Breaking: NPC National Chair, Aminu Yussuf, is Dead
Laleye Dipo in Minna The Chairman of the National Population Commission. Dr Aminu Yussuf, is dead Yussuf, an indigene of Niger state, died in Abuja early Friday after a brief
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Climate and AI to loom large in von der Leyen’s State of the Union
Drafting is advancing on a speech that will set the course for the next phase of Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission.
- Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union on September 16 will focus on climate change and AI.
- Commission aims to address economic impacts of green transition and job impacts of AI adoption.
- Migration crisis in Ceuta and Frontex revamping also expected to be key topics.
Tinubu links Nigeria’s economic ambitions to stronger national security
President Bola Tinubu has declared that securing the lives and property of Nigerians remains non-negotiable, stressing that sustained economic growth read more Tinubu links Nigeria’s economic…
Tinubu is a lion with horns, opposition must unite to oust him — Donald Duke
Donald Duke, presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has warned opposition parties against underestimating President Bola Tinubu ahead read more Tinubu is a lion with horns…
Troops neutralise two terrorists, recover weapons in Sokoto
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered weapons and motorcycles during a fierce engagement with terrorists in Rabah Local…
Gardaí bid to 'vindicate' Daniel Aruebose's human rights
Gardaí have renewed their appeal to the public for information in relation to the disappearance and death of Daniel Aruebose, whose skeletal remains were found buried in Donabate in Dublin last year.
Maharashtra Steps Up Rescue Efforts To Bring Back Tourists Stranded In Nepal And China’s Saga Amid Route Disruptions
Mumbai: The Maharashtra administration has stepped up efforts to ensure the safe return of tourists from the state who are stranded in Kathmandu, Nepal, and Saga in China.
Call for clearer self-exclusion rules as online gambling grows
As online betting continues to grow across Africa, experts have called for the standardisation of self-exclusion systems in the gambling industry.
Bereng’s family want Bester, Magudumana in-person court appearance
Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana will appear in person when they next appear in court
Kalonzo calls for release of Ksh3B Amboseli revenue to Kajiado
Former Vice President and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on the national government to implement the revenue-sharing agreement for Amboseli National Park and release Ksh3 billion in…
- Former VP Kalonzo Musyoka demands Ksh3B Amboseli revenue release to Kajiado County.
- Revenue-sharing agreement signed on October 14, 2025, gazetted on October 24, 2025.
- KWS denies county officials entry to collect their share post June 30, 2026.
US adds 10 Nigerians to ‘worst of the worst’ criminal immigrants list
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has added 10 Nigerians to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “Worst read more US adds 10 Nigerians to ‘worst of the worst’ criminal…
Half-year review shows sharp uptick in crime in Telangana
- Crime rate in Telangana rose 7.15% from 2,65,377 to 2,84,363 cases
- Narcotics cases increased by 46.10%, organized crime rose 1,704%
- Cybercrime and economic offences declined 13.29% and 13.28% respectively
Kuwaiti tanker hit in latest Hormuz shipping attack – UK maritime monitor
A ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz this week is a Kuwaiti oil tanker, a British maritime monitor said on Thursday. Al-Salam II was heading east through the waterway on Tuesday evening when it was…
How Mexico City can solve its 400-year water crisis
Mexico City residents have dealt with systemic water issues for nearly four centuries. Andrew D. Daily, a local water filtration expert, lays out some possible solutions.
Maharashtra Govt Examines Earned Leave Proposal For Teachers Assigned Census And BLO Duties During Vacations
Mumbai: The Maharashtra School Education Department is examining a proposal concerning earned leave (EL) for teachers who are assigned national duties such as Census and Booth Level Officer (BLO) work…
Two-year curfew lifted in Sudan’s capital amid ongoing war
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Sudan’s military-led government has officially lifted a two-year curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum.
West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari Celebrates Raksha Bandhan, Vows To Restore 'Nationalism' At JU
Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday celebrated Raksha Bandhan at Ambedkar Colony in his Bhabanipur constituency.
Nepal: 'Region has hundreds of high-altitude lakes prone to unleashing enormous volumes of water'
William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome David Fisher, Head of Delegation, Nepal International Federation of Red Cross. The scale of Nepal’s disaster cannot yet be fully measured.
CBC Tells Reporters 9/11 Shouldn’t Be Called ‘Terrorist Attacks’
The Canadian broadcaster says the term "terrorist" has become politicized and should be avoided when talking about 9/11. Others say that minimizes the horror of what happened that day.
What Putin Wants from BRICS
Anton Barbashin on what Moscow has actually achieved within BRICS since 2022
Transgender former Israeli spy detained by ICE in US
Transgender former Israeli spy detained by ICE in US Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 08/28/2026 - 17:36 Allison Alon worked for US tech companies before kidnapping acquaintance mmigration and Customs…
Ukrainian ex-Defense Minister Fedorov becomes adviser to Italian official
Fedorov said that, in this role, he "would help Italy develop modern warfare technologies, strengthen its defense sector, and adapt to emerging global security challenges."
Ukraine prepares to ease residency rules for foreign fighters
Under a newly prepared draft law, time spent in the Ukrainian Armed Forces would count toward the five year residency requirement for foreigners.
Justice: Fugitive fraudster Holt said goodbye to authorities - Is he in Moscow?
In an email after his escape, the 36-year-old wrote that he would not return to prison. Hendrik Holt is now being searched for across Europe.
Beyond Paris and Moscow: The AES and test of Sahelian security
In early July 2026, Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, met his counterparts from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger in Niamey.
Job pressure forcing children to grow without home training, discipline — Prof Etta
A Professor of Genetics and Biotechnology at the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, Prof. Hannah Edim Etta, has warned that the intense pursuit of careers, promotions and financial success is creating dangerous gaps in child upbringing and eroding family values in Nigeria.
Mexico Unites Treasury, Financial Intelligence and Pemex Against Fuel Theft
MEXICO · ENERGY Key Facts —What happened: Mexico’s finance ministry, its financial intelligence unit and Pemex signed an anti-fuel-theft pact on August 27.
Gov’t amending procurement law to prioritise Ghana-made products — Mahama
The government is amending the Public Procurement Act to compel state institutions to prioritise locally manufactured products.
UiTM must remain accessible to underprivileged Bumiputera students - Sultan Sharafuddin
SHAH ALAM: Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah wants Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) to remain a gateway to social mobility for Malay and Bumiputera youths from low-income families and…
KASU Management Begs ASUU to Suspend Strike
The management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), KASU Branch, to suspend its ongoing warning strike and give room for dialogue with the…
Ukraine must mobilize at least 30,000 people per month, Budanov says, warns war won't end soon
The comments come as Ukraine's leadership is under increasing pressure from both the military and society to tackle issues in the country's flawed and unpopular mobilization process.
Russians bought over 25 billion rubles ($290 million) in body armor, night-vision gear, and drone parts on the Ozon marketplace in a year, Verstka finds
Shoppers on the Ozon marketplace ordered dual-use and military-purpose goods worth more than 25 billion rubles between August 2025 and July 2026, the independent Russian news outlet Verstka said…
Russian Attacks Wound 8 in Dnipropetrovsk Region
Russian forces attacked four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region more than 20 times on Friday, Aug. 28, injuring eight people. A supermarket caught fire in Pavlohrad, while civilian infrastructure, including private homes and residential buildings, was damaged across the region.
JAMB lists three reasons candidates’ names may be missing from matriculation list
Find out why your name might be missing from the JAMB matriculation list. JAMB explains three key reasons, including not accepting admission on CAPS. Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-lists-three-reasons-candidates-names-may-be-missing-from-matriculation-list/
Adopt CNG transport scheme, lawmaker urges states, LGs
A lawmaker urges states and LGs to adopt the CNG transport scheme to cushion high transportation costs for workers, following the Federal Government’s init Read More: https://punchng.com/adopt-cng-transport-scheme-lawmaker-urges-states-lgs/
UK ministers free to vote as they wish on assisted dying bill — PM Burnham
UK ministers have been told they can follow their conscience when deciding whether terminally ill adults should be allowed to seek assisted death, as the government steps aside from one of the country’s most emotionally charged ethical debates.
PRAYERS FOR LOVED ONES: What we know about the six South Africans missing in Nepal-Tibet floods
Gift of the Givers has released the names of the six South Africans missing after the Nepal-Tibet floods. One mother is anxious but holding out hope, saying her daughter ‘is a fighter’.
UN ITS Course Director urges trainers to strengthen global peacekeeping capacity
The United Nations has urged newly trained military observer instructors to become “force multipliers” by taking specialised peacekeeping knowledge back to their countries and institutions and using…
Iran urges nations not to join new US sanctions, mediators push to reopen strait
DUBAI — Iran condemned the United States' new economic sanctions on Friday as "state terrorism" and said other countries were legally obliged not to implement them, while the U.S.
Cambodia says no online scam compounds remain, experts skeptical
The Cambodian government has claimed a milestone in its fight against the scam industry accused of stealing billions of dollars from victims around the world, with officials saying they have…
Over 100,000 people told to evacuate as heavy rainfall floods central Japan, triggering landslides
Several cars have been submerged, but there have been no reports of casualties so far.
A 24-year-old woman planted a bomb that killed a Russian officer near St. Petersburg. By the time the FSB tracked her to Turkey, she had already left for Moldova.
A 24-year-old Russian woman is a suspect in the bombing of a car belonging to a lieutenant colonel with a St. Petersburg unit of Russia’s Air Force and Air Defense, the local news outlet Fontanka…
Two residents rescued alive from collapsed building in Abuja
Two residents were on Friday rescued from the rubble of a collapsed one-storey building at the Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.
Karmelo Anthony's attorneys keep fighting after new trial denied
Karmelo Anthony's attorneys say they will continue appealing his murder conviction after a judge denied his request for a new trial.
Reports that US wants big stake in Venezuelan oil and gas spark anger
Critics call move to gain long-term access to country’s massive energy reserves ‘predatory’ and ‘unconstitutional’ Reports that the US is preparing to claim a big stake in Venezuela’s massive energy…
3,400 SIR forms found at Navi Mumbai photocopy shop; 5 BLOs suspended
A significant controversy arose when five Booth Level Officers were suspended after voter enumeration forms were found in a photocopy shop.
What it’s like to live through Kyiv’s constant air raids
While armies are stuck on the front line, we civilians are a target. We are also the force that will determine the outcome of the war.
Mentally unsound S'porean man, 90, who killed wife gets notional 5-year jail term
He was 88 at the time of the incident and suffered from dementia.
Livestream: ‘Democracy Is Not For Sale’ forum opens in Koforidua
Adom Brands’ public dialogue on the growing influence of money in Ghana’s democratic process dubbed “Democracy Is Not For Sale,” is currently going on at the Ascension Hall in Koforidua.
- "Democracy Is Not For Sale" forum opens in Koforidua
- Organized by Adom Brands and JoyNews Impact Makers Foundation
- Topics include vote-buying, campaign financing, and transparency
‘Not Sure How You Own Canada by Deleting Your Own History’
Matt Walsh, described by Wikipedia as “an American far-right political commentator and podcast host” (a description that sounds harsh, but I’d say is describing him euphemistically), on Twitter/X…
Indian PM Modi expected to attend December European Council
Participation would enable signing of EU-India trade deal, which opens up market of 2 billion people.
Exclusive: Cambridge colleagues argued a Google search would have prevented Nathan Cofnas hiring
Exclusive: Cambridge colleagues argued a Google search would have prevented Nathan Cofnas hiring Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Fri, 08/28/2026 - 11:13 Cofnas, a self-described race realist, accused…
PPP will eventually move to opposition benches: Hasan Murtaza
He clarified that sitting on opposition benches did not in any way mean that party would form alliance with PTI
Putin’s Money for Ukraine’s Defense: Why the Reparations Loan Still Hasn’t Happened
The launch of a “reparations loan” secured by frozen Russian assets remains blocked by the absence of joint European guarantees to cover the associated risks The European Union is holding roughly €210 billion in sovereign assets belonging to the Central Bank of Russia, yet Ukraine’s defense continues to rely largely on European taxpayers’…
'No oath, no membership': ECP withdraws notification for Senate by-poll on seat won by PTI's Murad Saeed
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday formally withdrew its April 2 notification for the by-election programme for a general Senate seat from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which it had earlier declared vacant following the disqualification of PTI senator-elect Murad Saeed.
Colombia Says Priest at Five Public Universities Isn’t the President’s Cousin
The Colombian Presidency on Friday moved to deny one of the main pieces of information surrounding the appointment of priest Rodolfo Londoño de la Espriella — the official priest at the Casa de Nariño…
Titus-Glover’s campaign team involved in another accident
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser hopeful and former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Titus-Glover, has disclosed that his campaign team was involved in an accident while travelling…
Trump is trying again to limit a major student-loan forgiveness program for public servants
The Trump administration is appealing a ruling that blocked its plan to limit Public Service Loan Forgiveness.