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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group said it was taking legal action against the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over cryptocurrency perpetual futures.In a Thursday filing in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, CME filed a complaint against the CFTC and its chair Michael Selig over the agency’s regular approvals of perpetual futures tied to crypto. The lawsuit stemmed from a May 29 notice from the CFTC approving perpetual futures contracts tied to the spot price of Bitcoin (BTC) for prediction markets platform Kalshi and issuing a no-action position for similar products on cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase.According…

Criminal Minds appeared to take a big risk by killing off an important character in a gruesome death scene. During the Thursday, June 18, episode of the Paramount+ show, Voit’s (Zach Gilford) biggest fan kidnapped Lance (Connor Storrie) and used him to get answers from the BAU. Members of the organization — and Voit — listened as a wrong answer turned into Lance being brutally tortured. The call then went dead, which appeared to hint Lance could be too. Storrie, 26, joined the show earlier this year after his breakout role on Heated Rivalry. Based on Rachel Reid‘s Game Changers…

A new study has found that violent conflict across Northern Nigeria is not only pushing households deeper into poverty but is also weakening their ability to recover, creating a cycle that leaves many families trapped in long-term deprivation. The report, “Insecurity, Livelihoods and Welfare in Northern Nigeria”, identified three dominant forms of insecurity shaping welfare outcomes across the region; Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgency in the North-east, farmer-herder conflict in the North-central, and banditry and kidnapping in the North-west. While these conflicts differ in nature, researchers found that all three drive poverty through distinct pathways by undermining…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State branch, has raised a concern about the ongoing three-day warning strike by resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), stating that it may trigger broader disruptions in the Lagos healthcare system if unresolved welfare issues persist. The strike, now in its second day, followed a resolution by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) of LASUTH at its 19th Ordinary General Meeting and Scientific Conference, where members voted to withdraw services over long-standing, unaddressed welfare concerns. According to a report by Channels Television, the association said the decision followed repeated engagements…

Since actor and comedian Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James announced the birth of his son, King Kagar, with fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo, CEO of Luminee Couture, the news has drawn widespread criticism. Netizens could not hold back, particularly because the announcement came seven months after Baba Ijesha was released from prison, having served a jail term following his conviction in a child sexual assault case. The criticisms were also fuelled by the fact that neither Baba Ijesha nor Ms Tokunbo had previously made their relationship public, a fact that came as a shock to many Nigerians. Amid the criticisms, actor and…

The Ogun State Government has directed all public and private schools across the state to discontinue graduation ceremonies and end-of-session parties, citing concerns over alleged financial pressure on parents and guardians. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and signed by the Director of Education (Private Schools), A.A. Bisiriyu, according to Premium Times Nigeria. The circular, dated June 17, and addressed to all administrators of public and private schools, ordered immediate compliance and warned that violators would face sanctions. According to Premium Times Nigeria, on Thursday, the ministry said the decision…

Officers of the Abia State Police Command have arrested two suspects for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition in Aba. The suspects, identified as David Emmanuel, 33, and Joel Emeka, 25, were apprehended during a stop-and-search operation conducted by officers attached to the Nediegoro Divisional Police Headquarters. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa. According to the statement, the suspects were arrested on June 12, 2026, along Azikiwe Road by Kent Road in Aba after police operatives intercepted an auto rickshaw…

The family of Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, on Thursday confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, is currently dealing with a health issue, while criticising what it described as insensitive media speculation around his condition. In a statement sent to ESPN, the family said Jorge, who also serves as Messi’s long-time agent and business manager, is “currently under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favourably within the condition he is experiencing.” The statement comes two days after Messi was seen visibly emotional on the pitch following his first goal in Argentina’s World Cup opener against Algeria, a moment that fuelled widespread speculation…

Guinness World Records on Thursday named Nigerian chef and restaurateur Hilda Baci a GWR Icon, recognising the multiple record-holder’s impact on global record-breaking culture and her role in inspiring a wave of Guinness World Records attempts in Nigeria. She becomes the first Nigerian to receive the GWR Icon recognition. The GWR Icon title is a distinction used by Guinness World Records to recognise individuals, groups or globally significant figures whose achievements have gone beyond record-setting to leave a lasting international impact. Baci is a multiple Guinness World Records holder whose achievements include setting the record for the longest individual cooking…

During a recent expo in Shanghai that focuses on elderly care, assistive devices, and rehabilitation medicine, a Chinese company called Yueban debuted a smart toilet that does something we haven’t seen before; it comes to you. The autonomous self-driving Xiaoban toilet was designed to improve accessibility for those dealing with mobility issues due to age, injuries, or disabilities. It’s expected to sell for ¥28,999 yuan in China, or nearly $4,300, according to IT Home, but global availability hasn’t been confirmed.The Xiaoban toilet uses technology similar to what’s found in the most advanced robot vacuums. A suite of sensors, including lidar…