ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government of Nigeria announced on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, that the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of…
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Iran Blames US Military Operations for Gulf Oil Spills
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, August 17, 2026, blamed pollution in Gulf waters on United States military operations following several…
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OSOGBO, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission declared incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke the winner of the Osun State governorship election on August 16, 2026.…
View More BREAKING: INEC Declares Ademola Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship ElectionPeter Obi Urges Nigerian Government to Secure Benue Communities Following Deadly Attacks
LAGOS, Nigeria — Presidential candidate for Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, urged the Federal Government of Nigeria on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to intensify efforts…
View More Peter Obi Urges Nigerian Government to Secure Benue Communities Following Deadly AttacksUK Economic Growth Slows to 0.4 Percent in Second Quarter
LONDON, United Kingdom — The United Kingdom‘s gross domestic product increased by 0.4 percent between April and June 2026, slowing from a 0.6 percent expansion…
View More UK Economic Growth Slows to 0.4 Percent in Second QuarterUS Establishes Birth Tourism Task Force, Revokes Over 600 Visas Worldwide
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States government established an inter-agency task force on August 13, 2026, to stop foreign nationals from travelling to the…
View More US Establishes Birth Tourism Task Force, Revokes Over 600 Visas WorldwideU.S. Administration Reports 3 Million Deportations Over 15 Months
WASHINGTON, United States — The federal administration has carried out more than 3 million deportations and tightened visa and citizenship rules over 15 consecutive months…
View More U.S. Administration Reports 3 Million Deportations Over 15 MonthsNollywood Filmmaker Funke Akindele Debunks Viral Death Claim Surrounding ‘The Four’ Director
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele refuted a viral social media claim on Tuesday alleging that the director of her upcoming film…
View More Nollywood Filmmaker Funke Akindele Debunks Viral Death Claim Surrounding ‘The Four’ DirectorAdeleke Defends Dancing Hobby as Osun Governorship Campaign Escalates
OSOGBO, Nigeria — Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke defended his public dancing habits on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, stating that his personal hobby does not…
View More Adeleke Defends Dancing Hobby as Osun Governorship Campaign EscalatesNigeria’s Petrol Subsidy Bill Could Have Reached ₦53 Trillion, Revenue Service Chairman Says
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, stated on Sunday, August 9, 2026, that Nigeria’s petrol subsidy bill would have…
View More Nigeria’s Petrol Subsidy Bill Could Have Reached ₦53 Trillion, Revenue Service Chairman Says