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August 8, 2026

BREAKING: Messi’s father, Jorge, dies at 68

Jorge Messi, father and long-time representative of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68.   According to Argentine media outlet Infobae, as reported by MARCA, Jorge died at about 10pm on Friday at a sanatorium in
Politics
August 8, 2026

Defend your votes, Adeleke urges Osun residents

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to participate actively in the August 15 governorship election and defend their votes, saying no force should deny them their democratic rights.   Adeleke made the call on Friday during visits to
World News
August 8, 2026

US court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction

A US appeals court on Friday upheld an order halting construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed White House ballroom, ruling that the massive renovation requires explicit approval from Congress.   The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
World News
August 8, 2026

US plans $1bn security aid package for Colombia

The United States has announced plans to work with Congress to approve a $1bn security assistance package for Colombia as the country’s new right-wing President, Abelardo de la Espriella, assumes office.   US State Department officials disclosed the plan late
Politics
August 8, 2026

Atiku to Tinubu: Identify officials behind PFIPC scandal

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to identify government officials allegedly involved in the circumstances surrounding the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.   Atiku said the interim report of the
Politics
August 8, 2026

Why FCT is excluded from state police — Senate

The Senate has explained that the Federal Capital Territory was excluded from the proposed state police arrangement because it does not have a governor or a State House of Assembly.   The Senate said the FCT remains under the direct