Hollywood veteran Tim Curry, known for iconic roles in 'Rocky Horror' and 'IT,' dead at 80 Tim Curry, the Hollywood actor best known for his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 1975's "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died. He was aged 80. TMZ was the first to report the news on Wednesday, August 26, while Variety al…

…Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a suspected motorcycle thief and recovered a stolen motorcycle during a stop-and-search operation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspect, identified as Hosiah Alfred, was arrested at the Sabon Gari checkpoint in Mangu at about 5:50 a.m. on August 24, 2026. The…

…lawful mandate would face disciplinary measures, adding that the organisation would not tolerate intimidation, extortion, harassment, impersonation, abuse of authority or partisan conduct. “Our loyalty is to Nigeria, the rule of law and the peaceful democratic process. We will protect the right of every citizen to part…

…attack in Niger State, Nigeria, that caused deaths and kidnappingsThe UAE expressed condolences to Nigeria and called for the safe return of all those taken during the attackThe ministry said the UAE firmly rejects all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism targeting security and stabilityPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit…

…drug trading, business email compromise fraud, election fraud, intimidation, and violence.Operation Jackal IV: What the crackdown coveredThe Cable reported that the operation ran from November 2025 to June 2026 and drew participation from countries including Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, South…

…stealing the election and the country’s economy. “We are competing with thieves. They stole the election. Now they have stolen the economy. They have stolen everything,” he tweeted. The former Vice President equally reiterated his commitment to return fuel subsidy if elected president. According to him, subsidy removal…

…of 2025 ⁠presidential election, securing nearly 98 per cent in a vote marred by deadly violence. A government-appointed inquiry panel said at ⁠least 518 people were k!lled in the unrest, spurred by the exclusion of leading opposition candidates from the elections. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 3:49 PM | Share this Story

…accused of shielding WikeKingibe went further, arguing that the Senate as a whole has been complicit in allowing Wike to operate without adequate checks."Everything that has to do with the FCT is pushed under the carpet under this Senate," she said. "Wike is taking loans, and he has never come to the Senate for approva…

…her legal team stressed that the central issue remains the allegations of domestic violence and abuse raised by Alicia, noting that she has commenced legal action and that the matter is currently before the relevant law enforcement and legal authorities. The lawyers said Alicia would refrain from further public comment…

…to youths to desist from taking the law into their own hands, warning that gang violence continues to put lives at risk. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 2:23 PM | Share this Story

…that you don’t have evidence of. These things are capable of inciting the public into violence,” he said. Osun Election: Davido cannot try what he did during election in Rwanda, Ethiopia -Presidency

…Pays the Bill? Selling federation crude below market price creates an immediate fiscal hole in the Federation Account, directly slashing allocations to federal, state, and local governments for schools, hospitals, and security,” he said. Dare further cautioned that preferential crude pricing could distort competition i…

…Abdullahi rejected suggestions that Mustapha’s victory in the 2023 election was solely a personal achievement, saying it resulted from the collective efforts of the party, its grassroots members and the leadership of AbdulRazaq. “We are the engine room of the APC in Kwara Central. We are the ones who walk the streets,…

…that political disagreements should not be allowed to degenerate into threats or violence. He also advised Shekwolo to emulate political leaders he described as advocates of peaceful engagement, including Senator Philip Aduda. “Being a local government chairman does not mean one should lack administrative civility. Kuj…

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s failure to physically attend the event, saying that sending the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, to represent him only shows that he is not committed to peace in…

…by infiltrating it. “Tinubu will still form his own coalition inside them by using moles. There are two presidential candidates in the opposition that have been settled already to scatter the coalition,” he said. He advised opposition parties to avoid forming an unwieldy alliance involving every political group, urging…

…to delivering victory for all the party’s candidates, rather than concentrating solely on the governorship election. Adeniran also said the council had the responsibility of mobilising support for Governor Seyi Makinde’s presidential ambition in Oyo State. He urged the candidates to take the party’s campaign to every p…

…Femi Adebayo, Fausat Balogun (Madam Saje), Faithia Williams, Saidi Balogun, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Abbey Lane, Bisi Ibidapo, Segun Ogungbe, Jigan Babaoja, Mama No Network, and Fali Werepe, among many others.Mr Latin orders TAMPAN state chapters to include special prayer sessions at their next meetings. Photo: mrlatin1510/og…

…in Katsina State.Tinubu described the Hausa people as "great pillars that play a vital role in the unity and progress of Nigeria." Writing from his verified X account,

…was not intended to limit passengers' access to transportation options or undermine the role of e-hailing services in providing convenient mobility to air travellers. Rather, the authority said its primary responsibility is to ensure that activities within the airport environment are conducted in a manner that guarante…

…where necessary, but denied that the list has been withdrawn or subjected to a wholesale review. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, made this known on Wednesday, August 26, during an interview on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily. Dare was responding to reports th…

…in there 24/7," he said. A statement from Billings police Sgt Jeff Stovall extended condolences "to everyone affected by this awful tragedy" while adding that authorities were intentionally limiting details about the case "to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation". The investigation has been complicated by…

…turned rival, said at the weekend that bringing spending forward had left a $27 billion hole in the ministry's budget, for which donor-dependent Ukraine does not have a solution. Fedorov said he had no idea where Zelenskiy got this figure, arguing his ministry devised a spending plan that relied on savings from new pro…

…described the project as important not only to the host community but to Nigeria as a whole. Maiwada said, “I can recall in the year 2024 we were here with your team to assess the progress, to assess how this project was ongoing then. And I can recall when we came here; actually, there were no activities. “I think you…

…Congress in 2027. Amnesty, in a post on X, described the alleged threat as a call to violence and an attack on freedom of association and the liberty of persons, adding that no public official has the right to make residence in any part of Nigeria conditional on membership of or support for a political party. Shekwolo,…