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PC gaming sites and social media discussions were buzzing this week after a report from a Chinese forum claimed PC motherboard prices could soon rise significantly. Websites including VideoCardz, Guru3D and Digital Foundry, among others, cited what appears to be a supply chain report on a Chinese forum called Boards Channels, suggesting that PC motherboard makers could raise prices for consumers as material costs climb by as much as 50% in the coming months. The link to the Board Channels report no longer seems to work, but a screenshot posted on these sites suggests that Taiwanese motherboard manufacturers, including ASUS, Gigabyte and…

Trump has warned that he could be ‘last Republican President’ if Michigan Democrat El-Sayed wins Senate seat. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that United States President Donald Trump has warned that he could become the “last Republican president” if Democratic Senate candidate Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed wins the Michigan Senate race, accusing the Democrat of campaigning to abolish the Senate filibuster. Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social on Thursday after El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. According to the U.S. president, El-Sayed has made eliminating the Senate filibuster one of the central pillars of his campaign.  Addressing…

Dangote Refinery could pursue a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange after completing its planned Nigerian market debut, potentially giving investors in Africa’s largest and most sophisticated equity market direct exposure to the continent’s biggest oil refinery. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has held discussions with Dangote Group over the possibility of bringing the refinery to the South African market following its initial public offering in Nigeria. The engagement comes as Dangote prepares for a major IPO that could raise approximately $5 billion, potentially making it the largest equity offering ever undertaken by an African company. The refinery is expected to…

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Nigeria has launched a new project aimed at strengthening the resilience of an oil-producing community in Akwa Ibom State against the devastating impacts of oil spills. The project, funded by CARITAS Canada and titled “Strengthening Community Resilience to Oil Spill Impacts in Akwa Ibom State,” was inaugurated during an inception meeting held on Thursday in Eket, bringing together government officials, community leaders, traditional rulers, civil society groups and development partners. The initiative will focus on the Okoro Utip community in Ibeno Local Government Area, where residents have complained for years about the environmental and socio-economic consequences of oil pollution.…

Rangers will begin the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a home clash against Katsina United, DAILY POST reports. The encounter will hold at the ‘Cathedral’ Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday, 30 August, 2026. The Flying Antelopes won the title for the ninth time last season. Former champions Shooting Stars, and new boys Inter Lagos will clash in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 season. The South West derby is scheduled for the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Friday, 28 August, 2026. It will be Inter Lagos’ first-ever top-flight game following their promotion from…

Real Madrid have officially secured the long-term future of Vinícius Júnior after the Brazilian star signed a new contract that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu until June 2032. The contract extension brings an end to months of speculation surrounding Vinícius’ future, with the 26-year-old reaffirming his commitment to Los Blancos. Speaking after signing his new deal, Vinícius expressed his delight at extending his stay with the Spanish giants. “I’m very happy to continue this story. Real Madrid is my home, and I want to keep making history with this club.” Since joining Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2018,…

By Raphael Ede No fewer than 29,262 women in Enugu State accessed family planning services through trained Community Pharmacists and Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors between 2021 and July 2026 under the IntegratE Project, the Society for Family Health has said. The organisation disclosed this on Wednesday at the dissemination meeting of the project in Enugu, where stakeholders called for the institutionalisation of the initiative to sustain gains recorded in expanding access to reproductive healthcare. Presenting the project’s implementation report, the Group Executive Director of the Society for Family Health, Mr. Emeka Okafor, said the Gates Foundation-funded intervention was implemented…

About the Report Competitive pressure and AI tools are reshaping how organizations innovate. As development cycles compress and markets evolve more rapidly than ever, the ability to make confident, data-driven R&D decisions has become a competitive advantage. The 2026 R&D Benchmark Report examines how leading organizations are responding to these challenges, and where they continue to struggle. The research reveals that while AI adoption is widespread, many organizations still lack the intelligence needed to prioritize the right opportunities, eliminate low-value projects early, and reduce costly late-stage failures. Instead, teams often contend with fragmented data sources, lengthy approval processes, and critical…

Tinubu has ordered EFCC to withdraw court order freezing Osun Government accounts ahead of Governorship election. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately return to court and withdraw the order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, warning that the move could undermine public confidence in the credibility of the forthcoming governorship election. The directive was contained in a State House statement issued on Thursday, August 6, 2026, after the President was informed that the EFCC had secured the court order on August 5.  Tinubu said he was not displeased…

Anchored by the TIGER framework, CUHK leaps toward new heights of academic excellence and global impact HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) today (6 August) unveiled its new five-year strategic plan, titled “CUHK 2026–2030: Leaping to Greatness” (the “CUHK 2026-2030“), outlining the University’s development priorities and strategic direction for the next five years. With the ambition to create greater impact on humanity and global communities, CUHK adheres to its vision of becoming a first-class comprehensive research university whose scholarly output, bilingual and multicultural education, and community contributions…