Author: Press Room

Prediction markets tied to crypto rails now function like shadow polls that update in real time, with prices that embed money-backed views on elections, technology milestones, and macro data. Traders who once scanned polling averages and pundit columns increasingly check market odds first, because order flow reacts within minutes to new information and compresses competing narratives into a single number that moves with conviction.Media desks and professional bettors have folded these indicators into their workflow precisely because liquidity concentrates attention, while order books reveal when conviction is thin. Prices that shift before poll releases or commentary give forewarning that sentiment…

A French mother whose teenage son took his own life is fighting to hold social media platforms accountable, saying their algorithms pushed suicide-related content that sent the 15-year-old into a “downward spiral”. Emmanuelle Pouedras told AFP her story as France mulls scaling back social media access for teens, including through a possible ban for children under 15 similar to the one in Australia. Clement had only just started his second year of secondary school when he jumped off a bridge in the northwestern region of Brittany in 2024. His mother, a 55-year-old shopkeeper, and her husband, Sebastien, are now seeking…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, on Wednesday, faulted the claims that President Bola Tinubu was behind the myriad of crises currently rocking the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), saying that Governor Seyi Makinde and a few others within the opposition party should be held responsible “as a result of their naivety, pride and insincerity”. The PDP, which once dominated the political space in the country, is now becoming a shadow of itself. It continues to lose more members, including serving governors and lawmakers at both federal and state levels, to other political parties, especially the APC. In a…

Nigeria international Felix Agu is expected to make the Super Eagles’ final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, despite concerns over his fitness following a long injury layoff, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old fullback, who has been sidelined since early October with a syndesmosis ligament injury, is yet to return to full training at Werder Bremen. However, Agu is reportedly part of Eric Chelle’s definitive list for the tournament. Werder Bremen stars Victor Boniface and Felix Agu. Photo by IMAGO. Agu’s inclusion surfaced in an informal exchange with teammate Victor Boniface during a conversation inside Bremen’s training…

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to the House of Representatives, urging lawmakers to fast-track its approval as the foundation for the 2026 federal budget. The letter, read by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu during Wednesday’s plenary, underscores the urgency of timely legislative consideration to ensure a smooth budget process. “It is with pleasure that I forward the 2026 to 2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper, MTEF and FSP, for the kind consideration and approval of the House of Representatives,” the letter stated. The MTEF/FSP was approved by the…

The United States House Appropriations Committee reaffirmed the country’s commitment to addressing religious persecution globally, specifically in Nigeria, through a message posted on its official X account on Wednesday. “America will not look away as innocent lives are stolen. “Directed by @POTUS, Appropriators led an on-the-ground mission to inform a report on Christian persecution in Nigeria and guide policy recommendations. “Religious freedom and atrocity response are central to our NSRP bill,” the committee’s statement read. The statement came after a delegation of appropriators, under the direction of President Donald Trump, conducted an on-the-ground mission to Nigeria. On Sunday, National Security…

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, on Tuesday declared his intention to build on the developmental strides of Governor Seyi Makinde, describing himself as the embodiment of “Omituntun 3.0” — continuity without compromise — as he met with elected local government councillors from across the state in Iseyin. Speaking at the Iseyin City Hall, where members of the Oyo State Councillors Forum converged, Ajadi said his aspiration was driven by a commitment to protect and deepen Makinde’s governance reforms while strengthening grassroots participation in decision-making.“I am here because you are the closest…

Former Ghana coach Claude Le Roy has raised doubts over the quality of Super Eagles attackers ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria will be looking to claim a fourth AFCON title in Morocco next month. But it won’t be an easy task. They are definitely one of the favourites, but there are other brilliant teams eyeing the title, including the hosts. Morocco during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match between Tanzania and Morocco at Benjamin Mpaka National Stadium. (Photo by: ImagoxFrank Mpelumbe) ​Going into the tournament, the Super Eagles are under pressure,…

The Federal High Court of Nigeria (FHC) has condemned the use of the photograph of one of its judges, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu, in media reports about the gruesome murder of retired Delta State High Court judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu. The Court affirmed that, contrary to the wrong impression created by the misused image, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu is alive and currently discharging her judicial duties in her division. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the Federal High Court described the continued use of Justice Ojukwu’s photo in place of the murdered Justice Okogwu as reckless, misleading, malicious, and unprofessional,…

PNC Bank, the sixth-largest commercial bank in the United States, has launched direct spot Bitcoin trading for eligible private bank clients, becoming the first major U.S. bank to offer native Bitcoin exposure.Crypto analysts say the domino effect of this direct custody could positively impact the trajectory of the Bitcoin price prediction.U.S Banks Break Down Barriers to Bitcoin AccessThe new PNC bank service enables qualified private banking clients to purchase, hold, and sell Bitcoin without relying on external cryptocurrency exchanges. Today marks a major milestone for institutional crypto adoption.@Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service platform is now powering @PNCBank’s launch of direct bitcoin trading for…