Politics

Fiji rugby player dies in Japan of suspected heatstroke as high of 35C hit

Saimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.

Al Jazeera•8/8/2026

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“Deeply embarrassed” President Tinubu puts EFCC on a leash, By Adeola Akinremi

It was a stunning public rebuke. This week, the fragility of Nigeria’s democratic institutions came into sharp focus. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) exercised its sweeping powers by freezing the Osun State Government’s accounts over alleged financial misconduct. There has been no judicial determination of wrongdoing. Within hours, however, President Bola Tinubu ordered […] The post “Deeply embarrassed” President Tinubu puts EFCC on a leash, By Adeola Akinremi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•8/8/2026

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Ekiti’s welfare debate: Should former governors come first?

I am growing old, almost 70. My strength is failing. I must be taken care of very well because I have paid my dues for this state.” This recent appeal by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose The post Ekiti’s welfare debate: Should former governors come first? appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Davido: I didn’t score 16 votes; my APC Reps primary was rigged — Bashir Ahmad

Ahmad, a former aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, responded to Davido's post, saying he had bookmarked it for future reference. The post Davido: I didn’t score 16 votes; my APC Reps primary was rigged — Bashir Ahmad appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Olóòlù Masquerade: ‘We took cooperative loan of N400,000 to appease traditionalists’

Before this year’s outing, custodians once again reminded residents and visitors not to photograph or record the sacred procession. That warning itself became a subject of heated debate online. The post Olóòlù Masquerade: ‘We took cooperative loan of N400,000 to appease traditionalists’ appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet

The Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 power bank is a great option for endurance athletes and backpackers. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge There's two things you should know about me, your intrepid reviewer: I hate the feature creep associated with modern power banks, and I love shaving grams off the gear I carry when backpacking, bikepacking, and trail running. So imagine my delight when Nitecore released a new generation of its ultralight NB10000 battery. After a few weeks with it I can confidently say: Haribo be damned! The $83.95 NB10000 Gen 4 weighs just 146 grams, according to my scale, and measures 1.45 x 11.6 x 4.68cm (0.57 x 4.57 x 1.84 inches), according to Nitecore's spec sheet. That makes it the lightest and most compact 10,000mAh power bank I can find. Even when … Read the full story at The Verge.

Wristwatch never goes out of style: here’s why

A great outfit isn’t always about the clothes, it’s about the details. And perhaps no detail does more to refine a look than a wristwatch. The post Wristwatch never goes out of style: here’s why appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Infantile Infantino should exit for trying to sell the World Cup, By Owei Lakemfa

In reality, the Infantino gang tried to commercialise the soul of football, a unifying force of humanity. He had dangled a $40 million award to every association that voted for his plans, promising that an advance $30 million would be made available to each of the federations by 1 January, 2027. Gianni Infantino, the Federation […] The post Infantile Infantino should exit for trying to sell the World Cup, By Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•8/8/2026

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’34 and a half governors already backing Tinubu for 2027′ — Buba Galadima

“There are thirty-four and a half governors. The one who is not with him, visibly shown, is Seyi Makinde. The half is Bala Mohammed,” he said.

Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levels

Drone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought.

Al Jazeera•8/8/2026

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