Tuesday, August 18, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

August 3, 2026

U.S. Consulate to graduate Nigerian entrepreneurs under manufacturing incubation scheme

The programme is supported by the U.S. government as part of the 250th anniversary of American independence.

U.S. Mission
August 3, 2026

Myanmar says ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s proof of life shown to Red Cross

The military regime that hijacked Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government kept her behind bars away from the public to diminish her political clout and popularity.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
August 3, 2026

OPEC+ increases daily oil production, recommits to market stability amid Hormuz blockade

OPEC+ noted that participating member states will hold monthly meetings to assess the market.

August 2, 2026

Capital One says it closed Trump Organisation accounts over money-laundering concerns

Capital One’s lawyers wrote that their filings “make clear that Capital One closed Plaintiffs’ accounts for anti-money laundering (‘AML’) reasons.”

Capital One emblem and Trump Organisation.
August 2, 2026

Ooni condoles with Olubadan, Gov Makinde over Lekan Alabi’s demise

Mr Alabi died in Lagos on Saturday and was buried on Sunday in accordance with Islamic rites.

Lekan Alabi
August 1, 2026

Protests erupt in Ukraine over Fedorov’s removal

Mr Fedorov had advocated the use of drones and other technology weapons to fight Russia. 

Protesters in Ukraine
August 1, 2026
August 1, 2026

Mexico cancels first online exam amid massive AI cheating scandal

Mr Lomelí apologised to students who studied hard for the cancelled exams.

Students taking online exam in their homes [Photo Credit: Microsoft]
August 1, 2026

Tinubu desperate, bent on winning re-election in 2027 by all means: Cardinal Onaiyekan

Mr Onaiyekan said integrity of the electoral commission would be continue to be questioned as long as the presidency is in charge of appointing its chairman.