Kano anti-graft commission chairman resigns
The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Saidu Yahaya, has resigned his appointment.
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A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan calls for collective efforts to protect ozone layer
Marking World Ozone Day-2026, he asserts that the earth’s protective shield needs to be preserved for the health of the planet
- K. Pawan Kalyan marks World Ozone Day 2026 on social media.
- Emphasizes ozone layer's role in shielding Earth from UV radiation.
- Calls for collective efforts to protect ozone layer and planet.
Anna Theatre: another cinema landmark in Chennai bites the dust
Anna was a standalone theatre with minimal seating, perhaps around 300, a contrast to the tent-poles that Alankar and Wellington obviously were
Kenyataan exco tak boleh dianggap pendirian kerajaan negeri, kata Adun
Adun Bahau anggap kenyataan exco hanya cermin pendirian ahli, manakala Adun Nilai gesa kerajaan negeri jelas pendirian rasmi.
Dubai approves new 12-lane, 80km highway project linking Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
Dubai has approved a new 80km highway connecting the emirate to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi in a major drive to tackle congestion .
‘Puja’ scam: Astrologer on run after allegedly duping woman of 329g gold
The case was registered on September 7 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which deals with cheating and dishonestly induces a person to hand over property or valuable…
Mayor Oviedo rectifies and now condemns the aggression against two left-wing militants
Canteli aclara su rechazo a cualquier forma de violencia “la ejerza quien la ejerza” y traslada “todo su apoyo” a las víctimas
Nigerian children still dumped in orphanages over poverty – Right advocate raises alarm
Child Rights Advocate, Eghosa A Erhumwunse has decried the rising number of children entering residential care not because they have no families, but because their families are overwhelmed by poverty…
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Uniformed CN Police Officers Available for Media Interviews During Rail Safety Week 2026
MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) Police officers along with other CN spokespeople will be available to members of the media during Rail Safety Week from September…
Kano: Police arrest 10 suspected interstate car thieves, recover 12 vehicles
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected members of an alleged interstate motor vehicle theft syndicate and recovered 12 stolen vehicles linked to the group.
Asian Games 2026: Indian Athletes Face 12-Hour Wait For Cruise Ship Cabins In Japan's Nagoya; VIDEO Viral
Indian athletes faced a major accommodation delay in Nagoya on Wednesday, with some members of the contingent reportedly waiting for more than 12 hours to get cabins on the cruise ship being used to…
Catholic Bishops Demand Probe Into SHS Placement
Catholic Bishops The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called for an independent review of the ongoing Senior High School (SHS) placement exercise amid allegations of bribery, unfair admissions…
Lukashenko frees 25 political prisoners as U.S. further eases sanctions
Self-proclaimed president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko released 25 political prisoners in response to further easing of U.S. sanctions, U.S.
JI chief warns talks with govt may end after 4th round if decision on abolishing petroleum levy delayed
KARACHI: Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Wednesday warned that ongoing talks with the government over the petroleum levy may end if the levy is not withdrawn soon.
World Bank’s Laura Pop shares how countries do judicial vetting
Senior Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank, Laura Pop is before the Madlanga Commission
- Laura Pop, World Bank specialist, testifies on judicial vetting
- Moldova's vetting process has 38% pass rate
- Albania's vetting process more rigorous than Moldova's
Ashanti Minister Halts School Demolition Plan
The graded portion of the school land The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, and the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South West, Abubakar Sedik, have denied Read More...
- Ashanti Regional Minister denies demolition plans for school classroom block.
- District Chief Executive confirms no demolition of classroom block or 24-hour market.
- Review ordered, activities halted pending outcome.
Cabinet holds weekly meeting
His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan.Following the…
Cop among 5 killed in armed attack on Shafiq Mengal's Khuzdar camp
QUETTA: Five people, including a policeman, were killed while another person was injured in an armed attack on a camp of PPP leader Mir Shafiqur Rehman Mengal in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, police…
2 Osaka Students Arrested for Using Pepper Spray at Separate Schools
Osaka, Sept. 16 (Jiji Press)--A series of incidents involving students spraying pepper spray at schools occurred in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka on Wednesday.
- Two male students arrested in Osaka for pepper spray incidents
- One used spray at Sakai High School, 24 students affected
- Second used spray at Kaizuka junior high, 24 students/staff impacted
'I Was In Dubai For A Show': Mandakini Recalls Controversy Over Photograph With Dawood Ibrahim In Sharjah Stadium
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Veteran actress Mandakini has opened up about the controversial photograph of her with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim that surfaced years ago, clarifying…
US to Lift Sanctions on 2 Belarus Firms Amid Prisoner Deal
Belarus has agreed to release 25 prisoners under an interim deal with Washington, according to US envoy John Coale on Wednesday. In exchange, the US will lift sanctions on Belarusian companies Lakokraska and Bellesbumprom, while negotiations continue over further releases and sanctions relief.
How military rescued victims of kidnappers, arrested criminals in 6 geopolitical zones
Troops of the Nigerian military attached with different theatres of operations have rescued many victims kidnapping in its ongoing efforts to sustain its kinetic operations in all the six geopolitical zones across the country.
IFC Boss Diop Heads To Ghana On Investment Drive
Makhtar Diop The Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Makhtar Diop, is heading to Ghana on a three-day visit aimed at deepening private sector investment and strengthening…
Minister mourns Olu Jacobs, says ‘Nigeria has lost a lion’
The Minister of Art and Culture, Hannatu Musawa, has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs, who died on Wednesday at the age of 84.
Meet the Scottish teen brothers close to Uganda international debut
Teenage brothers Olly and Seb Fisher are closing in on their international debuts with Uganda after being invited to train with the country’s youth national teams.
S’Court reserves judgment in ZLP, INEC electoral dispute
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in an appeal by INEC against a Court of Appeal ruling that voided provisions of the Electoral Act on party primarie Read More…
Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri Wore Gold Khadaus At Mukesh Ambani’s Antilia For Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration? Check VIDEO
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri often remains in the news for his statements. This time, however, the traditional khadaus he wears have become the topic of discussion.
Kosovo's ex-president Thaci jailed for 25 years for war crimes
PRISTINA: Kosovo’s former president Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years by a tribunal in The Hague on Wednesday for war crimes, the court said in a long-awaited verdict likely to spark outrage in…
Strikes on UN warehouses push aid money from delivery to protection
The UN is weighing underground storage for Ukraine aid supplies after Russia hit 10 of its facilities this year.
George W. Bush’s new book of paintings of political prisoners will be out in March
- George W. Bush releases new book of oil paintings titled "The Call of Freedom"
- Release coincides with exhibition of Bush's art at George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas
Electoral justice allows parties to go to higher courts: Mamabolo
The ANC lost its Electoral Court bid challenging the Commission over the exclusion of 181 candidates
- Electoral Commission observes ANC's plan to appeal Electoral Court judgment.
- ANC lost bid to challenge IEC's decision on 181 candidate exclusions.
- Electoral justice system allows parties to seek recourse in higher courts.
News@9: Today's top headlines - September 16, 2026 [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Here are today’s top stories.
Exclusive: Kristen Silverberg named next president and CEO of Business Roundtable
Kristen Silverberg, a widely respected policy expert and former ambassador, was named the new president and CEO of Business Roundtable , the top policy voice of America's leading CEOs.
Anubhav Singh Bassi and Aries Spears join Abu Dhabi Comedy Season lineup
Dubai: Abu Dhabi Comedy Season has added two more names to its growing 2026 lineup, with Indian stand-up star Anubhav Singh Bassi and American comedian Aries Spears both set to perform at Etihad Arena…
‘Breathing toxin every day’: Indonesians choked by haze feel helpless as smoke drifts into Malaysia and wider SE Asia
PONTIANAK, Sept 16 — Struggling to breathe through the acrid haze emanating from wildfires on Indonesia’s Bo...
Federal employees paid $9.5 billion not to work in 2025: GAO
The federal workforce shrunk by roughly 216,000 workers in 2025, according to federal data.
Ghanaian nurses get new pathway to work in the U.S.
Qualified Ghanaian nurses may soon have a new route to employment in the United States following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Ghana and the City of Columbus, Ohio.
Navigating Spanish taxation
By Jon Pemberton, Partner, Blevins Franks Living in Spain is a dream for many, but the tax landscape is complex, with regional as well as state rules and rates.
China urges Iran, US to resume talks and reopen Strait of Hormuz
China urges Iran, US to resume talks and reopen Strait of Hormuz China encourages Iran and the U.S. to remain rational, exercise restraint, return to the Islamabad memorandum and "engage in…
CS Ruku applauds Kenya-India Cooperation through ITEC programme
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening technical and economic cooperation with India through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)…
DSS to re-arraign five alleged Ansaru terrorists over Oriire kidnap, killings Sept 17
The Department of State Services, DSS, will on Thursday, September 17 re-arraign five men accused of complicity in the May 15 kidnap of pupils and teachers in the Oriire Local Government of Oyo State…
Malaysian agency leads Asian push for inclusive football development
KUALA LUMPUR: Local sports public relations agency ShekhinahPR has partnered with Portugal-based Integrated Dreams to expand inclusive football development across Asia.
‘BBL has no benefits anymore’ – Content creator, Judas
Media personality and content creator, Judas the Bead Maker, has lamented the criticism and constant scrutiny faced by people who underwent Brazilian Butt Lift, BBL, procedures in recent years.
‘They are still writing’: 50 years of the ‘Night of the Pencils’ kidnappings
In 1976, the military dictatorship abducted and disappeared a group of high schoolers in La Plata, a case that became an icon of state terrorism targeting young Argentines La entrada ‘They are still…
UK Trade Union Congress votes to endorse BDS and end arms sales to Israel
UK Trade Union Congress votes to endorse BDS and end arms sales to Israel Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Wed, 09/16/2026 - 12:42 TUC's motion supports the boycott movement for the first time and mandates…
The Obamas’ family dog Sunny dies, the former president says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obamas' pet dog Sunny has died, former President Barack Obama said Wednesday.
‘Ghana has moved from advocacy to enforcement’ – Gender Minister on equity law
Ghana has moved into a new phase of implementing its gender equity legislation, with government establishing structures to monitor compliance by public institutions. Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, said the implementation framework for the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act is now…
272 graduates with disabilities being formalised into GES – Gender Minister
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has said some 272 graduates with disabilities are being formalised into the Ghana Education Service (GES) as part of…
He spent 8 hours robbing jewellery shop — police say he was a former employee
A former employee allegedly spent eight hours inside a jewellery shop stealing gold and cash after using his knowledge of the business to find the safe's keys, police have said.
NPP demands apology or dismissal of Education Minister over Arabic, Chinese language policy
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to either apologise to Ghanaians or dismiss Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu over the controversy surrounding the…
The E.U. is inviting Canada to become its first associate member as U.S. trade war deepens
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the offer during her annual State of the Union address, with Canadian PM Mark Carney in attendance
Anant Nag, Kannada cinema's enduring star, conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award
For more than five decades, Anant Nag has been the man who could slip into a role so completely that audiences forgot they were watching a performance.
Measure reforms by impact on motorists, not projects completed – Nikpe to DVLA
Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has challenged the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to measure the success of its ongoing reforms by how significantly they improve the experience…
LEAP coverage expands to 450,000 households as grant rates increase – Gender Minister
The government is expanding the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme to cover up to 450,000 households, alongside increases in the grants paid to beneficiaries. Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, said the expansion followed a nationwide reassessment of beneficiaries using data…
Saudi Arabia cracks down on unlicensed recruitment services with fines up to SR250,000
RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development detected 10 establishments operating in violation of regulations by providing recruitment and labor services without a license. The violations were uncovered during ongoing inspection campaigns aimed at strengthening compliance, curbing illegal practices and protecting…
‘It is a scourge’: Santaco calls for collective response to Gauteng women’s deaths
Santaco says the fight against GBVF requires a collective response after the recent discovery of eight women's bodies in Gauteng.
Prime Minister meets Singapore’s Foreign Minister
<p>Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received on Wednesday the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of…
China warns US space weapons could fuel arms race
China urged the United States to halt its military build-up in outer space after Washington acknowledged it has weapons deployed in orbit, while Chinese state media warned the move could fuel a global…
Polis soal Hadi berhubung dakwaan AS tawar bantu guling kerajaan
Pegawai presiden PAS berkata, keterangan diambil beberapa hari lalu di Kuala Lumpur.