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Bitcoin briefly surpassed the $80,000 mark for the first time, driven by President-elect Donald Trump’s support for digital assets and the potential influence of pro-crypto lawmakers in Congress. On Sunday, the cryptocurrency reached an unprecedented $80,076 on Bybit before settling near $79,000 as of 2:05 p.m. Smaller tokens like Cardano and Dogecoin also saw significant gains. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The military has revealed a terrorist recruitment drive on social media, particularly by ISWAP. They have vowed to continue their offensives to eliminate these threats. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, stated on Saturday that military operations have significantly reduced the terrorists’ numbers. Coordinated air strikes and ground operations have driven terrorists from their strongholds, resulting in the death of many. On November 6, 2024, the air component of Operation HADIN KAI carried out targeted air strikes on terrorists at Kwallaram and Arainna Ciki islands in Borno State, neutralizing over 70 extremist members. Buba further noted that…

Edo State Governor- elect, Monday Okpebholo claimed that Obaseki has disappeared from the state. In a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday and signed by Godspower Inegbe, Okpebholo said Edo people are worried by Obaseki’s reckless statements and urged him to evaluate his state of mind. “As of Friday, 8th of November, the whereabouts of Obaseki is unknown. He has chased everyone out of Edo State Government House. He has abandoned governance in the State, and he is on the run. “He has escaped through the road out of Benin. He did not pass through the airport. If he…

Working at leading companies offers employees unique opportunities to expand their skills, explore new tools, and grow professionally. Read || Lagos, Prague and Most Attractive Cities from the Sky For workers worldwide, particularly in Africa, factors like workplace culture, well-being, growth potential, inclusivity, and recognition play a major role in choosing the best workplaces. Recently, Forbes, collaborating with market research firm Statista, published the 2024 World’s Best Employers list. Read || Nigerians place fifth on time spent on Social Media [FULL LIST] The survey included feedback from over 300,000 employees across 50+ countries, highlighting critical aspects such as pay, career…

Globacom, one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications providers, has appointed telecom veteran Ahmad Farroukh as its new chief executive officer. According to the telecom provider, the leadership change aims to strengthen the company’s corporate governance and operational performance, aligning with the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) recent drive for improved governance standards within the telecom industry. Farroukh’s extensive experience in African telecommunications positions him as a strong candidate to guide the company through an anticipated restructuring. Ahmad Farroukh brings over two decades of experience to Globacom. He began his career in 1995 as CEO of Investcom Group, a Lebanon-based telecom entity that…

Manchester City recorded their fourth loss in as many games with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton, thanks to a late winner from debutant Matt O’Riley. City started the game strongly, dominating possession and creating several chances. Erling Haaland opened the scoring after 23 minutes, finishing a pass from Mateo Kovacic. Just two minutes later, Haaland struck the post with a low effort. Brighton emerged for the second half with more attacking intent. After 52 minutes, Jack Hinshelwood had a big chance, heading an effort from point-blank range straight at Ederson. Fabian Hurzeler’s side equalized through substitute Joao Pedro after 78…

The current Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has expressed her interest in running for a second term. She has emerged as the sole candidate for the position. Related || Okonjo-Iweala to contest 2nd term in office The WTO began the process of appointing its next Director General on October 8, allowing members until November 8 to submit nominations. According to a message from the Chairman of the WTO General Council, Petter Olberg, no additional nominations were received by the deadline. Olberg stated that under the procedures for the appointment of Directors-General, he is required to…

President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump will meet at the White House on Wednesday morning. The meeting, scheduled for 11 a.m. in the Oval Office, was announced by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Saturday. This announcement comes four days after Trump was projected to win the presidential election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. The Trump transition team has not yet responded to requests for comment. Following her loss, both Biden and Harris have committed to a peaceful transfer of power. In her concession speech at Howard University, Harris congratulated Trump and assured him of their support during…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Nigeria for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit. The summit, which begins on Monday, November 11, 2024, will focus on the current situation in the Middle East. This trip was announced by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Saturday. The statement added, “It is being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and follows last year’s summit in the same Saudi city. “During the summit, President Tinubu is expected to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, emphasising Nigeria’s strong call for an immediate ceasefire and the…

Nigeria experienced an unusual nationwide power outage at around 4:24 pm, sparking concerns over a potential national grid collapse. Across social media, particularly on Twitter, Nigerians from various regions reported sudden and widespread blackouts, tagging the relevant authorities in search of answers. Many are calling on the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and other power officials to clarify the cause of the disruption and provide updates on restoration efforts. This incident has intensified public scrutiny over the stability of the national grid and the resilience of the power sector. If it turns out true, it’ll mark the 12th time Nigerians…