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An open-source AI agent that “actually does things” is taking off, with people across the web sharing how they’re using the agent to do a whole bunch of things, like manage reminders, log health and fitness data, and even communicate with clients. The tool, called Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot), runs locally on a variety of devices, and you can ask it to perform tasks on your behalf by chatting with it through WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Discord, and iMessage.Federico Viticci at MacStories highlighted how he installed Moltbot on his M4 Mac Mini and transformed it into a tool that delivers daily audio…

US fast-food restaurant chain Steak ’n Shake has added $5 million worth of Bitcoin to its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as part of a pledge to funnel all sales made in Bitcoin straight into the fund.The move takes the company’s total Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to $15 million, which is equivalent to roughly 167.7 Bitcoin at the time of publication, following a $10 million increase announced on Jan. 18. However, it is not clear exactly how much Bitcoin it holds, nor whether the amount reflects price appreciation, customer payments, or additional treasury purchases.Steak ‘n Shake said in an X post on Tuesday…

The Sundance Film Festival welcomes some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names annually and, this year, stars including Benson Boone, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Maude Apatow kept the party going at The Last Dance afterparty hosted by TAO. TAO Park City made itself the place to be after last weekend’s Sundance festivities, welcoming a star-studded lineup to its afterparties held on January 23 and 24. The evening saw a number of Utah natives, including The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City stars Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose and Bronwyn Newport. Other familiar faces included Hamilton’s Daveed Diggs, Zoey Deutch and Nina Dobrev.…

Following the rising cases of insecurity in Kogi State, the Okehi Local Government Authority has directed Christian congregations located on the outskirts of the local government area to temporarily suspend worship services with immediate effect. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Maliki Rasaki Ozovehe. According to the statement, the Executive Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area, Hon. Amoka Eneji Monday, said the decision was taken as a preventive measure to safeguard lives and property, stressing that the safety of residents remains the highest priority of the administration. He assured that…

Stakeholders in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State under the umbrella of Concerned Daura Citizens, have distanced themselves from the re-election of Governor Dikko Radda. The group was reacting in Daura on Tuesday, to the endorsement of the governor on Monday by the All Progressive Congress, APC, stakeholders. Speaking on behalf of the group, Muhammad Lawal-Nalado, said the APC stakeholders claimed to speak on behalf of Daura people, saying that, “we’re not aware of that decision.” Lawal-Nalado, also a former Accord Party National Chairman, therefore, distanced himself and other residents of Daura from the endorsement. The Daura Concerned citizens…

Bandits carried out a deadly attack in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State last night, leaving three people dead and looting homes in two villages. The development was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst, Bakatsine on Tuesday. According to the post, the attackers first stormed Dan Kura village, where they killed two residents and looted valuables from homes. They later moved to Dankaka village, reportedly in search of a groom said to belong to a local vigilante group. When the bandits failed to locate him, the post said, they abducted the bride and beheaded her…

Spanish Segunda Division club Real Zaragoza have announced the signing of Nigerian striker, William Agada on a free transfer. Agada signed a contract with Real Zaragoza until June 2026. The 26-year-old becomes the third Nigerian to play for Los Maños following in the footsteps of Ikechukwu Uche, and James Igbekeme. The forward last played for Major League Soccer, MLS, outfit Real Salt Lake. He scored twice in 14 league appearances for RSL. Agada, who started his career with Mighty Jets in Nigeria has played in Turkey for majority of his career.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) and Prof. Abiola Sanni (SAN) on Tuesday said resistance to the implementation of the new tax laws stemmed from a deep trust deficit between the government and citizens, coupled with fears over transparency in the use of public funds and fiscal centralisation. The concerns were expressed at the 2026 Lagos State Professorial Chair in Tax and Fiscal Matters Public Lecture, held at the University of Lagos, Akoka, where policymakers, legal experts and academics examined the theme, “Navigating Nigeria’s Tax Reform: Implications for Fiscal Federalism and State Autonomy.” Notwithstanding calls for postponement, President Bola…

The Nigeria Police Force has intensified enforcement of its social media policy, sanctioning no fewer than 10 officers within the last month, PUNCH Metro has learnt. It was gathered that the disciplinary measures range from dismissal and demotion to severe reprimand and demobilisation. A senior police source, who spoke to our correspondent on Tuesday on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media, said the actions followed heightened surveillance of officers’ activities on social media platforms. “The Force is actively monitoring social media platforms and identifying erring officers who are being sanctioned accordingly. “So…

He is a man the opposition loves to deride, yet one who keeps his gaze firmly fixed on a singular goal: positioning Ogun State as Nigeria’s foremost investment destination. Long before now, Governor Dapo Abiodun had made his intentions clear. But developments in recent days—particularly President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Eba in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area—have elevated the conversation to an entirely new level. Added to this is the renewed momentum behind the Olokola Deep Seaport, a long-anticipated project with vast economic implications. Together, these twin developments signal a decisive shift in…