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Bitcoin (BTC) lost its hold on the $80,000 level over the weekend, and data suggest that the cryptocurrency needs to trade above the $74,000-$75,000 range, as it has repeatedly served as key support over the last two years. Crypto analyst Ardi said the next retest of the $74,000-$75,000 range could become the most important support test of the current bear market.The analyst pointed to the role that the price range played during the last two years. In 2024, Bitcoin struggled to break above the range during a seven-month-long consolidation. In Q1 2025, the same area held as support before BTC rallied…

Chris Abbott spoke out for the first time about expecting his first child with Aubrey Plaza. “Can we say congratulations?” Jenna Bush Hager asked Abbott, 40, on the Monday, May 18, episode of Today With Jenna and Sheinelle. “You’re expecting a babe.” Abbott joked, “I thought for my Tony nom! No, no, I’m kidding.” Bush Hager, 44, noted that Abbott has “a lot going on” at the moment. (Abbott received a 2026 Tony Award nomination in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play category for his role as Biff in Death of a Salesman.)…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released an updated list of 44 senatorial aspirants disqualified from participating in the party’s Senate primary elections, hours after publishing an earlier list containing 47 names. The update list was attached to a statement signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Tuesday. Although the party did not state reasons for the disqualifications or the revised list, it reflected several adjustments, including removals, additions and voluntary withdrawals by some aspirants. Among those removed in the updated list was a former senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, who represented Bayelsa East Senatorial District in the Senate…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the world faces worsening pandemic threats, warning that investments in preparedness are failing to keep pace with rising global outbreak risks and emergencies. The WHO, in a statement released on Monday, said experts monitoring global preparedness warned that infectious disease outbreaks were becoming increasingly frequent and damaging, while the widening health, economic, political and social consequences were weakening recovery capacities globally. According to the statement, a decade after the Ebola outbreak exposed dangerous gaps in outbreak preparedness and six years after the COVID-19 pandemic transformed those weaknesses into a global catastrophe, evidence now clearly…

The Lagos State Government has appointed Dr Saliu Olugbenga Oseni as the new Medical Director of General Hospital, Gbagada, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across public health institutions in the state. A statement by the Lagos state government said the management and staff of the hospital officially welcomed Dr. Oseni following the retirement of the immediate past Medical Director, Dr. Babafemi Olusegun. Before his new appointment, Dr. Oseni served at General Hospital, Isolo, where he was recognised for his professionalism, administrative competence, and dedication to quality healthcare service delivery. His appointment to General Hospital, Gbagada, according…

The Senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Ipablibo Banigo-Harry, has reacted to her disqualification from the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primaries for the district. Speaking with journalists on Monday at her ward in Obuama, Harry’s Town, Degema Local Government Area, Banigo-Harry maintained that she is still a serving senator and believes she ought to have been cleared to participate in the contest. The former Deputy Governor of Rivers State faulted the decision, warning that the APC risks losing experienced female politicians at a time when national attention is focused on increasing women’s participation in governance.…

The Nigeria Police Force has said it has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against transnational organised crime following the dismantling of a human trafficking and fraudulent exploitation syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring communities. A statement signed by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer, said the operation led to the rescue of 30 foreign nationals and the arrest of 13 suspects linked to the criminal network. The statement said the arrested suspects include Abdul Ngaki, identified as the principal suspect and syndicate leader, alongside Fatimah Kulibali, Ahmad Kasango, Sidibe Musa, Muhammad Dembele,…

Arthur Okonkwo has said he cannot wait to make his debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Okonkwo, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, represented England at different age-group levels. The goalkeeper was, however, cleared by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) to switch allegiance last month. The 24-year-old is expected to be named in the Super Eagles squad for the Unity Cup tournament, which will hold later this month. Okonkwo said he is excited about the chance to play for the three-time African champions. “It’s an honour to be given the opportunity to…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, announced that his administration was ready to listen to the abductors of school children of last Friday in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The governor, who made this known while briefing journalists in Ibadan, the state capital, on the security situation surrounding the abduction, declared that his administration would not surrender to terror in the state. He said the state government is nevertheless willing to listen to the grievances of the abductors if such dialogue would aid the swift and safe return of the victims. The governor confirmed that seven students…

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has won the Imo West Senatorial District (Orlu Zone) primary election of the All Progressives Congress, defeating former Governor Rochas Okorocha by a landslide. Uzodimma secured 230,464 votes, while Okorocha polled 1,098 votes in the Option A4 primary conducted on Monday. PUNCH gathered that aspirants in Imo North and Imo East senatorial districts stepped down for consensus candidates Alex Mbata and incumbent senator for Imo North, Patrick Ndubueze. However, in Orlu Zone, Okorocha insisted on contesting against the governor. The declaration was made at the party’s collation headquarters in Orlu Local Government Area by the…