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XRP price is trading around $1.09 as momentum remains soft. The $1.00 level is still acting as key psychological support, although buyers have yet to seize control. For now, the next big move may depend less on charts and more on what happens in Washington.Ripple has continued engaging U.S. lawmakers as stablecoin legislation moves through Congress. The company has argued that clearer digital asset rules could strengthen blockchain-based payment infrastructure, where XRP has long been positioned as a bridge asset. After years of legal uncertainty, even a little clarity feels like fresh air. Ripple Warns Rejecting CLARITY Act Would Prolong…

Salisu Kabuga The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund and the Jigawa State Government have renewed their commitments to tackle child poverty head-on, pledging stronger collaboration to improve health, education and nutrition for children across the state. Arewa PUNCH reports that child poverty remains one of the biggest challenges facing developing countries, leaving millions of children without food, health care, education and basic protection. According to our correspondent, the challenge is more visible in Jigawa’s rural communities where access to services is limited, making government and partners’ action more urgent in the state. As such, the renewed pledge was made…

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, and Colombian pop icon, Shakira, have shared a warm moment ahead of their performance at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Burna Boy posted a video on his X handle on Friday showing the pair embracing and exchanging smiles during rehearsals for Sunday’s show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. The singer captioned the clip: “Sunday Prep! @shakira See you at the @FIFAWorldCup Final! Dai dai, ikó, dale, allez, let’s go!” The video, accompanied by photos, showed the two artistes in casual attire sharing laughter and a…

Actress and adult entertainment consultant, Seyi Hunter, has spoken about Nigeria’s complex relationship with sexuality, arguing that many Nigerians consume sexual content in private despite publicly acting otherwise. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Hunter said, “I won’t call it hypocrisy; I’ll say Nigerians are private people. It’s like most of us (not me) are living double lives. People often feel the need to present themselves in ways that align with societal or religious expectations, even when their private interests are different. “There’s a reason we are always topping charts on porn sites, but nobody admits they watch them.…

In the latest Cardano News, Cardano is trading at $0.158, down 1.39% on July 17, while derivatives traders push the long-to-short ratio to 0.58 and open interest climbs 4% to $421 million in the 48 hours before the Van Rossem hard fork activates.The structural tension is sharp: the same wallets flooding short books are being offset by whale accumulation that has reached its highest level since 2023, creating a setup where the next directional move is likely to be violent in whichever direction it resolves.Cardano (ADA)24h7d30d1yAll timeDiscover: The Best Token PresalesCardano News: Van Rossem Governance Approval Sets July 18 ActivationThe…

Animashaun Salman The Sokoto State Government on Thursday flagged off the third phase of its Safe Delivery Initiative, inaugurating 75 upgraded Primary Healthcare Centres across the state’s 23 local government areas as part of efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality. With the latest rollout, the number of PHCs that now meet the national standards for safe delivery services has increased to 92, while the state targets all 244 designated facilities to become fully compliant by the end of December 2026. Speaking during the inauguration, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar, described the initiative as a major step…

D’Tigers assistant captain Michael Eric’s Top 50 elite basketball camp is scheduled to hold in Lagos on July 24, under the auspices of the Erico Sports Legacy Foundation, a non-profit he set up in honour of his late father, former Super Eagles goalkeeper and assistant coach, Joe Erico, Saturday PUNCH reports. Eric, who was born and raised in Mushin, Lagos, disclosed his plans for the latest edition at a press conference at the Airport Golden Tulip Hotel in Ikeja. He said the initiative was born out of a desire to create opportunities for young Nigerians who share his passion for…

Preston North End have suffered an early setback in their search for a new striker after Spanish-Nigerian forward Kevin Carlos rejected the Championship club’s first approach, Soccernet.ng reports. According to French newspaper L’Équipe, Preston, managed by Paul Heckingbottom, made an opening move for the 25-year-old as they looked to strengthen their attack before the start of the 2026-27 EFL Championship season. However, both Carlos and his representatives declined the proposal, ending any immediate hopes of a deal.The Lilywhites have been busy in the transfer market as they prepare for another promotion challenge. The club has already completed the permanent signing…

The death toll from the road crash involving pupils of King David Junior School along the Kaserem section of the Kapchorwa–Mbale Road in eastern Uganda has risen to 24 after three more pupils died while receiving treatment. The Uganda Police Force confirmed the latest casualty figure in a press statement posted on X on Friday by the Public Relations Officer of the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, SP Michael Kananura. Kananura said 18 of the victims had been positively identified, while three unidentified bodies were at Kapchorwa Hospital and another three at Mbale Hospital. People walk near the wreckage…

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams is closing in on a move to newly promoted Serie A side Venezia, with the transfer now entering its final stages, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker had already agreed personal terms with the Italian club, while Venezia also reached an agreement with Sevilla over a transfer fee that will see Adams make the switch to Italy. Although a few final details still needed to be resolved before the move could progress, those issues have now been sorted, clearing the way for the deal to move to its next phase. Akor Adams seen celebrating after scoring a goal against Portugal.…