Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Ambali Abdulkabeer

August 15, 2026

Adeleke campaign council alleges invasion of Osun assembly Speaker Egbedun’s residence by armed security agents

The state police spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi, told the Peoples Gazette that the divisional police officer was currently on his way to confirm the development.

Adewale Egbedun
August 15, 2026

Jason Arday subjected to campaign of sustained abuse, misinformation, says family of late Cambridge prof

The family stated, “We are in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son.”

Jason Arday
August 14, 2026
Davido and Gov Abdulrazaq
August 14, 2026

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Mr Mangione’s sentencing has been scheduled for December 18.

Luigi Mangione
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