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Bitcoin (BTC) versus gold has entered classic bottom territory as a key support retest begins.Key points:Bitcoin drops to 20 ounces of gold for the first time since early 2024.This represents a the border between bull and bear-market territory, analysis says.A three-year Bitcoin uptrend versus gold is now almost lost.Bitcoin vs. gold: Bullish divergence at supportAnalysis from crypto trader, analyst and entrepreneur Michaël van de Poppe on Saturday predicted “more upside on the horizon” for Bitcoin.Bitcoin has struggled in gold terms as the precious metal stays near all-time highs through the Q4 crypto market correction.Data from Cointelegraph Markets and TradingView shows…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! In both fashion and homemaking, Martha Stewart has proven that classic elegance never goes out of style. Recently stepping out to celebrate the premiere of a new Netflix documentary, The New Yorker at 100, the businesswoman and TV personality chose to stick with her quiet luxury aesthetic, wearing a chic beige sweater with black trousers, nude nails and a simple pair of earrings. The elevated yet versatile knit would no doubt complement a variety of winter wardrobes, but rather than…

When Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), barely 24 hours after visiting President Bola Tinubu, allies described the move as a bold political calculation — a final break from the grip of his estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike. But in Rivers, where power has never been settled by party labels alone, the deeper question remains whether crossing to the ruling party can truly end a crisis driven by control of political institutions and demand for loyalty. Over the past year, the oil-rich state has been more about power than governance — a contest between a sitting governor…

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set for a major structural shift, with the tournament to be staged every four years from 2028. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe announced the decision on Saturday, confirming that the long-running biennial format will end after the 2027 edition, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. A one-off AFCON will still be held in 2028, after which the competition will fully transition to a four-year cycle. “The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will be held every four years from 2028,” Motsepe told reporters in Rabat, Morocco,…

A male student, Master Ikechukwu Ifechukwu has emerged winner of a Cooking Competition Anambra State. The emergence of Ifechukwu, a student of St Charles College, Onitsha, who represented Onitsha zone, came as a shock to many who were at the grand finale of the event held in Awka. The participants were assessed based on proper hygiene, food taste, dishing and service manner. They were given the opportunity to choose their recipe and several delicacies, and prepare them from start to finish within a time-lag of one hour, twenty minutes. Ifechukwu defeated female contestants from schools in Aguata and Nnewi zones,…

Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint at Ipele Junction in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, leaving two police officers and a female civilian injured. The incident occurred when operatives attached to the Safer Highway Patrol were on routine duty at the checkpoint. Police sources said the attackers, numbering about three and riding on a motorcycle, suddenly arrived at the location and opened fire on the officers. Two policemen were hit by gunshots during the assault, while a woman, identified simply as Taiwo, was struck by stray bullets. Confirming the development in a statement issued on Saturday, the Ondo…

Former Real Madrid left-back, Marcelo, has named his favorite player between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Marcelo shared the dressing room with Ronaldo at Real Madrid and played against Messi at Barcelona. Marcelo told DjMaRiiO that Lionel Messi is one of the toughest opponents he faced. According to the former Brazil International, “Messi was a real pain.” He also notec that Jesús Navas made things very difficult for him during his playing day while for him, Xabi Prieto was also very hard to defend against. “I always choose Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi is incredible. We’ve enjoyed watching both of them, well,…

The State Government Committee constituted by Governor Muhammadu Yahaya to investigate the vandalisation of facilities in public schools across Gombe State has expressed concern over what it described as poor handling and reporting of theft and vandalism by some school managements. Speaking on Saturday after an engagement with education stakeholders in Gombe Local Government Area, the Chairman of the Committee, Malam Aliyu Kamara, stressed the need for proper documentation and record-keeping of activities within and around schools. “We observed with concern that some cases of vandalism and theft of school property are not being reported to security agencies for proper…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Nwabali for allegedly shooting police officers at a checkpoint in Ipele, Owo Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was said to be among three men who carried out the attack. Two police officers and a woman sustained injuries during the incident. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Abayomi Jimoh. The statement read, “The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of an unfortunate incident that occurred on December 17, 2025, at…

The Africa Cup of Nations will be staged every four years following an edition planned for 2028 in a major change to what is currently a biennial showpiece, African football chief Patrice Motsepe announced on Saturday. The Confederation of African Football president revealed the change as part of a significant restructuring of the international game on the continent to help it fit better into a packed global calendar. An AFCON every two years was a vital source of revenue for African national associations, but Motsepe said the introduction of an annual African Nations League competition — similar to the UEFA…