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Key points:Bitcoin has reached a crucial support, as a break below the $79,000 level may deepen the pullback.Several major altcoins are facing selling pressure, indicating that the bears remain in the game. Bitcoin (BTC) extended its pullback on Wednesday and slipped below the $80,000 level. However, analysts remain optimistic about BTC’s prospects in the near term. Analyst CRG said in a post on X that BTC did not break above the Ichimoku cloud even once during the previous bear market, and when it did, a new bull market started. Interestingly, BTC has risen comfortably above the Ichimoku cloud, weakening the comparison…

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, got a taste of another royal experience — a magical one. Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, recently took their kids to Disneyland, according to Instagram photos that the As Ever founder shared on Monday, May 11. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were joined by her mother, Doria Ragland, as well as kids Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 4, as they explored various areas of the theme park. Meghan, Archie and Lili all wore Mickey Mouse ears for the occasion. As the family wandered through the park, Archie and…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering and fraud involving about N500 billion. PREMIUM TIMES learnt that Mr Abdullahi was arrested in Abuja and is currently in the custody of the anti-graft agency. An EFCC source told Punch Newspaper that the investigation involves alleged financial misconduct linked to funds estimated at N500 billion. “We have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offences. He is currently in our custody, and investigations are ongoing,” the…

Traditional rulers from Northern Nigeria have renewed calls for stronger community engagement, improved immunisation coverage, and accountability in Primary Health Care (PHC) delivery, as concerns persist over circulating variants of the poliovirus in parts of the region. They made the renewed push at the quarterly review meeting of the Northern Traditional Leaders Committee (NTLC) on PHC Delivery held in Abuja on Tuesday. The meeting, organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), brought together traditional rulers and development partners to review progress on routine immunisation, maternal healthcare,…

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Akwa Ibom State Council, has concluded plans to initiate a one billion naira suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the alleged assault of its member, Professor Eyo Ekpe, a Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH. This was among the 10 resolutions reached by the body at the end of its emergency virtual meeting on Tuesday in respect of the arrest and alleged assault of Professor Ekpe by the commission. Recall that EFCC operatives, on the grounds of authenticating a medical report presented by a suspect,…

Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku; Senator Ishaku Abbo; Emmanuel Ben; Adamu Bako Blanzou; and Jesse James Ayenajeh were among the prominent Nigerians who picked the Labour Party, LP, expression of interest and nomination forms to contest for various positions on the party’s platform ahead of the 2027 elections. Maku picked the form for the Nasarawa North Senatorial District; Senator Abbo, for the governorship of Adamawa State; Emmanuel Ben, for the governorship of Akwa Ibom State; Adamu Bako Blanzou, for the House of Representatives seat for Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency; and Hon. Jesse James Ayenajeh, for the House of Representatives…

Tansian University, Umunya, a faith-based tertiary institution in Anambra State, has reacted to viral video on social media claiming that a priest and member of management of the institution was caught in sexual act with a female student. The video which has been trending on social media showed a man identified as a priest from the institution’s campus in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, being beaten and stripped by some female students. Unverified reports claimed the man was caught having sex with a female student in a hostel, but the management of the institution has debunked the story as…

Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, is in “the final stages” of negotiations to return to Real Madrid. Mourinho is set to take over at the Bernabeu ahead of next season. In a tweet on Wednesday, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, claimed the deal will be ratified by Madrid president, Florentino Perez. Romano wrote: “José Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid now advancing to the final stages. Talks are progressing well. “Final approval from Florentino Pérez still needed + likely to wait until the elections… “…but Mourinho is ready and talks have been productive.” Mourinho will take over from Alvaro Arbeloa, who was…

Médecins Sans Frontières has raised concerns over worsening malnutrition, recurring disease outbreaks and persistent maternal healthcare challenges in Nigeria, as it unveiled its 2025 Country Activity Report. The international medical humanitarian organisation said 2025 recorded its highest number of malnutrition admissions in recent years, with more than 440,000 children treated across its operations in Nigeria. According to the report released on Wednesday, MSF provided medical care in ten states including Bauchi, Borno, Cross River, Ebonyi, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara, while also establishing a new presence in Kaduna. MSF further responded to emergencies in several states, including Niger…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested two women and a 35-year-old fish seller over an alleged attempt to engage in immoral acts in Kano. The director of public enlightenment of the state Hisbah Board, Auwalu Sheshe, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement on Wednesday. According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended during an operation carried out at the Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Kabara Housing Estate, popularly known as the Bandirawo Housing Estate, located along the Daura Road. “During the raid, which was conducted under the leadership of Hafizu Garba Adakawa, officials apprehended a woman identified as…