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Tension boiled over in New York’s iconic Times Square on Tuesday as supporters of Algeria and Argentina clashed in the streets hours before their teams face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J opener in Kansas City. A video circulating on social media, shared on X by #dammiedammie35, captured the chaotic scenes unfolding in the bustling square, where fans in Algerian jerseys mixed with those in the kit of Argentina. The clip showed groups of supporters pushing and shoving amid bright billboards and crowded sidewalks, with police officers wading in to separate the rivals as bystanders filmed the…
The state of Florida is suing TikTok over claims the company isn’t complying with the state’s child safety law, which bans kids under 14 from creating social media accounts, as reported earlier by Reuters. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, alleges that TikTok still allows 13-year-olds in Florida to use the platform and is “actively deceiving” parents about its risks.When reached for comment, TikTok US spokesperson Jamie Favazza says the company has been engaging constructively and in good faith with Florida’s attorney general, adding that the platform “notified users under 14 in Florida that their accounts will be suspended.”In addition to…
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped back to $66,000 after Tuesday’s Wall Street open as stocks locked in fresh gains.Key points:Bitcoin cools its rebound, even as stock continue higher on US-Iran peace plans.Oil prices hit their lowest levels in three months, but crypto struggles to leverage the tailwinds.BTC price takes still see $70,000 as the limit for the current push higher.BTC price dips with oil as stocks head out in frontData from TradingView showed BTC price action coming off its highest levels in nearly two weeks.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewHopes that a US-Iran peace deal would go ahead kept equities bullish, with the…
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Two people, including a police officer, have been reportedly killed after gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos in Plateau State. The attack occurred late Monday night and resulted in a gun battle between the assailants and security personnel stationed at the institute. NIPSS is Nigeria’s foremost policy institute. Senior government officials, including those in the military, the police, and the public service, are required to undergo leadership courses at the institute. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the institute confirmed that a security incident occurred around its premises in the early hours…
The National Emergency Management Agency, Imo State office, on Tuesday, began sensitisation in markets to check against flooding and environmental hazards. NEMA South-East Zonal Director, Walson Ibarakumo, told traders at the Relief Market, Owerri, that the agency had begun sensitisation in markets to alert people on the dangers of indiscriminate refuse disposal. Ibarakumo said accumulated refuse blocks drainage, which in turn causes flooding, noting that flooding in Owerri was caused by habits. He said, “We have come to appeal to you to always dispose of your refuse properly to avoid blocked drainage. When you throw refuse into gutters during rainfall,…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s performance in office will ultimately silence his critics and secure his re-election in 2027. Speaking on Tuesday at a Contact and Sensitisation Retreat organised by the North-West Tinubu/Matawalle Peace and Unity Initiatives in Sokoto, Matawalle accused opponents of the administration of spreading falsehoods and propaganda to undermine the President’s achievements. He insisted that such attacks would not diminish the impact of Tinubu’s policies and reforms. “Those attacking President Tinubu with lies and propaganda will be disappointed. His achievements and commitment to national development will speak for…
The Nigerian Communications Commission, working with consultancy KPMG, has begun a comprehensive review of telecom interconnection pricing, the first major reassessment of the sector’s tariff framework in nearly a decade. The exercise, kicked off in Lagos at a mobile termination rate stakeholder forum on Tuesday, brought regulators, operators and industry participants into a structured process to reassess wholesale pricing rules that govern payments between networks for completing voice calls. Mobile Termination Rates are regulated fees paid by one operator to another to complete calls across networks. They influence competition, investment, and retail pricing. The telecom regulator said the current framework,…
Nigeria’s wrestlers put up a commanding display at the Central African Wrestling Championship in Brazzaville, Congo, returning home with five gold medals and one silver across freestyle, beach, and women’s wrestling events, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The contingent made an immediate impact on the opening day, with Terry Godfrey claiming gold in the men’s 65kg freestyle category. Andrew Woyinkorikiye followed with gold in the 53kg women’s wrestling, before Precillia Archbone completed a dominant opening session by winning the 45kg event to give Nigeria three gold medals from three contests. The team carried that momentum into the beach wrestling, where Woyinkorikiye…
Nigerian media personality and actor, Denrele Edun, has explained why he symbolically “married” himself while celebrating his 45th birthday. The entertainer, born Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun, shared a video on social media announcing the unconventional union on June 13, which quickly sparked widespread reactions online. In an Instagram story he shared on Tuesday, Denrele explained that the self-marriage was a celebration of his journey through years of highs and lows. Reflecting on his life at 45, he said he chose to honour the one person who had remained with him through every stage of his journey. “Till death didn’t do us…
