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New York Representative Ritchie Torres, with the backing of more than 30 other Democrats in the House of Representatives, has introduced legislation following a Polymarket user netting $400,000 on a bet related to the removal of then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a Friday notice, Torres said he had introduced the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026. According to the New York representative, the bill would prohibit “federal elected officials, political appointees, Executive Branch employees, and congressional staff from buying, selling, or exchanging prediction market contracts tied to government policy, government action, or political outcomes when they possess material…
UPDATE — 1/9/26, 5:58 p.m. ET: Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers are Instagram official, thanks to a carousel that Ayers posted to her account on Friday, January 9, showing the couple in a series of PDA-filled moments. The photos ranged from on the football field to at home and in the snow, with the pair sharing a kiss or posing with each other in most of them. “Rumor has it… @jaxsondart,” Ayers captioned the post, a nod to the long-standing rumors that the two are an item. Original story: If there was any doubt about New York Giants quarterback Jaxson…
As we continue into the first month of 2026, we reflect on some of the most consequential investigations published by PREMIUM TIMES in 2025. Over the past 12 months, this newspaper has produced a wide range of investigations, exclusives and special reports in the public interest. These stories cut across governance, corruption, accountability, insecurity, the environment, health, and human rights. Many of the stories garnered both local and international attention and, in many cases, triggered reforms and public debate. In this report, we bring back some of these investigations. For those who followed the reports as they unfolded, this is…
For many years, I have maintained a sustained and discerning interest in Nigeria’s real estate sector, gradually assembling what might fairly be described as a modest portfolio.It has not been easy though. Residing on the other side of the Atlantic and far removed from the immediacies of home, I was compelled to rely on a network of suppliers, many of whom I cultivated over time and entrusted with confidence and loyalty. Regrettably, that trust was often violated. The pattern became grimly familiar: padded invoices, quiet substitution of inferior materials, imaginative bookkeeping, and a relentless inclination to prey upon the vulnerability…
Some businesses and traders may be taking advantage of the newly introduced tax laws to arbitrarily increase the prices of goods and services in different parts of the country, Saturday PUNCH findings have shown. Since the commencement of the new tax laws in January, the Federal Government has maintained that the laws would reduce certain taxes and stimulate growth without short-term revenue increases. However, recent developments indicate that some business owners are already raising the prices of their goods and services, attributing the hikes to the tax laws. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the increases have come in the form of…
The Nigerian Navy has been accused of continuing construction on a disputed parcel of land in Lagos despite existing court injunctions, as a High Court of Lagos State sitting in Epe adjourned hearing of an interlocutory application to March 2, 2026. The dispute involves two suits filed by Al-Gasali Global Ventures Limited and the Incorporated Trustees of Lekki Coastal Area Development Association against the Nigerian Navy and the Chief of Naval Staff. The suits, numbered EPD/15767/2024 and EPD/15769LMW/2024, relate to land located in Origanrigan, Oshoroko and parts of the Lekki axis in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State. Court…
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has addressed reports of the boxer’s future following the tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends, Saturday PUNCH reports. Speaking to talkSPORT Boxing, Hearn said that out of respect for Joshua, it is best to refrain from discussing his career at this time. “He needs time and privacy right now, so there will be no statements from us regarding his career, upcoming fights, or anything else. He has to recover both physically and emotionally,” Hearn said. “There is nothing to discuss at the moment. Let’s leave him…
Popular actress, Regina Daniels, and her estranged husband and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, have continued to bicker online over allegations of drug addiction leveled against Daniels. On January 7, 2026, the actress shared an emotional video on Instagram revealing the results of a drug test she underwent on January 5, 2026, in the United Kingdom. According to Daniels, the test returned negative for hard drugs. In the video, Daniels described the past few months as one of the most difficult periods of her life, marked by intense public scrutiny and painful narratives. “I owe it to those who believe in…
Crypto remains a key technology for maintaining America’s technological edge, according to a16z, which has raised another $15 billion to back American-aligned tech investments.Tech-focused venture capital firm Andreessen “a16z” Horowitz said it raised over $15 billion to invest in companies and technologies it sees as critical to secure America’s future and win the next century — and crypto remains a key part of that mission.In a post to X Friday, a16z co-founder Ben Horowitz, acknowledged that China and other competitors have caught up to the US in recent decades and that America must continue to innovate to preserve its technological,…
Catholic influencer Paul Kim’s wife, Maggie Kim, is paying tribute to their 5-year-old son, Micah, one week after his death. “It’s been one week since we had to leave the hospital. One week since it was decided that you would never step foot into our house again,” Maggie wrote via Instagram on Thursday, January 8. “Leaving you alone in that room and walking away was the most gut-wrenching thing I’ve ever had to do. Every motherly bone in my body ached at how wrong it felt.” Maggie continued, “It’s also been one week of witnessing your little miracles. One week…
