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 Melania Trump says 'there's nothing more powerful' as she speaks out after 30-day absence Melania Trump’s month‑long absence from public life has fueled speculation, but her team insists she remains active behind the scenes.  The first lady, last seen at the FIFA World Cup Final on July 19, has missed several major events including the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral, and the Patriot Games. While fans have questioned her whereabouts, her senior adviser Marc Beckman recently shared a statement highlighting her humanitarian work. According to the message, Melania facilitated the reunification of another child separated during the Russia‑Ukraine conflict, bringing her total to 34 families reunited since her “Peace Letter” to Vladimir Putin.  She emphasized the importance of reconnecting mothers and children, noting that her office remains focused on future reunifications. This statement marks one of the few public communications from her...

 Justin Timberlake Shares Rare Photos of Sons Silas and Phineas During Family Summer Justin Timberlake has given fans a rare look at his family’s summer, sharing new photos of sons Silas and Phineas while continuing to keep their faces mostly out of view. The 45-year-old singer and actor posted the collection on Instagram Tuesday, Aug. 18, captioning it simply, “Been outside.” Six-year-old Phineas appears in several of the photos, including one where he peeks from behind a large ice cream sundae and another showing him in a cowboy hat at what appears to be a rodeo. Another photo shows Timberlake and Phineas walking together on a golf course with matching golf bags. His older son, 11-year-old Silas, also appears in the post, including photos taken at Mercer Labs in New York City and from what appears to be a hotel window. Timberlake also included a photo with his wife, Jessica Biel, 44, and another showing her holding a freshly caught fish. The couple married in 2012. Biel previousl...

 Egypt Head coach Hassan collapses while trying to stop fight between his wives Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan reportedly collapsed after his two wives got into a dramatic hair-pulling brawl in front of shocked holidaymakers. The football gaffer was enjoying a break on the country’s glamorous north coast when paradise turned into pure chaos inside a luxury hotel cafe in Porto Marina. An argument between his long-term wife Howaida Al-Gharbawi and second wife Dina “Dan Adam” Mustafa took place in a hotel bar, which then escalated into a physical fight in front of shocked onlookers. Relatives quickly got involved, with security then called. Both women were left with cuts and bruises. The stress of the public showdown proved too much for Hassan, who fainted as he attempted to stop the confrontation. His lawyer, however, denied rumors that he had suffered a medical crisis, stating that he remains in good health. In the aftermath, the Egypt manager is said to have divorced his first wife...

 SOKOTO POLICE ELIMINATES TWO SUSPECTED BANDITS, FOILS ATTACKS IN ILLELA LGA The Sokoto State Police Command says  its operatives have eliminated two suspected bandits in a gun duel after they foiled an attack on Dankadu Village in Illela Local Government Area.  A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, says the bandits were advancing from Tsauana Forest towards the community when operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Volunteer Constabulary and Rescue Unit, alongside other tactical teams, engaged them in a gun duel. The statement notes that the bandits fled into the forest with gunshot wounds, while a subsequent clearance operation led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, two magazines and 54 rounds of live ammunition. In a related development, the Command says its operatives have arrested suspects linked to motorcycle theft syndicates operating in parts of Sokoto metropolis. The suspects were arrested during operations in the Kwannawa, Tamaj...

 Davido Warns of Declining Global Afrobeats Demand, Urges Artistes to Focus on Nigeria Afrobeats icon Davido has voiced concerns over the changing dynamics of the global music landscape, suggesting that international audiences in the United States and United Kingdom are experiencing a sense of overfamiliarity with Nigerian performers. In response to this shift, he has advised his industry peers to redirect their focus toward their home country. The 'See Finish' Effect in Western Markets Speaking on a recent episode of The Uncut Podcast, the hitmaker used the popular Nigerian slang term "see finish" which implies a loss of respect or value due to overexposure to describe the dwindling novelty of African acts in major Western entertainment hubs. According to Davido, the initial craze that saw foreign venues consistently sold out by Nigerian acts is beginning to wane as audiences become accustomed to the genre. "In the next 10 years, I want the music OGs to come bac...

  Neche Breaks Silence Following Sudden Voluntary Exit Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Neche has officially addressed her unexpected voluntary departure from the reality television show. The reality star surprised viewers and fellow housemates alike on Sunday when she announced her decision to withdraw from the competition shortly after the live eviction show. According to the show's organizers, Neche chose to leave the house due to an urgent personal situation that required her immediate and undivided attention. While the sudden exit left fans shocked, her management team has now released an official statement to clarify the circumstances and express gratitude to her supporters. A Courageous and Difficult Decision In a statement issued on Tuesday, Team Neche described her departure as an unforeseen turn of events. They emphasized that she entered the Big Brother Naija house with strong ambitions, a burning desire to compete, and the potential to go all the way to the grand f...

 Congo Ebola outbreak can be brought under control within three months- WHO Hope remains that it will be possible to bring under control an Ebola outbreak that is currently outpacing containment efforts and is now the second most lethal on record, a World Health Organization official said on Tuesday. The global health agency said earlier this month that reversing Ebola's spread would be possible within a three-month period, but since then there have been signs that it has worsened, expanding to a sixth province. "About the next plan for the three months, yes, if you have the necessary resources, I think it will be possible to do that," Thierno Balde, WHO incident manager, told reporters in Geneva by video link from Bunia, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported. WHO says it has raised about 60% of the $115 million it is seeking for the Ebola response. Still, containment efforts are ramping up and an extra 400 beds have been added in the past two weeks, Balde...