The Federal Government has announced plans to develop a high-speed rail corridor connecting Lagos to Maiduguri, in what could become one of Nigeria’s most ambitious transportation projects. The proposed railway would accommodate trains travelling at speeds of up to 360 kilometres per hour, potentially cutting travel time between major cities and giving Nigerians a faster…
The Kenya Police Service has introduced a dedicated maternity uniform for pregnant female police officers as part of a major redesign of its General Duty uniform. The new maternity outfit was unveiled on Friday, August 28, 2026, during a passing-out parade at the National Police College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, presided over by President William…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 204 pump-action rifles concealed inside a 20-foot container declared as carrying used household goods at the TinCan Island Port in Lagos. The shipment arrived from Turkey aboard the MV Algeciras Express on August 16, 2026. According to Customs, credible intelligence led officers to flag the container for a…
Strive has added another 1,800 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury in a purchase worth approximately $143 million, pushing its total Bitcoin holdings to 23,156 BTC. The latest purchase was made between August 24 and August 28, with Strive paying an average of approximately $79,431 per Bitcoin, including fees and expenses. The latest acquisition is part…
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…
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 U.S. military judge has set June 5, 2028, as the trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 attacks, and three co-defendants. The trial will take place before a military commission at Guantánamo Bay, nearly 27 years after the attacks that killed almost 3,000 people. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed…
Fifteen members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have reportedly been abducted by gunmen while travelling to Abuja after completing their orientation programme in Bayelsa State. The corps members, who were part of the 2026 Batch B Stream II, had just left the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa…
