CISLAC and Transparency International Criticize Tinubu’s Role in Osun Account Freeze Dispute
Civil society groups have criticized President Tinubu for intervening in the EFCC’s move to freeze Osun State accounts, warning that such actions threaten the independence of anti-corruption institutions.
August 7, 2026
Wes Streeting Expresses Horror Over Sexual Abuse Allegations at Army Training Facility
Wes Streeting has condemned reports of sexual abuse at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, as survivors come forward with accounts of rape and systemic misogyny.
August 7, 2026
IPAC Rejects Claims of Moving Osun State Election to Abuja
IPAC has dismissed reports suggesting that its Osun State chapter election was relocated to Abuja, clarifying that such claims are unauthorized and misleading.
August 7, 2026
Coalition urges international intervention to secure transparent Osun gubernatorial election
A coalition of civil society groups and students is demanding that global powers pressure the Nigerian government to uphold democratic standards during the upcoming Osun State gubernatorial election.
August 7, 2026
Lumo rail services between London and Stirling operating without onboard toilets
Lumo is running long-distance train services between London and Stirling without working toilets, forcing the company to stop longer at stations to accommodate passengers.
August 7, 2026
Conor McGregor begins recovery phase following knee surgery
Conor McGregor has announced he is officially starting his comeback journey after successfully undergoing surgery to repair a knee injury sustained at UFC 329.
August 7, 2026
Supermac’s Fails in EU Trademark Bid Against McDonald’s
The EU intellectual property board has rejected an attempt by Irish chain Supermac's to register its name as an EU trademark, citing a high likelihood of consumer confusion with the McDonald's Big Mac brand.
August 7, 2026
Spain Warns Italy Over Border Restrictions Following Ceuta Migrant Influx
Spain has threatened counter-measures against Italy unless it ends border restrictions implemented following a mass migration surge into Ceuta.
August 7, 2026
Debate emerges over standing to drink in London’s West End
Westminster City Council is facing backlash over proposed licensing changes that critics fear could signal the end of standing while drinking in London's historic West End.
August 7, 2026
Army Chief Shaibu Advices Troops on Substance Abuse and Mental Wellbeing
Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has warned soldiers against substance abuse while framing PTSD as a treatable psychological injury needing professional support.
August 7, 2026