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Trump Renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ in U.S.
President signs executive order updating the lake’s name for the U.S. geographic naming service—a change that Canada is not bound to follow.
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President Tinubu Swears in New Head of Civil Service
Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan was inaugurated as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation on August 27 , 2026.
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NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, Other Board Members Resign
Reported by Information Nigeria and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected August 27, 2026 at 14:01 UTC.
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BREAKING: Ibrahim Gusau announces his resignation as NFF president
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Premium Times Nigeria. First detected August 27, 2026 at 13:16 UTC.
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Guinea's President Dismisses 173 Soldiers, including Coup Ally, for Desertion
The move is viewed as a step to consolidate President Mamady Doumbouya’s control over the military.
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Trump Submits Saudi Civilian Nuclear Deal to Congress, Tying Approval to Israel Normalisation
The United States has presented a classified nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia for congressional review, with the condition that Saudi‑Israel diplomatic ties be restored before the deal can move forward.
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The United States Paused Visa Appointments Worldwide Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
The State Department halted visa interviews across all embassies and consulates, citing a global training initiative to tighten screening.
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Indian Singer Ankit Killed After 20 Gunshots Fired Post Gym Exit
An Indian singer known as Ankit was shot 20 times immediately after leaving a gym, resulting in his death.
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President Trump Orders Flags to be Lowered Nationwide for a Week After Dolly Parton's Death
President Donald Trump ordered the lowering of U.S. flags across the United States for a week following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton.
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U.S. Supreme Court Lifts Block on Trump Administration’s Mail‑In Ballot Restrictions
The court cleared the way for the executive order ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Osun govt constitutes election violence victims’ verification committee
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Premium Times Nigeria. First detected August 24, 2026 at 16:32 UTC.
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Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Canadian Cars and Steel Effective 2027
The United States will hike duties to 50% on all Canadian vehicles, parts and steel after trade talks collapsed last weekend.