Tensions between Russia and the United Kingdom have escalated after Moscow warned that British military targets could become targets for Russian strikes over Britain’s support for Ukraine. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that Russia could target British military facilities and equipment inside and outside Ukraine if Ukrainian forces continue using British-supplied…
Air Peace has diverted a flight from Lagos to Asaba back to Lagos after poor visibility around the runway at Asaba Airport made it unsafe to land. The affected flight, P47860, was scheduled to operate from Lagos to Asaba on Thursday, August 27, 2026. According to the airline, the aircraft was unable to land because…
Actor Camron Jones has been cast to portray legendary rapper Tupac Shakur in the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, titled Snoop. The Universal Pictures film, directed by Craig Brewer, will chronicle Snoop Dogg’s rise from Long Beach, California, to becoming one of hip-hop’s biggest stars. Jones, known for his roles in Panic, Grown-ish, The Purge and…
Russia’s war in Ukraine could be heading toward another escalation, with reports suggesting that President Vladimir Putin has become increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress in peace negotiations. Recent diplomatic efforts between Russia, Ukraine and the United States have largely stalled, with both Moscow and Kyiv remaining far apart on key issues, particularly territory…
Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle a major U.S. lawsuit accusing Facebook and Instagram of being deliberately designed to keep children and teenagers hooked. The settlement, announced on August 26, 2026, brings an early end to a closely watched legal battle involving dozens of U.S. states and territories. Meta has…
The political crisis in the Edo State House of Assembly has taken another turn after lawmakers formally impeached former Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, eight days after he announced his resignation. Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency I, announced his resignation on August 17, 2026. However, the Assembly has now rejected the resignation, insisting that it was…
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says USDT has become an important part of everyday commerce and international trade in several developing economies. In a post on August 23, Ardoino said some developing countries are now relying heavily on the dollar-pegged stablecoin for both domestic and foreign trade, arguing that Tether’s financial-inclusion mission is becoming increasingly important….
Crypto wallet provider Phantom has announced that it will stop supporting the Sui network on September 24, 2026, giving users several weeks to move their assets or swap them into supported tokens. The decision was reached jointly by Phantom and Sui, according to Phantom. The company said the two projects remain open to exploring other…
A key U.S. immigration rule allows certain close family members of American citizens to apply for permanent residency without waiting for an immigrant visa number to become available. Under U.S. immigration law, immigrant visas for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens are unlimited, meaning there is no annual numerical cap on these visas. The category generally…
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has restricted transactions involving 17 crypto-asset service providers and platforms, including three entities linked to Nigeria, as part of its latest compliance measures. The restrictions are being introduced in phases and are linked to regulatory and sanctions-related requirements across several jurisdictions. The Nigeria-linked entities are: Binance began applying restrictions to these platforms…
