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Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped over 8% from its June high near $67,255, putting the $60,000 support level back in focus.BTC/USD daily chart. Source: TradingViewKey takeaways:The SpaceX-led tech market rout is pushing Bitcoin price toward the $60,000 support.A decisive breakdown below $60,000 may lead the price toward $56,000 or under.SpaceX Rout Adds Pressure To Bitcoin’s $60K SupportBitcoin is getting close to retesting $60,000 as SpaceX’s post-IPO rout erases over $600 billion in market value and shakes risk appetite across speculative assets.The Elon Musk-led company priced its record IPO at $135 per share earlier in June, raising $75 billion at an implied…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Summer shoe trends can be hit or miss. Some look cute in photos but feel impossible to style in real life, while others bring back memories you’d rather leave in the past. That’s exactly how I felt about the return of jelly shoes — until one bestselling Amazon pair started changing my mind. The Cushionaire Lattice Slip On Jelly Flats are quietly becoming one of Amazon’s most popular summer shoes. More than 4,000 pairs sold in the last month alone,…

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police to the Senate. The proposed legislation seeks to amend relevant provisions of the Constitution to provide the legal framework for the creation of state police in Nigeria. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, disclosed this in a letter read during an emergency plenary session on Tuesday. Although the bill was transmitted with its various clauses, Mr Akpabio did not disclose their details. He only stated that the relevant provisions were attached to the proposed legislation. In the letter, Mr Tinubu said his administration was committed to…

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has raised fresh concerns over the growing problem of social media impersonation after fraudsters used her identity to spread false claims about her alleged exclusion from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The defender, who plays club football in Saudi Arabia, dismissed the reports on Tuesday, describing the accounts behind the claims as fraudulent and warning supporters against engaging with them. “Awful false accounts. I’ve posted on my IG and X for people to report. They are using my identity and scamming people. I’m currently contacting someone in Saudi (Arabia)…

The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called for greater investment and collective action to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis in the country. Soludo said such interventions are critical to protecting families and securing the future of children. The Anambra First Lady made the call on Tuesday at a one-day high-level stakeholders’ meeting on the Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Syphilis in Anambra State, held at the Light House in Awka. The event, themed ‘Synergising efforts towards triple elimination: Strengthening investment, innovation, and collaboration to end HIV,…

Lagos State Government on Tuesday sealed off an i-Fitness Gym facility in the Jakande Roundabout area of Lekki Peninsula, Eti-Osa, over alleged indiscriminate discharge of raw sewage into public drains. The action was carried out by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office, according to a post shared on the official X handle of the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. LSWMO said the facility was shut for allegedly channelling untreated sewage into public drainage systems, a practice the government described as a public nuisance and environmental hazard. The agency said the activity posed serious risks to public health…

The senator representing Kebbi South, Garba Maidoki, has defected from the All Progressives Congress to the African Democratic Congress, citing unresolved internal disputes arising from the party’s recent primaries in Kebbi State. Maidoki, who chairs the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance and serves as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, announced his defection in a letter addressed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read during Tuesday’s plenary. The lawmaker was among aspirants reportedly screened out of the APC primaries in the state. Explaining his decision, Maidoki said he acted after extensive consultations with his constituents.…

For many years, conversations about financial services in Nigeria focused primarily on banks, branches, and transactions. Today, that conversation is changing. Payments are no longer viewed as standalone services; they have become a critical part of the infrastructure that powers commerce, supports businesses, connects communities, and drives economic growth. Across Nigeria, digital payments now enable tens of millions of people to send money, pay bills, run businesses, receive salaries, purchase goods, and access financial services without visiting a bank branch. At the centre of this transformation are technology-driven financial companies that have helped bring financial services closer to everyday Nigerians.…

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for stronger protection and support for widows, urging governments, communities and stakeholders to eliminate harmful traditional practices that undermine their dignity. In a message marking International Widows’ Day 2026 on Tuesday, the First Lady said widows deserved to live free from discrimination, poverty and social exclusion. Reflecting on this year’s theme, “Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Widows – The African Perspectives,” Tinubu urged renewed commitment to the welfare of widows across Nigeria, Africa and the world. “Today, on International Widows’ Day 2026, I urge us to reaffirm our support for widows…

Lazio have officially appointed former Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso as the new head coach of the first team, the Serie A club announced. According to the official statement from Lazio SC Website on Tuesday, “S.S. Lazio S.p.A. announces that it has appointed Mr. Gennaro Gattuso as Head Coach of the First Team. The Club warmly welcomes its new manager and is confident that his experience, professionalism, and determination will contribute to achieving the Club’s sporting objectives”. The appointment marks a significant shift for the Roman club following the end of Maurizio Sarri’s tenure. Gattuso, 48, brings a combative and disciplined…