Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies extended their gains on Monday, March 24, buoyed by positive investor sentiment despite concerns over upcoming U.S. tariffs and key economic data releases later this week. As of 7am this morning, Bitcoin rose 3.2% to $86,590, while Ethereum gained 2.3%, trading at $2,047. The global cryptocurrency market capitalization increased by…
Image by Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona. How we lost our rights in the kingdom of Musk-Trump As a person who consumes large amounts of information about peace and conflict in the world, I spend a considerable amount of time talking with people about how the governance of their communities is working. I talk with educators about…
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a directive prohibiting government appointees from engaging in any form of mining, whether legal or illegal, effective immediately. Speaking at the launch of the ‘Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative,’ Mahama emphasized that any official wishing to pursue mining-related ventures must first resign from their government position. Reaffirming his administration’s…
At least 12 inmates escaped at the Federal Correctional Centre in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State, in the early hours of Monday. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, confirmed the news in a statement in Lokoja. He described the incident as unfortunate and assured the people of the state that the government was…
The Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, failed to present popular TikToker Timothy Gabriel, also known as ‘Tumma,’ in court for trial, forcing the judge to adjourn the case until April 29, 2025. Gabriel, who has spent over a month in solitary confinement, was arrested for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
