India calls out Mark Zuckerberg over removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video

 An Indian parliamentary panel has called on Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg to apologise for the temporary removal of July 23 video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi’s video, addressing students during youth-led protests on July 23, was briefly removed from Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram, but was later restored.

The panel, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, said the deletion of PM Modi's video - who is the representative of 1.4 billion Indians - is an "attack on democracy".

"If Facebook does not take action against those responsible in this matter, the Safe Harbour Clause will be removed. Mark Zuckerberg will have to apologize. Otherwise, a case may be filed," it said.

The removal of the safe harbour clause gives the green light to file FIRs directly against social media platform officials. The central government will provide the green light, the committee warned.

The husband of former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, Anthony Adeosun, has d!ed.

According to a statement released by his family, Anthony passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Lagos State.

“It is with profound sorrow, yet in total submission to the will of Almighty God, that the Adeosun family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, and brother, Mr Anthony Adeniyi (Niyi) Adeosun, who was called home to glory on Wednesday, 5th August 2026, in Lagos.

AARE ADETOLA EMMANUELKING, THE NATIONAL GOLDEN PATRON PCRC, HOSTS OGUN CP ON SECURITY SUMMIT IN REMOLAND...Advocates Stronger Community Policing to Combat Emerging Security Threats

The Golden Grand Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) National, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, on Wednesday, 29th July, 2026, hosted the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Olubode Ojajuni, alongside the leadership of the PCRC, traditional rulers, heads security agencies, community leaders and other stakeholders at a Security Summit in Remoland, Ogun State.

The interactive engagement served as a platform for discussions on emerging security challenges and strategies to strengthen collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the communities they serve.

Presidential campaigns to begin Aug 19 - INEC announces revised campaign timetable for 2027 general election

 The electoral body said campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections will commence on August 19 2026 and end on January 14 2027, while campaigns for governorship and State Assembly elections will run from September 9, 2026, to February 4, 2027.

The commission also scheduled the publication of the final list of nominated candidates for September 12, 2026 for the presidential and National Assembly elections and October 10, 2026 for governorship and State Assembly elections.

Woman fakes own kidnap, demands ransom from her mother in Benue

 The Benue State Police Command has arrested a young woman for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping to extort money from her mother.

The spokesperson for the command, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 said the suspect, Mary Torkuma, was arrested alongside her accomplice, Evergreen Samuel. 

According to the PPRO, the command uncovered the alleged plot following an intelligence-driven investigation by operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU).

The police said the case was reported on July 15, 2026, after Miss Mary Torkuma of Akpehe, Makurdi, reportedly left her apartment on July 12 to visit a friend in the North Bank area of the state capital. 

It’s is an opportunity but not an obligation’ – FIFA president Infantino defends new proposal to sell FIFA World Cup rights to private company

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday, July 29, that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to exploit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was “an opportunity but not an obligation”.

A proposal to sell stakes in FIFA’s major competitions sparked disbelief and outrage globally since it was revealed Tuesday, but Infantino defended the idea, saying too little of football’s commercial value reached the parts of the game that need it most.

“FIFA Forward Enterprise, or FFE, is actually a proposal, an offer. It’s part of a democratic process – a consultation process – and, above all, it is an opportunity but not an obligation,” Infantino said in a video released Wednesday evening.

Adron Group Chairman Celebrates Business Icon Otunba Muraina Banjoko at 65

 

Tributes have continued to pour in for renowned entrepreneur and construction magnate, Otunba Muraina Olatunji Banjoko (MOB), as he marks his 65th birthday, with the Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, leading the celebration with glowing commendation for the accomplished business leader and philanthropist.

In his goodwill message, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking described the Chairman and CEO of Threeco Construction Company Limited as an icon of excellence whose remarkable contributions to business, community development, and humanity have earned him widespread admiration and enduring respect.

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Hails Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu's Impact on Education as He Marks Birthday

The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has paid glowing tribute to the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, describing him as one of the foremost architects of educational transformation whose leadership continues to redefine learning and human capital development in the Gateway State.

In a heartfelt birthday message, the renowned real estate entrepreneur commended Professor Arigbabu for his exceptional blend of scholarship, administrative excellence, and visionary public service, noting that his stewardship of the education sector has continued to inspire confidence in the future of education in Ogun State.

NPC ends manual birth registration, warns against fake certificates as Nigeria goes digital

 The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the discontinuation of manual registration of births and deaths across Nigeria, warning that certificates issued outside its new electronic platform will no longer be recognised.

The Commission said the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) digital platform, which became operational on July 1, 2026, would now serve as the only approved channel for birth and death registrations nationwide.

The Federal Commissioner representing Abia State in the NPC, Rev. Emma Trumps Eke, disclosed this on Monday in Umuahia during a briefing to mark the 2026 World Population Day and the nationwide rollout of the digital platform.

Eke said the transition to a fully digital system would enable real-time registration, improve national planning, strengthen identity management and reduce fraud associated with manual documentation.

Man Unalives his wife and six children before taking own life in Michigan

A man fatally shot his wife and their six children, then himself, before they all were found in their burning Michigan home last week, investigators said Monday, July 27, 2026.

Kristopher and Amanda Karolkiewicz and their six children, aged 5 to 15, died on Friday, July 24, in their home in Grand Haven Township, on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. 

Authorities were summoned for a fire and then discovered the bodies.

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department said in a release Monday that autopsies determined all the family members d!ed of gunshot wounds, and that Kristopher Karolkiewicz took his own life.

RSS Makes History as Graduating Class of 2026 Marks Valedictory Service in First-of-Its-Kind University-Style Ceremony

Remo Secondary School (RSS) has made history with the graduation of its 2026 class in what is being described as a groundbreaking academic ceremony, as the prestigious public secondary school celebrated its graduating students in a university-themed graduation style.

The historic valedictory service, which brought together students, parents, teachers, school administrators, old students and distinguished guests, was marked by pomp, pageantry and an atmosphere of academic excellence, as graduating students appeared in full academic graduation gowns, caps and other traditional graduation regalia.