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Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare made an instant impact for Ajax, scoring and providing an assist as the Dutch giants came from behind to beat FC Sion 4-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off tie in Switzerland. Ajax found themselves trailing at half-time but produced a dominant second-half display, scoring all four of their goals after the break, with four different players getting on the scoresheet. Marcos Leonardo had Ajax’s first two clear-cut opportunities of the contest, but it was Sion who broke the deadlock in the 34th minute. Franck Surdez found space inside the box…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has congratulated Nigerian-born nurse and social media personality, Bemi Orojuogun, popularly known as “London Bus Aunty”, on the reported naming of a London bus stop in her honour. The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described the “recognition as a remarkable achievement and a source of pride to Nigeria and the Nigerian diaspora.” In a statement issued on Friday by NiDCOM Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa said, “Mrs Orojuogun’s journey demonstrates how passion, authenticity and a positive representation of one’s heritage can create an impact far beyond the shores of…

Outer Banks had its work cut out for itself when trying to wrap up the show — and that came with plenty of onscreen surprises, deaths and twists. “The whole finale is just such a love letter to everyone who has ridden with us for these past five seasons,” Caroline Arapoglou gushed exclusively to Us. “It’s a show where you just want to see the Pogues get a happy ending — and I think that was the right way to end it.” Arapoglou, 35, credited the hit Netflix show, whose final season is streaming now, for finding a way to…

The crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has deepened following the resignation of Saliu Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central District in the Senate. Mr Mustapha announced his resignation from the party in a letter dated 14 August and addressed to the APC Ward Chairman of Gambari Ward 1 in Ilorin East Local Government Area. The letter was shared via his verified social media handles. In a separate statement also posted on his verified social media handles, the senator said he reached the decision after weeks of consultations with his supporters, constituents and political stakeholders across Kwara…

The Kogi State Police Command has said that it has intensified bush clearance operations across identified forest locations linking Kabba/Bunu, Obajana and Lokoja axis in Kogi State. A statement issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Salisu Afusat, stated that the operation conducted on August 20, 2026, at about 7 am was carried out in compliance with the directives of the state Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Kankarofi. According to her, the aim was to maintain pressure on criminal elements hibernating in remote forest locations in continuation of its sustained efforts to deny criminal elements access to hideouts and…

MANTRA’s native token sank 18.5% from its 24-hour high to a record low shortly before MANTRA Chain stopped producing blocks and its team announced a precautionary halt over an unexplained incident.According to CoinGecko, MANTRA fell from $0.005060 to an all-time low of $0.004126 around 11:00 pm UTC on Thursday. It later recovered to about $0.0044 but remained down roughly 10% over 24 hours, while trading volume climbed nearly 600% to $24 million. MANTRA said Friday it was “aware of an incident affecting MANTRA Chain” and had halted the network as a precaution while it investigated. “We don’t have a root cause…

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 20, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Brian Hickerson broke his silence on Hayden Panettiere‘s death through his attorney Sloan Ellis, who said the investigation is ongoing and police have confirmed no signs of foul play. The statement said they had no further comment out of respect for Panettiere’s loved ones. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. • Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, attributed their estrangement to the “involvement of a toxic individual who I believe led to her death” in a statement…

The Coalition for Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) on Thursday called on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command to investigate the assault on the Editor of Pinnacle Daily, Sunday Ogwu, by police officers in Lugbe, Abuja. The coalition, in a statement on Thursday, described the attack on Mr Ogwu as “unprovoked brutality” and “lawlessness” by operatives of the Lugbe Police Division led by a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Uchenna. The statement signed by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) on behalf of the coalition, also called the development…

The Bauchi State Police Command has said it arrested two suspected members of a gang over alleged criminal conspiracy, assault and thuggery in Bununu town, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state. The command also disclosed that it arrested another suspect in connection with an alleged case of criminal conspiracy, house trespass, armed robbery and act causing grievous hurt in Dambam Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Monday. Habib said the Bununu incident occurred on August 17, 2026, when police operatives on routine patrol…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Celebrity skincare routines often include pricey serums, high-tech treatments and moisturizers that cost more than a weekly grocery bill. Still, Jamie Lee Curtis proved that you can find something refreshingly simple in the CVS beauty aisle. The 67-year-old actress revealed that she reaches for Nivea Essentially Enriched Body Lotion over $800 face creams that “didn’t do anything.” Right now, the drugstore staple is an even better bargain: it’s on sale for $4.99 at CVS! Put Curtis’ less-is-more philosophy to the…