Tuesday, August 18, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

April 14, 2026

Swalwell, Gonzalez to resign from U.S. Congress over sexual assault allegations

Mr Swalwell, 45, seeking to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom in California, announced his resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the governorship election on Monday.

Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales
April 13, 2026

Lafarge Cement CEO Bruno Lafont, eight staffers found guilty of financing terrorist groups like Islamic State

The money, Lafarge claimed, was to ensure that the cement plant ran smoothly without any disruptions.

Bruno Lafont
April 11, 2026

IBM to pay $17 million over discriminatory DEI practices Trump declared illegal

The government also alleged that IBM adjusted interview criteria based on race or sex.

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
April 11, 2026

Joash Amupitan lied, digital footprint confirms INEC boss was pro-Tinubu, APC campaigner

The open-source intelligence (OSINT) findings appear to contradict Mr Amupitan’s claim of having no prior alliance with Mr Tinubu and the APC.

Joash Amupitan.
April 11, 2026

Death toll rises in Lebanon as Israel launches series of airstrikes

Authorities said the casualty figure rose to 303 on Friday.

ISRAELI SECURITY FORCE
April 7, 2026

Iran War: House democrats rebuke Trump, call for immediate vote against ‘whole civilisation will die’ threat

Democrats asserted the war in Iran was costing Americans dearly, citing the deaths of more than 10 military personnel and a sharp increase in fuel prices.

President Donald Trump
April 7, 2026

Iranian youths urged to ‘form human chains’ around bridges, power plants as U.S. attack deadline nears

Iranian authorities appear to be exploring ways to shield strategic assets by encouraging civillian presence at potential targets.

Iran and U.S. flags
April 7, 2026

Trump claims total regime change, warns ‘whole civilisation will die tonight’ in Iran

The White House announced that U.S. forces struck Kharg Island early Tuesday morning ahead of Mr Trump’s evening ultimatum.

President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz
April 6, 2026

Easter Bloodshed: Amnesty says Benue killings show Tinubu’s consistent failure to end insecurity

The Nigerian authorities have failed the people of Benue State again and again, Amnesty International said.

Amnesty International
April 6, 2026

Pain of El-Rufai’s incarceration killed his mother: Kenneth Okonkwo

The actor turned politician suggested that those who informed her of her son’s arrest might have misrepresented the situation.

Umma El-Rufai