Cleopatra VII was historically known as the last ruler of the ancient Egyptian civilisation and the woman who had a passionate romantic affair with two of Rome’s most powerful men – Julius Caesar and Mark Antony – only to take her own life after their defeats. But this framing reduces her to a tragic temptress,
As alarming as our phone addiction and unhealthy digital lifestyle are, we are not loud about how to detox regularly enough. You wake up to the alarm on your phone, or rather, the glow of its screen. Before your feet hit the floor, you’ve already scrolled through texts, checked Instagram, and skimmed the news. By midday, you’ve fallen
Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya, alongside US National master Shawn Martinez, has officially shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, clocking in an astonishing 64 hours of nonstop play. Surpassing the previous record of 61 hours held by two Norwegian players, Tunde didn’t just move pawns and rooks, he moved mountains. “For
Bitcoin’s price surged past $86,000 on Monday, kicking off the week with a wave of gains across the crypto market. The jump came as investors reacted to news that U.S. tariffs might not be as harsh as expected, and after the Federal Reserve confirmed plans for interest rate cuts this year. As of 7am WAT,
Canada is opening doors for immigrants through a new cybersecurity training program that combines technical education with job placement opportunities in Calgary. The government-funded initiative is tailored to newcomers and offers a direct pathway into the cybersecurity workforce, one of the country’s fastest-growing tech sectors in the country. Launched by the Alberta Ministry of Jobs,
Over an astonishing 106 hours, 55 minutes, and 20 seconds, Nigerian fashion designer Oluwaseun Kuforiji broke the Guinness World Record for the longest hand-sewing marathon. It was a moment filled with emotion, exhaustion, and triumph. Kuforiji didn’t just set a record; he captured the hearts and imaginations of countless Nigerians and Africans. He poured his
US President Donald Trump has put 22 African nations, including Angola, Benin, Republic of Congo, Liberia, and Zimbabwe, on a travel ban list that’s near enforcement. The proposed travel ban rules divide countries into three categories—red, orange, and yellow—each with different levels of restrictions. Red List: No Entry Allowed Countries like Libya, Somalia, and Sudan
Rwanda has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, ordering all Belgian diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours. This move comes as tensions between the two nations escalate over their roles in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rwanda’s decision is rooted in its belief that Belgium has consistently undermined its sovereignty,