On Monday, August 25, U.S. President Donald Trump stirred controversy by suggesting that some Americans may actually favor authoritarian leadership, while defending his administration’s forceful federal actions in Washington, D.C., and his call to prosecute individuals who burn the American flag. During an 80-minute briefing in the Oval Office, Trump lashed out at the media…
The Federal Government has introduced a new Teacher Ethics and Criminal Record Verification Framework, making it mandatory for all teachers—both in public and private schools—to undergo ethics screening and criminal background checks before being employed. The policy was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in Abuja on Monday, August 25, during the…
The 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja, has handed over a 36-year-old man, Animashaun Khalid, to the Lagos State Police Command for impersonating a military officer. Khalid was arrested at the Arena Market in Oshodi by soldiers after he was caught with a forged Nigerian Army identity card bearing his name and the rank…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, Mrs. Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike, for attempting to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine concealed under a fake pregnancy. According to a statement by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, Ezewuike—mother of one and owner of Golden Star Creation, a fashion business…
The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has officially resigned from his position. Dajoh announced his resignation in a letter personally signed and released on Saturday, August 24, 2025. The letter, titled “Resignation as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly,” stated: “I write to resign my position as the Speaker,…
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a young man identified as Yinka, following the sudden and unexplained death of his girlfriend, Bidemi Omole, at his residence in Esa-Oke, Osun State. The incident occurred on Friday, August 22, when Bidemi reportedly fell ill shortly after arriving at Yinka’s home. She tragically passed…
The Muslim Council of Taraba State has imposed a ban on all forms of wedding celebrations within the state capital, Jalingo. The decision, made after consultations with Islamic scholars, traditional leaders, and local authorities, was emphasized in sermons delivered at all Jummat mosques in the city last Friday. The ban targets popular social gatherings such…
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has firmly rejected claims that President Bola Tinubu has exerted pressure on him to withdraw charges against associates of the current administration. Speaking at the 2025 Ministry of Justice top management retreat held at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom…
Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party and running mate to Peter Obi, has dismissed the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “grand deception,” accusing the party of providing a safe haven for individuals responsible for Nigeria’s decline under former President Muhammadu Buhari. In an interview aired late Friday…
Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote has nearly doubled his net worth to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, cementing his status as Africa’s richest individual and the 86th wealthiest person in the world. Just a year ago, Dangote was ranked 144th globally with an estimated fortune of $13.4 billion. The dramatic increase in his wealth is…
