In a significant move for Nigeria’s economic landscape, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law. The record-breaking budget, valued at ₦54.99 trillion, marks a 99.96% increase from the ₦27.5 trillion approved for the 2024 fiscal year. The signing ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja on Friday,…
The Istanbul derby between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray took a heated turn on Sunday, leading to a major controversy surrounding José Mourinho. The Portuguese coach, never one to shy away from confrontation, found himself at the center of a storm after making controversial comments about the Galatasaray bench and the match officials. During the post-match press…
Gene Hackman, the acclaimed actor whose powerful performances defined a generation of cinema, has passed away at the age of 95. His wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were also found deceased at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, according to a statement from the local sheriff’s office on Thursday. Authorities confirmed that…
As diplomatic efforts to mend strained US-Russia relations continue, the Kremlin has made it clear that returning annexed Ukrainian territories will not be part of any future peace deal. On Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov set a firm red line, stating that the regions Russia claims to have annexed are now “an inseparable part” of…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed on Thursday that his proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada will take effect as planned on March 4. Citing ongoing concerns about drug trafficking into the United States, Trump stated that the levies would not be delayed. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump also announced that…
Vinicius Jr. continues to solidify his place at Real Madrid, expressing his immense pride and commitment to the club after wearing the captain’s armband for the first time. The Brazilian forward, who has been the subject of intense transfer speculation, particularly from Saudi Arabia, made it clear that his future lies with Los Blancos. On…
Bybit, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has reached a significant milestone in its expansion efforts. The company recently announced that it received an in-principle approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to operate as a Virtual Asset Platform Operator in the country. This approval, dated February…
In a significant policy reversal, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he is rescinding concessions granted to Venezuela by his successor, Joe Biden, over two years ago. The announcement, made via Trump’s Truth Social platform, stated that he is “reversing the concessions” related to an oil transaction agreement dated November 26, 2022….
The UK government has introduced the Crime and Policing Bill, a significant piece of legislation designed to enhance law enforcement’s ability to recover proceeds from cryptocurrency-related crimes. This new bill expands existing legal frameworks, providing clearer guidelines for valuing, seizing, and managing digital assets obtained through illicit activities. One of the bill’s primary objectives is…
Real Madrid will be without star forward Kylian Mbappe for their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Real Sociedad on Wednesday. The French striker, who has been in prolific form this season, was left out of the squad due to a dental problem. Mbappe, Madrid’s top scorer with 28 goals in 39 appearances across…
