Politics

Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027

Emily Eavis says the festival has booked its headliners, but the Queen of Pop is "definitely not" among them.

BBC News•8/14/2026

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Eco-Dogma Is Blamed for Turning the Country Into a Tinderbox

Rewilding link to record fires: After 1,017 wildfires ALREADY this year, eco-dogma is blamed for turning the country into a tinderbox INDERDEEP BAINS, COLIN FERNANDEZ A record year for wildfires was last night blamed on Labour’s environmental policies. Some 1,017 infernos have ravaged England and Wales this year – already as many as there were in... This article Eco-Dogma Is Blamed for Turning the Country Into a Tinderbox was originally created by Converseer.

Converseer•8/14/2026

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Ogunshola Warriors retain PUNCH Summer Week football title after 5-4 penalty shootout win

Ogunshola Warriors have retained the PUNCH Summer Week football title after a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout win against Aboderin Blazers. Read more here. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogunshola-warriors-retain-punch-summer-week-football-title-after-5-4-penalty-shootout-win/

PUNCH•8/14/2026

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Daily Post Nigeria•8/14/2026

‘Dapper, your cup don finally full’ – Singer T.I Blaze questions music executive over N1.2bn royalties

Singer, T.I Blaze, has called out music executive, Dapper Music, accusing him of failing to account for about N1.2 billion allegedly linked to royalties and the licensing of artists’ intellectual property. T.I Blaze made the allegations in a post shared on his X page while questioning the handling of music catalogues and royalty payments involving […] ‘Dapper, your cup don finally full’ – Singer T.I Blaze questions music executive over N1.2bn royalties

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JEX market positions to fix Nigeria’s gas market risk, pricing gap

In a strategic move to bridge the structural gap between Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves and a fully functioning domestic read more JEX market positions to fix Nigeria’s gas market risk, pricing gap

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‘Economic Isolation’ Plan for Iran, Farage Wins UK Election | The Opening Trade 8/14/2026

The US will soon announce unprecedented economic measures against Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, intensifying the Trump administration’s effort to force Tehran’s capitulation after almost six months of war. “Watch this space for more announcements coming next week because we are going to apply measures like have never been seen in the history of economic isolation on a country,” Bessent said in an interview with Newsmax on Thursday. Nigel Farage is returning to Parliament after winning a comfortable election with 62.8% of the vote in the constituency centered on Clacton-on-Sea. Farage's victory came over Count Binface, who received 26.7% of the vote. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg•8/14/2026

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Routelink Group expands financial service footprint into microfinance

Routelink Group, a digital solution provider, has expanded its digital footprint in the financial services ecosystem with the launch of read more Routelink Group expands financial service footprint into microfinance

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EnterpriseNGR’s Youth of Enterprise graduates sixth cohort, strengthening Nigeria’s talent pipeline

For six months, 73,000 young Nigerians competed for a place in a programme designed to solve one of Nigeria’s most read more EnterpriseNGR’s Youth of Enterprise graduates sixth cohort, strengthening Nigeria’s talent pipeline

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Katebridge Impact Advisory launches to drive accountability in Nigeria’s social investment sector

Katebridge Impact Advisory, a civic tech firm, has launched in Nigeria with a mandate to help businesses, foundations, philanthropists and read more Katebridge Impact Advisory launches to drive accountability in Nigeria’s social investment sector

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Carlyle, CVC Team Up to Bid for Security Systems Group Bauwatch

Carlyle Group Inc. and CVC Capital Partners Plc are exploring a joint takeover of security systems provider Bauwatch, people familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg•8/14/2026

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Daily Post Nigeria•8/14/2026

‘Firefighting is everyone’s responsibility’ – FFS boss Olumode

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has urged wealthy Nigerians, philanthropists, business leaders and corporate organisations to support the establishment of fire stations across the country, saying fire safety should be treated as a shared responsibility. The Controller General of the Service, Adeyemi Samuel Olumode, made the call on Thursday at a one-day National Stakeholders’ Summit […] ‘Firefighting is everyone’s responsibility’ – FFS boss Olumode

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