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The most interesting story at this year’s CES was just a little tiny bundle of technology. One way to look at Lego’s new Smart Brick is as something like a Raspberry Pi, an endlessly remixable gizmo with infinite hacking potential — it can be anything, in the best possible way. Another way to look at it is as a crushing blow to creativity, a new way for things to break or be paywalled, and an affront to everything we love about Lego. Maybe it’s both. Or somewhere in between.On this episode of The Vergecast, The Verge’s Sean Hollister explains how…

Privacy-preserving cryptocurrency Monero surged to a new all-time high on Tuesday as tightening digital asset regulations contribute to heightened investor demand for privacy coins.Monero (XMR) rose to a new all-time high above $687 on Tuesday, up around 14% rise over the past 24 hours, according to TradingView data.Monero has gained roughly 45% in the past week, becoming the 12th largest crypto by market cap as the total market capitalization of privacy-focused coins rose by 3.5%, and trading volume soared 32%, CoinMarketCap data shows.Privacy-focused cryptos have outperformed the wider cryptocurrency market during the past three months since the $19 billion crypto…

It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover is opening up about being diagnosed with cancer. “Second to last day of radiation!” Hoover, 46, wrote over a photograph of herself in a hospital gown shared to her Instagram Stories on Monday, January 12. She noted that she was undergoing radiation therapy at Texas Oncology. She added, “I wish I could blame my hair and facial expressions on @texas.oncology, but they’ve been pretty great. Hope you never need them, but highly recommend them.” Hoover has not publicly revealed what type of cancer she is battling but has shared updates on her diagnosis…

Katsina United FC have paid five months of outstanding salary arrears owed to its newly recruited players and moved them onto the Katsina State Government payroll, club officials said on Monday. The development followed the completion of biometric data capture for players and officials, a process the club said was necessary before integrating staff into the state salary system. Speaking with journalists, the club’s Chairperson and supervising coordinator, Surajo Malumfashi, confirmed that the affected players had previously gone unpaid for several months after joining the club. He said the arrears were cleared after the Katsina State Government approved funds for…

Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has made history in Nollywood as her 2025 film ‘Behind the Scene’ surpassed N2 billion at the box office, becoming the first Nollywood film project to achieve the milestone. The Nollywood project, ‘Behind the Scenes’, was released on 12 December 2025 and became the fastest film in West Africa to surpass N1 billion in box office revenue. It also recorded the highest single-day gross in Nollywood history on Boxing Day, earning N129.5 million. However, in an Instagram post on Monday, the movie’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, announced that ‘Behind the Scenes’ has grossed N2,103,039,706, which is unprecedented…

The United States Mission in Nigeria has launched the Mission Nigeria Visa Navigator, an online tool aimed at assisting visa applicants by answering some of the most frequently asked questions about U.S. visas. A post from the United States official X account on Tuesday explained that the platform offers guidance on different visa categories, application steps, required documents, interview procedures, and common concerns faced by applicants. The tool is intended to curb misinformation and help users better navigate the U.S. visa process. According to the Mission, “the Visa Navigator is part of ongoing efforts to improve transparency and provide accessible,…

The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed deep shock and disbelief at the comment by Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso who alleged that the APC chieftain was his enemy. Kwankwaso was quoted to have allegedly described Ganduje as his enemy following recent political upheaval and the issues of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s decision to move to the APC. However, in a tweet on his social media handles, Ganduje rejected the tagging, expressing disbelief in it, saying it was unnecessary. He said “I’m Shocked And Sad When I Heard My Bosom Friend…

The Cross River State Command of the Federal Fire Service, FFS, has confirmed an attack on its fire truck and personnel during an operation in Calabar, the state capital. Confirming the incident, the Commanding Officer, Olumayowa Olomola, on Tuesday in Calabar, disclosed that five personnel of the service were injured during the attack by some disgruntled members of the public. “Officials of the federal fire service were attacked, and a fire appliance vandalised around the Goldie axis of Calabar metropolis while responding to a fire incident. “We hear that they misunderstood us to be from the state fire service, which…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has hinted at switching his tactical setup ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Chelle admitted that some of his players are getting fatigued. The Malian tactician has mostly deployed a 4-4-2 diamond formation with Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams up top. So far, the Eagles have scored 14 times in five fixtures and created the most chances. Their high-tempo, energetic and aggressive style has overwhelmed opponents including Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Mozambique and Algeria. But Chelle has now said: “I find that…

Former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has welcomed the delivery of critical military supplies to Nigeria by the United States, describing the move as timely and commendable. Sani reacted on Tuesday to reports of the delivery, saying the support would strengthen Nigeria’s efforts to tackle insecurity, particularly in the North-West region. “I read the reports that the US has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria. That is a welcome development and commendable,” he said in a post via his X handle. The former lawmaker urged other countries that claim goodwill towards Nigeria to follow the example of the United…