War and security
Tinubu orders preparation of Nigeria’s five-year security threat assessment, defence plan
Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected August 19, 2026 at 19:58 UTC.
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Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as hoodlums attack Gov Adeleke’s convoy
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Information Nigeria. First detected August 19, 2026 at 17:54 UTC.
War and security
Alleged gun attack on Governor Ademola Adeleke's convoy in Osun clarified by Davido
Afrobeats star Davido says reports of a gun battle involving the governor's convoy are inaccurate, sparking a dispute over what actually happened on Aug. 17.
War and security
Iron Rod Attack in Karnataka; Suspect Arrested
A person was assaulted with an iron rod in Karnataka, India; police have detained the attacker
Foreign policy
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Fedorov Calls for Elections Amid Ongoing War
The ex‑minister urges the government to hold elections before the conflict ends, despite martial‑law restrictions.
War and security
OpenAI slows model training to bolster security after Hugging Face hack
Reported by Daily Maverick and PerthNow. First detected August 18, 2026 at 19:22 UTC.
War and security
Sokoto govt reacts to fresh Lakurawa attack
Reported by Tribune Online and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected August 18, 2026 at 18:06 UTC.
War and security
Somali Forces Repel Assault Over Baidoa Amid Explosive Threats
Regular soldiers drove off a wave of insurgents and regional loyalists seeking control of the strategic city of Baidoa
War and security
620 Drones Strike Moscow Region, More Than 180 Intercepted, Several Wounded
Authorities report a massive overnight drone assault on the Moscow region, with defensive forces reportedly intercepting the majority of the drone swarm.
War and security
Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman as US-Iran war agreement expires
Reported by Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected August 17, 2026 at 19:26 UTC.
War and security
National Testing Agency dismisses more than 50 staff after UGC‑NET paper error
Senior personnel and reforms underway at the agency