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FIFA has announced plans to create AI-enabled 3D avatars of every player in the 2026 World Cup to improve semi-automated offside decisions. The system will use digital scans of all 1,248 players in the 26-man squads of the 48 teams. According to BBC Sports on Wednesday, each player will enter a scanning chamber for about one second during their pre-tournament photo shoot. “FIFA says the scan captures highly accurate body-part dimensions, allowing officials to track players more reliably during fast or obstructed movements. Final decisions will be displayed more realistically for supporters. “The move comes after controversy in the Premier…

Hair gadgets have become increasingly popular over the last decade. Hair dryers, curlers, steamers — you name it, there’s probably a TikTokker shilling for the latest hair gadget that will totally revolutionize a hair routine. Even so, I was excited to get a demo of L’Oréal’s Light Straight at CES 2026.It’s an extension of the tech that L’Oréal introduced at CES 2024 with the Airlight Pro hairdryer. In a nutshell, most conventional hair styling tools rely on heated coils and motors. The Airlight Pro hairdryer introduced infrared light to help speed up drying while reducing the overall heat required. (I’ve…

Bitcoin (BTC) ended 2025 slightly in the red with a -6.36% return after a strong start earlier in the year. While the annual loss appears modest, historical patterns suggest that down years have often preceded some of Bitcoin’s strongest rallies.Key takeaways:Bitcoin has historically averaged close to 100% gains in the year following a down year.Long-term models project a substantial target near $300,000 if liquidity conditions turn supportive.Bitcoin history hints at upside after rare red yearsAccording to Jesse Myers, Bitcoin Strategy Head at Smarter Web Company, Bitcoin has shown a consistent tendency to recover sharply after negative annual closes. Data from the…

Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge’s Enola Holmes characters might be getting a quintessential love story ending in the upcoming third movie. In a first look photo released by Netflix on Wednesday, December 7, Partridge, 22, who portrays Tewkesbury, can be seen down on one knee in front of Brown, 21, who stars as the titular character. Tewkesbury is holding a flower in the shape of a ring in front of Enola while she sits on a bed with a shocked expression. According to the film’s synopsis, Enola has opened her own detective agency and finds herself in Malta for…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed Tuesday’s killing of five officers of the National Park Service in a bandit attack on the National Park Office in Oloka Village, Orire Local Government Area of the state. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, the governor described the incident as a “devastating loss” of personnel carrying out their lawful duties. Governor Makinde said preliminary investigations by security agencies indicate the attack was cross-border in nature, carried out by armed bandits from neighbouring regions. He added that security agencies are working together to address the situation and called on residents in…

KÍLÉNTÀR, a global women-led fashion brand, brought together some of Africa’s most influential women from the worlds of fashion, media, business, and the creative industries for a spectacular end-of-year celebration in Ikoyi, Lagos. Among the high-profile attendees were Hilda Baci, a Nigerian chef, restaurateur, and two-time Guinness World Record holder; Stephanie Coker, a renowned on-air personality and television presenter; and Toke Makinwa, a popular radio host, alongside other prominent figures. All attendees, including Baci, Coker, and Makinwa, showcased the brand by wearing KÍLÉNTÀR ensembles, celebrating both fashion and female empowerment. The organisers noted that the gathering was designed not only…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, as she clocks 60 years, describing her as an able lieutenant whose leadership and commitment have been instrumental to the success of his administration. Governor Abiodun, in a congratulatory message, said the Deputy Governor has demonstrated rare leadership qualities and contributed immensely to the implementation of the administration’s “Building Our Future Together” Agenda. He noted that her journey as an accomplished engineer, administrator, and public servant has been nothing short of extraordinary. According to the Governor, Engr. Salako-Oyedele has remained a source of inspiration to women, young…

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Ireti Kingibe, has revealed her reason for dumping the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Speaking during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST on Wednesday, Kingibe said the Labour Party became factionalized. “Labour Party is in two factions right now. The Abure faction and the Nenadi faction. So what do you expect me or any other person in Labour Party to do? Of course only people who are not holding political officers would say oh, I remain in Labour Party. “But if…

At least three persons were killed on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in fresh attacks on communities in Plateau State, as a cycle of reprisals intensified following the shooting of two Fulani youths in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA). According to security expert Zagazola Makama, the latest incidents occurred in Jol community, Riyom LGA, and Gero in Gyel District of Jos South LGA, where armed attackers struck residential areas, killing several residents.Those reported dead include Pius Luka Dida, Markus Danladi, Peter Ayuba and Acham Ayuba. The violence came hours after a Fulani youth was killed and another injured in an…

Newly appointed Yobe Desert Stars technical adviser, Patrick Bassey, has promised to build a competitive squad that reflect the club’s pride. Yobe Desert Stars recorded three wins and four defeats in seven matches in the first round. Bassey has been tasked with reviving the club’s fortunes in the second stanza. “I am honoured to join Yobe Desert Stars at this important juncture of the season,” Bassey stated after his unveiling ceremony on Tuesday. “Our focus is clear — to build a competitive side that reflects the club’s pride, passion, and the ambition of its loyal supporters.” Yobe Desert Stars will…