News

The veteran entrepreneur will leave the bank’s board, ending his decade‑long run as non‑executive chairman, as Shabnam Sinha assumes the chairperson role.

General News

Edo assembly speaker resigns – Spokesperson

Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Tribune Online. First detected August 17, 2026 at 12:32 UTC.

Geopolitics

Ukrainian missile strike on Russia’s Belgorod border region on 17 August 2026 killed six people and wounded four (including a child)

The attack came as Russia targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Izmail district.

General News

RIP | Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36

Reported by The South African and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected August 17, 2026 at 11:56 UTC.

The ruling party’s online tirade accused the opposition of calling former finance minister P. Chidambaram a 'mental Naxal' – a claim that the BJP said would provoke a flare‑up in just 24 hours.

Foreign policy

More Than 670,000 French Taxpayers Exposed in Major Data Breach

Personal and tax data stolen and allegedly sold online; Prime Minister convenes a digital‑security meeting.

Reported by The Independent and IOL section feed for News. First detected August 17, 2026 at 10:02 UTC.

General News

‘I don’t want to be part of Nigerian politics; it’s evil’ — Davido

Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Tribune Online. First detected August 17, 2026 at 10:20 UTC.

Sports

Cameroon defeats Malawi 3‑0 to clinch first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title

Cameroon won its inaugural Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by a decisive 3‑0 victory over Malawi in the final.

General News

Middle East : Kushner to meet Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza plan

Reported by france24.com and Middle East Eye. First detected August 17, 2026 at 09:18 UTC.

Thousands displaced in the devastating quake

General News

Hollywood mourns Hayden Panettiere as ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star dies at 36

Reported by Legit.ng and Daily Maverick. First detected August 17, 2026 at 09:34 UTC.