FEATURE: In southern Nigeria, volunteers confront hunters, poachers to protect wildlife, build climate resilience
As wildlife declines, community volunteers are standing up to rescue endangered species and curb illegal hunting in Southern Nigeria.
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Court hands Hindu woman to family after alleged forced conversion and marriage
LAHORE: A 21-year-old Hindu woman from Sanghar district in Sindh, who was allegedly lured into a relationship and persuaded to convert to Islam by a man from Gujranwala in Punjab, was handed back into…
Nashik: Police Bust Gang Linked To 32 Flat Burglaries, Recover Stolen Property Worth ₹17 Lakh - VIDEO
Nashik: Nashik Police on Monday busted a gang allegedly involved in burglaries at flats and bungalows across the city and recovered stolen property and valuables worth around Rs 17 lakh.
Bhopal ASI Gets Clean Chit In ₹50,000 Graft Case, PHQ Orders Fresh Probe
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The state Police Headquarters (PHQ) has asked the commissioner of police, Bhopal, to reinstitute an investigation against an ASI who has been given a clean chit in a graft…
Google Maps renames "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" even faster than US government
Google rolled out the Lake America change on Saturday, while the official US government maps are still waiting.
What The Future Of Syria’s Shattered Air Force Could Look Like
Syria's future air force will look nothing like its overwhelmingly Soviet-supplied predecessor, which is most definitely on its last legs, if not all but dead.
Iran says 10 missing fishermen found in UAE
TEHERAN: Ten Iranian fishermen who went missing in Gulf waters weeks ago are alive in the United Arab Emirates and set to travel home soon, Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday.
Greenock Wants More Migrants as Scottish Town Tries to Reverse Population Decline
Greenock, a town on Scotland‘s west coast, is trying to attract new residents as its population falls, jobs disappear, and the number of older residents grows. Inverclyde Council has made repopulation a priority, including efforts to attract migrants and refugees to the area.
10 NYSC members rescued from kidnappers in Kogi forest
Ten National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted by suspected kidnappers have been rescued from Egume Forest in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Command, in a statement on Monday, said the rescue followed a coordinated and intelligence-driven operation aimed at securing the safe release of the…
MP’s Jhabua Cracks Down On School Negligence, 96 Teachers Get Show-Cause Notices, 2 Employees Suspended
Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh): The Jhabua district administration issued show-cause notices to 96 teachers and suspended two employees for alleged negligence during an ongoing intensive inspection campaign aimed at improving the quality of education across the district.
Centre sanctions one more incentive of ₹175 cr. to TG for AgriStack implementation
- Centre sanctions ₹175 crore incentive for Telangana's AgriStack implementation.
- AgriStack aims to enhance fertilizer distribution and data-driven agricultural services.
- Total DPI budget of ₹13,000 crore allocated for AgriStack and related priority use cases.
Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh conducts surprise inspection of BMTC, KSRTC bus stations
He immediately directed the BMTC managing director to coordinate with the Health Department Commissioner and ensure that a doctor is posted at the Namma Clinic without delay
Supreme Court dismisses injunction application to halt Skytrain trial
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Asamoah, seeking to stop the ongoing Skytrain trial.
Man suffers burns as fire spreads to nine factory lots in Ipoh
IPOH: A man suffered burns to his body after a fire spread to nine factory lots in Persiaran Industri Bercham 10, Bercham, here this afternoon.
Bessent seeks to rally G20 on severing Iran financial ties
The G20 's finance ministerial kicked off in Asheville, North Carolina, on Monday, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sought to rally counterparts to join US efforts to cut off Iran's financial…
Bessent welcomes EU support for cutting off Iran's financial lifeline
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday welcomed the European Union's commitment to placing sanctions on Iran as Washington seeks global support in severing Tehran's financial lifelines. In a statement delivered to the G20 financial ministerial in Asheville, North Carolina, the European Commission said the EU welcomed recent US…
Accra Institute of Technology holds 22nd graduation as 572 students graduate and PhD alumni surpass 100
The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) has held its 22nd Graduation Ceremony, with 572 students graduating from its doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degree programmes. The graduating class comprised eight PhD scholars, 69 master’s graduates and 495 bachelor’s graduates.
Financial irregularities fall 62.9% from GH¢20.72bn in 2024 to GH¢7.69bn in 2025 — Nyarko Ampem
Financial irregularities across five audited sectors declined by 62.9 per cent, from approximately GH¢20.72 billion in 2024 to GH¢7.69 billion in 2025, Deputy Minister for Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem has announced.
Madlanga commission: Hawks officer grilled over cash payments amid money laundering concerns
At least 65 cash deposits were made into bank accounts held by Lieutenant-Colonel Deena Govender and his wife.
Raped, hung from a tree, burnt: Social media influencer Manjit was pregnant at time of assault
Social media star Manjit Kaur, who died after being abducted, assaulted, and set ablaze, was three-and-a-half months pregnant, reported ANI, quoting police sources.
Parties: Whistles for Merz at election campaign appearance in Kühlungsborn
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz is getting involved in the eastern German state election campaigns for his CDU. He will not only be received friendly at the Baltic Sea.
Iraq sentences kidnapper of US journalist to 15 years in prison
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s judiciary has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for the kidnapping of an American journalist who was abducted earlier this year by a powerful Iran-backed group, a judicial source…
Opposition Summit: We can repeat what APC did in 2015 – Rep minority caucus
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has decried the lack of unity among opposition leaders, urging them to set aside their political ambitions and work together to defeat the ruling…
Iran still wants negotiated end to war, president says after exchanges of fire
DUBAI: Iran is still seeking a negotiated solution to its conflict with the U.S., President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday, a day after the two countries resumed hostilities for the first time since…
OdumoduBlvck’s lawyers petition police over alleged arrest attempt
Lawyers to Nigerian musician, Tochukwu Gubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as OdumoduBlvck, have petitioned the Lagos State Police Command over an alleged attempt by police officers to arrest the musician…
Aid system is broken, African Civil Society leaders say; 200 gather in Accra to build a new Africa-Led model
For decades, development money in Africa has arrived with its own instructions: what to fix, how to fix it, and who should do the work.
Education stakeholders stress the importance of teaching virtues to young people
Education stakeholders in Kenya are emphasising the need to instil virtues among the youth as the only solution to curb the rising cases of unrest and disciplinary issues in learning institutions and…
Venezuelan oil will be used to refill U.S. reserve, Trump says
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve currently holds 40% of its capacity, following massive drawdowns by both Trump and Biden
Morocco's revived claim to Ceuta and Melilla is not a demand for decolonisation
Morocco's revived claim to Ceuta and Melilla is not a demand for decolonisation Submitted by Joseph Massad on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:36 Rabat's territorial ambitions serve its grudge against Madrid over…
Pakistan and Turkey Agree to Boost Defense Ties
Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to strengthen joint defense cooperation in the region following a meeting between Defense Minister Khawaja … Read More The post Pakistan and Turkey Agree to Boost…
Pentagon covertly puts conservative military influencers into US government positions - report
The records further showed that several of the retired officers are employed in the office of Defense Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata.
- Pentagon secretly appoints conservative military influencers to government roles.
- Rob Maness and Kurt Schlichter have large online followings.
- Anthony Tata oversees appointments focusing on policy issues.
British Jewish leaders express concern to UK government over anticipated settlement trade ban
UK's Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis called the anticipated sanctions "counter-productive," adding that it could "even endanger" the search for peace in the Middle East.
- British Jewish leaders voice concerns to UK government over settlement trade ban.
- Israeli government's E1 project announcement fuels diplomatic friction.
- Major British Jewish organizations warn sanctions could lead to Israel boycott.
PPP chairman Bilawal refutes reports of his engagement, wedding
PPP Chairman Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari, the man at the centre of engagement and wedding rumours , himself refuted the reports on Monday. “Social media has gotten my engagement and wedding done.
BREAKING: Abducted NYSC member regains freedom after days in captivity
Sandra Sunday, one of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members who were abducted along the Kabba–Lokoja road in Kogi State, has regained her freedom after days in captivity.
China injects sustained momentum into SCO cooperation – SCO Deputy Secretary-General
China, as one of the founding members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), has consistently expanded the organization’s cooperation agenda and contributed to its development, SCO Deputy…
Is Taiwan The Only Leverage The U.S. Has In Getting China To Toe The Line In Ira
There is always a winner in any major global oil crisis. In 1973/74, it was Saudi Arabia and its OPEC brothers who shifted the balance of power in the market away from the previous arrangement…
Europe’s Gas Future Must Be Defended from Sea Drones
The Black Sea is becoming both an energy hub and one of the world’s most militarized seas On August 20, 2026, a Romanian F-16 fighter jet used its cannon to destroy a sea drone carrying explosives…
UAE scam alert: Dubai consulate warns Indians against fake agents promising visas, jobs and Emirates IDs
The advisory comes amid concerns over identity and financial fraud, with the mission stressing that biometric information such as fingerprints and facial scans can be particularly sensitive and should…
200 expelled in Ceuta as jihadist links emerge and sexual assaults reach 23
Residents in Ceuta are still facing weeks of unrest, disruption and uncertainty after the mass arrival of migrants. Now more […]
Why Taskforce Wants Section 87 of NPS Act Amended
The National Taskforce on Improvement of the Terms and Conditions of Service and Other Reforms for Members of the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service and National Youth Service has…
Shettima: Nigeria’ll No Longer Tolerate Dehumanisation of Its Citizens
* Says South Africans must rethink xenophobic, afrophobic attacks Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday declared that Nigeria will no longer tolerate the dehumanisation or…
Israel and Greece strengthen their alliance with their largest arms deal worth $3 billion
Relations between both countries have been strengthened since in 2010 the Israeli army killed ten members of a Turkish ship carrying aid to Gaza.
What missiles? Jordanians shrug off US-Iran war and press on with everyday life
When the war between Iran and the US escalates, the skies above the arid expanse of north Jordan can become the scene of a brief aerial war, with defences targeting Iranian projectiles.
India rejects ruling on water-sharing treaty with Pakistan by international court
India must uphold a water-sharing treaty with Pakistan it suspended amid bilateral tensions and must limit work on a hydroelectric plant it is building in the Kashmir region, the Permanent Court of…
'She slipped out of my hand' - couple's children missing after ferry capsizes
Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight.
Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu prioritises road rehabilitation, education and healthcare
Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has reaffirmed his commitment to completing ongoing development projects in the constituency, with road rehabilitation remaining a key priority.
APATHY: NOW LET’S LOOK AT THE NUMBERS
7,069 REGISTERED — ONLY 3,467 VOTED Peter Houghton – SAYING IT AS IT IS! Yesterday I wrote that one of the biggest mountains PIOC must climb may not be Orihuela Ayuntamiento, the Generalitat…
US vows to keep economic pressure on Iran as G20 finance talks begin
US hosts G20 finance talks with growth, Iran pressure on agenda
NACADA strikes in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, seizes 240 counterfeit alcoholic beverages in ongoing crackdown
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 31 – The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has this afternoon led a multi-agency team in continuing its relentless crackdown on…
Senate Panel Orders CDA to Close Illegal Hostels In Islamabad
The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has directed the Capital Development Authority to take action against illegal hostels operating in … Read More The post Senate Panel Orders CDA to Close…
National Service Authority reopens portal for defaulters and private candidates
The National Service Authority (NSA) has reopened its portal for defaulters and private candidates to apply for PIN codes for the 2026/2027 national service year.
- National Service Authority reopens portal for defaulters and private candidates.
- Portal available from August 31 to September 4, 2026.
- Ghanaian nationals, private candidates, defaulters eligible to apply.
Rescuers race to reopen highway to mudslide-hit border port in Xizang
The G216 national highway to Gyirong Port had been restored to within 1.1km of the port as of noon on Monday.
From Fisherman to Cane King: How a Siaya Farmer Built a 480-Acre Empire
The shores of Lake Victoria are beautiful, but for fisherman Radido Otieno Peter, they were also unforgiving. For six years, Peter cast his nets into the lake, living with the uncertainty of the catch…
Police constable martyred in IED attack on police van in KP's Karak
LAKKI MARWAT: A police constable was martyred and six officials were injured on Monday when an improvised explosive device (IED) was used to attack a police patrol van in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak…
Court reinstates Turkana Assembly Majority Leader, Chief Whip
An Eldoret court has ruled in favour of Turkwel Ward MCA Stephen Edukon and Katilu Ward MCA William Etubon Samal, upholding their positions as Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip of the Turkana…
GNFS intensifies fire safety education across Eastern Region ahead of festive season
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has intensified its fire safety campaign across the Eastern Region as part of efforts to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency preparedness. In Akropong, firefighters wrapped up a door-to-door and street sensitization campaign ahead of the Akuapem Ridge Odwira and Ohum festivals.
Security: German politicians call for a tough response to Russian attacks
Weeks after the discovery of drones and explosives in Leipzig, investigations are nearing completion. The trails lead further to Russia, the Chancellor threatens - but what options does he have?