Tuesday, August 18, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

March 3, 2026

U.S. rules out evacuation plan for citizens fleeing Israel

The U.S. government asked citizens to remain alert and seek refuge at bomb shelters.

Israel flag
March 2, 2026

U.S. sanctions Rwandan Defence Force for violating Washington Accords peace deal with DRC

Messrs Kagame and Tshisekedi signed a peace agreement brokered by President Donald Trump in December 2025.

Trump with Kagame and Tshisekedi
March 1, 2026

Iran’s ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, clamouring ‘Israel must be wiped off the map’ is dead

Mr Ahmadinejad was the president of the Islamic Republic between 2005 and 2013 and never hid his disdain for Israel.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
February 28, 2026

UK joins war against Iran

Mr Starmer justified his stance by citing what he described as direct threats posed by the Iranian regime on British soil.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
February 27, 2026

Columbia University student arrested by ICE gains freedom after few hours

“ICE placed her in removal proceedings, and she has been released while she waits for her hearing,” DHS said.

Columbia’s campus with students
February 26, 2026

INEC fixes January 2027 for presidential election

INEC also rescheduled the Osun governorship election from August 8, 2026 to August 15, 2026.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
February 26, 2026

Major U.S. airport bans pyjamas for passengers amid growing grumble over indecent dressing

The management argued that the situation has got to an extreme to warrant banning the sleeping apparel at the Florida-based airport.

Tampa Airport and traveller(s) in pyjamas
February 25, 2026
Bill Gates and Epstein
February 24, 2026

Nigerian immigrant detained since September by DHS ordered freed by U.S. judge

Mr Olufowora entered the U.S. in 2013 through the El Paso port of entry in Texas without any official documentation.

Department of Homeland Security
February 23, 2026

U.S. court remands Nigerian woman in ICE custody amid deportation for burglary, child abuse

Ms Alayande had petitioned the court to challenge her continued ICE detention, asserting authorities have no reason to hold her.

Court dock