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US First Lady Melania Trump speaks at an event with IndyCar and FOX Sports to expand academic opportunities for individuals transitioning from foster care, in the Rose Garden of the White House, in Washington, DC, on August 20, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) US First Lady Melania Trump poked fun Thursday at media speculation over her month away from the public eye and scrutiny over one of President Donald Trump’s close aides. “Good afternoon. I heard you missed me. Here I am,” Melania said with a chuckle as she opened an event in the White House Rose Garden.…

By Edwin Phillip, Lafia Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has commended security agencies in the state for their vigilance and commitment to tackling crime and criminality. The governor’s commendation was contained in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Mr Ibrahim Addra, on Thursday following the recent rescue of a kidnapped victim and subsequent arrest of three suspects allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a citizen in the state by the Department of State Services, DSS. “One suspect was apprehended at the criminal’s hideout at Atabula in Duduguru, a community in Jenkwe Development Area while two others were tracked down…

Bayern Munich have secured the future of highly-rated young defender Cassiano Kiala, with the talented centre-back signing a new contract with the German giants until June 2030. Kiala has put pen to paper on a long-term agreement that will keep him at Bayern for the next four years. The 17-year-old defender is regarded as one of the promising talents coming through Bayern’s youth system and has already made his senior debut for the club. Kiala joined Bayern from Hertha Berlin in 2024 and has continued to progress through the club’s youth setup. His development has also seen him represent Germany…

Satellite images published on Tuesday in news analysis from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and UNOSAT, the UN Satellite Centre, indicate that just three per cent (448 hectares) of the shattered enclave’s farmland remains usable. In October 2025, only 601 hectares were accessible and undamaged.“This latest assessment paints a stark picture of the continued deterioration of Gaza’s agriculture sector,” said Rein Paulsen, Director of FAO’s Office of Emergencies and Resilience. “Without urgent action to restore safe access and provide farmers with the support they need, opportunities to restore local food production will continue to diminish.”Bombed outFor cucumber and tomato grower Taysir Dahdouh,…

The nuclear power industry is undergoing something of a renaissance, with startups raking in funding to develop advanced reactors in a quest to lower costs. But based on recent projections, it’s unlikely those reactors will be cost-competitive anytime soon. Assil Halimi and Drew Walker, the founders of Apollo Atomics, think that’s because companies have been chasing the wrong problem. So instead of designing a new reactor, Apollo is rethinking the way thermal energy is converted into electricity. “We focus on the largest component, the steam generator,” Halimi, the startup’s CEO, told TechCrunch. “We have been able to shrink that component…

A Nigerian national has been deported from Indonesia after he failed to present a valid travel document or residence permit to immigration officers. According to ANTARA News on Thursday, the Tanjungpinang Immigration Detention Centre in Riau Islands Province disclosed the deportation on Thursday, saying the Nigerian was among two foreign nationals deported on Tuesday, August 18, through the immigration checkpoint at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang. “The Nigerian national could not show immigration officers a valid travel document or residence permit, violating Article 71(b) of the Immigration Law,” the report noted. Before his deportation, the Nigerian was detained at the…

By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has formally transitioned into the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) following President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Act, 2026. The Act establishes NPERA as the statutory authority responsible for the economic regulation of ports in the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, Mr Ibrahim Shema, chairman of the NPERA governing board, described the development as a major institutional reform aimed at creating a more transparent, predictable, and competitive port environment. Mr Shema said NPERA would be responsible for the economic regulation of port services…

The Presidency has urged Nigeria to turn its energy transition policies and climate commitments into bankable projects capable of attracting the investment needed to transform the country’s energy sector. Ibrahim Shelleng, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Climate Finance and Stakeholder Engagement at the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), made the call while speaking at the first Sustainable Energy Summit organised by BudgIT Foundation in Abuja on Wednesday. The summit, themed “Financing Nigeria’s Energy Future: Closing the Gap Between Policy Commitment and Investment,” brought together government officials, development partners, private sector representatives and civil society organisations to examine…

The leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is reportedly facing mounting pressure from the National Sports Commission (NSC) amid growing concerns over the administration and performance of Nigerian football. The NFF leadership has allegedly been given 24 hours to step aside, although the claim has not been independently confirmed by the NSC, AriseNews reports. The development comes amid renewed criticism of the country’s football administration following a series of disappointing results involving Nigeria’s national teams. The Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has intensified scrutiny of the NFF, while the Super Falcons also suffered…

Liverpool have agreed to send Scottish defender Calvin Ramsay to St Mirren on loan until June 2027 The right-back will leave Liverpool as he looks to gain regular playing time and continue his development, with the loan deal set to run until June 2027. Ramsay joined Liverpool from Aberdeen in 2022 and has spent time away from Anfield on loan as he looks to establish himself at the highest level. The Scotland international has faced competition for places at Liverpool and will now have the opportunity to play more regularly with St Mirren. The move also comes with Ramsay currently…