Sunday, August 16, 2026

Ambali Abdulkabeer

August 14, 2026

Eight dead, thousands stranded in Japan’s heavy rains

Weather authorities said the 367 millimetres of rain over 24 hours in Chiba exceeded the previous record of 309 millimetres from years ago.

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August 14, 2026

UK bans sales of disposable barbecues amid wildfires, drought

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said disposable barbecues started some of the wildfires burning across the country.

Disposable grill
August 14, 2026

Late Yinka Odumakin honoured as democracy, human rights icon

The late Mr Odumakin’s widow, Joe Okei-Odumakin, said the award recognised her late husband’s outstanding contributions to democracy and human rights.

August 14, 2026

UK Weather Alert: 38°C temperatures trigger amber warning

The UK’s weather agency has issued an amber extreme heat warning as temperatures are forecast to reach around 38°C (100.4F) in parts of the country.

Heat
August 13, 2026

Court dismisses Trump admin’s antisemitism case against Harvard

The ruling came amid tensions between Mr Trump’s administration and the Ivy League school.

U.S. President Donald
August 13, 2026

Canada border officers scrutinise protesting international students immigration papers after post-study work permit refusals

The Gazette, however, gathered that many of the protesting students were handed “a notice to appear” to determine their eligibility to continue staying in Canada.

August 13, 2026

Police foil AK-47 purchase deal in Kwara, nab suspected buyer

The state Commissioner of police, Ojo Adekimi, assured citizens of continued offensive against criminals.

August 13, 2026

ADC doubts Osun election will be free, calls Fadahunsi’s ‘kill Accord Party members’ denial ‘ridiculous’

“The manner of mobilisation and the kind of vehemence you see from the federal government on what is about to unfold in Osun is scary,” said ADC.

Armed security operatives in Osun
August 13, 2026

44 people dead after boat crash in Zimbabwe

Authorities said the boat, supposed to carry 90 people, held 114 passengers, five crew members and an unspecified number of children.

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