…an unexpected new chapter at the age of 46. The former Barcelona and AC Milan star landed at Forlì airport before travelling to Ravenna, where he was welcomed as the club’s latest high-profile addition. Ronaldinho reveals ambition with Ravenna Ravenna president Ignazio Cipriani played a key role in bringing the former…

…design, youth safety policies, algorithms and handling of children’s personal data under intense scrutiny. At the centre of the case are allegations that Meta deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to make young users spend more time on the platforms, while misleading the public about the potential risks. The sta…

…have been confirmed and verified as compliant with the new minimum capital requirement under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA 2025). According to NAICOM, the development marks another significant milestone in strengthening confidence, enhancing financial stability, and promoting professionalism with…

…and the Oyo State Governor and the Presidential Candidate of the APM, Engr Seyi Makinde, got sour recently over a dispute on the emergence of Candidates of the APM for the December 2026 Local Government Elections. It was gathered that both Alhaji Olopoeyan and Makinde have parallel candidates ahead of the local governm…

…elections. The meeting, held at the party’s state secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, was attended by commissioners, local government chairmen, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly and other party stakeholders. The meeting was led by the Acting State Chairman of the APC, Alhaji Adamu Mudi Augie, alongside members of the…

…ability to intercept SMS messages containing one-time passwords (OTPs).This can undermine an important layer of banking security, allowing criminals who have obtained banking credentials to potentially intercept authentication codes and gain access to accounts.More than 100 fake websites identifiedNordVPN said the oper…

…amid a crash in dollar demand. Alliance/ContributorImagesMeanwhile, the naira extended its recovery on Thursday, August 20, 2026, gaining N3 against the dollar at the NFEM to close at N1,347 per dollar, compared with N1,351 the previous day.NFEM turnover also rose slightly to about $371.79 million from $370.98 million,…

…you guys,” while the minister disputed the claim. Wike, seated in a white shirt, responded with a smile, saying, “No, no.” Davido insisted, “I won! I beat you.” “You beat us?” Wike asked. “I beat you,” Davido repeated. Davido and FCT Minister, Nyseom Wike. CREDIT: @OfficialPrinceNwauzor | Instagram Background voices in…

…Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun. First the cows, then the boys Amotekun Commander in Ondo State, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said the operation began after the boys’ parents reported that they had failed to return home. “This rescue is unique in the sense that, out of the hundreds of rescued victims, we singled…

…fraud, waste, and abuse within Federal benefit programs. U.S. Attorney Hayes commended DHS-OIG and DOL-OIG for their work in the investigation. Ms. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Wenner who is prosecuting this federal case. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 9:36 PM | Share this Story

…was startled by this and immediately asked if she said ''Toyin'' The young lady responded ''I said, 'Good morning Tony'. Responding, Mr Elumemlu said she will not call him Tony. He says he is not one of those men who subscribe to the 'Oyibo' culture and gave her ways in which she can respectfully address him ''No, you…

…According to the filing, they had already paid West $60,000 during the pregnancy under the surrogacy agreement, which reportedly contained provisions covering pregnancy termination under certain circumstances. They argue that West broke the contract and caused them emotional distress. The controversy began when the bab…

…In 2024, a number of people went online to claim that Apostle Helen Ukpabio, the founder and head of African Evangelical franchise Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries based in Calabar, Cross River State, is responsible for a lot of the child abuse cases that occurred in Cross River State. They accused Helen of using h…

…and secondary scenes as investigations into the circumstances surrounding her d3ath got underway. The body was initially taken to FSG Mortuary before being transferred to the University Teaching Hospital Mortuary for a postmortem examination. Police said no physical injuries had been observed on the body. An inquiry fi…

…Press Affairs Gombe Government House Ismaila Misilli, obtained by our correspondent. The governor noted that Maryam’s accomplishment reflected the value of discipline, dedication and commitment to learning, adding that her success on the international stage demonstrated the quality of talent and potential among young p…

The campaign, first implemented under NALDA’s Green Hope Project, began in Odogbolu, Ogun State, and later moved to the University of Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory and Barkin Ladi in Plateau State before its final first-phase exercise in Oke-Onigbin, Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. Speaking at the t…

…through pipelines had fallen to historical lows. Nigeria’s combined crude oil and condensate production also rose to approximately 1.735 million barrels per day in June, following improved security of oil assets. The production milestone represented a fourth consecutive monthly increase and was attributed to the peace…

…political platform than the PDP, is nevertheless a formidable political platform. “Indeed, this local government election is a warning signal and a daunting task to the opposition parties. They do not stand a chance of making any impact during the 2027 elections. “The opposition has never given excuses. We have consist…

…technical materials to support the project’s subsequent validation and verification under the VCS programme. “The underlying rail initiative is designed to rehabilitate and intensively utilise about 1,500 kilometres of Nigeria’s existing narrow-gauge rail corridor, creating a dedicated freight link between Lagos, the c…

…with the Electoral Act 2026. Fabayo, who addressed party members and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the exercise, said the substitution primary was organised to formally fill the vacancy created by Memeh’s withdrawal. “This substitution primary is in line with the constitution…

…does not currently include Duke-Abiola among the eight formally nominated contenders for the position. The UN says nominations are submitted by member states and publicly lists the candidates whose nominations it has received. The campaign’s claim therefore may relate to political and institutional support for Duke-Abi…

…feed!Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Imo State, has taken legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking to overturn its recognition of Governor Hope Uzodimma as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Imo West senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general elections…

…“He (Tinubu) has done excellently well, and you know what, he has given Kano over 40, underline the word, 40 political appointments, key appointments in the federal government. Why will Kano people not vote him?” he stated. PUNCH Online reports that Tinubu has, over the years, appointed prominent Kano indigenes to key…

…Ademola Adeleke not to stigmatise his opponents but to be fair to all political tendencies in the state. Tinubu gave the advice when he received Governor Adeleke, who paid him a visit at the Presidential Villa. Adeleke, the candidate of the Accord Party in the off-season governorship election, polled 511,067 votes to d…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspects after a video showing some youths harassing motorists in the state circulated widely on social media. In a statement posted on its official X account on Thursday, the command said it was aware of the trending footage showing “some miscreants harassing motorists a…