The Federal Government has ordered an investigation into up to 100 megawatts of electricity that cannot currently be accounted for along the 132kV Ikorodu–Sagamu transmission corridor, with the losses estimated to cost Nigeria’s electricity market about ₦120 billion annually. The directive was issued by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, during a high-level meeting with…
Webull is expanding its cryptocurrency trading services into Canada, teaming up with Coinbase to provide the technology and infrastructure behind the offering. Under the partnership, Webull Canada will use Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service platform, with Coinbase providing core services including crypto trading, liquidity and institutional-grade custody. This allows Canadian customers to access digital assets through Webull’s platform…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new agreements with nine pharmaceutical companies aimed at reducing the cost of prescription medicines for Americans. The deals, announced Monday, expand the Trump administration’s “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) pricing strategy, which seeks to bring U.S. drug prices closer to the lowest prices paid in other developed countries. The companies…
Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title has come to an abrupt end after the 24-time major champion suffered a stunning first-round defeat at the 2026 US Open. The 39-year-old Serbian was beaten by Argentina’s Mariano Navone in a gruelling five-set battle, losing 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a match that…
Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football, bringing the curtain down on one of the greatest careers in the history of the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old announced his decision on Monday, August 31, 2026, through an emotional message shared on social media. Messi said the decision was painful, but after reflecting on his…
The United States says it launched strikes against Iranian military positions after detecting preparations to deploy sea mines into the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, August 30, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was reportedly observed preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines…
Another alleged fake NFL player has been exposed online, just days after a separate scandal involving a man accused of pretending to be an NFL star. The latest case involves Uras Agee IV, a former Division II football player who allegedly spent years presenting himself as a professional NFL safety who had played for teams…
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s CEO after 15 years leading the tech giant, closing one of the most remarkable chapters in the company’s history. Cook’s final day as CEO is August 31, 2026, with Apple’s longtime hardware chief John Ternus set to officially take over on September 1. Cook will remain with the…
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom has died at the age of 34, bringing an end to a remarkable reign that began when he was just three years old. The Tooro Kingdom announced his death on Friday, August 28, 2026. King Oyo reportedly died on Thursday night while receiving medical…
A $7 billion theme park project inspired by the world of Dragon Ball is being planned near Paris as part of a major investment partnership between France and Saudi Arabia. The two countries have agreed on a €6 billion ($7 billion) project to develop three large theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, about 30 kilometres northwest of…
