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Amazon could be taking another, even bigger swing at physical stores, this time with a Walmart-like supercenter. On Tuesday, the Orland Park Plan Commission in the Chicago suburb Orland Park, Illinois voted 6-1 to approve Amazon’s proposal to develop 35 acres of land for a 229,000-square foot retail center, as reported by The Information.The development would include a brick-and-mortar supercenter selling groceries, general merchandise, and prepared foods. It would also double as an Amazon fulfillment center, like a department store with an Amazon warehouse in back. Customers would be able to pick up Amazon orders there, as well.The proposed development…

Colombia’s tax authority, DIAN, has introduced a mandatory reporting regime for crypto service providers, requiring exchanges and intermediaries to collect and submit user and transaction data as part of its oversight of the digital asset sector.The rules were set out in Resolution 000240, issued on Dec. 24, which adds a crypto reporting regime aligned with OECD-developed international standards, including the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF).According to the new rules, crypto exchanges, custodians and other service providers must report identifying information and transaction data for “reportable” users, enabling the automatic exchange of that information with foreign tax authorities.The resolution also sets out…

Haley Kalil and ex-husband Matt Kalil were on friendly terms following their 2022 divorce, but a recent viral comment from the influencer may have caused a rift between them. In November 2025, Haley declared during a livestream that the size of Matt’s penis was the “biggest factor” in their split. The TikToker’s confession rapidly circulated on social media at the time, which led Haley to issue a follow-up statement. “I care deeply about respecting his privacy and the integrity of what we shared together. During our livestream we talked about so much more than what’s being highlighted — the love…

The Association of Resident Doctors at Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia has announced plans to join the nationwide indefinite strike declared by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from 12 January. Its President, Godwin Alaede, told journalists on Friday that members had been mobilised to comply with the national body’s directive. Mr Alaede said the decision followed an extraordinary general meeting held on Thursday to review NARD’s position and the memorandum of understanding with the federal government. He said NARD opted for the strike due to the government’s persistent failure to address doctors’ legitimate demands despite repeated engagements. “Despite…

Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has dismissed reports of former First Lady, Aisha’s rumoured marriage to ex-Minister of Communications, Isa Pantami. Ahmad described the claim of the former First Lady getting married to one of her late husband’s trusted ministers as a lie. An image had surfaced on social media claiming that Pantami will marry Mrs Buhari. Dismissing the invitation card, Ahmad posted on Facebook:  “This is not a story that should be stopped trying to deny it, because any sensible person will not take it seriously. “Except since some people still spread this rumor,…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed the only thing that can save Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST, Fayose stressed that it is only fasting and prayers can save Fubara. He advised Fubara to reconcile with his estranged political godfather and predecessor, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. “Many prayers would be said to save Fubara. So many fasts and prayers would be the only thing that would save Fubara in this one,” Fayose said. DAILY POST reports that Fubara and the Rivers State House of…

Scores of residents of Oloka village in Oriire local government area of Oyo State have fled their various homes to seek accommodation elsewhere. DAILY POST gathered that this development is coming few hours after some suspected gunmen killed five forest rangers at Old Oyo National Park. The park is located in Oloka village in Ogbomoso geopolitical zone of Oyo State. Our correspondent gathered that some gunmen opened fire and killed 5 forest rangers at the park Tuesday night. https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/07/gunmen-allegedly-attack-old-oyo-national-park/ The state police command, in its reaction, confirmed the killing of the forest rangers. Public Relations Officer of Oyo State Police command,…

Super Eagles player Moses Simon has disagreed with the notion that North African teams are a danger to the Super Eagles in the Africa Cup of Nations. He also said that Nigeria is not looking for revenge against their quarterfinal opponents, Algeria. Nigeria played against the Desert Foxes in the semifinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations held in Egypt and lost with a score of 2-1. They then went on to win the bronze medal in the third-place match. During the press conference, the Paris FC winger said there’s no talk about revenge, and stressed that the Super…

The Rivers State Elders and Leaders Forum has called on the Martin Amaewhule-led state House of Assembly to suspend all impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara in order for peace to reign. Recall that the 27 lawmakers who make up the majority in the house had on Thursday served an impeachment notice on the governor and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged misconduct and abuse of office. The lawmakers gave the governor seven days to respond to all the allegations levelled against him. But the forum, in a statement, faulted the move by the lawmakers, saying the reasons advanced…

The Kano Police Command has arrested three-armed robbery suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition as part of efforts to combat crime in the state. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa. Kiyawa said the command’s Special Weapons and Tactics Base, Dorayi, acting on credible intelligence, arrested the suspects at Bachirawa Quarters in Kano State. He explained that the suspects had confessed to committing a series of armed robbery activities within Kano metropolis, alongside other members of the gang. Kiyawa added that two additional suspects were also arrested. “The police recovered…