Wednesday, October 7, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

October 4, 2026

Trump admin justifies White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico 

The judge ordered that the ban be lifted for two weeks which would end next week Thursday.

U.S. President Donald
October 3, 2026

Tennessee’s prison chief resigns after botched execution of teen killer, Christa Pike

While describing the resignation as “justified”, Ms Pike’s legal team said the decision has no impact on their client’s health.

October 2, 2026

OpenAI sacks three researchers over alleged mishandling of information 

ChatGPT parent company withheld identities of the terminated staff.

Open AI
October 2, 2026

Students riot over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages in France

Sixty-five teachers were injured or assaulted during the demonstrations while 400 schools shut down on Friday.

Rioting
October 2, 2026

Christa Pike in critical condition after botched execution, lawyers say

Ms Pike was convicted for the murder of Colleen Slemmer in the 1990s and remained on death row for over 30 years.

Christa Pike
October 2, 2026

U.S. immigration officer jailed for accepting $6,000 bribe

Mr Dukuly pleaded guilty to “aiding and abetting the bribery of a public official in exchange for an official act.”

Court
October 1, 2026

Japan jacks up permanent residency fee by 2,000%

“There are citizens who feel anxiety and a sense of unfairness,” Ms Takaichi wrote on social media days before the hike.

Japanese flag
October 1, 2026

Tinubu hails Temitope Ajayi at 50

Mr Tinubu hailed his media aide, Temitope Ajayi, on his 50th birthday, commending him for breaking down key administration policies in in-depth, easy-to-read essays.

October 1, 2026

Jealous killer Christa Pike survives two lethal injections, hospitalised

Ms Pike remained conscious and was snoring loudly despite receiving two doses of lethal injections in a botched attempt by prison officials to carry out her death sentence.

Christa Pike
September 29, 2026

Three teenagers die after car veers into river

Police said the fourth person, a 17-year-old survivor, will be questioned.

Police at the accident scene near River Wear