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Dogecoin is trading near $0.07, up 0.3% over the past day after another quiet session. However, the muted move hides a weaker weekly trend. Billy Markus just reminded the market why people embraced DOGE in the first place. The full context offers another look at Dogecoin’s real-world utility.Markus, posting as Shibetoshi Nakamoto on X, replied to a prompt from crypto retirement platform iTrustCapital about the most crypto thing he had done. He answered, “I bought a ride in the Vegas Loop with Dogecoin.” He added it was not that weekend, but it remained his favorite crypto experience. The comment referenced…

Idowu Abdullahi The World Health Organisation has said viral hepatitis remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, claiming an estimated 1.3 million lives in 2024 despite global progress in reducing new infections. The global health body disclosed this on Monday in a report assessing progress in implementing the Global Health Sector Strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections for 2022 to 2030. The report was released in Rio de Janeiro during the 26th International AIDS Conference and ahead of the 2026 World Hepatitis Day marked annually on July 28. The theme for this year’s World Hepatitis Day…

Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu has shared his thoughts on Chiamaka Nnadozie’s performance in Nigeria’s 3-2 loss to Malawi in their opening game of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nnadozie has been a stalwart between Nigeria’s sticks since 2019, consistently delivering strong performances to help the team. However, she failed to cover herself in glory in Nigeria’s opening match of WAFCON 2026 against Malawi. HIGHLIGHTS: 2-3 Malawi get their first-ever win in a 5-goal thriller. #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2026 pic.twitter.com/7iEAmzBG8I — CAF Women Football (@CAFwomen) July 28, 2026 ​Two errors in goal led directly to scores for the Scorchers,…

Spain defender, Marc Cucurella, has honoured World Cup-winning coach, Luis de la Fuente, by getting a tattoo of the manager after helping the national team secure the trophy. Cucurella was part of the Spain squad that defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final this month, with De la Fuente guiding the team to their latest international triumph. The Real Madrid defender, who joined the club from Chelsea for £52m in June, revealed the tattoo on social media. The design features a portrait of De la Fuente holding the World Cup trophy alongside the number 26. As reported by BBC…

Super Falcons attacker Esther Okoronkwo has promised Nigerian fans that the team will put on a better display in their second game of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations against Zambia, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria were expected to sweep past Malawi in their opening WAFCON fixture on Tuesday, but they were caught off guard. ​Coach Justine Madugu had all his best players available, but a tactical masterclass combined with sheer determination saw the Scorchers claim all three points. ​The Chawinga sisters — Tabitha and Temwa — used their speed to devastating effect, as their goals came from long balls played…

Premier League clubs have continued to strengthen their squads ahead of the 2026/27 season, with all 20 teams completing key arrivals and departures during the summer transfer window. Our correspondent on Wednesday curated this report from the EPL website. Arsenal completed the signing of Greek winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge after he registered 17 goals and 23 assists in the Belgian Pro League last season. Tzolis replaces Leandro Trossard, who joined Besiktas. Jakob Kiwior’s loan move to Porto was made permanent, while Piero Hincapie’s loan from Bayer Leverkusen was converted into a permanent deal. Goalkeeper Illan Meslier also joined…

XRP prediction remains mixed as its price trades near $1.5, down about 5% over the past 24 hours, while traders await the Federal Reserve’s July 28 to 29 policy meeting. The macro backdrop remains cautious, yet ETF flow data could be signaling resilience beneath the surface. Bitcoin also slipped to around $63,450 after briefly trading above $64,900, reinforcing the defensive mood across major cryptocurrencies.Seven US spot XRP ETFs have traded since late 2025. Although inflows have cooled from earlier this year, they have not turned into sustained outflows. That gap between steady ETF demand and weaker prices is the kind…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening game of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The ten-time African champions were expected to make light work of their Malawian counterparts. However, by halftime, it was clear the match would not follow that script, with both teams locked in a scoreless stalemate heading into the break. ​The game truly caught fire in an action-packed second half. The Scorchers stunned Nigeria by scoring two quick goals, courtesy of the dynamic duo of sisters Temwa Chawinga and Tabitha Chawinga. HIGHLIGHTS: 2-3…

Ghana’s tallest man, Sulemana Abdul Samed, popularly known as Awuche, has died at the age of 33. His demise has prompted an outpour of grief, particularly in northern Ghana where his extraordinary height made him a local celebrity. Awuche | BBC According to the BBC on Tuesday evening, Awuche died on Monday at the Tamale Teaching Hospital after being admitted with infected sores on his legs. He was being treated in the northern city of Tamale, about 160km (100 miles) from his home village of Gambaga. A relative, Sulemana Abdul Kudus, described the late giant as a generous and well-loved…

Parents of children with cerebral palsy in Abia State have renewed calls for greater public investment in specialised support services, by governments at all levels. This follows the reports of remarkable progress recorded through the intervention of The Straight Child Foundation (TSCF). The appeal came during the Parent Support Group Meeting organised by the foundation in Umuahia where families, caregivers and rehabilitation professionals gathered to share experiences, strengthen emotional support and promote evidence based care for children living with cerebral palsy. The meeting highlighted the growing importance of parent education, physiotherapy, peer support and early rehabilitation in improving the quality…