FEC approves committee to draft five-year defence plan
President Tinubu’s FEC has approved a committee to draft a five-year strategic defence plan, enhancing Nigeria’s security.
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Crisis rocks Edo Assembly as workers protest planned repeal of financial autonomy for house, judiciary
Plenary sitting was disrupted for several hours at the Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday as workers protested against the proposed repeal of the financial autonomy granted to the state…
Zelenskyy presents 25 apartment certificates to Heroes of Ukraine, families of fallen heroes
On Wednesday, August 19, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented 25 certificates entitling the recipients to apartments to Heroes of Ukraine and the families of military personnel who were…
Use your social media influence to foster peace, safer society – New CP tells Cross River youths
The new Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has called on Nigerian youths who are social media influencers to use their reach to promote peace and a safer society.
Police vehicle carrying suspects crashes into Trotro on KNUST campus; several injured
A police pickup vehicle carrying suspected cannabis smokers has crashed into a commercial car on the KNUST campus in Kumasi. The incident occurred at the KNUST traffic light leading to Ayeduase.
Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as hoodlums attack Gov Adeleke’s convoy
Suspected hoodlums on Wednesday attacked the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, shortly after his visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji.
KZN truck driver gets 10 years behind bars for stealing zircon
The stolen mineral was traced to a warehouse in Isipingo in the south of Durban.
- Siphamandla Mdletshe sentenced to 10 years in prison for zircon theft
- 60 tons of zircon stolen valued at R1.6 million from Richards Bay Minerals
- Mdletshe pleaded guilty, barred from firearm possession
Missing pilot found dead after massive search in Ontario
The pilot went missing Friday after leaving Oshawa Executive Airport that morning but then not returning back about an hour later as scheduled.
YSRCP leader accuses Naidu of deceiving BCs on reservation quota
- YSRCP leader Poluboina Anil Kumar Yadav accuses Naidu of deceiving BCs about 34% reservation.
- Government plans to use YSRCP's opposition as legal hurdles to implement reservation.
- Yadav claims details released prematurely to provoke opposition challenges in court.
Expo Construction Chief Accused of Inflating Invoices
A Takenaka Corp. construction manager who oversaw work on the Grand Ring and other facilities at the Osaka-Kansai Expo was arrested on August 19 on suspicion of causing more than 13 million yen in…
- Construction manager Tatsumi Kawai arrested on Aug 19
- Allegedly inflated Osaka Expo invoices by 13 million yen
- Suspected billing for home renovation and relative's cafe
Student attacked after reporting drug abuse at Thodupuzha institute
The victim informed faculty about three students regularly using ganja, but after he provided video evidence, the school failed to take action and instead, the accused retaliated violently.
- 19-year-old student attacked for reporting drug abuse
- Witnessed three fellow students using ganja
- Police registered case for attempt to murder and anti-ragging
Gold mine collapse kills at least 100 people in C.Africa
BOUAR, Central African Republic: A landslide at an illegal gold mine has killed at least 100 people in the Central African Republic on the border with Cameroon, the latest of many such accidents in…
Ex-military intel captain convicted for role in child appropriation case in Tucumán
Carlos Vega was sentenced to 12 years for the abduction of Marcos Ramos, the 128th grandchild recovered by the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo La entrada Ex-military intel captain convicted for role in…
ORAL has been reduced to a tool for political convenience – Kwesi Botchway Jnr
Private legal practitioner Kwesi Botchway Jnr has accused the government of reducing the Office of the President's initiative for accountability and probity, known as Operation Recover All Loot…
Ben-Gvir’s gallows spectacle gives Israel’s enemies ammunition- comment
Ben-Gvir said the facility would include viewing booths, just like those in the US , for the families of terror victims.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir built a gallows in a maximum-security prison.
- Video sparked debate on maintaining death penalty for terrorists.
- Ben-Gvir's actions give Israel's enemies ammunition to delegitimize Israel.
FG begins construction of 250 housing units for civil servants
The Federal Government has commenced construction of 250 two-bedroom bungalows for civil servants in Abuja under the Renewed Hope Civil Service Estate.
FG adds 780MVA to Lagos power capacity with eight transformers
The Federal Government has added 780MVA to Lagos power capacity by inaugurating eight new transformers, significantly boosting electricity supply across th Read More…
Fubara urges parties to respect Rivers peace process, says state now at rest
Governor Fubara calls on all parties to respect the Rivers peace process, emphasizing its importance for development and the state’s newfound ‘state of res Read More…
Zelenskyy: Khmara, Drapaty already cooperating effectively
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the good cooperation between Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) Mykhailo Drapaty.
Suspected drone crashes on police station grounds in Turkey
An object believed to be a drone has exploded at a Turkish police station in Trabzon, damaging cars and buildings
Reiger Park murder accused was on out bail during latest killings
Collis' case has raised concerns about bail being granted to accused persons facing serious charges.
- Regan Collis, 24, accused of Reiger Park murders, was on bail for other crimes.
- Five murder and robbery cases pending against Collis, all in Reiger Park.
- Bail granted despite state opposition in both previous cases.
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
Two Arrested In ₹2.5 Crore Extortion Case Over Alleged Threat Of False Rape Case
Mumbai: The Mumbai Crime Branch’s Anti-Extortion Cell has arrested a 31-year-old woman and a 27-year-old advocate in connection with an alleged extortion racket in which the accused reportedly…
Hair Entanglement from Handheld Fans Can Lead to Injury Claims
Handheld fans have become a summer essential in Japan, but a rise in accidents involving hair becoming caught in the devices is prompting warnings over injuries, potential legal liability and fires…
Ukraine war latest: 103 POWs returned home in latest exchange with Russia
Key developments on Aug. 19: * Ukraine brings home 103 POWs in latest exchange with Russia * Russian drone strike on police headquarters in Zhytomyr kills 2, injures at least 20 * Deadly drone strike…
Kyrgyzstan begins forced liquidation of 19 companies due to risk of international sanctions
Kyrgyz authorities have initiated the forced liquidation of 19 legal entities suspected of posing elevated sanctions risks, according to a statement by the country’s Economy and Commerce Ministry…
Who is ‘Lucky’? Dutch police believe mystery man may have ties to Canada
The man collapsed in Amsterdam in 2023 from a hemorrhage or stroke but police in the city have been unable to identify him for three years.
Dawood Network, Extortion & A Bakery Shooting: How Akhtar Merchant Landed In Police Custody
For years, Akhtar Merchant maintained a quiet life in Vietnam, where he worked as an English language trainer. However, his return to India brought his criminal past back into focus, with police…
Russians recruited for war in Ukraine through jobs as guards at Wildberries and Ozon warehouses, Verstka reports
About 2,000 ads seeking guards for “ mobile fire groups ” at warehouses run by Russian e-commerce giants Wildberries and Ozon have appeared on the online classifieds site Avito since Aug.
S'pore man, 69, allegedly breaches protection order by singing & banging cans outside neighbour's Yishun flat
"During the day, do I not have the liberty to sing or do my own things?" asked the man.
Map of Countries Impacted Most by Trump Birthright Citizen Surrogacy Order
If Trump's executive order is blocked, states could start blocking international surrogacy in the United States.
Trump says he will meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un later this year
The US president made the announcement days after ordering the US scale back its military drills with South Korea.
Pakistani arrested for transporting 15 Ethiopian violators in Jazan
JAZAN —Patrol teams from the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a Pakistani resident for transporting 15 Ethiopian nationals who violated the Border Security Law.
S’pore boy, 8, takes O-Level equivalent biology exam after coming down from high fever, gets an 'A'
He has set new national records as the youngest to sit for both papers.
Kennedy Center filing reveals Trump's name could be on the building twice
A new filing in the Kennedy Center lawsuit offers new details on the vote to close the center and add President Donald Trump’s name back onto the front of the building.
MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers accused of using goons to intimidate Kenyans
The MPs said the conduct of unscrupulous auctioneers was not only tarnishing the reputation of legitimate practitioners but also undermining public confidence in the auctioneering profession.
Tupac Murder Trial: Prosecutors Use Keffe D's Own Words Against Him—Will It Work?
No one was ever charged with a crime in connection to Tupac Shakur's murder until 2023, when Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a self-described former gang leader, was indicted.
Whistleblowers Face Multimillion-Yen Lawsuits
Whistleblowers who expose suspected wrongdoing at companies and other organizations in Japan are increasingly finding themselves targeted by multimillion-yen damages claims, raising questions over…
Obama-Appointed Judge Says Monitor Needed for ICE Family Detention Center
Some children are being held for over a month in sub-standard conditions, including in Dilley, Texas, the judge said.
Tax education must start from basic school – Nana Kwesi Essel Okyeahene
The Gyasehene of Gomoa Wassa, Nana Kwesi Essel Okyeahene I, has called for tax education to be introduced from the basic-school level to help build a culture of voluntary tax compliance in Ghana.
Kenya helicopter crash update: What we know about 4 Americans killed in Mt Ololokwe
Seven, including pilot Josh Outran and six tourists, died in a helicopter crash near Kenya's Mt. Ololokwe; four passengers were American.
Oil exports from Russia’s western ports fall 15%
Oil exports from Russia’s western ports fell about 15 percent below planned volumes after Ukrainian attacks disrupted operations at Novorossiysk, Reuters reported on Aug. 19, citing industry sources.
Human remains again found at Lake Mead as water levels drop amid drought
Discovery marks latest grim finding in lake as water levels in crucial reservoir outside Las Vegas continue to decline Human remains have once again been discovered at Lake Mead outside Las Vegas…
Fish Market Below School, Expired Fire Extinguishers: 'School Thik Karo' Flags Issues At Colaba Public School
Mumbai: Several concerns regarding infrastructure, safety and the availability of basic facilities were flagged during an inspection of Colaba Mumbai Public School as part of the ‘School Thik Karo’…
Elections possible only if there is ceasefire and everyone able to vote – UDAR
Elections cannot be tailored to the approval ratings of the government or the opposition – they must be determined by the security situation and the guaranteed right to free choice for all citizens…
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs meets Saudi Foreign Minister
<p>Riyadh: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Wednesday in Riyadh with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…
As the Israeli Election Nears, Trump Has Leverage Over Netanyahu
A White House endorsement could improve the Israeli leader’s chances of winning.
Asempa FM’s National Mining Dialogue draws over 500 participants
More than 500 people attended the National Mining Dialogue 2026 organised by Asempa 94.7 FM and its flagship programme, Ekosii Sen, exceeding the organisers’ initial expectation of 200 participants.
You must account for subsidy-removal gains, Atiku tells Tinubu
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for “approximately ₦30 trillion in Federation revenues”, deductions…
IDF strikes terrorists meeting in Gaza police station
<p>Following the strikes earlier today (Wednesday), the IDF and ISA struck a gathering of terrorists in a police station in the Tuffah area of the northern Gaza Strip.
35 Bihar students hospitalised after detergent allegedly mistaken for salt in mid-day meal
Bihar rural development minister Shravan Kumar visited the hospital and met the affected students, promising a detailed inquiry.
Know when to wait, verify and publish – GJA President tells journalist
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has urged journalists to prioritise accuracy and verification over speed, stressing that credibility must remain the…
Putin shouldn't decide when Ukraine votes — but political ambition shouldn't either
With his latest statement, former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov appears to have reinvigorated a dangerous debate about elections in wartime Ukraine.
Andhra woman dies in freak accident after elevator moves with door open
A woman died in a horrifying lift accident in Ongole on Sunday. The elevator at Surya Towers allegedly moved down suddenly with its door open.
Angie Nixon, Champion of Black Art and Culture, Wins Florida Senate Primary in Upset
The 42-year-old Jacksonville native and Democratic Socialist founded the local community bookstore Cafe Resistance and co-authored a comic book with her daughter.
Group alleges bias in transfer of case challenging Tinubu’s academic credentials
The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has condemned the order of transfer made by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court transferring its case challenging President Bola Tinubu’s academic credentials from Kano to Abuja.