Health

Leaders

Ex-Osun Governor’s Son Distributes 5,000 Food Packs to Vulnerable During Ramadan

About 5,000 vulnerable individuals in Osun State received food packs on Sunday as part of a Ramadan initiative led by the son of former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

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Elections

BJP Launches Campaign in Thiruvananthapuram, Rajeev Chandrasekhar Eyes Nemom Seat

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has formally launched the party's campaign in Thiruvananthapuram, signaling his intent to contest the upcoming Assembly elections from the Nemom constituency.

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Africa

Wike: The Man Who Came, Saw, And Conquered — Dismantling Bureaucracy, Anti-Establishment Entrenchment, And Corruption In The Federal Capital Territory

Nyesom Wike, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory minister, cleared a backlog of land files dating back decades in just six months after taking office in August 2023. Ordinary citizens now receive certificates of occupancy without bribes or elite favoritism, according to Abuja lawyer Kins Ekebuike.

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Policy & Law

DCI Probes Mob Killing During Linda Mwananchi Rally in Mbale

Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a probe into the death of a man during a political rally in Mbale, where mob violence erupted following an altercation.

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Corporate

Starbucks’ investor group urges shareholders to replace directors over labor row By Reuters

A coalition of investors led by New York pension funds called on Starbucks shareholders Wednesday to reject the reelection of two board members over the company's handling of labor unrest. The push targets lead independent director Jorgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford, who chairs the board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

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Leaders

No rift with TY Danjuma — Taraba Gov

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas dismissed rumors of a falling out with elder statesman Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma on Wednesday. He called the retired general a father figure who blessed his defection from the PDP to the APC.

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Conflicts & Security

Unruly passenger prompts plane’s return to Houston airport just after takeoff

A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta turned back to Houston's Hobby Airport minutes after takeoff early Wednesday due to an unruly passenger. Police met the plane upon landing and took the man into custody.

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US Politics

Wirral Coastguards Warn of Flooding Risks at West Kirby Marine Lake Path

Coastguards in Wirral issued a flood warning after a large tide submerged pathways at West Kirby Marine Lake, prompting emergency rescues on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

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Corporate

Jamming: Hartley’s Appoints Who Wot Why Lead Creative

Who Wot Why has landed the lead creative role for Hartley's jam brand without a pitch. The independent agency will handle strategy and creative work for the 1871-founded British staple now owned by Hain Celestial.

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TV & Streaming

Irish stars to descend on Dublin for IFTA Awards on Friday – Homepage – Waterford News & Star

Oscar-nominated actors Jessie Buckley and Cillian Murphy top the star-studded lineup for the Irish Film & Television Academy Awards in Dublin on Friday. Comedian Kevin McGahern hosts the ceremony celebrating Irish screen achievements.

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Elections

Patna University to Decide on Student Union Polls Amid Security Concerns

The Patna University administration is set to decide today whether to proceed with the postponed student union elections, which were delayed after incidents of unrest and alleged violence on campus.

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US Politics

NYC Schools to Close Monday Amid Incoming Blizzard, No Online Classes

New York City public schools will be fully closed Monday due to an incoming blizzard, with no online classes offered, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Corporate

Oxford University Leader Calls for Overhaul of Sex Harassment Policies

Oxford University's vice-chancellor has ordered legal experts to recommend improvements to its policies on sexual harassment and bullying, following a series of allegations of inadequate protection for female students and staff.

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Policy & Law

T.N. Police book first case in Villupuram district under Tamil Nadu Money Lending Entities Act, 2025

Police in Villupuram district registered the state's first case under the Tamil Nadu Money Lending Entities (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Act, 2025, against a recovery agent who allegedly tried to seize a debtor's earth mover without legal procedures. The botched recovery attempt on February 13 prompted the debtor to set himself on fire, suffering burn injuries.

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Heritage

THE GOOD STUFF: Nancy Pheasant blends artistry with history – The Cherokee One Feather

CHEROKEE, N.C. — Nancy Pheasant, a storyteller and multimedia artist from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, draws crowds with tales of sacred Kuwohi mountain and her hands-on pottery creations. She shared Medicine Lake legends with students during Kuwohi Connection Days on Sept. 9, 2025.

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