Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of possible military action in Nigeria, describing the remark as reckless and dismissive of the country’s complex security challenges. Speaking in Makurdi on Friday after a meeting with Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, Soyinka said leaders must show respect when commenting on situations …
Bitcoin’s latest pullback has become the deepest correction of the entire bull cycle, and sentiment just hit rock-bottom panic levels. BTC $92,093 suffered a 26.7% drawdown on Monday, surpassing April’s 26.5% decline and officially becoming the most severe correction of the current market cycle. Multiple indicators are flashing red, yet the overwhelming fear may be …
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with $13.5 trillion in assets, is expanding its Ethereum lineup. On November 19, 2025, the firm registered a new staked Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Delaware, the first step toward a product that pays investors 3.95% annual staking rewards on top of ETH price gains. This means Ethereum that …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment. Justice James Omotosho delivered the sentence after finding him guilty on all the offences listed in the seven-count terrorism charge brought against him by the DSS. The court described Kanu’s conduct during the trial …
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will, from Wednesday, November 26, 2025, begin enforcement actions on defaulters of ground rent, land use change/conversion fees, and right of occupancy (R-of-O) and certificate of occupancy (C-of-O) bills. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, said the enforcement follows the …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on all seven counts of terrorism brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution presented credible and sufficient evidence to establish its case, noting that …
Bitcoin futures traders refuse to capitulate even as BTC price plunged to $89K. Bitcoin derivatives remain unfazed despite BTC dropping to $89,000. Is this quiet strength in the futures market an early sign that traders are betting on a bounce? Key Takeaways • BTC derivatives metrics reveal traders are being careful, but nothing points to …
The Nigerian Army has assured residents of the South-East of their safety following the circulation of a fake “sit-at-home” order online. Authorities urged citizens to continue their daily activities and report any suspicious individuals for prompt action. Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division, said the message was …
President Bola Tinubu has postponed his planned trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits security briefings on the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State. In response to a request from the Kwara State Governor, President Tinubu directed the …
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF hit a record $523 million in client outflows on November 18, 2025—the biggest single-day sell-off since launch, contributing to over $3 billion total ETF redemptions this month. BlackRock’s IBIT, the world’s largest spot Bitcoin ETF with $72.76 billion in assets, saw clients yank $523.15 million on November 18th, 2025, …
