FG awards contracts to rehabilitate 13 police training institutions
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Child rights group raises concern over illegal adoption, trafficking
Child Protection Network Nigeria raises concerns over 36 cases of child abuse, including illegal adoption and child trafficking.
FAAN denies ongoing recruitment drive, fake employment offer
FAAN disowns fake employment offers, stating no ongoing recruitment. The public is warned against fraudulent schemes asking for payments or personal inform Read More…
‘DYING SQUAD’: Flying Squad’s wings clipped — no wheels for Nelson Mandela Bay rapid response cops
The Flying Squad is supposed to be Nelson Mandela Bay’s rapid response unit. Instead, its members have no operational vehicles and are sitting on the sidelines.
Google Engineer Accused of Polymarket Insider Trading Says He Was Just Gambling
Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for alleged insider trading on Polymarket, but the Switzerland-based engineer says he was simply gambling, activity that is beyond the reach of US law.
Litchfield-Tshabalala says MK Party gave her no reasons for expulsion
Litchfield-Tshabalala says she cannot recall any actions on her part that may have harmed the party.
- Former MK Party member Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala expelled without reasons.
- Party cited acts undermining unity and discipline as grounds for expulsion.
- Litchfield-Tshabalala lacks recall of actions harming party's reputation.
Unemployed man, 58, hides under bed in Geylang home, threatens tenant with pen knife & scissors, given 2 years 6 months jail
He was also found to have controlled drugs, including methamphetamine.
UAE steps up humanitarian aid for flood-hit Nepal with $10m package
UAE allocates $10 million for urgent relief for flood, landslide victims in Nepal
EPA launches second awareness campaign ahead of Styrofoam ban
The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has said EPA has established 46 new district offices and recruited about 3,000 additional staff as part of efforts to strengthen its operations and expand its presence across the country.
Acquitted of 2018 rape-murder of 3 year-old, man held for rape-murder of 76-year-old
A man acquitted of a child's murder was arrested for allegedly raping and killing an elderly woman. Police identified Ramesh Vaidhukiya after scanning extensive CCTV footage along a 13-kilometer stretch. The 76-year-old woman's body was discovered near Aji Dam on August 21. Vaidhukiya had previously faced a death sentence for a 2018 case.
JI announces nationwide strike on Sept 3 against petroleum levy
Jamaat-i-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday announced a nationwide strike for Sept 3 against the petroleum levy , warning the government that if relief was not provided to the people, the…
Metrolinx hikes penalties for fare evasion to $200 and higher
Beginning Sept. 8, provincial transit agency Metrolinx will hike its fares to $200 for a first-time offence.
FAAN disowns ongoing recruitment, warns public against scammers
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has disowned reports of an ongoing recruitment exercise and warned members of the public against falling victim to scammers circulating fake employment…
- FAAN rejects recruitment claims, warns against scammers
- Fraudulent job offers under FAAN's name, August 18, 2026
- Public advised not to send funds, share personal info
Ukraine resumes missile-interception counts after Zelensky says some Patriots arrived from ‘Coalition of the Willing’ allies
Exports of Russian and Kazakh oil through Novorossiysk plummeted in August compared with July, the Russian business daily Kommersant said, citing a review by the independent pricing agency Argus.
Trump Says Russia Will Not Attack NATO
US President Donald Trump said Thursday, Aug. 27, that he has no concerns regarding a possible Russian attack on NATO countries, dismissing reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Moscow…
Migration crisis in Spain: Ceuta: protesters set fire to migrant camp
The Red Cross is being blocked, fires are being set in the migrant camp: the demands in Ceuta for the repatriation of migrants are becoming more violent.
ED Confirms Arrest Of Wanted Accused Sagar Mehta In ₹177-Crore Torres Fraud Case
Mumbai, August 27, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday confirmed the arrest of wanted accused Sagar Mehta in connection with the Torres fraud case.
Norway’s King Harald Remains in ‘Very Serious’ Condition
Norwegian King Harald V remains in a “very serious” condition in hospital after his health suddenly deteriorated earlier on Thursday.
Aviation enthusiasts fight plan to sell off the birthplace of RAAF
There are calls for RAAF Base Point Cook, in Melbourne's south-west, to be placed in a community trust rather than sold to private investors.
Ashish Chatterjee appointed MD CMRL
- Ashish Chatterjee appointed MD of CMRL
- Replaces M. A. Siddique as Managing Director
- Appointed via Government Order by Chief Secretary
2027: I won’t tolerate thuggery, Kano CP warns politicians
The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against hate speech, fake news, thuggery and other acts capable of…
Palghar Revenue Assistant Dies After Two Months Of Treatment Following Machete Attack By Boyfriend
Palghar: Snehal Sawant, a young woman who was brutally attacked with a machete by her boyfriend near Gold Cinema in Palghar on June 12, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, while undergoing treatment…
Families of Reiger Park shootings want answers
Three young men have been arrested and charged with the murders.
- Families of Reiger Park shooting victims seek answers
- Three young men arrested and charged for murders
- Victims had no gangsterism background, motive unclear
Protesters reading Malala Yousafzai, Anne Frank books disrupted by VHP in Ahmedabad
In Vastrapur, a silent reading protest faced disruption from members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. Reports indicate that eight to ten participants suffered injuries during the clash, which arose over…
Guinea’s Doumbouya dismisses 173 soldiers in major military shake up
Mamadi Doumbouya, Guinea’s President has dismissed 173 military personnel for alleged desertion, in one of the broadest changes to the read more Guinea’s Doumbouya dismisses 173 soldiers in major…
Hasan Piker Condemned by Jeffries, Ossoff and Other Democrats: Full List
A wave of Democrats condemned Twitch streamer Hasan Piker after he said American Jews could face violence over support for Israel.
NTSA services: How to contact the authority for various enquiries
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has outlined the various services it offers to motorists and other road users, alongside specific contact channels that members of the public can use…
Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Emirates Road adds 2 lanes as RTA targets 25% cut in peak journey times
Dubai RTA will open a 5km Emirates Road expansion on August 30, adding two lanes and boosting capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour
Culture and ethics meets tech: UCLA debuts country’s first bachelor’s in digital humanities
- UCLA launches first bachelor's degree in digital humanities.
- Combines humanities with technical skills like coding and data visualization.
- Emphasizes ethical AI use and technology's cultural impact.
National Assembly’s PAC flags flawed NEMIS data
The National Assembly on Thursday, August 27, 2026, raised fears that Kenyan taxpayers’ money could be embezzled, with capitation failing to serve its intended purpose.
Albanese is seeking the icing on the international cake
Securing a UN Security Council seat would cap the Albanese government's international efforts.
Mumbai: Triple-Riding Biker Rams Into 2 Cops During Nakabandi At Dnyaneshwar Junction, 3 Arrested
Mumbai, August 27, 2026: Two police officers were injured after a speeding motorcycle allegedly rammed into them while police personnel were conducting a nakabandi to enforce traffic rules in central…
RTI Commission announces September as Right to Information Month 2026
The Right to Information Commission (RTI Commission) has announced September 2026 as Right to Information Month, with a series of activities aimed at promoting public awareness and effective…
Iran's Ghalibaf accuses US of 'funnelling billions' into 'terrorist proxy, Israel'
Iran's Ghalibaf accuses US of 'funnelling billions' into 'terrorist proxy, Israel' Iran’s Parliamentary Speaker Muhammad Bagher Ghalibaf has slammed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments on…
Keeping an Eye on the Elections
Reporter Beatriz Reis reports on what Lula and Congress agreed on for a concentrated effort of votes in the Legislature before the elections.
‘Account for 5m Beneficiaries’, Atiku picks holes in FG’s Cash Transfer Scheme
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Tinubu administration to explain the “glaring contradictions” surrounding its claim that more than ₦600 billion has been disbursed to slightly…
- Atiku estimates ₦600 billion distributed to over 10 million households
- Administration's figures inconsistent, lacking concrete evidence
- Calls for audit trail, targeted intervention in petroleum sector
Six arrested after seven electricity transformers worth R1.5 million recovered in Tembisa
Six suspects were arrested after a joint operation in Tembisa recovered seven electricity transformers valued at about R1.5 million
North American aliyah hits record month as over 1,100 olim arrive, with 4,000 expected in 2026
“It’s record-breaking for us,” Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Vice President of Diaspora Partnerships, Marc Rosenberg, said.
1 charged in connection with stabbing of store security guard in Winnipeg
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the stabbing of a store security guard in downtown Winnipeg, police said.
Girl Scouts USA responds to controversy over 'Islamic' badges
Girl Scouts USA responds to controversy over 'Islamic' badges Submitted by Nouran Saleh on Thu, 08/27/2026 - 19:05 After a viral tweet accused the organisation of embedding Islamic practices into…
The struggle may have changed, but work is far from over: De Bruyn
Her legacy was honoured by the University of South Africa and the South African Council of Churches.
- Dr Sophia Williams-De Bruyn, last living leader of 1956 Women’s March, stresses struggle continues
- Commemorative event at Unisa’s Tshwane campus highlights unity among women from various groups
- Young people urged to recognize future lies in their hands to uphold freedom and rights
Penza police call reports of forced recruitment raids ‘false’ but concede some men may have posed as officers
Residents of the Penza region are “increasingly standing up for lawbreakers” and preventing police officers from detaining them, the Interior Ministry’s regional department said.
CAMPUS HUNGER: Students tell of going up to 7 days without food
University students recount skipping meals, relying on friends and university aid to manage the financial burden of student living.
EDUCATION: Eastern Cape teacher assistants left without income after contract ends and funding hiatus
Eastern Cape residents Nkululeko Diba, Nobadula Zanele and Lilly Estelle Schutte are among 1.4 million young South Africans who have benefited – in the short term at least – from a huge youth…
Royal Canadian Legion wraps up 50th Dominion Convention
Members elect executive, vote in a junior category for youth contest, and unique centenary coin is unveiled OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug.
NPP needs a National Chairman who understands how the party works – John Boadu
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman hopeful, John Boadu, says his experience and understanding of the party’s internal dynamics make him well positioned to help the party return to power in…
Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon open after wildfire closed it for 7 weeks
There is single-lane alternating traffic through a two-kilometre section extending from one kilometre south of the Alexandra Tunnel to one kilometre north of the Alexandra Tunnel.
Taken Hostage by Pro-Russian ‘DNR’ Forces
Simon Ostrovsky, the PBS Newshour correspondent and former VICE News reporter, joins Kyiv Post’s Jason Jay Smart to explain what firsthand reporting revealed in 2014 and what has changed since.
Nationals' deputy Chester says Joyce departure 'sad for him, sad for party'
From watching Barnaby Joyce leave the National Party for One Nation to his collapse in parliament as bushfires ravaged his electorate, Darren Chester has seen a lot in his 18 years in parliament.
Trump Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress as Riyadh Rejects Israel Condition
Trump has formally sent the landmark U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement to Congress, even as Riyadh reiterated Thursday that it will not normalize relations with Israel without an independent…
- U.S. submits nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to Congress
- Riyadh demands Palestinian statehood before Israel normalization
- 90-day review period begins upon submission
Troops rescue two kidnap victims, recover 94 rustled livestock in Kaduna, Kano
Two kidnapped victims have been rescued from their captors by troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, who also recovered 94 rustled livestock during separate operations in Kaduna and Kano states.
Police arrest two suspects over Gomoa Dominase robbery that killed mobile money vendor
The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack at Gomoa Dominase in the Central Region that resulted in the death of a 30-year-old mobile money vendor. The robbery occurred on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at a mobile money vending point in the community. According to the Police […]
Trump says the US not talking with Iran as economic war in focus
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States is not talking with Iran as Washington focuses on punishing Tehran economically, vowing to penalize countries that do business with the Islamic Republic. "We don't want to speak to them.