Nigeria Dominates Stablecoin Inflows In Sub-Saharan Africa — IMF
A newly released report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that stablecoins now form a key bridge between crypto markets and the traditional financial system in Nigeria, ranking the country top in inflows in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Belgium Salvage Draw Against Egypt In World Cup Opener
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday.
FG To Roll Out 10,000 Electric Tricycles In August, Says Shettima
The Federal Government will roll out 10,000 electric tricycles into the Nigerian market in August 2026 as part of its strategy to improve public transportation and modernise the country’s logistics system.SSHE
ADC Rejects Deregistration Order, Alleges Plot To Cripple Opposition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed a Federal High Court ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party and four others, describing the judgment as an attempt to use the judiciary to undermine Nigeria’s democratic process.
Shock in Lagos Police Command as top DCP dies suddenly
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the death of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Khan Salihu, describing his passing as a significant loss to the Nigeria Police Force and the security architecture of Lagos State.
US-Iran peace deal announced with ‘permanent’ end to military action
The United States and Iran agreed a peace deal and an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations on all fronts including Lebanon, mediator Pakistan said, in the strongest sign yet that more than three months of war in Middle East is drawing to a close.
Japan fight back twice to hold Netherlands to thrilling 2-2 World Cup draw
Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns.
Umahi: South-East will be ‘disobedient’ vote Tinubu in 2027
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi has declared that the people of the South-East will correct the mistake they made in 2023 by voting for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Large opioids consignments intercepted in Taraba as NDLEA arrests 75-year-old in Ebonyi
Large consignments of various opioids and illicit substances concealed in building materials have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a relentless nationwide offensive against drug cartels leading to the arrest of a 75-year-old grandpa in Ebonyi, and four notorious female drug dealers in Edo, Imo, Kano, and Gombe states.
NDLEA uncovers 6.1kg Cocaine hidden in towels, shirts from Brazil
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman who allegedly attempted to smuggle 6.10 kilograms of liquid cocaine concealed in shirts and towels into the country, as the agency intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking networks nationwide.