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XBIT DEX takes the lead in introducing leverage to on-chain prediction markets, prioritizing the 2026 FIFA World Cup for its initial category. The whitelist application is now live.May 27, 2026 – On-chain prediction markets are undergoing explosive growth. In March 2026, monthly trading volume surpassed $25 billion, a more than 20-fold increase compared to the same period last year. Polymarket has become the official prediction market partner for X, and Coinbase has launched prediction contracts across all 50 US states. However, while users and capital are flooding in, product architecture has yet to keep pace.Currently, mainstream prediction market platforms still predominantly…

Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed his final text exchange with the late Kyle Busch hours before the NASCAR driver’s death. “I was texting with him the day before he passed away about getting together this Thursday to bring his seat for his late model over to my shop,” Earnhardt Jr., 51, said during the Tuesday, May 26, episode of “The Dale Jr. Download” podcast. “We had agreed that he was going to race our car in the CARS Tour.” The CARS Racing Tour is a stock car racing organization that features late model race cars. Both Earnhardt Jr. and the late…

The Enugu State Government says it is pursuing drastically improved productivity in the state civil service through the positive application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in service delivery. The Enugu State Head of Service, Godwin Anigbo, stated this on Tuesday while declaring open an AI Literacy Training for permanent secretaries and directors in the state. The three-day training is funded by the European Union (EU) in partnership with the Enugu State Government through the Office of the Head of Service. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Administration in the Office of the Head of Service, Ogbonna Idike, the head of service…

Giants of Africa has reached the halfway mark of its Built Within initiative with the unveiling of its 50th community basketball court in Lagos, Nigeria. The organisation, founded by Masai Ujiri, is working towards building 100 community basketball courts across Africa as part of efforts to use sport for youth development and community engagement. The latest court was unveiled on 25 May at King’s College, Lagos. “Reaching court 50 is a milestone we’ll never forget. To be able to have our 50th be in Lagos makes this moment even more special. Nigeria is home and King’s College is an institution…

Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to renew their commitment to children’s welfare, national unity, sacrifice and hope as the country marks Children’s Day and the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In separate messages released on Tuesday, Obi said Nigeria’s future depends largely on how well the nation invests in its children through quality education, healthcare, and security.  He described Nigerian children as the “vibrant pulse” of the nation, possessing enormous talent, resilience, and potential capable of competing globally if given the right opportunities. According to him, it is unacceptable that millions of children remain out of school…

Winners of the recently concluded primary elections of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, have raised alarm over the delay in the issuance of Certificates of Return to successful candidates. They are alleging that the development may be part of a calculated move by the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, to alter the list of candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Checks revealed that aggrieved aspirants from different states and elective positions accused the party leadership of creating uncertainty within the ranks of the APC, despite the conclusion of the primaries and declaration of winners by various primary election…

Fenerbahçe are intensifying efforts to sign Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, DAILY POST reports. The Turkish Super Lig giants have identified the Nigeria international has a target ahead of the summer transfer window. Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım will travel to England for talks with Fulham officials, according to reports. Yıldırım will also meet with Bassey’s while in London. The centre-back joined Fulham from Ajax Amsterdam in 2023 for a fee of €22.5 million. The 26-year-old has one-year remaining on his contract.

Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo and the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, have described the annual  Eid-al-Adha celebration as a sacred season of faith, sacrifice, obedience and compassion. They urged Muslims and all Nigerians to continue to pray for peace, unity and progress in the country. Okpebholo, represented by his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, stated this during the annual Eid-al-Adha celebration with Muslim faithful held at Government House in Benin City. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to fairness, inclusivity and equal opportunities for all citizens irrespective of religion and tribe. According to him, the present administration remains…

The leadership of the National Democratic Congress on Wednesday adopted the report of its screening committee and approved direct primaries for State Assembly positions ahead of its forthcoming party primaries. The decision was reached after what the party described as “extensive deliberations” involving the National Working Committee, the Selection Committee, and other critical stakeholders. A statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said the meeting was attended by the party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas; NDC presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, and other senior officials. The director added that the screening committee, chaired by former Ebonyi State Governor, Sam…

Motorola says that recently discovered behavior, which saw some of its phones sending users to an affiliate tracking website before opening the Amazon app, was “unintended” and has been “promptly corrected.” The company didn’t explain how the error was introduced in the first place.“Recently, Motorola acted quickly to resolve an issue that was identified, which caused some users in the US launching the Amazon Shopping app to be routed through a web tracking link before opening the app. This behavior was unintended and resulted in an inconsistent user experience,” Allison Yi, Motorola’s executive director of product management, told The Verge in a…