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Bitcoin (BTC) starts the third week of June with a spring in its step as the US-Iran peace deal sends risk assets higher.Key points:Bitcoin price action targets $66,000 as US stock futures soar and oil approaches its lowest levels since early March.Traders see $69,000 as a likely short-term BTC price target.The Federal Reserve interest-rate decision is under the microscope thanks to new chair Kevin Warsh.Bitcoin whales have reversed their selling mentality, putting in a “rock-solid floor” near $60,000.Overall demand weakness raises questions over a bull-market comeback.Oil price drops below $80 as Iran peace countdown beginsThe US-Iran war is again the…

It looks like Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ son, Bronze, adores Taylor Swift just as much as anybody else. The toddler, 3, whose dad, 30, plays alongside Swift’s fiancé, Travis Kelce, for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL, was seen pointing at a photo of the pop star, 36, while recently walking with his famous parents through Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. A video, shared via the Chiefs’ Instagram account on Sunday, June 14, captured the adorable moment, including how an awe-struck Bronze uttered the word “Taylor” while pointing at the image. Although the stadium played home to Patrick…

The Nigerian government on Monday began the arraignment of more than 400 terrorism suspects before judges of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects are being arraigned in batches simultaneously in several courtrooms at the Federal High Court complex, with many regular cases put on hold to allow judges to participate in the exercise. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, is leading the prosecution team, supported by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo. Both Mr Fagbemi and Mr Oyedepo are Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs). The Legal Aid Council…

International Monetary Fund [IMF] In a qualified sense, the fund’s report presents a picture of an economy that is stronger financially, today, than it was three years ago, but not yet strong socially. Put this way, the IMF’s report simply reinforces something the average Joe on Nigeria’s streets has known about the economy for some time now: “The stabilisation phase has largely succeeded, but Nigeria now needs to convert macroeconomic gains into improvements in living standards.” The IMF’s staff report on its 2026 Article IV Consultation with Nigeria is a very political document — mealy-mouthed, even if one of the…

Plateau State has recorded 11 confirmed cases of cholera, five deaths and 53 suspected cases, according to the state Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Baamlong. Mr Baamlong disclosed this to journalists on Sunday in Jos, saying the confirmed and suspected cases were reported in Pushit, Mangu 1 and Mangu 2 communities in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA). He said the Ministry of Health is intensifying public health interventions to contain the outbreak, prevent further spread and minimise its impact on affected communities. He explained that the state had taken decisive actions to control the outbreak and protect its citizens via the…

The South African Government has begun to lament the impacts of xenophobic claims by some individuals, leading to income loss for businesses of its citizens abroad. The government, through its Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, clarified that the mass evacuation that recently happened in the country was targeted at illegal African immigrants, devoid of xenophobia. She said this during an interview with SABC on Sunday, stressing that the country was facing backlash and that some of its artistes were having their shows cancelled across the continent. “We can’t lie about the backlash, and that is why part…

The Anambra Government has confirmed that the 10-year-old boy, who was brutally assaulted by his guardians in Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, is currently receiving medical treatment under state protection. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Esther Onyekesi, made this known to newsmen in Awka on Monday. “I want to thank the good caring people of Anambra for bringing this case to our notice. “The boy is receiving treatment now. My team and Obosi community woman leader visited him. “The offenders must face the law for this barbaric act. If…

Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on Monday, for a fee reported to be 55 million euros ($63.8 million). “Real Madrid and Chelsea have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Marc Cucurella, who will join our club for the next six seasons, until June 30, 2032,” said Los Blancos in a statement. The 27-year-old left-back joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2022 after coming through La Liga champions Barcelona’s academy and moving to Getafe. Cucurella is at the World Cup with Spain and becomes the only Real Madrid player in Luis de…

Love Island USA lived up to its title when bombshell Jen Terry offered surprising details about her sex life. During the Sunday, June 14, episode of the hit Peacock series, Jen was asked about the most surprising place where she had sex. She needed a moment to remember but Jen ultimately chose “a boat in Miami” as her most memorable encounter. Love Island USA viewers had a front row seat to the sexcapades that took place this year in Fiji. While past seasons featured some couples finding ways to share an intimate moment or two, it felt like season 7…

Ijaw and Urhobo leaders in Delta State have reluctantly accepted a presidential intervention regarding the contested Warri electoral boundaries. Out of respect for President Bola Tinubu and to preserve local peace, the leaders said they agreed to a revised ward structure in the Warri South-West Local Government Area. Under the new arrangement, the number of Ijaw electoral wards drops from 14 to 11, while Itsekiri wards increase from four to nine. The compromise aims to resolve a long-standing dispute over the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s fresh delineation report. The leaders, however, warned that they would resist any further alteration…