Police rescue Kwara monarch, two others, kill kidnapper
Kwara State Police successfully rescued the Onigbesi of Igbesi and two others, killing one kidnapper in a swift operation. com/police-rescue-kwara-monarch-two-others-kill-kidnapper/
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Police restore calm after clash leaves three dead in Lagos community
The Lagos State Police Command has restored calm in the Ikola axis of the state following a violent confrontation that left three people dead and two others injured on Thursday. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Lagos State Police Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebesi, the command deployed…
54 hectares destroyed in Barcelona fire as man arrested over suspected arson
The search for answers over the Collserola wildfire has taken a new turn since the police have detained a man […]
Missing dog rescued from cliff face around volcanic crater lake
Rescuers work for hours to pull a dog from a cliff leading to Mount Gambier's Blue Lake.
Kanjama flags court vulnerabilities and appeal bottlenecks
Senior Counsel and Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama has raised concerns over vulnerabilities within the Judiciary, saying accountability processes can be blocked while appeals face…
BJD opposes Odisha government’s proposal for biometric attendance for college students
Biometric identity-based attendance for college students is an attempt intimidate students in the name of discipline, alleges principal Opposition party
Trump's Africa envoy condemns Chad strikes, 'external support' in Sudan war
Trump's Africa envoy condemns Chad strikes, 'external support' in Sudan war US President Donald Trump's Africa envoy on Thursday condemned the air strikes by Sudan's military inside the territory of…
- US Africa envoy Massad Boulos condemns Sudan's air strikes in Chad.
- Boulos urges UN Security Council to enforce arms embargo and sanctions.
- Boulos calls for humanitarian truce to protect civilians.
Trump dismisses fears Putin could attack Nato territory
The Wall Street Journal and CBS News reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe had warned Russia against striking Nato amid US concerns Moscow could test the alliance as tensions over Ukraine rise.
Ottawa funds sentencing program for northern Manitoba offenders
The federal government has put up $5 million for a Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak project to provide culturally connected sentencing options for First Nations offenders in northern Manitoba.
- $5 million allocated for Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak project
- Gladue pathways to healing program supports 500 individuals annually
- Reports used by judges during sentencing to consider systemic factors
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announces the establishment of Bihar’s first women’s university
The Bihar government today also agreed to the main demand of protesting students for conducting Teacher Recruitment Examination-4 (TRE-4) in a single phase
Explosion and fire at west Edmonton home under investigation
Residents in the Canora neighbourhood heard the explosion over the noon hour at a boarded-up home along 102 Avenue near 155 Street, where a fire quickly broke out.
Tinubu orders 500 more CNG stations, targets cheaper transport fares
President Tinubu directs the rollout of 500 additional CNG stations, aiming for 1,000 nationwide to significantly reduce transport fares for Nigerians. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-orders-500-more-cng-stations-targets-cheaper-transport-fares/
Argentine sports executives admit bribing FIFA officials
Two Argentine sports executives admit to bribing FIFA officials for media rights, forfeiting $50 million in a deal with US prosecutors to avoid trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/argentine-sports-executives-admit-bribing-fifa-officials/
Waqf Board Lodges FIR Against Dar-Ul-Shafqat Society Head, Associates Over Illegal Commercial Activities, Rent Collection In Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): After the implementation of new Waqf laws, Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board lodged an FIR against Shahid Aleem Khan and his associates over illegal commercial operations and rent…
LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work early before deadly collision, source says
Two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport left work early on the night of a deadly runway collision in March, a source familiar with the situation told CBS News.
Hormuz transits still limited even as Iran, Oman near deal; carriers eye return to Suez route
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remined limited on Wednesday even as Iran and Oman were heard to be close to an agreement to manage traffic through the vital waterway, while some container…
- Only five ships transited Strait of Hormuz on August 25, down from seven the previous day
- Iranian Unilateral Scheme used by four ships, one sanctioned vessel
- Partial resumption of Red Sea/Suez Canal route expected as Houthi threats persist
Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.
Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman, and other Middle East news
Iran won’t allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz under an agreement that the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman, Iran’s deputy foreign minister said.
PM discusses peace efforts with Kuwaiti FM
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani and Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah have held a phone…
Russia's gasoline output 'drops to 70% of domestic demand' late in August after drone attacks
Russia's gasoline production fell to about 70% of domestic consumption levels by the end of August after a series of drone attacks forced major refineries to suspend operations, according to two ...
Russia warns it could target UK
agenciesmoscow/KievMoscow has warned that it could strike British military targets inside and outside Ukraine if Kiev continues to fire long-range UK-made cruise missiles into Russ...
288 Indian nationals, mostly pilgrims, missing
dpaNew DelhiAt least 288 Indian nationals are missing in Nepal after Wednesday’s flash floods, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ spokesman said on Thursday.Most of them were...
Wildfires kill 12 in Algeria as severe heatwave sweeps N Africa
AgenciesalgiersForest fires killed 12 people and injured dozens in northeastern Algeria on Wednesday, the interior minister and civil protection authorities said.The toll rose from...
Aranya Core House Scheme Allottees Get Lease Renewal Relief In Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Thousands of families living in Aranya Core House Scheme have received major relief after the Indore Development Authority (IDA) approved a resolution paving the way for…
2027: APC won’t surrender a single seat in Kano – Jibrin
The member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not surrender any…
Stop making false statements, focus on the real problems of U.P., wrote State Congress chief Ajay Rai to CM
Reacting to Yogi Adityanath claiming that the Congress state president eats fish during Shravan, Ajay Rai challenged the Chief Minister to make a public, authentic picture or video of him eating fish
Poland Ready to Produce PAC-3 Missiles for Patriot Systems Together with Ukraine
Poland is ready to launch production of PAC-3 missiles for Patriot air defense systems in cooperation with Ukraine, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski said following a NATO meeting in…
Ben Gvir thanks Trump for defending Israel's raid of Unwra headquarters
Ben Gvir thanks Trump for defending Israel's raid of Unwra headquarters Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has thanked the US president for sharing a report by Just the News that says…
FG, govs move to crash transport fares nationwide
The Federal Government and state governors have agreed to jointly leverage cheaper Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles to reduce the cost of intra-state transport from October 1.
‘Africa is being short-changed because we fail to negotiate well’ – Col Festus Aboagye
Retired Colonel Festus Aboagye has criticised African governments for failing to turn the continent’s vast natural and human resources into bargaining power, arguing that Africa is often short-changed…
NSMQ 2026: PRESEC Legon keeps 9th title dream alive as Mfantsipim looms in quarter-finals
PRESEC, Legon have survived their first major test of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), powering past St. Louis SHS and Islamic SHS, Kumasi to keep their record-extending title hopes…
Anti-immigrant speaker blocked from entering Canada in time for Hamilton event
- Austrian anti-immigrant speaker Martin Sellner denied entry to Canada.
- Dominion Society hosts nationalist conference in Hamilton.
- B’nai Brith Canada petitions government to block Sellner’s entry.
BJP cites ‘jhooth ki goonj’ site to hit out at Rahul Gandhi
“Rahul’s every lie will be countered with facts. The ‘jhooth ki goonj’ website is exposing every lie of his. The louder propaganda echoes, the faster truth will emerge,” BJP spokesperson Anil Banluni…
2027: Organisation Launches Campaign against Electoral Violence
James Sowole in Abeokuta A Cultural Organisation and Social Enterprise, Unchained Vibes Africa (UVA), has launched election integrity campaign towards achieving a violence and rancorous free election…
- Unchained Vibes Africa launches "No Be War" campaign for peaceful 2027 elections
- Anthem and audio track aim to counter political hate speech and divisive rhetoric
Fire destroys chop bar at South Odorkor
A commercial fire has destroyed a chop bar at South Odorkor near New Generation Chapel in the Greater Accra Region. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at house…
Ratcliffe gave Kremlin “bleak” analysis of Russia’s position, report says
During his Aug. 25 visit to Moscow, CIA Director John Ratcliffe delivered the agency’s “bleak assessment” of Russia’s prospects in the war against Ukraine, The New York Times reported on Aug. 27, citing sources.
Ayariga, Agyeman-Rawlings confirmed as ministers after vetting
Parliament has approved the nominations of Mahama Ayariga and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as ministers in President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Ayariga, who previously served as Majority Leader and Chairman of Parliament’s Business Committee, is now the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
A ‘Boring’ Democrat the Party Wants to Emulate
North Carolina Senate candidate Roy Cooper is getting a lot of national attention, but the lessons of his campaign may not be transferable.
How Far Can De la Espriella Really Go in Dismantling Total Peace and the FARC Peace Accord?
Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella has begun turning one of his central campaign promises into government policy: dismantling the Total Peace strategy pursued by his predecessor, Gustavo Petro, restoring a security approach centered more heavily on state authority and law enforcement, and sharply restricting negotiation channels…
Govt plans to engage third-party auditor to inspect NHs, e-ways
EIL had earlier carried out the task of third-party quality check during the construction of the Golden Quadrilateral, the country’s first flagship highway development programme under the then PM Atal…
China shop owner helps elderly man who faints & dies later, his family demands S$3,600 compensation
The deceased's family later apologised and returned the money to the shop owner.
Parliament may be reconvened, hints Rijiju, brings delimitation bill in focus
Though Rijiju made no categorical comment about an immediate session to take up the constitutional amendment bill to implement the law from 2029 with a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats, he said…
Police investigating possible forgery at AFRINIC election
The regional internet registry is also trying to make it easier to terminate members
Jennifer Custer drops out of race for Chicago school board president
Jennifer Custer, an incumbent school board member, is withdrawing from the race to be the first elected Chicago Board of Education president. In a statement, she said she filed paperwork Thursday with the Chicago Board of Elections to withdraw. Custer was the only candidate in the race…
Walson-Jack: Garlands for a Retiring Head of Service
Olawale Ajimotokan The effervescent public service career of Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and Member of the National Institute (mni), came to a
Family fears woman missing for weeks will become 'another statistic'
Search crews have found no trace of Stephanie Cordery since she went missing in northern NSW three weeks ago.
Parliament approves Mahama Ayariga and Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as ministers
Parliament has approved the nominations of Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and…
Maradona trial: Expert stands by conclusions despite medical test confusion
Expert tells trial that a mix-up between Diego Maradona’s medical tests and those of his father did not alter his diagnosis of chronic kidney disease. Leer más
2027: APC chieftain backs Yayi’s Ogun governorship bid
A chieftain of the APC, Tolu Bankole, reaffirms Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election.
Increasing free electricity allowance won’t help if municipalities don’t deliver
Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s proposal to raise the free electricity allowance cannot fix a broken distribution system where non-compliant municipalities routinely divert relief funds to pay staff…
For Tibetans, China’s ethnic minorities law is assimilation dressed up as ‘unity’
On 1 July 2026, China’s National People’s Congress enacted the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, a 65-article statute passed in March by a near-unanimous vote.
- China's ethnic unity law enacted on 1 July 2026
- Law aims to promote community among 56 ethnic groups
- Tibetan population affected negatively by assimilation
PILLAR TO POST: Biko inquest investigator tells of missing records, incomplete dockets
An investigator probing Steve Biko’s death was sent from pillar to post by missing records and incomplete dockets, but uncovered a key witness account before the long-awaited inquest reopened.
Virtual school enrollment has doubled in recent years, following pandemic-era surge
Chalkbeat Ideas is a section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Data analysis by Kae Petrin.
Canadian Red Cross launches appeal to support people impacted by the devastating flash floods in Nepal
OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Red Cross is working to help support those impacted by the flash floods in Nepal as quickly as possible and is on appeal for donations.
Education minister visits Al-Jouf technical training, urges alignment with job market
Yousef Al-Benyan highlights the need to enhance training quality and link outcomes to labor market needs during his visit to Al-Jouf.
NHRC Demands Arrest, Prosecution of Kuje Chairman Over ‘Leave If Not APC’ Threat
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Hon. Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, over his
Police suspend concrete mixer truck operations in Accra and Tema from August 28
The Ghana Police Service has directed owners and operators of concrete mixer trucks to suspend their operations on roads within Accra and Tema from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2026. The directive follows an engagement between the Police and owners and operators of transit mixer trucks on road safety and compliance with road…