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Residents of Ikangba, Agoro, Imodi, Imosan and neighbouring communities in Ogun State on Monday warned that the alleged activities of suspected land grabbers could trigger a communal crisis if the Federal and Ogun State governments fail to intervene urgently. The residents alleged that the land grabbers, under the cover of operatives of security agencies, have been going about with bulldozers to demolish structures while also harassing and intimidating whoever confronted them. The residents, during the protest, were armed with placards bearing various messages such as “Gov Dapo Abiodun save us from land grabbers”, “President Bola Tinubu rescue us from land…

The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has announced her resignation from the top job, after a tumultuous 48 hours for Labor just four months out from the state election.Allan on Monday had vowed to challenge for the leadership after a group of MPs told her she no longer had the support of caucus and urged her to stand down. The deputy premier, Ben Carroll, also confirmed he would nominate for the Labor leadership on Monday.Allan said on Tuesday morning that Carroll would have her “unqualified support”.The backdown leaves the path clear for Carroll to become leader unopposed, and prevents a protracted…

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reinforced its position as one of the continent’s leading financial institutions after emerging as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Retail and Sustainability Leadership (ESG) at the prestigious 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.  The awards, presented on Thursday, July 17, 2026, at The Peninsula London in the United Kingdom, celebrates  banking institutions that demonstrate outstanding financial performance, innovation, customer impact and sustainable business practices.  The double recognition underscores UBA’s leadership in driving sustainable finance while expanding access to innovative banking solutions for millions of customers across Africa.  According to Euromoney, UBA distinguished itself…

X Money, a core part of Elon Musk’s mission to turn X into an “everything app,” is rolling out starting today, 9to5Mac reports. The payment platform offers a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payments similar to Venmo, along with a metal Visa card users can emblazon with their X username. Other perks include Apple Wallet support and free money transfers on X. It also advertises “up to” a 6 percent APY, but only Premium Plus subscribers are eligible for it — standard Premium subscribers have to deposit a certain amount of money to get a “boosted” 6 percent APY.X Money was…

NewsFeedThree women were wounded, two of them seriously, in a knife attack near Porte de Clichy in Paris. Bystanders and an off-duty police officer restrained the suspect, whose motive remains unknown.Published On 27 Jul 202627 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Archaeologists believe the Upton Lovell Shaman, who lived in what is now Wiltshire 4,000 years ago, was an important religious leader and metalworker because of the artefacts and tools buried with the body. Until very recently it was also believed, on considerably slimmer evidence, that this shaman was a man: it was simply assumed that someone of such status must be male, and the view was barely questioned over the years. Now ancient DNA analysis performed at the Francis Crick Institute has revealed that the body, held by the Wiltshire Museum, is in fact a woman.That should cause a stir in bronze-age…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), according to Sky Sport Italia, in another major setback for Italy as the four-time world champions grapple with a deepening football crisis after missing the World Cup for a third consecutive time. The dramatic development comes only days after the former AC Milan figures agreed to spearhead a major overhaul of Italian football, with Maldini appointed technical director and Leonardo brought in as his adviser. The FIGC had officially announced the appointments earlier this month as part of its plans to rebuild…

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Johnston, star of Curry Barker’s breakout Focus Features horror film Obsession, is in early talks for a role in The Mummy, the next installment in the iconic action-adventure franchise from Universal Pictures, Deadline has confirmed.No word yet on the role to be played by Johnston. But he’ll star opposite the returning Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz should the deal make. Reps for Universal Pictures had no comment on the casting.Radio Silence is directing the next Mummy movie from a script by David Coggeshall (The Family Plan, Orphan: First Kill). Franchise veteran Sean Daniel is set to produce alongside William Sherak, James Vanderbilt and Paul…

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has declared that Nigeria’s mission at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is crystal clear: retain the continental crown and secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The defending champions will begin their title defence against tournament debutants Malawi on Tuesday at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, with Madugu insisting his side is fully prepared for the challenge ahead. Nigeria head into the tournament as record 10-time African champions and favourites to lift an unprecedented 11th WAFCON title, but the coach insists his players are focused solely on achieving…

Police have previously suggested a link between anti-Jewish attacks in the city and shootings at the US consulate.Published On 27 Jul 202627 Jul 2026At least one shot has been fired outside the US Consulate General in Toronto, in the second such incident in just four months.Nobody was injured in the attack, police said on Monday, adding that a shell casing was found and the building’s facade had been damaged.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listA white sedan was seen fleeing the scene at about 5am local time (09:00 GMT), which police said they briefly pursued before giving up the…