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 VIGILANTE RE-ARRESTS SUSPECTED VANDAL ALONG BENIN–ONITSHA TRANSMISSION LINE The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commended the Omelu Community Vigilante for its vigilance and swift response, which led to the arrest of a suspected vandal allegedly attempting to vandalise a transmission tower along the Benin–Onitsha 330kV Transmission Line. The incident occurred during a routine patrol by members of the Omelu Community Vigilante, who noticed a suspicious individual beneath one of TCN’s transmission towers allegedly attempting to loosen the tower base bracing  when he was apprehended. The suspect has been handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for further investigation. The suspect had been apprehended by members of the same community about two months ago for a similar alleged offence.  On that occasion, he was released after pleading for leniency following medical treatment, only to be apprehended again for an alleged repeat offence.

 Infantino should quit as FIFA president - Canadian prime minister Mark Carney Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino following controversy over a now-abandoned proposal to sell part of FIFA's commercial interests to private investors. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, August 5, Carney criticised Infantino's handling of the proposal, which would have seen the creation of a commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to manage competitions including the FIFA World Cup. The proposal sought to raise up to $4.2 billion by selling a 20 per cent stake in the subsidiary, valuing the business at approximately $20 billion. "[FIFA] have their own procedures for making those determinations but certainly I don't have confidence in Mr. Infantino after this point, given what transpired and given the nature of what transpired," Carney said. The plan drew widespread opposition from football g...

  An Indian parliamentary panel has called on Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg to apologise for the temporary removal of July 23 video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.   Modi’s video, addressing students during youth-led protests on July 23, was briefly removed from Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram, but was later restored.   The panel, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, said the deletion of PM Modi's video - who is the representative of 1.4 billion Indians - is an "attack on democracy".   "If Facebook does not take action against those responsible in this matter, the Safe Harbour Clause will be removed. Mark Zuckerberg will have to apologize. Otherwise, a case may be filed," it said.   The removal of the safe harbour clause gives the green light to file FIRs directly against social media platform officials. The central government will provide the green light, the committee warned.   Dubey said Meta has been "misusing" the "privilege" of safe harbour p...

A 15-year-old footballer was shot dead "by mistake" after playing in a friendly match. Former São Paulo youth player Micael Leandro da Silva was k!lled after a Taça das Grotas amateur football tournament game. According to police, he was not the intended target and was mistakenly shot in Maceió, Brazil, on Saturday, August 1. He was taken to hospital but di£d from his injuries. Several other people were also hit by gunfire during the attack. Investigators believe the shooting was carried out by members of rival drug trafficking gangs. Police stressed there is no evidence the teenager had any involvement in criminal activity. Micael was the youngest of five children and lived in Maceió, as reported by NeedToKnow. His father, painter Marcos Antônio Leandro, told local media: "My family has been torn apart by two criminals who came and shot my son in the back. "The match had just finished and he was getting changed, so he had no chance to run. I'm devastated. His s...

 Music executive Diddy paid his lawyers $8 million to defend him in criminal case Sean "Diddy" Combs reportedly spent between $7 million and $8 million on legal representation during his nearly two-year federal criminal case, according to reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The reported legal fees covered a team of trial and appellate attorneys, including Marc Agnifilo, Teny Geragos, Brian Steel and Nicole Westmoreland, who represented the music mogul from the time of his arrest in New York in September 2024. Combs was charged in a federal indictment with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Following an eight-week trial in 2025, a jury acquitted him of the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges but found him guilty on two counts of violating the Mann Act for transporting individuals across state lines for the purpose of prostitution. In October 2025, a federal judge sentenced Combs to 50 months in pr...

 Kim Kardashian’s 10-year-old son, Saint West, joins Instagram despite Meta age-limit policy Kim Kardashian is celebrating her son Saint West’s first steps into social media. The 10‑year‑old recently launched his own Instagram account, even though the platform’s age policy technically restricts users under 13.  To keep things safe, Kim is personally approving every post before it goes live, ensuring her son’s debut is carefully managed. Saint’s initial uploads highlight his love of dirt biking, including clips of him riding his custom purple Ronster electric bike and showing off a wheelie. The account quickly drew thousands of followers, with Kim among the first to interact by liking the posts and leaving a purple heart emoji.  Unlike many celebrity kids who run their own accounts, Saint’s profile is overseen by his mother, reflecting her cautious approach to her children’s online presence. This milestone follows Saint’s earlier public appearance in Nike’s 2026 FIFA World...

 Rod Stewart's wife fights back tears as she makes emotional marriage admission Penny Lancaster recently opened up about her marriage to Rod Stewart during an appearance on Davina McCall’s Begin Again podcast. She admitted that, like any couple, they have disagreements, and recalled one particularly emotional moment while driving their children to school.  In the middle of an argument, Rod asked her to stop the car, turned to their sons, and apologized to Penny, telling them he should not have spoken to her that way. She explained that Rod used the moment to teach their children about respect, emphasizing that while disagreements happen, it’s important to acknowledge mistakes and say sorry.  Penny described this act as proof of his character, calling it what makes him “the best man you can be.” The story resonated with listeners, especially given recent concerns after Rod canceled a concert. When the clip was shared on Instagram, fans praised Penny and her relationship wi...