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Russia is reportedly stockpiling hundreds of thousands of fibre-optic drones amid fears the weapons could be used in a future confrontation with NATO and the Baltic States.According to reports citing Ukrainian and Russian intelligence sources, Vladimir Putin allegedly redirected large numbers of advanced first-person-view (FPV) drones away from the Ukrainian battlefield and into storage depots beginning in late 2025.\The reports claim Russia may already possess around 130,000 fibre-optic drones, with estimates suggesting the stockpile could rise to 200,000 by the end of summer.Unlike traditional drones controlled by radio signals, fibre-optic FPV drones use ultra-thin cables for communication, making them significantly harder to disrupt with electronic jamming systems commo...

A California man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month has pleaded not guilty in federal court.Cole Allen, 31, entered the plea on Monday, May 11, during an appearance at a federal district court in Washington, according to US media reports. Allen reportedly appeared in court wearing an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs. He faces four federal charges linked to the April 25 incident at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, held at a downtown Washington hotel. If convicted, he could face life in prison.The charges include attempted assassination of the president, transporting firearms and ammunition across state lines with intent to commit a felony, using a firearm during a violent crime, and assaulting a federal off...

The Edo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for armed assailants who shot and killed one person and injured several others in a brazen attack near the University of Benin (UNIBEN) main campus gate on Sunday, May 10, 2026.According to police preliminary reports, the incident occurred around 1700hrs when an unidentified white Mercedes-Benz GLK intercepted another Mercedes-Benz carrying three occupants—identified as Onwuke Blessed, Alexander Omogiate, and Chinenye Christian Mbagwu—as they were driving out of the campus gate in Ugbowo.The attackers reportedly blocked the victims' vehicle, opened fire, and fled the scene. The attack also left a female passerby, identified as Dorathy Ubah, with gunshot wounds.The victimA were rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospita...

The World football governing body, FIFA, has unveiled the Technical Study Group (TSG) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026, which will provide cutting-edge analysis of all matches at the competition while increasing and developing the understanding of the game across the world.Guided by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger, the TSG consists of Otto Addo (Ghana), Tobin Heath (USA), Jürgen Klinsmann (Germany), Jayne Ludlow (Wales), Michael O’Neill (Northern Ireland), Gilberto Silva (Brazil), Jon Dahl Tomasson (Denmark), Paulo Wanchope (Costa Rica), Aron Winter (Netherlands) and Pablo Zabaleta (Argentina).The panel will be led by FIFA Senior Football Expert Pascal Zuberbühler and Lead of Football Performance Insights (FPI) Tom Gardner, and supported by a team ...

Residents of a community were thrown into confusion after a man allegedly became trapped during an intimate encounter with a married woman believed to be the wife of a local herbalist.According to eyewitness accounts, the incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of the day, drawing a large crowd after news of the unusual situation spread across the area.Sources claimed the man and the woman were allegedly involved in a secret relationship before the incident happened. Locals said attempts were initially made to separate the pair before traditional and medical assistance was reportedly sought.The identity of those involved had not been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.The incident has since sparked widespread reactions on social media, with ma...

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that 16 years remains the minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, made this known on Monday during the 2026 policy meeting on tertiary institution admissions held in Abuja.According to the minister, the policy followed extensive consultations and reviews involving key stakeholders in the education sector.Alausa explained that the decision was aimed at maintaining a balance between inclusiveness and academic preparedness among students seeking higher education admission.He noted that although the government acknowledges the existence of exceptionally gifted children, such cases must be handled under clearly defined and strictly enforced guidelines to protect...

The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Ken Asogwa, has admitted that the departure of the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, created a major vacuum within the opposition party.Asogwa made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme while reacting to Obi’s recent alignment with the African Democratic Congress-led coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.“We can’t close our eyes to the fact that we lost Peter Obi, and he was a colossus within the party.“So the last time I came here, I remember saying to…his departure left a void in the party,” Asogwa saidAccording to him, the party had anticipated Obi’s exit long before it officially happened on December 31 and had already begun taking steps to min...

FIFA has announced an 11-member Technical Study Group for the 2026 World Cup, with former players and coaches set to analyse matches and decide the winners of major individual awards during the tournament.The panel was unveiled on Monday during a virtual media briefing monitored by The Nation ahead of the competition, which begins next month at Estadio Azteca.The group will be led by FIFA Senior Football Expert Pascal Zuberbühler and includes former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta, ex-Germany striker and coach Jürgen Klinsmann, Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill, former Ghana coach Otto Addo, Costa Rica legend Paulo Wanchope and Brazilian World Cup winner Gilberto Silva.Others on the panel are Tobin Heath, Jon Dahl Tomasson, Jayne Ludlow and Aron Winter.FIFA s...