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Wisconsin Representative Bryan Steil, who chairs the House subcommittee on digital assets, introduced a law to prevent certain public officials from “wagering on public policy issues and political outcomes,” notably without mentioning lawmakers in the White House.In a Thursday notice, Steil said he had introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act, which could bar “members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children” from using policy-aligned event contracts on prediction markets platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. The bill proposed that elected officials in violation pay a $2,000 fee or 10% of the value of the prohibited bets on the platforms.Source: Committee…
Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Reece Weaver explained why she decided to hang up her iconic boots after becoming a fan favorite on Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts. “Going into season 3, my third year on the team, I just had so much gratitude,” Weaver, 24, exclusively told Us Weekly. “My cup was filled to the brim even going into this year. I had that in the back of my mind. I was excited and looking forward to year three and what it brought. But my cup was getting really, really full. I went into my last game not thinking and knowing it was…
The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, George Ugwu, has raised an alarm over the circulation of counterfeit Augmentin 625mg tablets in the country, including their possible presence in the state. Mr Ugwu, a professor, alerted the public about the development in a statement issued in Enugu by the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Chidiogo Ugodu, and made available to reporters on Thursday. He stated that available intelligence indicated the fake products had the same Batch Number, AC3N, as the genuine product from GlaxoSmithKline. He, however, noted that the fake tablets bore inconsistent manufacturing and expiry dates: September 2025 and…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to improve revenue collection and reduce leakages by engaging commercial banks to implement the Revenue Optimisation Assurance Platform (RevOp), a digital system designed to enhance transparency and accountability in public finance management. The initiative was the focus of a sensitisation workshop organised by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) in Abuja on Friday. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, represented by the Permanent Secretary for Special Duties, Mohammed Danjuma, said the platform was introduced to modernise government revenue administration and address…
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise be to Allah, who saves us from great afflictions with His mercy, and removes severe hardships with His kindness. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. May Allah exalt and send blessings to him, his family, and his companions. To proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! There’s a believing nation, weakened, oppressed and ruled by a tyrannical corrupt leader, Fir’aun (Pharaoh), who enslaves people, slaughters children, and spares women. The Mighty…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has described the death of a renowned Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, as a profound loss to Abia, Nigeria’s entertainment industry, and millions of admirers worldwide. Mr Otti stated this on Thursday during the funeral service held in honour of the late actor at the Mary Slessor Technical College Ground in Arochukwu Local Government Area of the state. The governor, represented by his Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba, said the late actor was more than an entertainer, noting that he served as a cultural ambassador who projected the image of the state and nation on…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of a member of the Obidient Movement from Edo State, Comrade Benedict Inaede. Obi, in a post on X on Friday, described Inaede’s death as a painful and irreplaceable loss to the Obidient family. “I have just received the sad news of the death of one of our Obidient family members from Edo State, Comrade Benedict Inaede,” Obi wrote. He extended condolences to Inaede’s family on behalf of himself and the entire Obidient Movement. “On behalf of my family and the Obidient Movement family, I sincerely condole with his…
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested eight suspected cultists and recovered firearms and other dangerous weapons during coordinated operations across Ilorin metropolis. The command said the operation was carried out by operatives of its Anti-Cultism Unit in collaboration with other tactical teams following credible intelligence on suspected cult activities. According to a statement on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the operatives raided a suspected cultists’ hideout in the Akuo and Fagba areas of Ilorin, leading to the arrest of eight suspects. The suspects were identified as Ismail Sodiq, 35; Ibrahim Saheed, 26; Feyikemi Odoje, 28;…
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has insisted that earning a place in the Nigeria squad has become increasingly difficult, citing the depth of quality competing for places across every department of the team. Chelle explained that any player hoping to break into the team would have to outperform a host of established internationals already occupying key positions, regardless of where they play on the pitch. “It’s very difficult to enter in that national team. If you see all the positions, you want to play in centre-back, you have Calvin Bassey, you have Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Fredericks, Igoh Ogbu, Emmanuel Fernandez.…
Smart lighting company Philips Hue has launched its first wired wall modules. Installed behind existing wall switches, the new devices bring non-smart lights into the Hue ecosystem for the first time. Hue also announced new Play table and floor lamps that are more affordable versions of its Signe series, along with upgrades to its E14 candle bulbs that add a broader white light spectrum and Matter-over-Thread compatibility.The new lights are now available globally; however, the Wired Wall Switch Modules are Europe-only. Signify CTO George Yianni told The Verge that there are currently no plans to launch them in the US,…
