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Osun 2026: Parade of Paradox and Parody of Politics
By Kunle Jenrola Somehow, democracy always debuts in specific contexts as a paradoxical induction to civility but peaks as a parodic allusion to crudity.Even from its Athenian cradle, in Greece,
- 2026 Osun governorship election showcases paradox and parody in democracy.
- Election marred by vote-buying, clientelism, hooliganism, and intimidation.
- Governor Ademola Adeleke shifts support between APC, ADC, and Accord Party.
Joint Police, Military Operations Destroy Criminal Hideouts in Kogi Forest
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja As part of efforts to deny criminal elements access to hideouts and forest corridors, Kogi Police Command in collaboration with military and local vigilance groups have…
Nigeria’s Educational Assessment Receives Boost, To Host 2027 AEAA
.NECO registrar receives recognition Laleye Dipo in Minna Nigeria’s educational assessment has received international recognition with the country granted the rights to host the 2027 Association for…
Emergency GRIDCo repairs to cause power interruption across parts of Accra on Sunday
Several communities across Accra are expected to experience power interruptions on Sunday, August 23, as the Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) undertakes emergency works to replace a damaged transmission tower on the Tema–Achimota 161kV transmission line at Ashaiman.
Ukraine’s Independence Shaping Our Collective Future
Ukraine's Parliament declared independence from the Soviet Union on Aug. 24, 1991, ending centuries of Russian domination and hastening the USSR's collapse. For over a decade, Ukraine has defended that independence against Russian aggression, invaded in 2014 and 2022. German officials now warn Russia could attack a NATO country by 2029.
Kyiv launches ambitious plan to create 100,000 jobs for veterans
Ukraine's Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said the goal is ambitious and will involve state companies and private businesses, calling for all ministries, government agencies and communities to work…
MI6 Veteran Warns Against Politicizing Intelligence
Former Head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove joins Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the current state of the international intelligence community.
Russian attack war: Missiles on Kyiv suburb during Wadephul visit
Ukraine lacks the means to defend itself against Russian attacks with ballistic missiles. The German Foreign Minister got a firsthand impression of this during his visit to Kyiv.
Scandal erupts over Ukraine's parliament move to block key EU integration bills
A parliamentary committee on Aug. 21 defended its earlier decision to block five bills intended to strengthen the country's fight against corruption.
NCCIA Raids Foreign-Operated Call Center in Islamabad
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has raided a foreign-operated call center in Islamabad’s G-8 sector as part of … Read More The post NCCIA Raids Foreign-Operated Call Center in…
Ruto unveils Ksh2B plan for new roads in Machakos
President William Ruto has announced a Ksh2 billion plan to construct 200 kilometres of new roads in Machakos County as he stepped up his development pitch during the launch of the…
Prabowo Confident Kalimantan Forest Fires Will Soon Be Under Control
Prabowo says Indonesia can soon overcome forest and land fires in Kalimantan, citing past success in tackling more severe blazes.
Firefighters tackle blaze in peatland and former plantation
The fire at the former plantation in Betong, Sarawak, has yet to be extinguished, while the operation at the forest reserve has been suspended until tomorrow.
Two Palestinians wounded in Israeli raid near Nablus, settlers and troops storm towns in Ramallah and Jenin
Two Palestinians wounded in Israeli raid near Nablus, settlers and troops storm towns in Ramallah and Jenin Two people have been wounded by Israeli forces during a military raid on the town of Beit…
Zelenskyy calls for veterans' programs to be enshrined in more robust legal framework
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the need to move effective veteran policy programs from experimental resolutions to a more reliable foundation and to extend support to veterans’…
Indonesia deploys hundreds of soldiers to tackle Borneo fires
The fires have burned more than 200,000 hectares of land and sent smoke into Malaysia's part of Borneo, with six areas of Sarawak recording 'unhealthy' air quality.
Diesel subsidy improvements to be announced within a month - Armizan
PAPAR: The federal government is expected to announce improvements to the diesel subsidy mechanism in less than a month, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
Russia’s Rosatom Returns Workers to Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant
Russia state-owned atomic energy company Rosatom is continuing to return employees to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, Interfax reported, citing the company’s Chief Executive Officer Alexey…
Actor Liev Schreiber Visits Kyiv Strike Site, Calls for Patriots
American actor and United24 ambassador Liev Schreiber visited Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district to observe the aftermath of the deadly Aug. 20 Russian strikes.
Police break silence on Niger mosque abduction
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the abduction of worshipers at a Mosque in Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area of the state.
Karnataka IAS officer goes missing after Bengaluru flight; govt clarifies his whereabouts
Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, a 2016-batch IAS officer, had reportedly been incommunicado since August 20 and had booked a flight to Delhi.
K-P CM Afridi vows to lead Sept 27 long march to Islamabad
Strongly criticises non-implementation of Supreme Court order on Imran medical transfer
Focus on young blood, mandatory two-term limit: DMK’s overhaul to bounce back after poll defeat
The DMK, the principal opposition in Tamil Nadu, unveiled a structural overhaul in its organisation fixing strict age caps and limiting term for party posts.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Strict Action Against Sugar Hoarding Ahead Of New Crushing Season
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday reviewed the availability of sugar in Uttar Pradesh and directed officials to take strict action against hoarding and black marketing, particularly…
Justice Mokgohloa’s passing described as a profound loss
Judge Mokgohloa died on Thursday following a long illness.
- Justice Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa dies after long illness
- Chief Justice Mandisa Maya praises her legal contributions
- Mokgohloa served on Supreme Court of Appeal
Ghana lacks resources to immediately fix outage-causing infrastructure – Nsiah
The Director for the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy, Benjamin Nsiah, says Ghana does not have the resources needed to immediately fix the problem causing the recent…
Sarawak polls could come 'very soon', says PBB Women's Wing
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak state election could be held “very soon”, with Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women’s Wing chief Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali urging the party’s election…
2027: I’ll Keep Atiku, Obi Under Pressure, Says Wike
The political rhetoric ahead of the 2027 presidential election took a sharper turn weekend. This is just as Nyesom Wike, Federal Capital Territory Minister, vowed to keep pressure on former Vice…
Russian Novokuibyshevsky Oil Refinery Hit, Ukraine’s General Staff Reports
Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck facilities at the Novokuibyshevsky oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region overnight on August 22, followed by a fire at the industrial site, Ukraine’s General Staff…
Ruto mourns former High Court Judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu
President William Ruto has mourned former High Court Judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu, who died on Saturday, August 22, 2026. In a condolence message shared on his X account on Saturday, Ruto expressed…
- Former High Court Judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu died on August 22, 2026.
- President William Ruto mourned Mbalu, offering condolences to his family.
- Mbalu's sudden death followed complications from a burial ceremony.
After dramatic rescue, activists demand action against big cat ownership
As South Africa breathes new life into rescued big cats, animal welfare advocate Fiona Miles urges the government to ban private ownership and set a global standard for humane treatment of all…
Taskforce finds Malay/Muslim youth value meaningful work, relationships, faith over job titles
Several initiatives will be rolled out in the coming months to address their concerns.
Reiger Park murders: Third arrest as CCTV raises questions over alleged gunman
Three people have been arrested in connection with the killing of two Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit officers and two women in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni, with the recovery of two R5 rifles adding to the…
Firefighters sound alarm as US faces critical staffing shortage: ‘We don’t have enough people’
Firefighters describe being pushed to limit by a brutal wildfire season, with key leadership roles going unfilled.
Two Special Trains Passing Through Western Central Division To Be Converted To Amrit Bharat Express
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Ministry of Railways has decided to convert special trains operating across various railway zones into regular trains.
Gachagua expands definition of Mt Kenya bloc to include Isiolo and Marsabit
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expanded his definition of the Mount Kenya political bloc to include Isiolo and Marsabit counties, which he now describes as Mount Kenya North.
Transit, motorists brace for chaotic and busy weekend in Toronto
With the first full weekend of the Canadian National Exhibition and a full range of festivals, concerts, and big games happening across the city, Toronto’s transit systems will be stretched to the max…
2027: Yari, Oshiomhole, Gbaja, others appointed as Tinubu unveils campaign council [FULL LIST]
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has unveiled the list of members of its campaign council. In the list released on Saturday by President Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, was named the Director-General of the council, with Senator Adams…
Members of 'war government' must publicly rule out running in upcoming elections – Yatsenyuk
During wartime, government officials should focus on saving the country, not on their own approval ratings, therefore members of the current and future Cabinets of Ministers must declare that they will not run in the next parliamentary elections, according to Chairman of Kyiv Security Forum and Prime Minister of Ukraine (2014-2016)…
India To End Boarding Pass Stamping For International Flyers From September 1
New Delhi, August 22, 2026: Passengers flying abroad from Indian airports will no longer need to get their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters from September 1, in a move aimed at making the clearance process simpler and more convenient.
PRN Sarawak ‘sangat dekat’, kata pemimpin PBB
Ahli PBB digesa segera tingkatkan kesiapsiagaan hadapi pilihan raya, jangan tunggu pengumuman tarikh.
This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — “Do they still like Trump in Nebraska? I think so,” the president said during a recent event in Washington.…
- Nebraska's 2nd district leans Republican but voted for Harris.
- District is one of 8 in US to back Democratic presidential nominee.
- Midterm race between Bacon, Harding, and Democratic activist Powell.
Scoop: Mike Rogers-AIPAC rupture roils Michigan Senate race
Allies of Mike Rogers , Michigan's GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate, have asked AIPAC not to advertise on his behalf, triggering a rupture with the powerful but polarizing pro-Israel group. Rogers spoke with AIPAC chair Michael Tuchin in Los Angeles last week.
Government Under Fire Yet Again Over Years of Guardia Civil Staff Shortages
The Spanish Government is facing renewed criticism for failing to increase Guardia Civil staffing in rapidly growing coastal municipalities, despite repeated warnings about population growth, rising workloads and increasingly complex criminal activity.
Galamsey fight has failed; water quality shows we’re retrogressing – Senyo Hosi
Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi says Ghana is nowhere near winning the fight against illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, arguing that the country has failed to achieve meaningful results despite several interventions
New Dubai bridge cuts World Trade Centre journey time from 10 minutes to two
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has opened a new bridge near Dubai World Trade Centre, cutting journey times in the area from about 10 minutes to two.
- New bridge near Dubai World Trade Centre inaugurated
- Travel time reduced from 10 minutes to 2 minutes
- Project aims to enhance traffic flow in congested area
Keralam moots prevention component in SOP for missing children, human trafficking
Proposals made by Women and Child Development department at a zonal consultation for southern States convened by a committee constituted by the Supreme Court
Police battling to contain looters at Calabar shopping mall gutted by fire
Men from the Nigeria Police Force in Calabar have been battling to contain shop looters taking advantage of the devastating fire ravaging the SPAR shopping mall.
Kyiv Seeks to Renegotiate EU Agricultural Export Quotas in September
Ukraine intends to renegotiate its tariff-free agricultural export quotas with the EU starting in September. Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotsky urged industry representatives to provide data to…
Kenya sends condolences to Ecuador after death of intelligence boss in chopper crash
Kenya conveyed its condolences to Ecuador following the death of the country’s National Intelligence Centre director Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, Stephany Hollihan, in a helicopter accident…
Suspect shot dead in police shoot-out after Qonce robbery, three others arrested
A suspect was shot dead and another injured when police exchanged gunfire with five alleged robbery suspects in Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape, on Saturday.