Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Ambali Abdulkabeer

August 3, 2026

NYSC mandates NERD clearance for corps members’ mobilisation

NYSC announced that clearance from NERD is a compulsory requirement for mobilising prospective corps members.

NYSC Notice
August 3, 2026

Iran denies negotiating with U.S. after Trump’s claim

“We are not currently negotiating with the United States. Our negotiations are with Oman to secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz,” an Iranian official stated.

Donald Trump
August 3, 2026

Soldiers exhume remains of slain Imo community leader from grave

Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade uncovered the shallow grave and exhumed the remains of a late community member, Ibe Anyadu, allegedly murdered in Imo.

Exhumed body of late community member, Ibe Anyadu
August 3, 2026

UK govt updates heat health alerts as 2,877 die

The update came after the agency said an estimated 2,877 people died as a result of intense heatwaves between May and June.

Hospital in UK
August 2, 2026
Seun Kuti leaving the event hall
August 2, 2026

Strait of Hormuz disruption raises market volatility, weakens efforts to support crude oil market stability: OPEC

The committee reaffirmed its commitment to monitor adherence to the production adjustments decided upon at the 38th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM) held on December 5, 2024.

OPEC logo and a flow of crude oil.
August 2, 2026

U.S. warns Americans against travelling to Spain’s Ceuta over migration unrest

The U.S.said, “The massive and uncontrolled arrival of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta may lead to unpredictable and dangerous security situations.”

U.S. flag and Ceuta
August 2, 2026

School guard stabs principal to death over transfer dispute

Police said the suspect has been taken into custody pending legal proceedings.

Egypt
August 2, 2026

Ooni of Ife welcomes baby girl

The monarch announced the birth of a royal princess with his queen, Olori Oluwatosin Ogunwusi.

Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi,
August 2, 2026

One dead, several injured in bandit attack on Kwara community

Bandits killed one person and injured several others during an attack on Lata Nna community in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.

Bandits used to illustrate the story