‘False and baseless’: Teo Nie Ching rejects social media claims linking her to Johor gang activity, lodges police report
KULAI, Aug 28 — Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching today denied allegations circulating on social media...
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WASSCE 2026 result crisis deepens as official flags irregularities, glitches
The controversy surrounding the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results has deepened, with an official read more WASSCE 2026 result crisis deepens as official flags…
Zambia detains main opposition leader following election
The detention risks clouding Lusaka’s credentials as a relatively stable southern African democracy.
Modi Remains India’s Top Choice for Prime Minister, Survey Shows
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the voters’ top choice to lead the country even as his popularity has slipped marginally, according to a survey by India Today magazine, possibly…
Crime stats: More than 100 cases of blackmail recorded during first quarter
While the country has recorded a decrease in certain serious crimes, Cachalia says the numbers do not erase the lived experiences of South Africans.
Lawmakers in Pakistan-administered Kashmir elect ruling party candidate as prime minister
- Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani elected as prime minister in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- Gillani from Pakistan Muslim League-N party secured 30 out of 44 votes.
- Election held despite boycott call by banned Joint Awami Action Committee.
How I overcame hardship to excel — LASU best graduating student
LASU’s best graduating student, Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide, shares his inspiring story of overcoming financial hardship and academic challenges to excel. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-overcame-hardship-to-excel-lasu-best-graduating-student/
From sleeping on streets to shaping future leaders: How this Filipino educator found a new life in Abu Dhabi
Dubai: There was a time when Rex Bacarra’s biggest concern was not building a career or earning a professional title. It was finding somewhere safe to sleep. The Filipino educator, who now teaches Ethics at Zayed Military University under Rabdan Academy, has once spent almost five years without a permanent home in Manila.
The Tucker Carlson–Kremlin Bond Just Got Stronger
A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about…
- Tucker Carlson appeared on RT, Russian state-controlled media outlet
- Carlson's views aligned closely with Kremlin interests
- Carlson suggested US is led by a "deep state" against Russia
37 Maharashtra Pilgrims Stranded In Tibet’s Saga Reach Kathmandu After CM Devendra Fadnavis Seeks MEA Intervention
Navi Mumbai: Thirty-seven pilgrims from Maharashtra, who were stranded in Saga, Tibet, while returning from the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, safely departed for Kathmandu at 6 am on Friday via the Nyalam…
Immigration enforcement is supplying a long-standing economic market for prisoners
Rural places have long built and expanded prisons to tap federal funds during hard times.
Abanga promises massive youth votes for Bawumia in 2028 if elected NPP Youth Organiser
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Youth Organiser aspirant Abanga Yakubu has pledged to mobilise four million youth votes for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2028 general election if…
Russia Burns Thousands of Ukrainian Books in Strikes on Multiple Warehouses
Russia destroyed multiple warehouses storing books for major Ukrainian publishers during an overnight attack on Aug. 28, burning thousands of books and disrupting order deliveries.
SA records decline in murder, contact crimes in first quarter
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has release the crime stats for the 2026/2027 first quarter.
Sarawakians’ sacrifices during Confrontation must not be forgotten, says Deputy Premier
KUCHING (Aug 28): The sacrifices of servicemen and contributions of local communities during the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation must continue to be remembered, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian.
Dialogue, diplomacy must be prioritised in Cambodia-Thailand issue – Johari
KUALA LUMPUR: Dialogue and diplomacy must continue to be prioritised in addressing the Cambodia-Thailand border issue to ensure regional peace and stability, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul.
Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
- Inspection contractor deemed tank unfit for service in July 2025
- Tank's shell showed significant thinning below safe thickness
- Company operated tank despite multiple warnings and inspections
‘The GNU is intact’ – Ntshavheni brushes off mudslinging between ANC and DA
Ntshavheni added that government is working with authorities in Nepal, with 6 South Africans missing after the flash floods
Dumb TikToker Jumps into Lion’s Cage at Lahore Zoo
A dumb TikToker reportedly entered a lion’s enclosure at Lahore Zoo, with a video of the incident going viral on … Read More The post Dumb TikToker Jumps into Lion’s Cage at Lahore Zoo appeared first…
Eswatini receives 2 more US deportees under a controversial third-country deal
- Two more migrants deported to Eswatini under controversial US deal
- Both individuals from Latin America, arrived following consultations
- Fifth batch of deportees sent to Eswatini since July 2025
India Plans To Buy US-Made Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles; Co-Production Possibility Emerges
New Delhi, August 28, 2026: India plans to procure the battle-tested Javelin single-man-portable, fire-and-forget, medium-range anti-tank weapon system from the US, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor…
[UPDATED] Foreign Ministry: Two Malaysians in Nepal located, 55 others unreachable
PUTRAJAYA: Two of the 57 Malaysians previously reported as untraceable following flash floods and landslides in Nepal have been located, while 55 others remain unreachable as of 2.22pm today.
Mabopane, Soshanguve communities’ frustrations ahead of elections
Residents say the prolonged water cuts have caused serious inconvenience to their lives.
- Residents of Mabopane and Soshanguve frustrated by unfulfilled election promises.
- Frequent power cuts by Eskom blamed for crime, targeting poorer communities.
- Vow to vote for change, demanding accountability from local councillors.
Durban man arrested after police seize five firearms, drugs and R200,000 cash
KwaZulu-Natal police say a 45-year-old man was arrested in Effingham, Durban, after officers recovered five firearms, ammunition, mandrax, cocaine and more than R200,000 in cash.
New resource launched to highlight scam ads and texts
The Advertising Standards Authority has launched a new online resource highlighting scam ads and texts that are becoming increasingly sophisticated and more costly.
2027: Don’t be too confident, money will fail – Primate Ayodele warns APC, Tinubu
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Friday warned the All Progressive Congress, APC, and President Bola Tinubu against overconfidence in the 2027 presidential…
51.4-hectare peatland fire in Pengerang fully extinguished
KOTA TINGGI: A 51.4-hectare peatland fire along Jalan Bypass Punggai-Sebana Cove in Pengerang, near here, was fully extinguished by the Johor Fire and Rescue Department today, with operations ending…
Kenya: US Launches Sh930m Initiative to Modernise Kenya Police Training
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has launched a Sh930 million ($7 million) initiative to support Kenya's efforts to modernise police training and strengthen the professionalism and…
- US invests Sh930 million in Kenya police training modernization
- Initiative aims to improve professionalism and effectiveness of National Police Service
- US Embassy emphasizes security's importance for economic prosperity
These 10 Nigerian states recorded the most kidnapping victims in one year
Nigeria’s insecurity crisis remains far from over, with kidnapping continuing to affect thousands of people across the country, although the scale of the crisis varies sharply from one region to…
- Benue recorded the highest number of kidnapping victims (145) in 2025-2026.
- Sokoto had the second-highest number of kidnapping victims (1,157) in the same period.
- The North accounted for 93.7% of all kidnapping victims in Nigeria.
Tak cukup minta maaf, Akmal mahu tindakan tegas isu bendera MCA Perak
Ketua Pemuda Umno itu berkata pendiriannya konsisten sama ada parti berkenaan kawan atau lawan.
KP Announces EV Bike Scheme for Women
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will soon launch an electric bike scheme for women, with college and university students as well … Read More The post KP Announces EV Bike Scheme for Women appeared…
As Israel heads to elections, the Altalena offers a lesson in unity - opinion
The Altalena’s return reminds Israelis that no political dispute should ever outweigh the bonds that hold the country together.
- Altalena ship carried fighters, immigrants, Holocaust survivors and weapons
- Opposition leader Menachem Begin sought weapons for Irgun, Ben-Gurion demanded IDF control
- Incident often cited as Israel's closest approach to civil war
From lost ship to new battleground: Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir using Altalena in election spat - analysis
Ben-Gvir publicized the find without informing Netanyahu or Defense Minister Israel Katz, surprising both men, a detail that quickly fed speculation about tensions between the coalition partners.
- Altalena ship discovery sparks election campaign
- Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir use Altalena for identity politics
- Altalena symbolizes right-wing marginalization in Israel
Transgender Israeli computer engineer detained by ICE following kidnapping charges in New Hampshire
Alon later launched federal proceedings against the US prison authorities, and argued that her incarceration in a men's prison and the treatment she received violated her rights.
- Transgender Israeli engineer Allison Alon detained by ICE in Georgia.
- Arrested in New Hampshire on kidnapping charges in September 2024.
- Previously served in Israel's military intelligence and tech companies.
Hague court sentences man to life in jail for role in Rwanda genocide
Justice caught up with a 66-year-old man, Eugene N. for his role in the genocide attack that led to the massacre of about 3,000 Tutsis who had sought refuge in a football stadium in 1994.
US Ambassador: I’m proud to see Singapore looking to America as it invests in its young people
Charlene Tan is the first female recipient of the Presidential Scholarship in the history of the Singapore Police Force. This article ( US Ambassador: I’m proud to see Singapore looking to America as…
Publishers ask court to halt NERDC textbook ranking policy
Nigerian publishers sue to halt NERDC’s new textbook ranking policy, challenging its legality and compulsory fees. Learn more about the NERDC textbook poli Read More: https://punchng.com/publishers-ask-court-to-halt-nerdc-textbook-ranking-policy/
HIDDEN GEM: Inside the Joburg inner city school proving what central Joburg learners can achieve
Behind a bright boundary fence in central Johannesburg, CityKidz is shattering every misconception about inner-city education. Fuelled by dedicated teachers, parent collaboration, and whole-school commitment, this inner-city school pairs global Stem victories with a culture built on safety, kindness and character.
Centre Strengthens NTA Leadership With Appointment Of Two Directors, Joint Director Amid NEET Controversy And Examination Reforms
New Delhi, Aug 28: The Centre has appointed two directors and a joint director to the National Testing Agency (NTA), which has been facing flak for issues related to the National Eligibility cum…
Sybiha Calls for Use of Frozen Russian Assets to Help Cover Ukraine’s Rising Defense Costs
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for the use of frozen Russian sovereign assets to help cover Ukraine’s growing defense and reconstruction needs, as Russia continues to escalate its…
A judge temporarily blocked the Postal Service's new mail-in voting rules ahead of the midterms
A federal judge in Boston issued a 14-day restraining order against new USPS regulations that would have added federal oversight to mail-in voting
Lindsay Clancy Child Murder Trial: Expert Examines Stigma of Seeking Help
A jury decides Lindsay Clancy’s fate as an expert warns that stigma keeps mothers from seeking lifesaving mental‑health help.
Gender Ministry reviews 2026 performance, sets priorities for 2027
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has commenced its 2026 Mid-Year Performance Review and 2027 Strategic Planning and Budget Prioritisation Workshop…
Haze: Indonesia says coordinating with Malaysia on weather modification
JAKARTA (Aug 28): Indonesia has confirmed it is coordinating with Malaysia to tackle transboundary haze, with the first order of business being weather modification operations along border areas.
Umahi orders Hartland MD’s arrest over N14 billion road project
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of Hartland Civil Engineering Construction over the contractor’s failure to complete an 11-kilometre section of the…
PFTP Announces Youth Scholarship Program 2026
The Professional Freelancing Training Program (PFTP) has announced admissions for its Youth Scholarship Program 2026, Batch B-28.
Drone strikes kill 8 civilians in Sudan’s North Kordofan, group says
CAIRO (AP) — Drone strikes have killed eight civilians and wounded dozens in Sudan’s Kordofan region, a rights group said Friday.
- Eight civilians killed in drone strikes in North Kordofan, Sudan
- Second drone strike wounded dozens after initial attack
- Emergency Lawyers calls drone attacks war crimes, demands investigation
Vaal Dam storage eases slightly through the week as inflows fluctuate
Around the same period last year, the Vaal Dam stood at a higher level, recording 107.1%.
India: Citizen-led school audits test the limits of activism
The student-led "Cockroach" movement is taking its campaign for accountability to government schools, but the activists' methods are encountering growing resistance from authorities.
- Cockroach Janta Party launches citizen-led school audits campaign.
- Initiative aims to audit 100 rural government schools in two months.
- Authorities face resistance, raise concerns about citizen expertise.
Family appeals for gov’t help to repatriate remains of Ghanaian woman who died in China
The family of Mercy Yaaba Bredu, a Ghanaian woman who died in China shortly after travelling there to pursue a master’s degree, has appealed to the government and relevant authorities to help bring…
Unverified social media claims can put elected reps in difficult spot, says deputy minister
KUCHING (Aug 28): Unverified claims circulating on social media can put elected representatives in a difficult position, particularly when the public is presented with a simplified version of how…
Radda rewards top BUK medical students with N7m, laptops, scholarships
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has gifted N7 million, three laptops and postgraduate scholarships to three outstanding medical students of Bayero University Kano (BUK) in recognition…
Over 5,100 injured or killed on Singapore roads in 1H 2026, with motorcyclists and older pedestrians most vulnerable
SINGAPORE, Aug 28 — More than 5,100 people were injured or killed on Singapore’s roads in the first half (1H...
Eight communities in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions join forces to support the development of the Carpathian region
The new partnership is intended to provide a framework for closer coordination between communities connected by shared infrastructure, tourism routes and the wider Carpathian economy.
Political priorities, lack of continuity holding back Ghana’s public transport plans – Dr Arkhurst
Spatial and Land Use Planner, Dr Benedict Arkhurst, has said that Ghana’s efforts to develop an efficient public transport system have been held back by changing government priorities and a lack of…
Defense minister promptly visits Kherson region at invitation of local authorities
Defense Minister of Ukraine Yevhenii Khmara paid a working visit to Kherson region, where he discussed with Head of Kherson Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin the primary needs of the…
51 hectare peatland fire put out after four days
Firefighters said operations were hampered by hot weather and strong winds, lack of open water sources, and narrow road shoulders with soft soil.
SAPS crime stats: Carjackings and robberies decline, GBVF rises
Murder and several high impact crimes declined between April and June 2026, but violence against women and children remains a concern
AFAG Demands Forensic Audit Of GoldBod
The Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) has called for a forensic audit of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) over what it suspects to be fiscal recklessness, opaque expenditure and potential…
- AFAG demands forensic audit of Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod)
- Concerns over fiscal mismanagement and opaque spending
- GH¢8.58M legal fees questioned for potential conflict-of-interest
Nothing Useful Will Come Out Of Any Investigation Into The Ghana – AKSA Bribery Deal (1)
The writer I sincerely believe and conclude from the bottom of my heart that nothing useful by way of evidential results would come out of any Ghanaian investigation into Read More... The post Nothing Useful Will Come Out Of Any Investigation Into The Ghana – AKSA Bribery Deal (1) appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
- Investigation into Ghana-AKSA bribery deal will yield no useful evidence.
- Asante Kwaku Berko convicted in August 2026, investigation began in April 2020.
- Corruption deal unrelated to Nana Akufo-Addo government.