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Ariana Grande is speaking directly to her fans after a spokesperson for the pop star revealed her plans to take a step back from the public eye amid online scrutiny and concern over her body. “See you tonight, my sweethearts!!!” Grande, 33, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, August 3, referring to ticket holders for her sold-out show in Chicago. “I cannot wait and I love you so.” Grande also included a clip of her performing her song “Stay” at a previous Eternal Sunshine Tour show. The singer is scheduled to perform her first show in Chicago on Monday…

The immediate past Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Is-haq Oloyede, has reflected on his decade in office, saying the board became more transparent, technology-driven and accountable while improving staff welfare and reducing the cost of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Mr Oloyede made the remarks on Friday during the handover ceremony to the new JAMB Registrar, Segun Aina, at the board’s headquarters in Bwari, Abuja. Having assumed office in August 2016, Mr Oloyede completed a decade as registrar before handing over to Mr Aina. He said his administration was guided by five core priorities: welfare,…

The National Broadcasting Commission has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking leave to file a fresh appeal against a Federal High Court judgment that barred it from imposing fines on broadcast stations. The application follows the Court of Appeal’s June 17, 2026, decision striking out the commission’s earlier appeal because it was “fundamentally defective” and incompetent. In a motion filed by its counsel, Mr Dapo Akinosun (SAN), the NBC asked the appellate court to extend the time within which it can challenge the January 10, 2024, judgment delivered by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court. The…

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 3, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Stassi Schroeder addressed TikTok rumors regarding her husband Beau Clark‘s past financial issues and age discrepancies, replying in the comments that “a lot of people had to file for bankruptcy back then” and “yes we are both terrible.” The couple’s marriage challenges are front and center in their new Hulu series House of Stassi, in which Beau opens up about feeling detached and resentful. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. • Alabama Barker fired back…

The new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Segun Aina, has unveiled a five-pillar agenda aimed at strengthening the body’s governance, expanding its digital infrastructure and improving service delivery over the next five years. Mr Aina announced the reform agenda on Monday, his first day in office after formally assuming leadership of the board, according to a statement issued by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. He succeeded Is-haq Oloyede, a professor, who served as registrar for a decade before handing over on Friday. The new registrar said the development plan is designed to consolidate previous reforms while positioning…

Thirty years after guiding Nigeria to its first and only Olympic football gold medal, former Dream Team coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo has expressed disappointment that the Nigerian government is yet to recognise or reward his role in one of the nation’s greatest sporting achievements, The PUNCH reports. Bonfrère led a talented generation featuring Nwankwo Kanu, Austin Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, Taribo West, Celestine Babayaro, Garba Lawal and Emmanuel Amuneke to one of football’s greatest Olympic stories. Nigeria defeated Brazil 4-3 after extra time in a memorable semi-final before coming from behind to beat Argentina 3-2 in the final at the Sanford…

Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis have been one another’s biggest fans since they started dating in 2022. Stan and Wallis kept their romance tight-lipped until making their red carpet debut at the 2025 Golden Globes. After Stan won the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy, he gave Wallis a romantic shout-out during his acceptance speech. “Annabelle, I love you,” the Marvel star exclaimed. Keep scrolling to look back at their full romance journey: May 2022 Stan and Wallis, who previously dated Chris Pine, were first romantically linked in…

Sulaiman Bala, a lieutenant-commander and the spokesman of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY, says the Navy has dismantled a suspected militant’s hideout at the Ine Ikoridung coastal settlement in Cross River State. He said the militants used the settlement to terrorise coastal communities in the state. Mr Bala, in a statement on Monday, said no arrest was made, but some items were recovered during the operation. He said the development was part of sustained offensive operations against militants operating within the Dayspring axis. According to him, troops conducted an intelligence-led raid on the coastal settlement where the militants relocated.…

Thirty-two teams are competing for a N5m prize package as the Lagos State Government unveiled the second season of the Lagos Street Soccer Stars Oshodi tournament on Sunday, August 2, 2026, with teams presented with playing kits ahead of a two-week knockout competition, The PUNCH reports. The tournament, themed “Oshodi Hidden Talents,” is designed to discover and promote grassroots football talent across the state while steering young people away from drug abuse. It is organised by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Grassroots Sports, Adebanji Atewogboye, popularly known as SKIBANJ, in collaboration with First Bank Nigeria Plc, under…

HONG KONGRomance scams in Hong Kong net $9M in a single weekAn insurance agent in Hong Kong was fleeced out of $3.3 million after her fake online boyfriend convinced her to invest in a fraudulent crypto application. There were 25 similar romance-linked fraud cases reported to Hong Kong police between July 24 and July 30, which collectively defrauded lonely hearts of $9 million.Scammers typically connect with victims through dating or messaging apps and sometimes spend months building a rapport before dropping the idea of investing in crypto. They direct victims to a site that appears to be a legitimate trading…