The Anambra State Government has formally abolished the long-standing Monday sit-at-home practice, issuing an Executive Order that mandates all schools and government offices to operate fully on Mondays with immediate effect. The directive, conveyed in an official letter dated January 22, 2026, was signed by Loveline Mgbemena, Board Secretary of the Anambra State Universal Basic…
The United States government has officially confirmed the existence and active development of directed-energy weapons, signaling a major shift in modern warfare technology. In a recent post shared on X, the U.S. Department of War disclosed that it already possesses directed-energy weapons and is now focused on scaling their deployment. Directed-energy weapons, often associated with…
Nasdaq has taken a significant step toward mainstreaming digital assets by moving to eliminate position limits on options tied to spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds. In a rule change filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the exchange announced plans to remove the long-standing 25,000-contract cap on ETF options linked to major crypto…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bauchi State Command, has intercepted a truck loaded with vandalised railway tracks and arrested five suspects in a major operation targeting infrastructure sabotage in the state. The command disclosed the development in an official statement released on Friday and signed by its spokesperson, Saminu Yusuf. According to…
Ryan Wedding, once an Olympic athlete representing Canada on the world stage, has been arrested after spending more than a decade as one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted fugitives. U.S. and Mexican authorities confirmed that Wedding, accused of leading a vast international cocaine trafficking and murder enterprise, is now in U.S. custody. Wedding, a…
Saudi Arabian football officials are reportedly working on a strategy to keep Cristiano Ronaldo tied to the country even after his playing days, amid concerns that his departure could trigger a sharp drop in global attention. According to respected football journalist JacobsBen, discussions are underway about expanding Ronaldo’s role at Al Nassr beyond the pitch….
A startling wager on an online betting platform has ignited intense debate across political and security circles worldwide. An anonymous user reportedly placed a $100,000 bet predicting that the United States would launch a military strike against Iran before the end of this month—an unusually large and highly specific gamble that immediately drew attention. According…
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has secured the contract to construct a 7-megawatt floating solar power station for the Federal University of Lagos (UNILAG), marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s renewable energy journey. The project, announced by CCECC in a statement shared on social media on Monday, will be installed on the lagoon waters…
China has announced the discovery of one of the largest gold deposits ever recorded, uncovering a vast reserve buried deep beneath the ground in central China that could significantly reshape the country’s mineral wealth. According to reports from the Geological Bureau of Hunan Province, geologists have identified a “superlarge” gold deposit beneath the Wangu gold…
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France has seized a Russian-linked oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant enforcement move against Moscow’s efforts to evade international sanctions. In a statement shared on social media on Thursday, Macron said the French Navy intercepted the vessel on the high seas after determining it was…
