Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Elton John Lead Tributes to Dolly Parto
Beyoncé and several global entertainment icons have paid tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at the age of 80. In a tribute published on her official website, Beyoncé described Parton as a “north star” who taught generations the importance of embracing their uniqueness. She thanked the country music icon for […]
Trump Orders US Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for One Week in Honour of Dolly Parton
US President Donald Trump has ordered American flags across the United States to be flown at half-staff for one week following the death of country music icon Dolly Parton at the age of 80. Trump announced the directive on Tuesday, August 25, as tributes continued to pour in for the legendary singer, songwriter and philanthropist, […]
Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton, one of the world’s most celebrated singers, songwriters and entertainers, has died at the age of 80. Parton was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on Friday while battling kidney and autoimmune-related health issues. She died at the hospital on Tuesday, although the exact cause of death has […]
Governors Spend N512bn On Travels, Offices
Thirty-three state governments spent a combined N512.10 billion on Government Houses, Governors’ Offices and travel and transport in the first six months of 2026, according to an analysis of state budget implementation reports. The expenditure is about 4,713 times higher than the combined six-month basic salaries of Nigeria’s 36 governors, highlighting the significant public cost […]
Umahi Apologises Over Benin-sapele Road, Orders Arrest Of Contractors
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has apologised to commuters and residents of Edo and Delta states over the deplorable condition of the Benin-Sapele Road, which has caused significant hardship for road users. Umahi also ordered the arrest of the contractor, concessionaire and other persons found removing asphalt from federal roads without authorisation. The minister […]
Tinubu Celebrates Hausa Day, Calls Hausa People Pillars of Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Hausa people as vital pillars of Nigeria’s unity, cultural heritage and national progress as the country marks World Hausa Day. Tinubu made the remarks in a message shared on his social media account on Wednesday, August 26, as celebrations were held at the historic Daura Palace. The President […]
Massive Flood Sweeps Nepal’s Rasuwa District, Damaging Roads and Power Infrastructure
A massive flood swept through Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district on Wednesday, destroying roads, damaging power infrastructure and raising concerns over the extent of destruction in the Himalayan region. Videos from the area showed huge torrents of muddy water rushing through mountain valleys near the Chinese border, with authorities warning that several settlements may have been […]
US Army Black Hawk Crashes During Training in Colorado
A US Army MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter operated by the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment crashed in a wooded area of the Colorado foothills west of Denver on Tuesday, with four people aboard. The helicopter, based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and operated by the Army’s “Night Stalkers,” went down on the eastern side of […]
Troops Rescue 14 Kidnap Victims in Zamfara
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued 14 abducted persons in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation, conducted on August 26, followed intelligence on suspected criminal activities around Magazu village. Troops deployed to the area encountered armed men attempting to abduct civilians, including motorists along […]
Haaland Could Leave Manchester City Despite Huge Contract
Former Manchester City defender Gareth Barry has predicted that striker Erling Haaland will eventually leave the club despite having a contract that runs until 2034. Haaland joined City in 2022 and has established himself as one of the club’s key players. However, Barry believes the Norway international could seek a new challenge later in his […]