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Aduwo Ayodele

August 19, 2026

Media professionals decry threats to press freedom in West Africa 

The media experts noted that press freedom and national security should be complementary objectives and not competitors.

Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
August 19, 2026

Ukraine’s ousted defence minister Fedorov demands fresh elections amid ongoing war with Russia 

The eastern European country election was suspended primarily because of Russia’s full-scale invasion since February 2022.

Mykhailo Fedorov.
August 19, 2026

Wike probes FCT officials for converting green areas into car dealership lots

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has ordered an end to using green areas, parks, and gardens in Abuja as car dealership lots.

August 19, 2026

Ogun govt declares August 20 holiday to mark Isese Day

The Ogun state government has declared August 20 as a holiday to commemorate the 2026 Isese Day.

Isese adherents
August 19, 2026

Meta goes on trial accused of making Facebook, Instagram addictive for youths

A coalition of U.S. states has accused Meta Platforms Incorporated of designing its social media and communication platform interface in an addictive and harmful way.

Meta, Instagram, and Facebook
August 18, 2026

Lagos warns car-spotters against obstructing roads, constituting nuisance

The Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, said car-spotting breaches motorists’ privacy and urged them to carry out their activity in car lots.

Lagos Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab
August 18, 2026

Re-elected Zambia’s President Hichilema promises development, peace 

The Zambian president said he would work harder than ever before to deliver meaningful development to the citizens.

August 18, 2026

APC governors, chieftains in Osun on election day acted like bullies, undermining democracy: Jonathan

Mr Jonathan censured the national ruling party for attempting to bully and intimidate Osun voters on Saturday, warning them against becoming a menace to society.

APC governors in Osun and Former President Goodluck Jonathan
August 18, 2026

Oyebamiji begs Adeleke, IGP Disu to stop post-election violent attacks on APC members

“I wish to alert the state government and security agents to the growing trend of hostility and violence against our members and supporters,” Mr Oyebamiji said on Tuesday.

Oyebamiji, Disu, Adeleke
August 18, 2026

Iran War: Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman in the Middle East if it “gets in the way” of its deal between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump