigeria’s healthcare discussions often focus on infrastructure, workforce shortages, and funding. These are legitimate concerns. However, the…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, and other defendants in a suit over four oil fields to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the case. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after counsel to the plaintiffs, Ambrose Unaeze, moved an application seeking an undertaking from the defendants not to take any action that could affect the subject matter of the suit. The plaintiffs in the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2678/2025, are Hi-Rev Oil Limited and Hi-Rev Exploration and Production Ltd, while the defendants are the…

Nigeria booked a comfortable place in the quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique at the Fez Stadium, producing one of their most convincing performances of the tournament. The Super Eagles took control early and were rewarded in the 20th minute when Ademola Lookman finished emphatically from close range after being set up by Akor Adams. The pressure continued to build, and five minutes later Victor Osimhen doubled the lead, reacting quickest in the box to convert Adams’ deflected assist and give Nigeria a firm grip on the contest before the break. Nigeria resumed the second half with the…