ABUJA — Minister of Works, David Umahi, has instituted a N2.5 billion defamation suit against media personality Linda Ikeji, Linda Ikeji TV Limited and Stella Ifeoma Okengwu over publications and videos he alleges damaged his reputation. The suit, marked GWD/CV/264/26 , was filed on August 24, 2026, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Judicial Division. According to the case summary reported by The Guardian Nigeria , Umahi alleged that the defendants published statements and videos concerning him between March 2025 and March 2026 which he described as false, malicious and defamatory. The minister claimed that some of the publications accused him of bribery, corruption, intimidation, sexual misconduct, land grabbing, sexual harassment and being unfit to hold public office. Umahi said he had previously, through his lawyers, demanded that the alleged defamatory materials be removed and that the defendants issue an unreserved public apology. Accordi...

The 2026 PFA Awards, honouring the 2025/26 season, were held at the Manchester Opera House on August 25. Here’s the complete winners list, including the Team of the Year selections.  Reuters +1 🏆 Major awards Award Winner Men’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) Men’s PFA Young Player of the Year Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City) Women’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year Khadija “Bunny” Shaw (Manchester City) Women’s PFA Young Player of the Year Olivia Smith (Arsenal) Championship Players’ Player of the Year Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) League One Players’ Player of the Year Dom Ballard (Leyton Orient) League Two Players’ Player of the Year Aaron Drinan (Swindon Town) WSL2 Players’ Player of the Year Lily Crosthwaite (Birmingham City) PFA Merit Award Sir Kenny Dalglish PFA Merit Award Karen Carney Fernandes won after a record 21 Premier League assists and nine goals, while Shaw won the women's award after leading the WSL with 21 goals....

ILARO, Ogun State — Tears and grief enveloped Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as family members, friends, colleagues, fans and residents gathered to bid a final farewell to veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo . The 66-year-old Yoruba film icon was laid to rest in his hometown of Ilaro on Monday, August 24, 2026, barely 24 hours after his death was announced. The burial was conducted in accordance with Islamic rites. Ogogo died at about 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, at the age of 66. His death came shortly after his family disclosed that he was battling stage-four cancer and appealed for assistance for his treatment. His remains were brought to Ilaro, where the funeral prayers were held at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground . The burial arrangements had been announced by veteran actor Jide Kosoko, who disclosed that a lying-in-state ceremony would also take place at the Pavilion. The atmosphere at the burial ground was deeply emot...

Lagos, Nigeria — Aug 24, 2026 Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is alive, his family has confirmed, dismissing viral reports claiming he had died. The death rumour began circulating on social media on Tuesday after a Facebook user alleged that one of the actor’s daughters, Haleemah Taiwo, announced his passing. Reacting on Instagram, Ogogo’s daughter Lima Taiwo refuted the claim, writing: _"This is false!!!!!!! THIS IS FAKE… PLEASE STOP SPREADING FAKE NEWS."_ Haleemah Taiwo also urged the public to _"desist from spreading unverified news" The clarification comes less than 24 hours after both Lima and her sister Kira Taiwo made emotional appeals for help for their father. : Sponsored link; 📞 Contact BMC Brands Ltd 📍 Address: 6, Kelani Lane, Ojuelegba Yaba Road, Lagos 📞 Call 07067536962 💬 WhatsApp BMC Now 📧 Em...

Lagos, Nigeria – August 2026 Hours after a video of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman Tony O. Elumelu, CFR correcting a graduate trainee went viral, sources say the billionaire businessman personally called the young lady to advise her privately. The incident happened during the graduation ceremony of UBA’s Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP) held in Lagos on Thursday. 720 trainees attended the event, with 300 of them converted from contract staff to full-time employment. What Happened At The Event. In the viral clip, a female trainee stood to ask a question and began with: “Good morning, Tony.” Elumelu, who was on stage, first thought she said “Toyin.” When she clarified, he responded: > “Okay. No, you won’t call me Tony. I’m not… you’ll call me Mr Elumelu or TOE. You won’t call me Tony, or Chairman. I don’t subscribe to that kind of… Oyinbo life, okay?” The trainee immediately corrected herself to “Good morning, Mr Elumelu” and continued with her...

SOKOTO, Nigeria – August 2026 At least 40 people have been confirmed dead, with the majority of them children, after an overloaded boat capsized in Sokoto State over the weekend. The tragedy has left entire communities in mourning and reignited urgent calls for safer water transportation in Nigeria. According to eyewitnesses and local authorities, the wooden vessel was transporting passengers and goods across a river in Sokoto when it overturned. The boat was said to be carrying far more passengers than its capacity could handle.  Most of those on board were women and children returning from market and school activities. Only a few passengers were rescued, while rescue operations continued into the night. Officials say the death toll could still rise as search and recovery efforts are ongoing. Families have gathered at the riverbanks waiting for updates, with many still searching for missing loved ones. *A Pattern We Know Too Well* Boat mishaps are sadly not new in Ni...

Lagos, Nigeria – August 2026  United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has sparked nationwide conversation after correcting a graduate trainee who addressed him by his first name at a bank event in Lagos. The incident happened on Thursday during the graduation ceremony of UBA’s *Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP)* held at the bank’s headquarters. 720 trainees were present at the ceremony, with 300 of them converted from contract staff to full-time employees. What Happened In a viral video from the event, a female trainee stood to ask a question and opened her address with:   “Good morning, Tony.” Elumelu, who was on stage, initially seemed to have misheard her and asked, “Toyin? Toyin?”   When she clarified, he responded firmly: > “Okay. No, you won’t call me Tony. I’m not… you’ll call me Mr Elumelu or TOE. You won’t call me Tony, or Chairman. I don’t subscribe to that kind of… Oyinbo life, okay?...

RAVENNA, Italy — August 21, 2026 Football fans have been given a remarkable blast from the past as Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has returned to professional football at the astonishing age of 46, joining Italian Serie C side Ravenna FC more than a decade after his last competitive appearance. The former Barcelona, AC Milan and Brazil superstar arrived in Italy on Thursday to an enthusiastic reception as Ravenna officially presented him to supporters. Ronaldinho has also taken a stake in the club, combining his role as an investor with a potential return to the pitch. Ronaldinho Ronaldinho last played professional football for Fluminense in 2015 before officially retiring in 2018. Now, eleven years after his final competitive appearance, the 2002 World Cup winner is preparing for what could be one of the most extraordinary football comebacks ever witnessed. The biggest question, however, remains: when will Ronaldinho actually play? The Brazilian has not been included i...