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Bitcoin (BTC) hit new 2026 highs on Monday’s Wall Street open amid concerns over thin market liquidity.Key points:Bitcoin joins stocks and gold with early-year gains as geopolitics rewards asset holders.BTC price analysis sees a “clear-cut breakout” over the next week.Concerns over a lack of market engagement form the basis for bearish prognoses.Bitcoin seeks new monthly highs on VenezuelaData from TradingView confirmed a new year-to-date BTC price peak of $94,026 on Bitstamp. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewUS stocks gained at the start of the week, continuing a positive reaction to the US operation in Venezuela.Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite…

Jimmy Kimmel is reflecting on his rocky 2025 after winning Best Talk Show at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. The comedian’s talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, faced a six-day suspension in September amid right-wing backlash over comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s death. Kimmel has also faced repeated criticism from President Donald Trump. “It was almost a near-death experience for me,” the late night host, 58, reflected in the winners’ room after his win on Sunday, January 4, per People. “Of course, not literally, but I did feel a little bit like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn watching their own…

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has secured the consent of the majority of elected officials, party executives, and influential support groups in the state following a series of consultations ahead of his planned defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor’s move from the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) marks the end of a decades-long political association with his mentor, former Governor of Kano and leader of the NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Mr Kwankwaso, who opposes the move, has reportedly opened a “loyalty register” at his Miller Road residence to document elected officials and support groups who intend to remain…

Unfortunately, pausing DEON 2025 will send the wrong signal to consumers, startups and investors. The message is that rules are political, not institutional. That scale beats compliance, and consumers aren’t worthy of protection. Hence, while stakeholder engagement is essential, the outcome cannot be paralysis. Nigerians cannot afford their digital economy to be captured by corporate sharks with deep pockets who care more about their balance sheets than the local economy. By any objective measure, Nigeria’s digital lending market has grown faster than its regulatory safeguards. What FCCPC’s Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025 (DEON 2025) sought to…

Nigeria Filmmaker and producer Kunle Afolayan has announced the release date for the second season of his epic series  ‘Anikulapo’. The sequel is the second season of the ‘Anikulapo’ series, which expands on the storyline of the ‘Anikulapo’ movie, released on Netflix in September 2022.  Meanwhile, the first series, titled ‘Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre’, was released in March 2024. Release date While giving updates about the series production on Sunday, Kunle, who is also the film producer, stated in an Instagram post that the Anikulapo series Season 2 will be released on 30 January 2026. “ANIKULAPO series Season 2 coming on 30 January…

Venezuela’s acting leader, Delcy Rodríguez, has announced the formation of a special commission to work towards the release of former president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following his removal from power in Caracas by US forces. Rodríguez named the President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, and Foreign Minister Yván Gil as co-chairs of the panel. The Minister of Information, Freddy Ñáñez, is also a member. Maduro, whom US authorities accuse of drug trafficking and terrorism, was arrested on Saturday and flown to New York. He is being held there ahead of a court appearance scheduled for Monday.…

The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has welcomed Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to the party, urging him to avoid religious and ethnic agenda, and work closely with President Bola Tinubu. Mutfwang recently announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC. The North-Central APC Forum, which championed a campaign to convince Mutfwang to defect to the APC, set agenda for the governor in a statement released by its Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, on Monday in Abuja. The Forum restated its confidence in Mutfwang’s capacity to take the APC to greater heights, adding that his coming…

A major fire outbreak on Monday destroyed several shops and vehicles at the Sokoto Mechanic Village, popularly known as Buzaye Garage. The fire, which reportedly started around 10 a.m., was said to have been caused by an electrical fault. The mechanic village provides repair services to motorists in Sokoto State and neighbouring Niger Republic. Efforts by the Federal Fire Service, Sokoto State Fire Service, and residents of the area to contain the blaze were unsuccessful, as the fire raged for several hours. A section of the village housing Mercedes-Benz repair workshops and spare parts shops was severely affected. Many of…

After closing out 2025 with the release of “Praise the Lord” featuring Magnito, Jesse Flames enters the new year with renewed clarity and purpose, continuing to build a body of work rooted in intention rather than noise. In a moment where Afrobeats is moving faster and louder than ever, his approach remains measured and deliberate, prioritizing meaning, craft, and longevity over momentary attention. The official music video arrives January 10. Following the momentum of his breakout single “FLEX,” “Praise the Lord” represents a shift from celebration to grounding. Reflective and soulful, the record centers gratitude, growth, and perspective, capturing a…

Mozambique will be without key duo, Nené and Edmilson, in their Round of 16 clash with the Super Eagles. Nené and Edmilson are still recovering from muscle and knee injuries, respectively. Right-back Calila has however been declared fit for the encounter. Similarly, Guima, Witi, and Gildo are now in perfect condition to face the Super Eagles after recovering from illness. The encounter will take place at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. Kick-off is 8:00 pm Nigerian time.