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How Bitcoin technology will change future business
Bitcoin and its underlying technology can take businesses into the untapped regions of the world. Today, media headlines...
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How Bitcoin technology will change future business
Bitcoin and its underlying technology can take businesses into the untapped regions of the world. Today, media headlines highlight blockchain technology and investments around it. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have dominated the news headlines due to their remarkable...
NYSC seeks help to tackle dilapidated camps, office buildings
The National Youth Service Corps on Wednesday raised concerns over the poor state of infrastructure and operating conditions at its orientation camps nationwide. The organisation blamed the poor state of affairs in the camps on the failure of some critical...
Money laundering: US court to sentence Hushpuppi on Valentine’s Day
The United States Attorney’s Office at the Central District of California says that Ramon Abbas, aka, Hushpuppi, will be sentenced on February 14 2022. The court’s Director of Media Relations, Thom Mrozek, said Hushpuppi has been scheduled for sentencing on...
Ekiti 2022: Olujimi pulls out of primary, alleges compromise
Sitting Senator and Ekiti State Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant, Biodun Olujimi, on Wednesday pulled out of the governorship primary, saying the system had been compromised in favour of a particular aspirant. Olujimi, who arrived at the Pastoral Centre,...
ECOWAS to discuss Burkina Faso crisis Friday
The West African bloc ECOWAS will meet virtually on Friday to discuss the crisis in Burkina Faso, where army officers have ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kabore, the group said. The Economic Community of West African States, which includes Burkina, had already...
FUT Minna graduates 58 First Class students
The Federal University of Technology Minna has revealed that 58 out of 3,892 graduating students have bagged First Class degrees from the institution. According to the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Bala, who disclosed this at a news conference in Minna...
FUT, Minna to graduate 58 students with First Class
…Gen. Abdulsalami, BUA Chairman Rabiu, President, ADB Adesina and GMD NNPC, Kyari get to Honorary Doctorate Degrees Prof. Abdullahi Bala, VC, FUT, Minna Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna has on Wednesday disclosed that fifty eight students would graduate...
Lifestyle
COVID-19 Test: Presidential Committee Deactivates Passports Of 200 Defaulters
A photo of a Nigerian passport The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) has deactivated passports of about 200 COVID-19 test defaulters after discovering fake PCR tests and vaccination cards. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi made the announcement in Alausa on Wednesday. He said...
Omicron Risk Remains Very High – WHO
An illustration picture taken on December 17, 2021, shows a syringe in front of words “Omicron SARS-CoV-2”. PHOTO: Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP The risk level related to the Omicron variant remains very high, the WHO said late Tuesday, with the numbers of new Covid-19 cases hitting another record...
COVID-19 Fund: South African Investigators Probe $900m Fraud
PHOTO USED TO ILLUSTRATE STORY: A healthcare worker speaks with a woman queuing for a PCR Covid-19 test at the Lancet laboratory in Johannesburg on November 30, 2021. PHOTO:EMMANUEL CROSET / AFP South African investigators have referred for prosecution and disciplinary action 940 cases of...
Entertainment
Photos: Kaduna State Governor El-Rufai’s Son, Bashir Welcomes Twins
Governor El-Rufai’s son, Bashir and his wife, Halima have welcomed a set of twins. The new dad...
With Her Full Chest, Nollywood Actress, Mercy Aigbe Unveils Father of Four as New Lover
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has taken to social media to share more loved-up photos with her new...
Leigh-Anne Pinnock looks amazing in bikini snap four months after giving birth to twins
Leigh-Anne Pinnock and her footballer fiance Andre Gray welcomed twins four months ago and the...
AFCON: “Buhari Should Be Blamed For Nigeria’s Defeat” – Reno Omokri
Former aide of the ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has stated that President...
Metro
Carer cleared of manslaughter after suffocating ‘burglar’ in citizen’s arrest
Craig Wiltshire, 43, died after being restrained in the street of a Bristol suburb (Picture: SWNS) A carer who held down a suspected burglar in the street while waiting for police to arrive, leading to his later death, has been cleared of manslaughter. Nathan Smith,...
Crysis 4 now officially in development but will be ‘a while yet’
Crysis is back at last (pic: Crytek) After years of waiting, fans finally have confirmation that Crysis 4 is really going to happen and there’s even an early teaser trailer. As seemed inevitable as soon as Crytek started remastering the old games, they’ve now...
Thinking about getting a face tattoo? Here’s what you should know
We spoke to tattoo artists and people who have their own face ink (Picture: Getty Images/Westend61) Society has come very far when it comes to accepting tattoos, but face ink is still widely regarded as quite extreme. Choosing to get your face tattooed is inescapably...
World News
Actor Who Voiced Charlie Brown Dies
Peter Robbins played the Peanuts character in cartoon classics, including "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."
Interview: Guinean PM defends record following military coup
Interim PM Mohamed Beavogui tells Al Jazeera that the democratic world has misunderstood the situation in Guinea.
British PM refuses to resign as report over ‘partygate’ looms
Johnson is grilled by lawmakers ahead of the release of an official report into his alleged breaches of COVID lockdown.
Lebanon inks deal with Syria, Jordan to address power crisis
The project, funded by the World Bank, will send 250 megawatts of Jordanian energy to power-starved Lebanon via Syria.
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The Punch
- Tinubu’s wealth cannot be measured in monetary value -Lagos APC spokesman
- Secular musicians will welcome Sammie Okposo, says music producer, K-Solo
- Saraki declares intention to run for president in 2023
- BREAKING: Oyo #EndSARS panel submits report to Makinde
- Medvedev fights back to reach Australian Open semi-finals
- VIDEO: Nigerian entrepreneur walks PUNCH through process of recycling nylon to reusable materials
- Reps condemn resurgence of coups in West Africa, recommend sanctions
- Nigerian Idol to be streamed in UK, Italy, France, over 50 African countries
- Court remands two for trespassing on Lagos airport
- My new lover isn’t ex-husband’s friend, says actress Mercy Aigbe
- Borno set to seize properties of UN agencies over tax evasion
- Borno set to seize property of UN agencies over tax evasion
- Buhari to visit Zamfara Thursday
- APC debunks zoning rumours, warns against misinformation
- Third Libya minister detained over alleged graft
Politics
Catholic Church in France raises €20 million in compensation for child sex abuse victims
Catholic dioceses in France have raised 20 million euros ($22.6 million) to compensate thousands of victims of historical child sexual abuse by clergy, the fund in charge of raising the money said Tuesday.
Macron says Europe is preparing ‘common response’ in case of Russian aggression
France and Germany are ready to pursue dialogue with Russia but if Moscow attacks Ukraine the price will be high, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, speaking at a press conference following talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin.
France, UN join West African states in denouncing Burkina Faso army takeover
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday condemned what he called a "military coup" in Burkina Faso, a day after soldiers said they had seized power in the West African country.
Iran sentences Frenchman Benjamin Brière to eight years on spying charges
An Iranian court sentenced Benjamin Brière, a Frenchman, to eight years in prison on spying charges on Tuesday. His Paris-based lawyer has denounced the trial as a "masquerade".
France advises against travel to Ukraine as NATO beefs up eastern flank
France’s foreign ministry on Monday advised French nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine as tensions soared over the Russian military buildup, prompting NATO allies to put forces on standby and send ships and fighter jets to bolster Europe's eastern...
Technology
Should you still buy an iPhone SE? The iPhone SE 3 could be coming soon – CNET
The iPhone SE is a more affordable option to Apple's iPhone 13, but we'll explain if it's the best pick for you.
Child tax credit: Keep this IRS letter to make sure you get your money – CNET
The expanded child tax credit from 2021 isn't over yet. Learn what Letter 6419 is and why you need it.
Wordle explained: Everything you need to know – CNET
Wordle is taking over the... worldle.
Best Wordle start words: Strategies, tips, how to win – CNET
Our Wordle tips to help you guess correctly every day!
Yellowjackets finale recap: Hello, Antler Queen – CNET
The gripping Showtime series delivers an explosive finale. We get a few answers, a ton more questions and direction for next season.
Tiktok’s latest bizarre trend: Why everyone is peeling raw eggs – CNET
We go beyond the shell to find out why these livestreams are so good at holding your attention.
Tech that reduces domestic violence and abuse
Since March 2020, lockdowns and other safety measures enacted to control COVID-19 have exacerbated domestic violence. For some time, it became...
Focused and practical education, vital for Africa to excel in Project Economy – PMI
As Africa gets increasingly swept into the tsunami of global digital transformation, it is facing a reality in which technology is accelerating...
Infobip recognised as Top Employer of the year for its people practices in Africa
Infobip, a global cloud communication company for businesses and a leader in omnichannel customer engagement, has been awarded the Top Employer...
Delta Tech Africa simplifies ISO certification processes organizations – Seyi Katola
Mr. Seyi Katola, director, Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance of Delta Tech Africa Limited, has explained how the company has...
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- Martial: I can hit the ground running at Sevilla
- I paid N40million for kidnappers to release my mother - former Kano Assembly speaker
- Buni denies zoning of APC national offices
- Ugandan author accused of insulting ruling family freed: lawyer
- Police declare 21 persons wanted over abduction of traditional ruler, death of 2
- Police declare 21 persons wanted over abduction of traditional ruler, killing of 2
- Germany weighs ban on Telegram, tool of conspiracy theorists
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- US authorities jail Nigerian for fraud, orders deportation after jail-term
- IMF urges El Salvador to remove bitcoin as legal tender
- Nigeria to impose Twitter conditions on other social media platforms
World News
Actor Who Voiced Charlie Brown Dies
Peter Robbins played the Peanuts character in cartoon classics, including "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."
Interview: Guinean PM defends record following military coup
Interim PM Mohamed Beavogui tells Al Jazeera that the democratic world has misunderstood the situation in Guinea.
British PM refuses to resign as report over ‘partygate’ looms
Johnson is grilled by lawmakers ahead of the release of an official report into his alleged breaches of COVID lockdown.
Lebanon inks deal with Syria, Jordan to address power crisis
The project, funded by the World Bank, will send 250 megawatts of Jordanian energy to power-starved Lebanon via Syria.
US approves $2.5bn arms sale to Egypt, despite rights concerns
The announcement comes as US legislators again call on the Biden administration to withhold military aid to Egypt.
Russia issues arrest warrant for Alexey Navalny’s brother
Oleg Navalny is wanted on criminal charges, the interior ministry says without providing further details.
The end of the world order as we know it
It's a confusing time for Americans when it comes to world affairs, with the government explaining on the one hand why it was time to pull out of Afghanistan, but on the other why it's also time to stand up for Ukraine.
Biden threatens to sanction Putin himself if Russia invades Ukraine
Hear Ukrainian FM’s message to Putin
CNN's Clarissa Ward sits down for an exclusive interview with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba amid fears Russia may be planning to invade Ukraine, which Moscow denies.
UK PM Boris Johnson says he won’t resign over ‘partygate’ scandal
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Carer cleared of manslaughter after suffocating ‘burglar’ in citizen’s arrest
Craig Wiltshire, 43, died after being restrained in the street of a Bristol suburb (Picture: SWNS) A carer who held down a suspected burglar in the street while waiting for police to arrive, leading to his later death, has been cleared of manslaughter. Nathan Smith,...
Crysis 4 now officially in development but will be ‘a while yet’
Crysis is back at last (pic: Crytek) After years of waiting, fans finally have confirmation that Crysis 4 is really going to happen and there’s even an early teaser trailer. As seemed inevitable as soon as Crytek started remastering the old games, they’ve now...
Thinking about getting a face tattoo? Here’s what you should know
We spoke to tattoo artists and people who have their own face ink (Picture: Getty Images/Westend61) Society has come very far when it comes to accepting tattoos, but face ink is still widely regarded as quite extreme. Choosing to get your face tattooed is inescapably...
Netflix hiring for production role on Meghan Markle’s series after Spotify ‘takes podcast into own hands’
The series will highlight ‘influential women throughout history’ (Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) A new job working on Meghan Markle’s upcoming Netflix series has been advertised by the streaming platform after it was reported that Spotify is taking the Duke...
Dad surprises daughter by wearing paper tie she made aged five to her wedding
Glenn had joked at the time that he would keep the tie forever and wear it to her wedding (Picture: SWNS) When Megan Becker-Towns, was five years old, she made her father, Glenn Becker, a dapper laminated paper tie for Father’s Day. At the time, Glenn joked that he...
Business
Brokers’ take: CGS-CIMB sees TDCX as a proxy for tech disruptors, initiates ‘add’
CGS-CIMB on Monday (Jan 24) initiated coverage on TDCX with "add" and a target price of US$24, representing a potential upside of 91.1 per cent from the business process outsourcing provider's Friday closing price of US$12.56.
Buhari vows to end insecurity in the country
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday reassured the banditry-ravaged residents of Kaduna of the resolve of the Nigerian Armed Forces, under his watch, to crush terrorists and criminal gangs operating in the State and other parts of the country. The state had in recent...
Brokers’ take: DBS initiates ‘buy’ on Daiwa House Logistics Trust with S$0.95 TP
DBS Group Research on Monday (Jan 24) initiated coverage on Daiwa House Logistics Trust (DHLT) with a "buy" call and a target price of S$0.95. It believes the pure play logistics real estate investment trust (Reit) has solid fundamentals and a visible timeline for...
Brokers’ take: RHB downgrades ISOTeam to ‘neutral’, lowers target price to S$0.12
RHB has downgraded its "buy" call on ISOTeam to "neutral" after the building maintenance company reported a net loss of S$14.5 million in the financial year ended Jun 30, 2021, due to supply chain disruptions and labour shortages from Covid-19's impact.
No Signboard requests voluntary trading suspension pending announcement
CATALIST-LISTED restaurant operator No Signboard requested a trading suspension on Monday morning (Jan 24) before the market opened. This follows a trading halt on Jan 19.
Opinion
A Cartoonist’s View: Miel, Jan 16, 2022
Defuse worrying tensions over Ukraine
January 24, 2022 5:00 AMThe importance of resolving the Ukraine issue well can hardly be overstated. It is a turning point for the current world order that rests on the Westphalian premise that a state has sovereignty over its territory and domestic affairs; that...
How Xi Jinping is staging the Olympics on his terms
January 24, 2022 5:00 AMAhead of next month’s Winter Games, a look at how the idea took root in the 1990s with a Malaysian looking for a decent ski resort and is now a showcase of Chinese tenacity and a reflection of Xi’s leadership style.
North Korea a pawn in US-China rivalry, or game master?
January 24, 2022 5:00 AMThere is the view that Beijing uses Pyongyang to irritate Washington, while others see North Korea as playing the two giants against each other for its own gains.
Videos
Alleged Infidelity: Actress Mercy Aigbe’s ex husband reacts to her unveiling of her new boo, Adeoti, with an old picture of all of them together
Alleged Infidelity: Actress Mercy Aigbe’s ex husband reacts to her unveiling of her new boo, Adeoti, with an old picture of all of them together
Nigeria kicked out of AFCON by Tunisia .
Tunisia has knocked Nigeria out of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after securing a 1-0 victory in Sunday’s round of 16 encounter. A shot from Youssef Msakni gave the Carthage Eagles their first goal in the game. The goal came after Msakni’s shot from outside the...
The moment singer Wizkid leered at a patron who touched his jaw at a nightclub
The moment singer Wizkid leered at a patron who touched his jaw at a nightclub
Firebrand Corpers share what God did through them in Akwa Ibom State
Firebrand Corpers share what God did through them in Akwa Ibom State
Actor Ugezu and family miraculously survive a ghastly auto crash in Anambra
Actor Ugezu and family miraculously survive a ghastly auto crash in Anambra
BBN’s Arin advises women
BBN’s Arin advises women