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Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 7, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Lewis Hamilton shared cozy Instagram photos with girlfriend Kim Kardashian during his mandatory Formula 1 summer break, including snaps of a neighborhood walk in Calabasas, California. The Ferrari driver, who is currently ranked second in the World Championship standings after 14 rounds, captioned the post, “Resting, restoring, recharging.” Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. • Counting On alum Jeremiah Duggar and his wife, Hannah, secretly welcomed their fourth baby, revealing the arrival in an August…
Some serving members of the House of Representatives, operating under the banner of the Save Democracy Group (SDG), have warned that Nigeria’s democracy is facing a dangerous decline, citing alleged constitutional violations, chronic budget under-implementation, opaque public spending, worsening insecurity and growing economic hardship. In a statement dated 5 August and signed by the group’s leader, Awaji-Inombek Abiante (PDP, Rivers), alongside Abubakar Kusada (APC, Katsina) and Mansur Jega (ADC, Kebbi), the lawmakers called on the leadership of the National Assembly to immediately reconvene both chambers from recess to address what they described as urgent constitutional, fiscal and security concerns. SDG…
Under the harsh April sun, the heat was oppressive in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. But 56-year-old Uma Usman kept walking from one compound to another, calling out familiar names, knocking gently on half-open doors and asking after children she had come to know over the years. She is not an employee of the local Galadima Primary Health Centre. Her name does not appear on any government payroll. Yet, she has become one of the most important links in the community’s immunisation system. Her job is to find children who missed their routine immunisation appointments. “I know the…
X has announced plans to discontinue its Revenue Sharing programme and introduce a new Original Content Rewards programme to reward creators for producing original content on the platform. The social media company announced the changes on Friday in a post on its X Creators handle, saying the new programme would reward creators who contribute original content. “Today, we’re introducing the Original Content Rewards Program, a new way to reward creators who bring original ideas, expertise, reporting, creativity, and commentary to X,” the company said. X said it would stop accepting new enrolments into the Revenue Sharing programme from Friday, while…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Nicole Kidman just reminded Us why every stylish woman owns a gray blazer. While black versions tend to get all the attention, soft gray feels just as polished while pairing effortlessly with everything from blue denim to crisp white separates. It’s the kind of piece that instantly elevates an outfit without making it feel too formal. The Oscar winner was spotted in New York City on July 30 wearing a tailored gray blazer layered over a white button-down with relaxed…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has assured residents of Osun State of adequate security ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, saying the force has put in place extensive measures to protect voters, electoral officials and other stakeholders throughout the electoral process. Mr Disu gave the assurance on Friday during a stakeholders’ engagement on election security with civil society organisations, amid growing concerns over rising political violence in the state. Also, a civil society organisation, Yiaga Africa, identified 13 of the state’s 30 local government areas as high-risk locations, citing persistent attacks, political tension and at least 34 deaths…
The Gombe State Executive Council has approved over N1.4bn for the installation of solar-powered street lights along major roads in Gombe metropolis, as part of efforts to improve visibility, security and urban infrastructure in the state. The approvals were among the decisions reached at the council’s 55th meeting, presided over by Governor Muhammadu Yahaya. Briefing journalists after the meeting on Friday, the state Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Saidu Fawu, said the council ratified the procurement and installation of 198 solar-powered street lights along the four-kilometre road corridor from the Hajj Camp to the Brigadier Zakari Maimalari International Airport,…
The Duggar family has been captivating viewers with their unique courtship process since 2008 — and have kept the tradition going strong ever since. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar share 19 children: sons Joshua, John-David, Joseph, Josiah, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, Justin and Jackson, and daughters Jana, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joy-Anna, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace and Josie. The family’s first reality series, 19 Kids and Counting, quickly became one of the most popular shows on TLC from 2008 to 2015. They later returned for a spinoff, Counting On, which ran for 11 seasons before the network canceled it in June 2021. Thank…
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Friday said the Nigeria Police Force appointed Samuel Erale as the Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of security during the forthcoming 15 August governorship election to restore confidence in the command’s neutrality. Mr Disu said the subtantive CP, Ibrahim Gotan, was asked to step aside after political parties raised concerns about the neutrality of the Osun State Police Command, stressing that the decision was not a disciplinary action against him. The Whistler reported that the IGP disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during a meeting with civil society organisations on election security…
For a woman whose life has played out in the public eye for more than a decade, media personality and entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa, has once again shown that she draws a clear line between fame and privacy. After months of curiosity from fans, Toke recently unveiled the face of her daughter, Yakira Eliana, as the little girl celebrated her first birthday. Sharing photos of the toddler on social media, the excited mother wrote, “One whole year of you, and today, I finally share a little piece of my heaven with the world. The best part of my story, finally yours…
