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From the early hours of Tues https://thesun.ng/no-regrets-having-children-at-young-age-tana-adelana/ https://thesun.ng/no-regrets-having-children-at-young-age-tana-adelana/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:04:54 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Beautiful Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Tana Adelana has spent more than two decades in the entertainment industry, building a career that has seen her move seamlessly between the small screen, film, and entrepreneurship. The post No regrets having children at young age -Tana Adelan https://thesun.ng/leo-edochie-nigerias-celebrity-golfer-shines-at-londons-shire/ https://thesun.ng/leo-edochie-nigerias-celebrity-golfer-shines-at-londons-shire/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:03:57 +0000 The Sun Nigerian News Chief Leo Edochie, Nigeria’s number one celebrity golfer turned heads with a jaw-dropping appearance at The Shire Course, one of the iconic golf destinations in the United Kingdom. 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He claims to have the support of a majority of Class A and B shareholders to return to the head of the company, in li https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573181/wolverhampton-wanderers-2-2-blackburn-rovers-championship-highlights https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573181/wolverhampton-wanderers-2-2-blackburn-rovers-championship-highlights Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/the-close-8-14-2026-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/the-close-8-14-2026-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:23:19 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. 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More powerful than any other front-engine vehicle in its 113-year history and capped at 150 cars worldwide, Hallmark details what makes this model different from any oth https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573176/wolves-vs-blackburn-was-the-referee-right-to-award-wolves-controversial-late-penalty https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573176/wolves-vs-blackburn-was-the-referee-right-to-award-wolves-controversial-late-penalty Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Curtis Davies and Jobi McAnuff debate whether Wolves' late penalty was correctly award during their opening day 2-2 draw against Blackburn. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902954-osundecides2026-yiaga-to-deploy-ai-prvt-to-scrutinise-governorship-election-results.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/902954-osundecides2026-yiaga-to-deploy-ai-prvt-to-scrutinise-governorship-election-results.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:14:53 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News Yiaga said it would combine its Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology with its Election Result Analysis Dashboard (ERAD 2.0) to assess both the electoral process and the integrity of the results. 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The commitment was made during an eng https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/why-were-worried-over-osun-governorship-election-cislac/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/why-were-worried-over-osun-governorship-election-cislac/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:03:35 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News Raises concerns over violence, intimidation, vote buying, military deployment By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed concern over the growing threat of electoral violence, political intimidation and vote buying ahead of Saturday’s governorship e https://www.skysports.com/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-vs-blackburn-rovers/report/560498 https://www.skysports.com/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-vs-blackburn-rovers/report/560498 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Raul Jimenez scored a stoppage-time equaliser from the penalty spot on his return to Molineux to salvage a 2-2 draw for Wolves against Blackburn. https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573172/wolves-vs-blackburn-late-drama-raul-jimenez-levels-game-after-dramatic-penalty-call https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13573172/wolves-vs-blackburn-late-drama-raul-jimenez-levels-game-after-dramatic-penalty-call Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Blackburn Rovers concede a penalty in stoppage-time for a handball call right on the edge of the box, as Wolves' Raul Jimenez stepped up to convert the spot kick. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/hollywood-box-offices-are-back-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/hollywood-box-offices-are-back-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:58:05 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Hollywood has once again cheated death. The first seven-plus months of 2026 have revived the industry’s faith — not just in movies but in the act of going to the theater. Global ticket sales have increased 15% from a year earlier and are on pace for their best annual total since 2019. Five movies ha https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/gombe-govt-rejects-n133bn-n138bn-water-spending-claim/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/gombe-govt-rejects-n133bn-n138bn-water-spending-claim/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:54:08 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Government has rejected claims that it spent between N133 billion and N138 billion on water supply projects, describing the figures as inaccurate and misleading. The government said the figures in circulation appeared to lump together recurrent expenditure, capi https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/trump-says-he-will-declare-strait-of-hormuz-a-us-territory?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/trump-says-he-will-declare-strait-of-hormuz-a-us-territory?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:50:46 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Control over the strait has been a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran. https://www.tvcnews.tv/china-to-provide-rmb-200m-%e2%82%a640-3bn-grant-assistance-to-nigeria/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/china-to-provide-rmb-200m-%e2%82%a640-3bn-grant-assistance-to-nigeria/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:50:41 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News China has pledged RMB 200 million, approximately ₦40.3 billion, in grant assistance to Nigeria to support the implementation of development projects jointly agreed upon by both countries. The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, made this known during a meeting with the Permanent Secretary of t https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/14/wildfires-rage-across-europe-as-heatwaves-drive-record-temperatures?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/14/wildfires-rage-across-europe-as-heatwaves-drive-record-temperatures?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:50:35 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Wildfires fuelled by record heat are ravaging Europe, burning around 500,000 hectares and forcing thousands to flee. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/senate-committee-leads-national-assembly-delegation-to-monitor-osun-poll/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/senate-committee-leads-national-assembly-delegation-to-monitor-osun-poll/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:47:46 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate Committee on Electoral Matters has led a delegation of the Joint National Assembly Committee on Electoral Matters on an oversight visit to Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The delegation, led by the committee chairman, Senator Simon Lalong (APC, https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/14/israeli-soldiers-accused-of-supporting-terrorist-settlers-in-qusra?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/14/israeli-soldiers-accused-of-supporting-terrorist-settlers-in-qusra?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:45:20 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Israeli soldiers accused of supporting ‘terrorist’ settlers in Qusra https://tribuneonlineng.com/2027-renewed-hope-ambassadors-mobilise-support-for-tinubu-apc-candidates-in-anambra/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/2027-renewed-hope-ambassadors-mobilise-support-for-tinubu-apc-candidates-in-anambra/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News The leadership and members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Anambra State chapter, have pledged to mobilise massive votes for The post 2027: Renewed Hope ambassadors mobilise support for Tinubu, APC candidates in Anambra appeared first on Tribune Online. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-every-lawful-vote-must-be-properly-recorded-tinubu-tells-inec/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/osun-election-every-lawful-vote-must-be-properly-recorded-tinubu-tells-inec/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:44:16 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News …Says elections are contests of ideas and service, and should never cost the life of any Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that every lawful vote cast in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election is properly recorded. Tinubu als https://www.tvcnews.tv/ex-cambridge-professor-jason-arday-found-dead-after-plagiarism-row/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/ex-cambridge-professor-jason-arday-found-dead-after-plagiarism-row/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:44:04 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, has been found dead. Emergency services said a man was found “unresponsive” at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon. Arday resigned as a Cambridge professor of sociology of https://leadership.ng/tegbe-wants-implementation-of-nigeria-china-aquatic-products-protocol-to-attract-forex/ https://leadership.ng/tegbe-wants-implementation-of-nigeria-china-aquatic-products-protocol-to-attract-forex/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:40:36 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called for swift implementation of the Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol, urging that the landmark agreement be translated into higher exports, foreign exchange earnings and stronger opportunities for Nigerian businesses. The minister spoke during a cou https://newtelegraphng.com/six-years-on-burna-boys-twice-as-tall-surpasses-2bn-streams-globally/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-years-on-burna-boys-twice-as-tall-surpasses-2bn-streams-globally https://newtelegraphng.com/six-years-on-burna-boys-twice-as-tall-surpasses-2bn-streams-globally/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-years-on-burna-boys-twice-as-tall-surpasses-2bn-streams-globally Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:40:35 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Grammy Award-winning Nigerian Afrobeat singer Damini Ogbolu, better known as Burna Boy’s album “Twice As Tall” remains a defining moment in his rise from African Giant to global headliner. Six years after its release, Burna Boy’s Twice As Tall has surpassed two billion streams https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/fbi-epstein-emails-show-sarah-ferguson-reached-patel-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/fbi-epstein-emails-show-sarah-ferguson-reached-patel-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:39:39 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Bloomberg News Senior Investigative Reporter writes a weekly newsletter, The FOIA Files. This week's edition show "records, which include emails, spreadsheets and training slides, provide a window into the internal deliberations at the highest levels of government as officials discussed how to revie https://leadership.ng/u-s-mission-welcomes-new-consul-general-in-lagos/ https://leadership.ng/u-s-mission-welcomes-new-consul-general-in-lagos/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:37:31 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The United States Consulate General in Lagos has announced the arrival of its new Consul General, Brandon Hudspeth. The development was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Press Office of the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. Hudspeth begins a three-year t https://leadership.ng/nigerias-gas-infrastructure-fund-boosts-global-cooperation-to-close-20bn-infrastructure-gap/ https://leadership.ng/nigerias-gas-infrastructure-fund-boosts-global-cooperation-to-close-20bn-infrastructure-gap/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:35:44 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), is broadening global cooperation to attract more funds that will enable it execute critical projects that will unlock new investments in the gas industry. The collaboration is part of the Fund’s strategy to bridge a reported $20 billion a https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/lula-s-lead-over-bolsonaro-narrows-in-brazil-election-poll https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/lula-s-lead-over-bolsonaro-narrows-in-brazil-election-poll Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:34:31 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s lead over right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro narrowed ahead of Brazil’s October presidential election, according to a new poll published Friday. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/seriake-dickson-to-host-old-guard-of-alliance-for-democracy/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/08/seriake-dickson-to-host-old-guard-of-alliance-for-democracy/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:34:20 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News …Former AD NEC, NWC members, others to attend Abuja reunion By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections and amid ongoing political alignments and realignments, former Bayelsa State Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, is set to host former leaders and https://www.marketwatch.com/story/berkshire-hathaway-doubles-down-on-the-u-s-housing-market-with-a-fresh-bet-on-this-stock-e5c8484a?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/berkshire-hathaway-doubles-down-on-the-u-s-housing-market-with-a-fresh-bet-on-this-stock-e5c8484a?mod=mw_rss_topstories Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Berkshire Hathaway has upped its bet on the U.S. housing market, and also boosted its stakes in Alphabet and Delta Air Lines. https://leadership.ng/solar-overtakes-wind-as-global-renewable-power-hits-one-third-in-2025/ https://leadership.ng/solar-overtakes-wind-as-global-renewable-power-hits-one-third-in-2025/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:33:20 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News OkSolar power overtook wind in global electricity generation for the first time in 2025, as renewable energy supplied about one-third of the world’s electricity, according to the latest Statistical Review of World Energy. Worldwide electricity generation reached about 32,202 terawatt-hours (TWh) in https://www.tvcnews.tv/pdp-will-not-field-candidate-in-osun-governorship-election-inec/ https://www.tvcnews.tv/pdp-will-not-field-candidate-in-osun-governorship-election-inec/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:31:44 +0000 TVC News Nigerian News The Independent National Electoral Commission has said the Peoples Democratic Party will not field a candidate in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election despite a Court of Appeal ruling directing the inclusion of its candidate on the ballot. According to a report byThe Nation, the Chief Press S https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/volatile-week-for-equity-markets-closing-bell-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-14/volatile-week-for-equity-markets-closing-bell-video Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:30:45 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp3r6qgve4no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp3r6qgve4no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:30:21 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Mikel Arteta says supporters "don't have to worry about" his future at Arsenal as he wants to extend his contract and the time left on his deal is "not an issue". https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/two-arrested-for-allegedly-impersonating-soldiers-years-after-leaving-military-school/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/two-arrested-for-allegedly-impersonating-soldiers-years-after-leaving-military-school/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:26:12 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Niger State Police Command has arrested two men accused of impersonating military personnel and allegedly assaulting a laundry attendant in the Suleja area of the state over a missing mobile phone. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspects, identified as Ab https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/woli-arole-apa-call-out-ola-best-for-relocating-to-canada-with-thrift-money-video/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/woli-arole-apa-call-out-ola-best-for-relocating-to-canada-with-thrift-money-video/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:23:23 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Nigerian comedian turned prophet, Woli Arole, and actor Sanusi Izihaq, better known as Apa have called out singer Ola Best for running away with monthly thrift. The duo accused the gospel singer of relocating to Canada with their monthly contribution popularly known as Ajo. Woli Arole in an Instagra https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/us-nigeria-discuss-christians-protection-terrorists-prosecution/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/us-nigeria-discuss-christians-protection-terrorists-prosecution/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:19:40 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The second session of the United States-Nigeria Joint Working Group, JWG on Nigeria’s Particular Concern Designation took place this week in Washington. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker hosted the meeting attended by a Nigerian delegation led by National Security https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/trump-dismisses-mental-health-concerns-on-uss-lincoln-aircraft-carrier?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/trump-dismisses-mental-health-concerns-on-uss-lincoln-aircraft-carrier?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:17:15 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Members of the US Congress have called for a probe into conditions amid reports of sailors attempting to jump ship. https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/ex-cambridge-professor-jason-arday-found-dead-days-after-plagiarism-scandal/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/ex-cambridge-professor-jason-arday-found-dead-days-after-plagiarism-scandal/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:17:07 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Former University of Cambridge professor, Jason Arday has been found dead in south London, just days after resigning from the institution amid allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication and inaccuracies in his academic record. According to the BBC, Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at an address in https://www.skysports.com/athletics/news/12040/13573162/european-athletics-championship-keely-hodgkinson-forced-to-settle-for-silver-as-audrey-werro-wins-womens-800m-gold https://www.skysports.com/athletics/news/12040/13573162/european-athletics-championship-keely-hodgkinson-forced-to-settle-for-silver-as-audrey-werro-wins-womens-800m-gold Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Keely Hodgkinson came up just short of a coveted European 800m title hat-trick after Swiss favourite Audrey Werro won their hotly-anticipated showdown in Birmingham as the British Olympic champion settled for silver. https://businessday.ng/companies/article/fortis-global-appoints-umar-faruk-umar-ufuoma-ibru-to-board/ https://businessday.ng/companies/article/fortis-global-appoints-umar-faruk-umar-ufuoma-ibru-to-board/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:16:02 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Fortis Global Insurance Plc has appointed Dr Umar Faruk Umar as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Ufuoma Ibru as a read more Fortis Global appoints Umar Faruk Umar, Ufuoma Ibru to board https://businessday.ng/markets/article/what-dollar-strength-cycle-mean-for-traders/ https://businessday.ng/markets/article/what-dollar-strength-cycle-mean-for-traders/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:14:48 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News The USD still ranks among the major forces that drive financial markets all over the world. When the USD gains read more What dollar strength cycle mean for traders https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c80n2g2x0g7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c80n2g2x0g7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:14:10 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Arsenal lead race for Jack Hinshelwood, Barcelona set to make third Rodri bid, Manchester United and Tottenham join Arsenal in discussing Victor Osimhen, plus more. https://businessday.ng/news/article/four-ph-centre-hightech-scholars-grab-n40-4m-mostly-uk-scholarships-from-aptech/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/four-ph-centre-hightech-scholars-grab-n40-4m-mostly-uk-scholarships-from-aptech/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:09:49 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News …As experts say top IT skills, the new passport Four Nigerian youth techies and scholars have captured half scholarship packages read more Four PH centre hightech scholars grab N40.4m mostly UK scholarships from Aptech https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p4mymx?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p4mymx?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Arsenal take on Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-august-14-2026-nigerian-naira-appreciates-ends-week-on-good-note/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-august-14-2026-nigerian-naira-appreciates-ends-week-on-good-note/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:05:54 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News The Naira continued its appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market, ending the week on a positive note. A Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the Naira strengthened to N1,357.61 per dollar on Friday, up from N1,357.65 exchanged on Thursday. This means that, on a day https://newtelegraphng.com/nasarawa-police-warn-against-planned-womens-protest-in-lafia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nasarawa-police-warn-against-planned-womens-protest-in-lafia https://newtelegraphng.com/nasarawa-police-warn-against-planned-womens-protest-in-lafia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nasarawa-police-warn-against-planned-womens-protest-in-lafia Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:05:26 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News The Nasarawa State Police Command has warned against a planned August 17 protest by women in Lafia, the state capital. Concerned Women in Politics in Lafia Local Government Area have reportedly planned 10, 000 women protest on Monday, August 17, in Lafia to protest what organisers described as arbit https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13573109/the-hundred-manchester-super-giants-into-mens-final-with-eliminator-win-over-sunrisers-leeds-as-josh-tongue-and-paul-walter-star https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13573109/the-hundred-manchester-super-giants-into-mens-final-with-eliminator-win-over-sunrisers-leeds-as-josh-tongue-and-paul-walter-star Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football The Manchester Super Giants set up a meeting with Trent Rockets in The Hundred final after beating SunRisers Leeds by 20 runs in the men's eliminator at The Kia Oval. https://dailytrust.com/4-soldiers-feared-dead-as-bandits-attack-sokoto-community/ https://dailytrust.com/4-soldiers-feared-dead-as-bandits-attack-sokoto-community/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:04:30 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News Four soldiers were feared dead after suspected bandits attacked Kebbe town in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Friday. The bandits, who reportedly arrived in large numbers around 10am, were said to have moved freely around the town, looting shops and carting away mobile phones, food it https://leadership.ng/argentinas-romero-confirms-tottenham-exit-as-atletico-move-looms/ https://leadership.ng/argentinas-romero-confirms-tottenham-exit-as-atletico-move-looms/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:03:50 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Cristian Romero announced on Friday he was leaving Tottenham, with reports suggesting he will be joining Atletico Madrid in a €40-million deal. Argentina international Romero was a controversial figure during his five years in north London, incurring several suspensions during 156 appearances for Sp https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/ontario-free-to-axe-toronto-bike-lanes-regions-top-court-rules https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/ontario-free-to-axe-toronto-bike-lanes-regions-top-court-rules Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:03:43 +0000 The Guardian World News Win is significant for region’s premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones for city’s traffic illsThe Ontario government is now free to rip out Toronto’s bike lanes on its busiest streets after the region’s top court ruled in favour of the province on Friday, overturning a lower court’s decision https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/mount-etna-eruption-and-volcanic-ash-shut-sicilys-busiest-airport?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/mount-etna-eruption-and-volcanic-ash-shut-sicilys-busiest-airport?traffic_source=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:03:07 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Flights will be suspended until at least Saturday afternoon, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded. https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/victor-osimhen-galatasaray-super-lig-2.html https://soccernet.ng/2026/08/victor-osimhen-galatasaray-super-lig-2.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:02:29 +0000 Soccernet NG Football ​Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored a brace for Galatasaray as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Çorum in their opening match of the Süper Lig season, Soccernet.ng reports. ​A Goalless First Half ​Süper Lig champions Galatasaray kicked off their 2026/2027 campaign with a fixture against newly https://leadership.ng/adeleke-to-set-up-commission-to-probe-osun-election-killings-violence/ https://leadership.ng/adeleke-to-set-up-commission-to-probe-osun-election-killings-violence/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:02:13 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced plans to constitute an independent commission of inquiry to investigate reported cases of extrajudicial killings and other acts of violence recorded during the ongoing election period. Adeleke made the announcement while addressing journalists in O https://www.completesports.com/osimhen-opens-new-league-season-with-brace-to-help-galatasaray-draw-2-2-with-newly-promoted-corum/ https://www.completesports.com/osimhen-opens-new-league-season-with-brace-to-help-galatasaray-draw-2-2-with-newly-promoted-corum/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:01:08 +0000 Completesports Football Victor Osimhen kicked off the new Turkish Super Lig campaign with two goals, as he helped Galatasaray force newly promoted Corum to a 2-2 home draw on Friday, completesports.com reports. Despite going into the contest as clear favourites, Galatasaray were on the verge of suffering a shock defeat aga https://leadership.ng/laliga-opener-postponed-over-fungus-outbreak/ https://leadership.ng/laliga-opener-postponed-over-fungus-outbreak/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:59:33 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Celta Vigo postponed their LaLiga opener against Osasuna because of a fungus outbreak on the field of their stadium. LaLiga said both clubs and the Spanish soccer federation agreed to the postponement of Sunday’s game because of an “illness that has affected the stadium’s pitch.&#8 https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/nwfl-edo-queens-sign-ikenokwalu-from-rivers-angels/ https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/nwfl-edo-queens-sign-ikenokwalu-from-rivers-angels/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:58:17 +0000 Daily Post Nigerian News Reigning Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, champion, Edo Queens have sealed a move for Ifeoma Ikenokwalu, DAILY POST reports. Ikenokwalu joined Edo Queens from Rivers Angels. The defender’s signing is part of the Benin-based club push to fortify their squad ahead of the WAFU B Women’s https://tribuneonlineng.com/video-ondo-pastor-abandons-christianity-embraces-isese/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/video-ondo-pastor-abandons-christianity-embraces-isese/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:57:39 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News An Ondo State-based pastor, Olabanjo Felix, has abandoned Christianity and embraced Isese, the indigenous Yoruba spiritual tradition, declaring himself a Babalawo. Felix, founder of Image of God Evangelical and Prophetic Ministries in Ibaka, Oka Akoko, Ondo State, disclosed his decision in a video t https://www.completesports.com/tennis-star-announces-indefinite-break-from-sport/ https://www.completesports.com/tennis-star-announces-indefinite-break-from-sport/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:56:21 +0000 Completesports Football Former Wimbledon quarter-finalist Lulu Sun has announced an indefinite break from professional tennis, citing the relentless physical and mental demands of the sport’s competition schedule. Sun, who famously defeated Emma Raducanu during her 2024 Wimbledon run, stated she needs time away to re https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902953-osundecides2026-army-police-mount-checkpoints-as-inec-moves-sensitive-materials-to-registration-centres.html https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/902953-osundecides2026-army-police-mount-checkpoints-as-inec-moves-sensitive-materials-to-registration-centres.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:21 +0000 Premium Times Nigerian News In most of the INEC offices, the distribution of sensitive materials to Registration Area Centres (RACs) began as early as 10 a.m., with nearly all the offices visited having completed the distribution. The post #OsunDecides2026: Army, police mount checkpoints as INEC moves sensitive materials to re https://leadership.ng/nlng-ncdmb-break-ground-for-research-innovation-centre-at-rivers-state-university/ https://leadership.ng/nlng-ncdmb-break-ground-for-research-innovation-centre-at-rivers-state-university/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:06 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s indigenous research and technological capacity received a major boost on as the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) broke ground for a Research and Innovation Centre for Computer and Electrical Engineering (RICC https://tribuneonlineng.com/man-kills-wife-daughter-with-screwdriver-at-minnesota-daycare/ https://tribuneonlineng.com/man-kills-wife-daughter-with-screwdriver-at-minnesota-daycare/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:54:06 +0000 Tribune Nigerian News A 41-year-old man, Nathan Brown, has allegedly killed his wife and seven-year-old daughter with a screwdriver at a home-based daycare in... 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