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  Former Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has reportedly declined the opportunity to become the new head coach of the Italian national team, citing family reasons. Italian Football Federation president, Giovanni Malago confirmed earlier this week that talks had taken place with the 55-year-old Spaniard. Pep Guardiola, who left Manchester City at the end of last season after a highly successful 10-year spell that included six Premier League titles and the Champions League, is said to have prioritised his personal life after an intense period at the top level of club football. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Guardiola turned down the Italy position. A source close to the coach reiterated to ESPN that discussions about taking over immediately were not feasible due to his desire for a break. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager is understood to be open to stepping into international football in the future, with several other national teams having expressed interes...

  American music mogul, Sean Combs, popularly known as Diddy, has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement after being involved in a fight with another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix, where he is serving a 50-month prison sentence. According to a source familiar with the incident, it was gathered that the altercation began after another inmate made a remark to Diddy, prompting the confrontation. Following the fight, prison authorities placed the music mogul in solitary confinement, the source. It remains unclear whether the solitary confinement is a temporary disciplinary measure or if Diddy will remain in isolation for a longer period. Diddy is currently serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted of transporting prostitutes.  The report did not provide further details about the nature of the altercation or whether either inmate sustain injuries.

  Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity. Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end. The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons. “You cannot cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said. Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from s...

  The Lagos State Special Offences Court has granted bail in the sum of ₦20 million to social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship therapist, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, who is standing trial over alleged fraud involving ₦69 million. The court, in its ruling, fixed bail at ₦20 million with two responsible sureties in like sum. Justice Oshodi, who granted the bail, ordered that each surety must provide a three-year bank statement or evidence of a fixed deposit worth not less than ₦20 million. The court also directed that Blessing Okoro and her sureties be subjected to verification through the Lagos State Judiciary’s Bail Information Management System. Earlier during proceedings, the court requested the defendant’s international passport as part of the bail conditions. However, her counsel presented an affidavit of loss and a copy of a public notice, explaining that the travel document had been misplaced. The court subsequently directed that t...

  Former adult film actress, Deyci Alejandra Omaña Ortiz, popularly known by her stage name Amaranta Hank, has officially been sworn in as a senator in Colombia following her victory in the country’s March parliamentary elections. Omaña will represent Colombia’s Norte de Santander region in the Senate as a member of the left-wing Historic Pact coalition for the 2026–2030 legislative term. She secured her seat after placing 23rd on the coalition’s closed electoral list. According to Colombian media, the Historic Pact emerged as the country’s strongest political force in the Senate elections, winning more than 4.4 million votes, equivalent to 22.72 percent of the total vote, and securing 25 Senate seats. The newly sworn-in senator, who previously worked as a journalist before transitioning into the adult entertainment industry, has insisted that her past should not define her ability to serve in public office. She has also advocated greater legal recognition and protections for peopl...

  The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the death of five members of the same family at Umuimo community in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of the state. The incident has thrown the community into mourning following the discovery of the lifeless bodies of the family inside their residence. It was gathered that the family was last seen by neighbours and other residents on Saturday, July 18, 2026, before their prolonged absence raised concerns within the community. After several days without seeing any member of the family, residents reportedly checked the residence, where the five bodies were discovered on Monday morning. A community source who disclosed to the newsmen that the residents suspect the family may have died from inhaling carbon monoxide fumes from a power generator, although the cause of death has yet to be confirmed. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abia State Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the matter was report...