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From former president to future prisoner: Sarkozy’s conviction divides France Hugh SchofieldParis correspondent AFP via Getty Images Former leader of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, has been sentenced to five years in prison Nicolas Sarkozy is back where he used to be – dominating the news and dividing the nation. Thirteen years after he left office, he is about to become the first former French president to… https://areatatafo.com.ng/from-former-president-to-future-prisoner-sarkozys-conviction-divides-france/

Crypto Market Wipes Out September Gains as Bitcoin Barely Hangs On: Analysis In brief - The crypto market is now deep in the red for September, shedding close to 5% in total value in 24 hours. - Bitcoin is holding onto a slim 1% gain for the month, staying in the green for now. - Technical indicators suggest market exhaustion, but prediction markets remain somewhat optimistic. Brace… https://areatatafo.com.ng/crypto-market-wipes-out-september-gains-as-bitcoin-barely-hangs-on-analysis/

Myriad Moves: Ethereum and Solana Sentiment Flips Bearish as Prices Tumble In brief - A volatile crypto market has led to drastic odds shifts on some of Myriad’s most-traded prediction markets. - Predictors have flipped bearish on Ethereum and PENGU, now suggesting both are more likely to “dump” then rise to new heights. - While a Solana all-time high by the year’s end felt likely last… https://areatatafo.com.ng/myriad-moves-ethereum-and-solana-sentiment-flips-bearish-as-prices-tumble/

Akwa Ibom: I’ll continue to support you – Wike assures Gov Eno The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to give Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, the necessary support to achieve his mandate, while urging him to continue praying for him. He commended the governor for taking the decisive step of moving the state forward, irrespective of opposing voices, adding that he… https://areatatafo.com.ng/akwa-ibom-ill-continue-to-support-you-wike-assures-gov-eno/

2027: Ganduje, Barau, Bichi rally massive North-West support for Tinubu Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, on Thursday led other key party stakeholders in Kano State, north-west Nigeria, to rally support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists after a… https://areatatafo.com.ng/2027-ganduje-barau-bichi-rally-massive-north-west-support-for-tinubu/

Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil as Erdogan chases deal on F-35 warplanes US President Donald Trump has urged Turkey to stop buying oil from Russia, part of a wider drive to cut off Moscow’s energy funding as the war in Ukraine rages on. Speaking alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House, Trump said halting those imports would be “the best thing” his Turkish counterpart could… https://areatatafo.com.ng/trump-urges-turkey-to-stop-buying-russian-oil-as-erdogan-chases-deal-on-f-35-warplanes/

Statisticians should embrace innovative techniques – Gov Oborevwori Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has urged statisticians to embrace innovative techniques like big data analytics and machine learning and to address the challenges of data governance and privacy in an increasingly digital world. The Governor said during the 2nd International Conference of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria, CISON, hosted by Delta… https://areatatafo.com.ng/statisticians-should-embrace-innovative-techniques-gov-oborevwori/

Major reason for japa syndrome in Nigeria revealed Former member of the House of Representatives, Nkoyo Toyo, has decried the spate of japa syndrome in Nigeria, attributing its major cause to lack of employment opportunities. Toyo made this statement on Thursday, while responding to questions in an interview on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television. DAILY POST reports that “Japa syndrome”… https://areatatafo.com.ng/major-reason-for-japa-syndrome-in-nigeria-revealed/

Court set to rule on Nnamdi Kanu’s “No Case Submission” on terrorism charges Sept 26 The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, will on Friday, September 26 know his fate at the Federal High Court in Abuja where he is requesting that the terrorism charges against him be quashed and he be set free from the charges. Justice James Omotosho is to deliver a ruling on… https://areatatafo.com.ng/court-set-to-rule-on-nnamdi-kanus-no-case-submission-on-terrorism-charges-sept-26/

Kaduna gov expresses concern over low voter registration The Kaduna State Government has expressed concern over the low turnout of citizens in the ongoing voter registration exercise, just as he called on local government chairmen, traditional institutions, religious leaders, and the media to intensify mobilisation efforts. The Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, who disclosed this in Kaduna on Thursday, said that Governor Uba… https://areatatafo.com.ng/kaduna-gov-expresses-concern-over-low-voter-registration/

Greece extradites oligarch Plahotniuc to Moldova in $1bn fraud case A Moldovan oligarch and former senior politician has been extradited from Greece accused of involvement in the theft of $1bn (£748m). Vladimir Plahotniuc, 59, was flown from Athens to Chisinau on Thursday morning and then taken to a detention centre in Moldova’s capital, local officials said. The tycoon, who faces several long-running criminal cases in… https://areatatafo.com.ng/greece-extradites-oligarch-plahotniuc-to-moldova-in-1bn-fraud-case/

2027: I never promised to prioritise Yoruba interests – Atiku The media office of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has denied reports that he promised to prioritise the interests of the Yoruba ethnic group if elected president in 2027. Recall that on Wednesday, several reports attributed the claim to a statement purportedly issued on Atiku’s behalf by one Kola Johnson, described in the individual as… https://areatatafo.com.ng/2027-i-never-promised-to-prioritise-yoruba-interests-atiku/

Palestinian leader says ready to work with US for two-state peace plan Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has said he is ready to work with world leaders to implement a peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians announced by France on Monday. Speaking via video at the UN General Assembly, Abbas reiterated his rejection of a future governing role for Hamas in Gaza and demanded it disarm. He… https://areatatafo.com.ng/palestinian-leader-says-ready-to-work-with-us-for-two-state-peace-plan/

Tech Giant Cloudflare to Launch NET Dollar Stablecoin for ‘AI-Driven Internet’ Publicly traded cloud infrastructure firm Cloudflare—which powers a significant chunk of internet traffic—is launching a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, the NET Dollar, to help propel the future of AI-driven finance on the internet, the firm announced on Thursday. “For decades, the business model of the Internet ran on ad platforms and bank transfers. The internet’s next… https://areatatafo.com.ng/tech-giant-cloudflare-to-launch-net-dollar-stablecoin-for-ai-driven-internet/

Ganduje makes first major political outing since stepping down as APC National Chair Former APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has made his first major political appearance in Kano since resigning from his position three months ago. Ganduje joined other party leaders at a closed-door meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kano State chapter. The gathering, which held at Abuja on Thursday, was aimed at strengthening… https://areatatafo.com.ng/ganduje-makes-first-major-political-outing-since-stepping-down-as-apc-national-chair/

Troops kill dozens of terrorists, arrest 120 suspects, rescue 41 kidnap victims The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that troops operating across different parts of the country neutralised dozens of terrorists, arrested at least 120 criminals, and rescued 41 kidnapped victims within the past week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while briefing journalists on recent military successes… https://areatatafo.com.ng/troops-kill-dozens-of-terrorists-arrest-120-suspects-rescue-41-kidnap-victims/

EPL: Paul Merson predicts Newcastle vs Arsenal, Chelsea vs Brighton, other games Arsenal legend Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League games taking place this weekend across different grounds in England. Brentford will host Manchester United in an early kick-off on Saturday afternoon. Chelsea will face Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, while Manchester City will clash with Burnley. Crystal Palace will welcome Liverpool at home,… https://areatatafo.com.ng/epl-paul-merson-predicts-newcastle-vs-arsenal-chelsea-vs-brighton-other-games/

I’m entering health sector – Wike tells FCT doctors The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday pledged to turn his tentacles towards the health sector. Wike made the appeal while pledging to further focus on other sectors in the FCT. ‎He spoke during the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N20 (Solomon Lar way) from Road N5 (Obafemi… https://areatatafo.com.ng/im-entering-health-sector-wike-tells-fct-doctors/

Collaboration, understanding key in anti-corruption fight – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says collaboration and understanding remain key to achieving sustainable success in tackling economic and financial crimes. Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, said this in a statement by the EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Thursday in Abuja. He spoke at the 2025 EFCC- Civil Society Organisation’s Capacity-Building Workshop… https://areatatafo.com.ng/collaboration-understanding-key-in-anti-corruption-fight-efcc/

Trump demands inquiry over UN ‘triple sabotage’ Donald Trump has demanded an investigation into what he called a “triple sabotage” during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. In a post on social media, the US president referred to an escalator abruptly stopping as he and First Lady Melania Trump stepped on, a teleprompter malfunctioning during his speech, and… https://areatatafo.com.ng/trump-demands-inquiry-over-un-triple-sabotage/