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The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. The party made the clarification in a statement signed by its state chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi, on Sunday, following claims by Abayomi Hunye that he is the APC governorship candidate for the election. The party described the claim as false and urged its members, supporters and the general public to disregard it. This comes as a chieftain of the party and former federal lawmaker in Ogun State, Kayode Oladele, has criticised Hunye over…
Kyle Richards‘ eldest daughter, Farrah Aldjufrie, has confirmed the identity of her baby’s father. “I don’t even know how to explain how excited I am,” Farrah’s younger sister Sophia Umansky said in a TikTok video shared via Farrah’s account on Sunday, August 23. “It’s a very exciting day.” The video, which showed Sophia, 26, preparing for a gender reveal party, was captioned, “Zach Goldsmith and I are having a …,” confirming the mystery man with fans. After Farrah, 37, sat beside Goldsmith while opening a basket to reveal blue flowers that confirmed the baby’s sex, the former Buying Beverly Hills…
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to ensure the safe rescue of worshippers abducted at a mosque during the Muslim Friday prayers in Kpenya, Dekara District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The rights organisation said in a statement published on its verified social media handle that an unspecified number of worshippers were abducted during the attack on 21 August, while residents claimed that more than 80 people may have been taken. Amnesty urged the Nigerian authorities to act urgently to secure the victims’ release and address the growing wave of abductions targeting rural communities across northern Nigeria.…
A football debut is supposed to be the start of something special. But for some of the game’s biggest names, their first appearances were memorable for all the wrong reasons. From red cards and costly mistakes to humiliating substitutions, here are 14 of the most disastrous debuts in football history as reported by Planet Football on Monday. 1. Lionel Messi It is difficult to associate Lionel Messi with failure, but his Argentina debut was anything but perfect. Messi came off the bench against Hungary in August 2005, only to be sent off just two minutes later after an altercation with…
Olivia Culpo is taking a moment to reflect on her body’s changes amid her second pregnancy. “Growing bigger by the day and more proud of my body than ever,” Culpo, 34, wrote via her Instagram Story on Sunday, August 23. “I’m in awe of its ability to carry and grow these little humans so close together! So incredibly grateful.” Alongside the message, Culpo snapped a mirror selfie featuring the model in a two-piece brown set with a plunging neckline. Culpo gave a soft smile for the camera as she placed a hand on her growing stomach. Culpo and her husband,…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State was re-elected for a second term in the 15 August governorship contest. It was an off-cycle election like no other before it, in the build-up, with its eerie elements of tension, violence and resultant deaths. Also, while there was a general public scepticism about the integrity of the electoral processes, informed by events in the recent past, a number of stakeholders have pointed out that the administration of the election appeared fairly better on the technological front than INEC’s disastrous outing in the 2023 general elections. Nevertheless, all the indicated negatives of the polls,…
One of the daughters of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, Kira Taiwo, has shared an emotional message she exchanged with her father before his death. Kira shared the message on her Instagram Story on Monday, following the actor’s death on Sunday at the age of 66. The conversation, dated July 26, showed Ogogo reassuring his daughter and urging her to remain strong. In the exchange, Ogogo told Kira that seeing her and her sisters smile gave him strength, while urging her not to cry. He wrote, “How are you? I heard you are crying. Seeing you…
Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has opened its licensing portal after notifying regulations governing crypto exchanges and other virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating in the country. Companies providing virtual asset services on or before March 5 must submit an application for a no-objection certificate (NOC) by Sept. 5 or cease operations, according to the PVARA licensing website. Operating after the deadline without submitting an application will constitute an offense, PVARA said in a Saturday press release published by the Associated Press of Pakistan.“The licensing window is officially open, creating a clear pathway for businesses to enter Pakistan’s regulated virtual…
Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, is marking what would have been her late husband’s 48th birthday. “Happy birthday, baby,” Vanessa, 44, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, August 23, along with a throwback picture of the former couple. “I love you so much.” In the throwback photo, Vanessa could be seen sitting on her late husband’s lap as the pair lounged outside in an outdoor chair. Kobe wore a blue t-shirt with black pants and flip flops, while Vanessa was barely visible under her husband’s once-towering 6’6’’ frame. She added her late husband’s birthdate alongside a red heart and praying hands…
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit has disclosed that banks, fintech companies and other reporting entities submitted 42,082 Suspicious Transaction Reports to the agency in 2025. The figure was contained in the NFIU’s 2025 Annual Report, which highlighted continued risks to Nigeria’s financial system and increased regulatory monitoring of transactions. The agency also received 41,716,214 Currency Transaction Reports and 10,513 Suspicious Activity Reports during the year. “During the review period, the NFIU received a total of 41,716,214 CTRs, 42,082 STRs, and 10,513 SARs,” the report stated. The NFIU said its reporting framework covers threshold-based transactions, suspicious transactions and activities, as well…
