Bitcoin extended its streak of record highs after ticking above $99,000 (around €95,000) for the first time overnight. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks. ADVERTISEMENT Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000, just two years after dropping below $17,000 following the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX. The dramatic rally arrives as industry players expect …

Winner of Toyota Prado prize, Mr. Daniel Mayuku (middle), flanked by Nollywood actress, Ese Eriata, Regional Manager, Globacom, Delta State, Fredrick Oiboh; Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Emomotimi Guwor; Chairman, Uvwie Local Government Area, Chief Anthony Ofoni and representative of Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Chief Mike Okeneni at the prize presentation ceremony in Globacom Festival of Joy Promo in Warri yesterday.APTION   …

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday, remanded a 29-year-old man, Kehinde Oyewale, at Agodi Correctional Centre, for allegedly r3ping a 50-year-old virtually impaired woman, NAN reports.   Oyewale, who resides at the Elebu area in Moniya, Ibadan, is facing trial on a count charge of r3pe preferred against him by the police.   The prosecutor, Cpl. …

Building businesses that stand the test of time requires a blend of innovation, unwavering focus, and passion. This was the key takeaway from the latest edition of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Business Series, hosted on Thursday.   With the theme: “Profit with Purpose, Business Continuity,” the event which was held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre, UBA House, Marina, …

England will host world champions Spain in their first home game of the 2025 Nations League. The rematch of the 2023 World Cup final will take place on Wednesday, 26 February at 20:00 GMT. Spain are the current holders of the Women’s Nations League and sit one place below the Lionesses in the Fifa world rankings. “It’s very exciting to …

Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele has addressed issues on canvassing and piracy ahead of her December movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa. In an Exhibitor Soirée held on November 20, 2024, at the FilmHouse cinemas Funke Akindele did not only reveal her ₦5 Billion goal but advised her fans against campaigning in the cinemas.  “I want to talk about canvassing. Let’s discourage canvassing …

Chinwe has gone on X to throw shade at Odumodu Blvck.  The singer was getting called out on X by some users and Chinwe, a Big Brother Naija season 9 housemate, took advantage of the opportunity to also throw shade at him.  She wrote: “Odumodu blac should audition for Bbn next year as music no favor am. Hopefully he has …

Katsina State Community Watch Corp (CWC) Batsari command, has arrested a suspected bandits informant, Sanusi Bature, who allegedly aided the abduction of over 50 persons in Shirgi community.    Bature, from Tsabawa village, was paraded by the security operatives on Thursday, November 21, 2024.   In a video posted by the command, the suspect revealed he was paid 250k for …

Nigerian superstar hitmaker Davido has teamed up with Nicki Minaj for a new song. In December 2014, Nicki Minaj released her third album ‘The Pink Print’ which delivered the hit records ‘Anaconda’ and ‘Only’ feat Lil Wayne and Chris Brown. On November 22, 2024, the rapper released the 10th-anniversary edition of the album with four new tracks featuring several global …

Shallipopi has gone on X to leave messages for men without money.  The singer began by writing: “If u like no get money, Dey find babe, u fit say life na 2014.”  A follower then asked him if he would use money to make up for the absence of true love and Shallipopi responded.    “U feel say na love …