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Zendaya Emerges As Highest-Grossing Actor Of 2026 With Two Billion-Dollar Hits
American actress Zendaya is enjoying what is shaping up to be the biggest box-office year of her career, emerging as the highest-grossing actor of 2026 after appearing in two films that have crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office. The actress has achieved the feat through a combination of major blockbuster franchises […]
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Purported Meeting With Akume, Ortom To Work For Atiku False – Aondoakaa
The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Benue State, Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, has said there has been no meeting or arrangement involving him, former governor Samuel Ortom and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume to work for the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku […]
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Idoma Association USA Takes Benue Killings to Trump, US Congress
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LeBron James’ Wife Savannah Recalls Alleged Hermès Snub in Italy After Shopping Appointment
Savannah James, wife of NBA superstar LeBron James, has opened up about an alleged unpleasant experience at a Hermès store in Italy, where she says she was initially refused service despite having a shopping appointment. Savannah discussed the incident during Friday’s episode of Danielle Robay’s Question Everything podcast alongside her friend and podcast co-host, April […]
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‘Pure wickedness’ — Sheikh Gumi reacts to scavengers stripping Lagos bridge pillars of iron rods
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FG Advocates United Front Against Terrorism, Economic Challenges In Sahel
The federal government has called for stronger regional cooperation among Sahel countries to tackle terrorism, cross-border crime, violent extremism, economic and environmental challenges threatening peace and stability in the region. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call on Saturday at a two-day high-level retreat on Nigeria’s engagement with countries […]
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Reese Witherspoon Gives Update After Father Is Hospitalised Following Fall
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‘Lagos is not Rivers’ – PDP tackles Wike over Bode George 
"And who gave you the authority to determine which legitimate aspiration of a party member should live or die?" The post ‘Lagos is not Rivers’ – PDP tackles Wike over Bode George  appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kenneth Okonkwo blasts Wike over comment on Amaechi’s political relevance
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Misleading video from Toba Ijaya's burial has been explained in details
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NPFL: Falolu announces departure from Katsina United
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Uruguay Appoints Diego Forlan as New Manager After World Cup Setback
Former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan has been appointed Uruguay’s new head coach. The 47-year-old will oversee both the senior national team and the Under-20 side. Forlan replaces Marcelo Bielsa after Uruguay’s disappointing 2026 World Cup group-stage exit. August 08, (THEWILL) — Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has taken the next […] The post Uruguay Appoints Diego Forlan as New Manager After World Cup Setback appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Hajj: Kano pilgrims board sets August 25 deadline for passports submission
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Osun poll: APGA candidate steps down, backs Oyebamiji
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Spain imposes border checks on Italy over migrant dispute
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Delta gov felicitates APC national chairman, Yilwatda, at 58
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Harcher, Zlatan link up for electrifying performance in Birmingham 
Fast-rising Nigerian Afrobeats artiste and Bullion Records star, Abdul Rahman Yusuf, popularly known as Harcher, delivered a captivating performance at the Live UK Tour in Birmingham, leaving music lovers impressed by his stage presence and distinctive sound.
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2Baba takes decisive step against Natasha Osawaru after meeting IGP amid reported nightclub
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Tension in Osun as 12-year-old boy shot during APC campaign in Ilesa
Tension reportedly gripped parts of Ilesa, Osun State, on Saturday following an alleged shooting incident during a campaign activity of The post Tension in Osun as 12-year-old boy shot during APC campaign in Ilesa appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Peter Okoye storms Peller, Jarvis’ wedding amid ongoing feud with brothers [VIDEO]
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Adams Pleads With Southern Kaduna To Continue Supporting Tinubu, Uba Sani For Dividends 
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Governorship candidate, Jerry Adams, has pleaded with the people of Southern Kaduna, the Christian community and residents of Kaduna State to continue supporting the administrations of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in the 2027 general elections. Adams, former Executive chairman Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) […]
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Osun gov poll: Farmers, butchers back Adeleke, hunters endorse Oyebamiji
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Nigeria police kill gang kingpin linked to murder of Imo monarch, 5 other
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Team Nigeria qualify for women’s 4x400m final at World U-20 Championships
After Friday's controversial disqualification of Miracles Ezechukwu, Team Nigeria produced another impressive performance at the ongoing 2026 World U-20 Athletics Championships in Oregon, securing qualification for the final of the women’s 4x400 metres relay.
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2027: Taraba APC Will Deliver Tinubu ‘Top To Bottom’, Says Kefas
Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is poised for a  victory in the state in the 2027 general elections. He, specifically pledged to deliver votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates from top to bottom. Governor Kefas made the declaration in Jalingo while playing […]
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Jigawa ADC governorship candidate disowns purported power-sharing deal
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New Stock Price Movement Rules Take Effect August 17
The Nigerian Exchange Limited will introduce a revised equity pricing methodology from August 17, requiring trades to meet minimum volume thresholds before they can trigger a published share-price movement. The new thresholds will vary according to a stock’s price, with higher-priced equities requiring fewer units and lower-priced stocks requiring larger trade volumes to influence the […] The post New Stock Price Movement Rules Take Effect August 17 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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UK Steps Up Monitoring Of Russian Military Activity In North Atlantic
The United Kingdom has intensified its monitoring of Russian military activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic, with Royal Navy operations increasing by 25 per cent in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The UK Ministry of Defence said on Saturday that Royal Navy warships and aircraft […]
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Kano Fire Service rescues 16 from collapsed building
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Messi Targeted For Assassination During 2026 World Cup – Police Report
A police report has uncovered an alleged plot to assassinate Argentine football star Lionel Messi during the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. Spanish newspaper MARCA reported on Saturday that several suspects allegedly issued threats to attack stadiums where Messi was scheduled to play, including threats involving explosives. According […]
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‎NFF debunks social media reports demanding FIFA Infantino’s resignation
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Many Injured As APC Campaign Rally In Ilesa Turns Violent
There was tension in Ilesa, Osun State, on Saturday after an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign rally was allegedly attacked, leaving several people injured. The APC supporters held an early-morning rally around the Oke-Omiru area of Ilesa and were marching towards Isokun when the incident reportedly occurred. The Head of Media of the APC […] The post Many Injured As APC Campaign Rally In Ilesa Turns Violent appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Diphtheria kills 17 in Niger as 124 cases recorded in seven months
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Tinubu has ended era of prolonged ASUU strikes — Presidency
The Presidency has declared that the era of prolonged strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which repeatedly The post Tinubu has ended era of prolonged ASUU strikes — Presidency appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Bala Wunti appointed pioneer CEO of World Energy Council Nigeria
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Vandal dies under collapsed transmission tower in Delta
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