Nigeria’s politics lacks standards -Arewa Consultative Forum
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has said that Nigeria’s politics lacks standards because the citizens do not demand accountability.
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SASSA tells court measures are in place to improve SRD grant access
Government is appealing a Court judgment, which found that the grant systems excluded applicants
- Free call centers and self-help kiosks established for application assistance.
- Measures aim to improve SRD grant accessibility for eligible applicants.
Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Qatar Continued Its Efforts to Encourage Return to Negotiations between US, Iran
Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar has continued its efforts and regional con...
Top Commanders Told Hegseth Not to Cut Civilian Protection Program, Poll Showed. He Did It Anyway.
The post Top Commanders Told Hegseth Not to Cut Civilian Protection Program, Poll Showed. He Did It Anyway. appeared first on ProPublica .
NST Leader: Rise and rise of haze hotspots
MALAYSIA has lived through repeated haze crises, particularly the disastrous 2015 episode, and Asean has had more than two decades to build a mechanism to prevent a repeat.
The Kremlin is sending ‘mobilizers’ to psychology classes to help boost turnout in Russia’s elections
The political bloc of Russia’s Presidential Administration plans to step up so-called “corporate mobilization” for this year’s elections to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament: the…
Man killed, another arrested after group fight in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested a man following a group fight at Jalan Mandolin 33/5, Taman Alam Megah, which resulted in the death of another man.
Gurugram Waterlogging Returns After Heavy Rain, School Buses Stranded & Roads Cave In
Gurugram, Aug 25: Waterlogging woes returned to haunt Gurugram residents Tuesday as persistent rainfall inundated several areas across the city.
RCMP arrest two women, seek male suspect in N.S. kidnapping and robbery
- Two women charged in Nova Scotia kidnapping and robbery
- 37-year-old male suspect sought in Weymouth, N.S.
- Victim forced into passenger seat and robbed at ATM
Weapons production: Possible attack on drone factory in Slovakia prevented
Police prevent an attack on a factory for unmanned flying objects. Investigators find improvised napalm and a handwritten plan. Who is behind it?
Guru Kafa dilapor hilang selepas keluar ke masjid
Mohamad Hijazi Zamri, 26, kali terakhir dilihat keluar dari rumahnya di Sungai Ara menaiki motosikal Yamaha LC biru pada Sabtu.
Japan tripled its departure tax to fund tourism but is using the money on cherry blossoms and bears
Questions are being raised over whether money from foreign tourists is being used as intended. On 1 July, Japan increased its departure tax for everyone flying out of the country, raising it from…
This country will change if Adeleke becomes President – B-Red
Singer B-Red believes Nigeria would experience significant changes if his father, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, becomes President.
NSW’s koala national park will protect threatened species and cap logging across the state. Could the Greens really block it? | Adam Morton
The Albanese government approved a proposal allowing the park to create carbon credits worth hundreds of millions of dollars, sparking a schism among environmentalists What qualifies as a win in…
One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts ‘in two minds’ about whether gay people should be equal
Footage shows senator on stage at the Church and State conference responding to question about party’s director James Ashby Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One Nation’s…
Missing cop Robin Basson testifies in Duncan Hoorn murder trial
Warrant Officer Robin Basson testified that Pasqualle-Hoorn’s sister told him at Philippi SAPS that she had received a telephone call indicating her sister needed help.
2027: Nigerians don’t need people too big to talk to them – NDC hits Tinubu, Atiku
Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada, on Tuesday declared that Nigerians don’t need people…
New UAE Ambassador Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi Presents Credentials To President Murmu, Pledges Stronger India Ties
New Delhi [India], August 25: After presenting his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu, the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to India, Abdulla Saif Alnuaimi, reaffirmed his…
Karnataka to begin ₹27-crore cloud-seeding initiative in a few days
The initiative comprises 200 flying hours spread across 60 days
Can New US Sanctions Cripple Iran's Shadow Economy?
The U.S. is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping.
Congress Leader Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Ask PM Modi To Scrap Caste Census Questionnaire, Seek Wider Consultations
New Delhi, August 25, 2026: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking the Centre to scrap the…
FATHI seeks additional round of ICET counselling
- FATHI requests another ICET counselling round for MBA and MCA admissions.
- Universities delayed issuing marks memos and certificates to 2025-26 graduates.
- FATHI asks government to postpone B Category admissions until September.
Mike Huckabee Reckons With the Disturbing Reality of Settler Violence
Huckabee, a longtime supporter of settlements, recently invoked the Bible against Israeli settlers.
A Golden Chance to Protect the Pacific’s ‘Blue Corridors’
If Albanese is serious about a Pacific COP, he must heed the region’s call on oceans.
Dismissal of our plea for adjournment strange – Adu Boahene’s cousel
Samuel Atta Akyea, lead Counsel for former Signals Bureau Director-General Kwadwo Adu Boahene, has described as “strange” the Accra High Court’s decision to dismiss his request for an adjournment…
‘Patience has run out’: JI warns of shutdown, Islamabad march if petroleum levy not abolished
LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday once again warned of a nationwide shutdown, road blockades and a march on Islamabad if the government failed to withdraw the…
Methu denies Ndindi Nyoro’s claim that he funded DCP’s Ol Kalou campaign
Nyandarua Senator and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Secretary-General John Methu has taken a swipe at Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro’s claims that he helped bankroll the DCP candidate…
Vigilantism threatens democracy, not individual political parties – Gbevlo-Lartey
Former National Security Coordinator Larry Gbevlo-Lartey has warned that political vigilantism remains a threat to Ghana’s democratic stability and must be treated as a national security concern…
Police to Recommend Violent Political Actors to IEBC for Possible Action, Masengeli Says
Masengeli said security agencies were intensifying efforts to prevent politically instigated violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that individuals involved in organising or sponsoring…
NDA partners will contest local body polls in coordination, says BJP MLA
Seat-sharing will be decided through discussions, with candidates selected based on local conditions rather than the number of seats each party claims, says Adinarayana Reddy
Khayelitsha faces urgent sewer pipeline repairs to restore sanitation services
Urgent sewer pipe repairs begin in Khayelitsha as Alderman Zahid Badroodien stresses the need for community co-operation to ensure services are restored.
Teen dies after being struck by lorry following motorcycle fall
KOTA BELUD: A 16-year-old student was killed after being hit by a lorry after the motorcycle he was riding skidded on Jalan Kota Belud-Kota Marudu near Kampung Jawi-Jawi here this evening.
IEC reminds parties, independent candidates of nomination deadline
IEC says the date and time is based on the Election Timetable.
Kennedy Center Asks Judge To Allow Inscription Of Trump’s Name On Venue
The Kennedy Center argued in a court filing its plan to inscribe President Donald Trump’s name on the venue is lawful, claiming Trump is the “sole hope for the Center’s financial survival.”
How Nine Tropical Threats Brewing in Pacific, Atlantic Could Affect the US
Forecasters tracked multiple tropical cyclones and areas of disturbed weather across the Atlantic and Pacific early Tuesday.
WNR: Poor road network worsens post-harvest losses for farmers in Suaman Dadieso
However, farmers say the poor condition of roads linking communities including Samanga, Ganyo, Peace, Three Mile and Asuboye to the district capital, Dadieso, is threatening their livelihoods.
Climate change becomes a scorching reality for Europe
PARIS - For generations, summer in Europe has been languid and dreamy, bringing fine weather and lengthy days on sunny beaches and terraces.
Kano community rejects N10m bribe, alerts police over suspected drugs
Residents of Bajallabe community around the FCE Gate 1 axis of Kano metropolis have rejected an alleged N10 million bribe offered to community representatives and local vigilante personnel in an attempt to cover up a suspected drug trafficking operation.
The ICC is under attack. Ukraine’s special tribunal must not be allowed to fail
Oleksii Shevchuk, advocate, Finalist for Ukraine’s nomination to the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a Judge
US ‘economic asphyxiation’ of Iran sends Tehranites queuing for petrol
Long queues formed at petrol stations in Tehran on Tuesday after the United States announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission.
UK Confirms Ukraine Can Produce Long-Range SCALP Missiles, Zelenskyy Says
The United Kingdom has confirmed that Ukraine can produce long-range SCALP cruise missiles as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s long-range strike capabilities, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Russia set to extend diesel export ban after Ukrainian drone strikes hit refineries
Russia plans to extend its diesel export ban through the end of September as domestic fuel shortages persist and several refineries remain offline following repeated Ukrainian drone attacks, Reuters…
US convicts ex-Philips engineer for exposing X-ray secrets to competitor
Dutch electronics giant saw right through ex-engineer’s plot, albeit over a year after it all unravelled
Men accused of rape at Ceannt Station to apply for bail
Two men accused of the rape and false imprisonment of a woman at Ceannt Station in Galway city earlier this month will apply for bail in the High Court later this week.
Ghana’s online passport application platform restored after technical disruption
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Ghana’s online passport application platform is operational again following the resolution of technical problems that disrupted access to the…
Lekhwiya receives delegation from Swiss Confederation
<p> </p> <p>Doha, Qatar: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) received a delegation from the Swiss Confederation, comprising representatives from centers and institutions specializing in mine…
Why Even a Cornered Putin Won’t Press the Red Button
Great powers have been humbled many times without escalating to nuclear war.
Tinubu Directs Military, Police, Other Security Agencies To Rescue Victims Of Mass Abduction in Niger
.Tasks service chiefs to brief regularly him on rescue operation Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services and
The TSA is planning big changes to airport security. Here's what they mean for travelers.
The TSA said it would scrap TSA Gold+ but still plans to accelerate the use of private contractors for airport security.
- TSA unveils Horizon 25 strategy on 25th anniversary
- Scraps TSA Gold+ program, commits to further privatization
- Plans to expand public-private partnerships in SPP
National Security raises alarm over rebranding of political vigilante groups
The National Security Coordinator, COP Osman Abdul Razak, has raised concerns over the changing tactics of some political vigilante groups in Ghana, warning that some are now operating under different…
TSC opens World Teachers’ Day 2026 Awards nominations as deadline nears
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has opened nominations for the 2026 World Teachers’ Day Awards, giving serving and retired teachers an opportunity to receive recognition for outstanding…
LESCO Announces Uninterrupted Power Supply During Eid Milad-un-Nabi
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has completed special arrangements to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during Eid Milad-un-Nabi gatherings and … Read More The post LESCO Announces…
UK and French leaders urged to put business squeeze on Israel for Palestine
Former diplomats have urged the UK and France to “act together” over Palestine and prevent Israel's expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Matlala says contract profits were shared with Morgan Maumela
The Commission has also heard that businessman Steve Motsumi loaned Matlala R5 million.
Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
- Krystal Polk's family owned land for four generations.
- SpaceXAI data centers displaced Polk's family.
- Residents complain about noise and health concerns from the plant.
PHOTOS: Muslim faithful celebrate Ei-el-Maulud
Hundreds of Muslim faithful dressed in colourful traditional attire gathered in Yola, Adamawa state capital, on Tuesday to celebrate Eid-el-Maulud. See the pictures below: