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Bitcoin price slid to $79,679 Friday as US military strikes against Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz triggered a broad risk-off prediction, yet the world’s largest crypto remains on track for a sixth consecutive weekly gain. The 1.7% intraday drop looks alarming on the surface, but the weekly chart tells a quieter story. What happens at the weekend close could define whether BTC reclaims $85,000 or gives back the entire week’s advance.The immediate catalyst: US forces struck back against Iran following attacks on three American warships transiting Hormuz, reigniting a geopolitical flashpoint that markets had largely priced out.Compounding the…

Nigerian star Rema and South Africa’s Tyla are set to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony at the Los Angeles Stadium on 12 June 2026. Don’t you just love it when the worlds of music and football come together? There is something truly special about the way a massive stadium anthem can unite fans from every corner of the globe, and for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Africa is taking centre stage. FIFA has officially confirmed that Rema and Tyla are set to headline the opening ceremony in the United States, ensuring that the sounds of Afrobeats…

Nigerian music fans have been thrown into excitement following a recent announcement by FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, referred to as Rema, has been headlined to feature in a star-studded lineup for the opening ceremony in Los Angeles, United States, as FIFA prepares for one of the biggest displays in World Cup history. It marks another major milestone for the “Calm Down” hitmaker, who has continued to raise the profile of Nigerian Afrobeats globally, after he also performed at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France. Soccernet.ng had earlier reported that another Nigerian superstar Damini…

By Temitope Adetunji A 15-year-old boy, Emmanuel Adeyemi, has lamented his inability to attend school, describing his condition as heartbreaking. Emmanuel was born prematurely at seven months and later diagnosed with severe jaundice, which developed into cerebral palsy. He is unable to walk, feed himself or carry out basic bodily functions without assistance. The teenager has lived with the neurological condition since infancy, leaving him completely dependent on caregivers for survival. Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, Emmanuel said he still believed he could become useful to society if given the opportunity. “What hurts me even more is watching children my age…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds. The anti-graft agency posted the wanted notice on its website on Saturday. According to the EFCC notice, Farouq, 52, is an indigene of Zamfara State, and her last known address is EN 008, Okpo River, off Agulu Street, Maitama, Abuja. The notice, signed by the Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, urged members of the public with information on her whereabouts to contact the commission. The EFCC notice read, “The…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will travel to the United Kingdom later this month for a short training tour as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. The camp is expected to run from May 23 to 28, with one friendly game likely to be played during the trip, according to SavidNews. Although the tour falls outside the official FIFA international window, the Nigeria Football Federation has decided to organise the camp to keep the team active ahead of next year’s continental tournament and the qualification race for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in…

The Trade Union Congress has proposed a “production subsidy” for the Dangote Refinery and other modular refineries as a way to reduce the rising cost of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. TUC President Festus Osifo made the proposal on Friday while speaking on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television. Osifo said that since the Federal Government has ruled out reintroducing petrol subsidies, alternative measures are needed to ease the burden of high fuel prices on Nigerians. “So for us as a country, we are making a lot of money. In excess of what we…

XRP price might be falling under its $1.40 support, but UBS, a Swiss banking giant managing $7 trillion in assets, has disclosed XRP exposure via a 13F filing with the SEC. The full scope of that filing reveals exactly which instruments the bank used, and why that distinction matters for price structure. The @UBS Group, the world’s largest wealth manager with $5.7 TRILLION in assets, has officially disclosed its #XRP holdings in a brand-new SEC 13F filing.This isn't just "retail hype"; this is one of the most powerful financial institutions on the planet loading up on XRP… pic.twitter.com/lfucA23b5P— ????????????????XRP (@BankXRP)…

Sevilla head coach Luis García Plaza has spoken about the chances of Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke starting in their clash against Espanyol on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Ejuke made his 26th appearance of the season across all competitions in Sevilla’s 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad last Monday. He was a surprise inclusion in the starting lineup for the clash, marking only his first La Liga start since November 2025, when he featured in a 2-0 defeat to Real Betis. Despite not getting on the scoresheet, the 28-year-old delivered an eye-catching performance on the left wing and constantly troubled the opposition defence. The Super Eagles forward also completed the most…

By Ayoola Olasupo Ageing, in simple terms, is a progressive, time-dependent, and universal process of physical and mental decline in living organisms, including human beings. It typically leads to increased vulnerability to disease, reduced functional capacity, and eventual death. It involves the accumulation of molecular and cellular damage, known as senescence, as well as a decline in biological functions and the body’s ability to adapt to metabolic stress. According to Britannica, ageing takes place in the cells or organs of living organisms over time. It explains that the process occurs throughout the entire adult lifespan of every living thing. Every…