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  Bodies of Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah found in sunken £30m superyacht Two bodies found in the wreck of Mike Lynch's superyacht were today confirmed as the tech mogul and his daughter Hannah. The bodies of Lynch, 59, and his 18-year-old daughter were discovered in one of the ship’s cabins ‘between two mattresses’ on Wednesday. Divers have been trying to access the cabins of the Bayesian since it went down on�Monday morning. Earlier, the brother of James Cutfield, the captain, said his sibling was a "respected" sailor with years of experience on luxury yachts. Cutfield, a 51-year-old from New Zealand, who survived the shipwreck, is recovering in hospital with his wife by his side The Chief of Civil Protection later confirmed the bodies had been identified as Mr Lynch and his daughter, before announcing that two more bodies have been found and are about to be recovered by divers. The freak incident came as the 59-year-old, known as 'Britain's Bill Gates'

 Ronaldo launches YouTube channel, gains over a million followers in 1hr Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo launched his YouTube channel on Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of subscribers signed up within a couple of hours. The 39-year-old five-time Ballon d’Or winner plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. “The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey,” Ronaldo posted on his social media accounts. A couple of hours after posting his first video, 1.69M subscribers had joined he channel. Ronaldo has 112.5 million followers on X (formerly known as Twitter), 170 million on Facebook and 636 million on Instagram. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United player is preparing for his team’s Saudi Pro League opener against Al-Raed on Thursday, his fans eagerly await the content he will share on his newly launched YouTube channel.

 LADY TRAVELS FROM ILORIN TO LAGOS TO RETURN N20M MISTAKENLY SENT TO HER ACCOUNT 21st August, 2024    A lady got N20 million in her bank account, and she was left in total shock as she wasn’t expecting such an amount from anyone. She went to the bank to check, and she saw that the money was mistakenly sent by a company located in Lagos. In a bid to return the money to the company, the lady travelled from Ilorin, Kwara state, to Lagos, where the company is based. The lady, identified on X as @ps_wears said she received the money in her account and she was left in total shock. She took up the challenge and travelled from Ilorin, Kwara state, to Lagos to explain what happened to the company. But she was first denied entry into the company’s premises and she had to lodge in a hotel as she was not a s staff and had no appointment. Her words: “I got to the company gate and security said I can’t go in, except I am invited by a staff. I was careful not to tell why I came, make them no follow m

 Succour for Motorists as Reconstruction Work Begins on Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway Succour is on the way for motorists plying the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway as the contracting firm, Craneburg, has moved to the site to begin the reconstruction of the ever-busy road. The flag-off/turning of the sod for the reconstruction will take place on Friday, 23 August. It will be performed by the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Craneburg started mobilizing its equipment to the site 10 days ago to begin palliative measures in an attempt to make one side of the road motorable, while construction proper begins on the other section. The palliative measures already completed on the road covered Sango-Ota, Pakoto, Ifo, Ewekoro, Itori, and Obada, with stone bases spread on the bad portions to make traveling less stressful while the reconstruction is ongoing. The federal government-owned road has been in a deplorable state for more than 20 years. It was finally handed over to the state g

Nigerian arrested for stealing $10 million in US unemployment benefits 20th August 2024 A Nigerian man, identified as Yomi Olayeye has been arrested and charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and identity theft for his alleged role in a $10 million pandemic unemployment assistance fraud scheme in the United States. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts under the Department of Justice revealed this in a statement posted on its website on Monday. The statement read, “A Nigerian man was arrested on Aug. 13, 2024 upon arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on charges that he and other conspired to fraudulently obtain at least $10 million in COVID-19 unemployment benefits. “Yomi Jones Olayeye, a/k/a “Sabbie,” 40, of Lagos, Nigeria, is charged with one count of wire fraud conspiracy, one count of wire fraud, and one count of aggravated identity theft. He made an initial appearance in the Eastern District of New York on Aug. 14, 2024 a

 Bus crash in Iran kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq Accident in central province of Yazd was blamed on a defective braking system, according to preliminary police probe.  At least 28 pilgrims from Pakistan have been killed and 23 injured after their bus overturned in central Iran, according to Iranian state media.. The accident took place late on Tuesday in the central province of Yazd. There were 53 passengers on board when the bus crashed en route to the holy city of Karbala in Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage. A technical defect in the vehicle’s braking system caused the accident, according to a preliminary investigation by traffic police in Yazd, state media reported on Wednesday.. Millions of Shia Muslims are currently taking part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage and they typically drive through Iran to reach their destination.. “Unfortunately, 11 women and 17 men lost their lives in this accident. Seven of the injured people are in critical condition and six injure

 Soon you will no longer need a passport to go to Singapore, a major step forward. You will soon no longer need your passport to transit through Singapore's Changi Airport, which has been experimenting with facial recognition technology since this summer. It is nicknamed "the most beautiful airport in the world".. Famous for its elliptical infrastructure with thousands of glass panels and its unmissable forty-meter-high Jewel waterfall,  Singapore Changi Airport combines tropical garden ambiance and modernity.. Just recently, an element worthy of a science fiction film has added a new touch of avant-garde to the place: this summer, facial recognition systems appeared there. Indeed, since August 5, there is no longer any need to present your passport to customs… It is the passenger's face that serves as an identity document.. The operation lasts a few seconds, and simply consists of placing yourself in front of a scanner, to let your face and iris be identified.. The I

 Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, bags PhD. In a remarkable achievement, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been conferred with a Doctorate degree after successfully completing his Viva Voce.. Viva Voce, also known as an oral examination or thesis defence, is a crucial part of the PhD process in many academic institutions.. It is a formal assessment where a candidate presents and defends their research thesis in front of a panel of experts, usually comprising examiners and academics in the relevant field.. This was made known by the Chief Executive Officer of RadioNow 95.3FM, Kadaria Ahmed, in a post on her Facebook page on Wednesday..

 "I saw the fîght between Nigeria and South Africa and I think there's alot of healîng that needs to be done between Nigerians and South Africans." — Tiwa Savage  "If we Africans can't live in peace among ourselves then it's sãd to say that we're the biggest racîst agaînst ourselves. I absolutely love South Africa and I think the actions of a few people shouldn't really reflect the whole country and it happens everywhere. I think there's a lot of healîng that needs to be done between Nigerians and South Africans. And I think now is the time for people to speak up and just know that we are brothers are sisters and yeah it sounds clîche but it's true. Nobody wins when there's vîolence." Tiwa Savage

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES TAKEOVER AND CONVERSION OF DALHATU ARAF SPECIALIST HOSPITAL TO FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF LAFIA TEACHING HOSPITAL, NASARAWA  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the takeover and conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, to the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Nasarawa, following a request by the Nasarawa State Government. The conversion of the health facility to a federal teaching hospital will not only enhance the training of students in medical and allied sciences but also boost healthcare delivery in the state. President Tinubu remains committed to ensuring the social welfare and healthcare security of Nigerians and will aggressively sustain his administration's investment drive and efforts in the sector. Chief Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) August 21, 2024. One more photo below. 

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU REAPPOINTS CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, BAUCHl  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Professor Yusuf Jibrin Bara as Chief Medical Director of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, for a second and final term of four years. The President's approval follows an assessment of Professor Jibrin Bara's performance in his first term in office. The President anticipates that with the renewal of Professor Jibrin Bara's appointment, he will consolidate on the achievements recorded in his first term in office. Chief Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) August 21, 2024 SECOND PRESS RELEASE: STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU REAPPOINTS CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Professor Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe as the Chi

 Mozambican man apprehended with 34 passports at Lebombo port of entry to Mozambique  A Mozambican national man has been arrested for allegedly being in possession of 34 suspected stolen passports, at the Lebombo port of entry to Mozambique during an operation conducted by guards from the Border Management Authority (BMA). BMA spokesperson Mmemme Mogotsi says that during the routine inspection, the BMA Border Guards discovered 34 passports accompanied by banknotes in the suspect’s possession.

 Boyfriend allegedly kills girlfriend at NWU Vaal Campus before taking his own life According to MDM news, the North-West University (NWU) Vaal Campus is mourning the tragic loss of 22-year-old Mamohlotsi Rebecca Nchabeleng.  She was a fourth-year BEd student from Tafelkop who was allegedly found deceased in her room at a private residence on Monday, August 19, 2024.  This devastating news comes just a day after a fatal car accident claimed the lives of six NWU Vaal Campus students. Nchabeleng's body was allegedly discovered following the death of her non-NWU student boyfriend in Sharpeville.  He was reportedly found deceased with a suicide note that revealed the location of Nchabeleng.  Sergeant Sabelo Sigcu, the spokesperson for Vanderbijlpark Police, confirmed the opening of a murder case and ongoing investigations into the matter.  The boyfriend's family allegedly alerted the police after discovering him deceased by hanging at his home. His suicide note allegedly disclosed

  Extreme Hot Weather Left Many Wrapped Cars Looking Pregnant In China BIZARRE footage showing cars with hoods that look like baby bumps has revealed an unlikely phenomenon. The vehicles, featuring huge bulbous bumps, can be seen parked out in the street on a hot summer's day. They were spotted in China by Jennifer Zeng in China who noticed the heat was affecting the vehicles, What’s the Jam reports. Jennifer Zeng, a human rights activist and author, took photos and videos to showcase the phenomenon. Her clips have since gone viral on social media with over 750,000 views and 3,700 likes. The 57-year-old films several vehicles which are parked along the streets and in garages. The first clip shows a burgundy vehicle with a huge red bump rising from the hood. The second video shows a purple car with two bumps along the doors and another big one also on the hood. The third is a white car with a 'baby bump.' And the fourth is a blue ‘pregnant’ car. The post was captioned: “No j

 Ogun orders relocation of Kara market Ogun State government has given traders at the popular Kara market in Isheri, Ifo local government area of the state, a 100-day ultimatum to relocate to the Ogere International Market along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The ultimatum, which will expire on the 31st of December, is to allow for their phased movement as the market will cease to exist in that location as it will be reduced to ground zero with the demolition of all stalls, shanties, and makeover structures. Announcing the relocation order, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr. Sam Olugbenga Oyeleye, said the state government decided to relocate the market to restore sanity due to the environmental degradation going on in the market, which is situated in its border towns with Lagos State.  According to Oyeleye, the state government is daily inundated with reports of unhealthy disposal of waste and other environmental nuisances from the market, as well as open defecation o

  Al Pacino's Girlfriend Noor Alfallah Says,Marriage Is Off the Table After He Became Father at 83 Last year, acclaimed actor Al Pacino welcomed his son Roman with girlfriend Noor Alfallah, starting a new family at 83 and becoming one of the oldest fathers in recorded history. The couple isn't getting married anytime soon, though. On Aug. 19, TMZ caught up with Alfallah and asked about how things are going with the baby and her partner. She called Pacino an "amazing" father, and when asked if she's changed her mind on marriage at all, she simply admitted, "I don't know." The comments come after Alfallah shot down the idea of marrying Pacino last year. The 30-year-old producer was asked if she'd tie the knot with The Godfather star, to which she answered "I don't think so." When pressed further, she was honest with her thoughts. "I'm not the marrying type," she said. "I'm not in the mood to get married." P

 Trinidad is redrawing its coat of arms to remove Columbus’ three famous ships Officials in Trinidad and Tobago are redrawing the island’s coat of arms for the first time since its creation in 1962 to remove references to European colonization in a move that many are celebrating. Christopher Columbus’ three ships – the Pinta, the Niña and the Santa María – will be replaced with the steelpan, a popular percussion instrument that originated in the eastern Caribbean island. Prime Minister Keith Rowley made the announcement on Sunday to a standing ovation, saying the coat of arms would be reconfigured before late September. “That should signal that we are on our way to removing the colonial vestiges that we have in our constitution,” he said. The current coat of arms also features hummingbirds, a palm tree and a scarlet ibis, Trinidad’s national bird. Rowley’s announcement comes roughly a week before Trinidad and Tobago is scheduled to hold a public hearing on whether certain statues, sign

 Kenya police officers appear in court over escape of 'serial killer' Five Kenyan police officers appeared in court on Wednesday, suspected of helping a man accused of murdering dozens of women escape from a Nairobi police cell, AFP reported. Police launched a manhunt on Tuesday after alleged serial killer Collins Jumaisi and 12 Eritreans broke out of a police station in an upmarket area of the Kenyan capital. Jumaisi, 33, described by police as a "vampire, a psychopath," was arrested last month after the horrific discovery of a number of mutilated bodies in a rubbish dump in a slum area of the Kenyan capital. He and the other detainees appeared to have escaped by cutting through a wire mesh roof at the station. "Our preliminary investigations indicate that the escape was aided by insiders," acting national police chief Gilbert Masengeli said Tuesday. Five out of eight officers who were arrested over the escape appeared in a Nairobi court on Wednesday, with

 Workers in telecommunications and electricity sectors threaten to shut down over plan to arrest Ajaero Nigerian workers in the telecommunications and electricity sectors have threatened to shut down the National grid and telecom services at midnight on Wednesday if President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, is arrested by the Nigeria Police Force. The General Secretaries of the National Union of Electricity Employees and the National Union of Postal and Telecommunications Employees, Dominic Igwebike and Mary Nwosu, respectively, issued separate notices on Tuesday regarding this matter. The police summoned Ajaero for questioning on Tuesday over alleged links to terrorism financing and other accusations in a letter on Monday. In response, Ajaero declined the late invitation but agreed to honor it on Wednesday, August 29. In reaction to the situation, NUEE, NUPTE, and other unions have pledged to stop work if Ajaero is arrested. The NUEE, which includes workers in the Transmission

  I DON'T RUN FROM FIGHT, WIKE RESPONDS TO PDP EXIT RUMOURS  21st August 2024 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to stand his ground and fight for his principles, amidst an internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party. The former Rivers State governor made the bold statement during a media parley held on Wednesday to mark his first anniversary as the FCT minister. Wike’s statement comes less than 24 hours after a former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark, called on the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ambassador Iliya Damagun, to expel Wike from the party to save it from destruction. However, amidst speculation that Wike may leave the PDP due to the party’s internal crisis, the minister insisted that he would stay to fight.

 Benjamin Kalu Movement Hits Back At Obi Aguocha Over Unwarranted Attack on Deputy Speaker The Benjamin Kalu Movement (BKM) has responded to a public statement made by a House of Representatives member, criticizing Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu. BKM finds the statement unfortunate and objectionable, accusing the member of losing focus on their mandate and instead acting as a media aide to the Abia State Governor. The movement demands to know what provoked the outburst and challenges the member to account for their stewardship, listing their achievements and contributions. BKM warns that non-performing lawmakers will be recalled in 2027 and advises the member to retract their statement, apologize, and learn from Deputy Speaker Kalu’s leadership. Read the Open letter below: Dear Hon. Aguocha, The Benjamin Kalu Movement (BKM) has taken note of your recent public statement suggesting that the seat of our Principal, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Represe

 Floods wreck havoc in Niger as more than 130 confirmed dead At least 131 people have been killed, and 133 others injured in severe floods that have hit Niger in recent weeks, according to Niger Press Agency (ANP) reported. The floods have damaged nearly 32,000 households, 80 people have died as a result of collapses buildings while 51 drowned in the process.

 Chinese investors seize Nigeria’s guest houses in Liverpool, plan to sell them on eBay A Chinese investment group has finalized plans to sell two residential properties it seized from the country on eBay. Chinese investment group plans to sell two residential properties seized from Nigeria on eBay to recover $70 million in arbitration awards. A Chinese investment group, aiming to recover up to $70 million in arbitration awards from Nigeria, has finalized plans to sell two residential properties it seized from the country on the global online marketplace eBay, sources familiar with the arrangement informed Peoples Gazette. This latest development comes shortly after Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd secured a court judgment in France authorizing the seizure of three Nigerian presidential planes. The company seized two buildings tied to the Nigerian government in Liverpool, United Kingdom, in June 2024, following Nigeria's failure to comply with an arbitration ruling issu

 Enugu Govt To Pull Down Properties Used For Kidnapping Enugu State Government on Tuesday revealed plans to pull down properties, whether private residences or business premises, used for kidnap purposes. Disclosing this in a statement, the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, said the step was in continuation of the determined effort of the Governor Peter Mbah Administration to rid the state of all forms of crimes and criminalities. He warned property owners to take necessary steps to know their prospective tenants before leasing properties to them. “Now, after due diligence, the government has compiled the properties used for kidnapping purposes in recent times and they will go down sooner than later to serve as a deterrent to others,” Onyia said. “There is no hiding place for criminal elements in Enugu State. They either repent, leave town or meet their Waterloo. The choice is theirs.” Recall that the Enugu State House of Assembly had in November 2016 amend

 Be mindful of illegal migration – NYSC cautions young Nigerians The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Rivers State, Mr George Mfongang, has raised concern over the alarming rate of migration of young Nigerian graduates abroad in search of greener pastures. He expressed the concern when he received the Rivers State Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Mrs Nwamaka Ikediashi, in his office on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. Mfongang, who described Nigeria as “a great country with great potential” for her graduate youths, called on leaders and citizens to be patriotic, disciplined, honest, and selfless in all they do to make Nigeria better. He spoke against the backdrop of a request by the NAPTIP boss to be allowed to sensitize corps members during orientation camps on the dangers of illegal migration. Mfongang advised her to channel the request to NYSC Headquarters through NAPTIP Headquarters. He assured Ikediashi

 Baba Fryo calls out Nasboi over alleged intellectual property theft Veteran Nigerian musician, Baba Fryo has called out upcoming artiste, Nasboi, for allegedly stealing lyrics from his iconic hit, ‘Denge Pose’. Voicing his frustration in now viral video on social media, Baba Fryo demanded proper credit and compensation for his work. This comes after Nasboi released his new track ‘Short Skirt’. Also Fryo warned Nasboi to reach out to him before he takes action. Speaking in pidgin, he said, “Nigerians, I greet una. This thing don dey happen e don tey. And I was not happy with it. But now I want to take action. “You see that song wey Naboi sings about ‘short skirt’. My lyrics ‘Dengo dey denge Denge’ are inside the verse. So, anybody wey know Naboi should tell him to reach out to me before water go pass geri. “As you are looking at me, I’m not happy but this one must be the last time that anyone will use my song without telling me. You people should tell him to reach out to me before I ta

 ‘I’m not an Afrobeats artiste’ – Flavour clarifies Ace Nigerian singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, has distanced himself from the Afrobeats genre. Appearing on a recent episode of the ‘Afrobeats Podcast’ hosted by Shopsydoo, Flavour explained that he is not bothered about not being credited for the global rise of Nigeria’s Afrobeats genre because he is not an Afrobeats artiste. He stated that he deserves recognition for his contribution to African music but that is not coming because the media promotes only Afrobeats as a genre from Africa. “I don’t feel bad when I’m not given credit on the global rise of African music because what the media is talking about is Afrobeats. I’m not an Afrobeats artiste,” he said. “What I’m doing is African music. There are guys like Fally Ipupa, Diamond Platinumz who are pushing African music globally that are not Afrobeats artists. “Most times, the media just talks about Afrobeats. They are not talking about African music. If you talk a

 Appeal Court upholds reinstatement of Shaibu as Edo Deputy Governor The Appeal Court in Abuja on Tuesday upheld the reinstatement of Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. The court upheld the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which nullified the impeachment of Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State and ordered his immediate reinstatement. The three-member panel of justices unanimously said Shaibu remained Edo State Deputy Governor. The Appeal Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Edo State House of Assembly against the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, thereby affirming that Shaibu remained the Deputy Governor of Edo State. According to Tribune, the Appeal Court warned that any person aside from Shaibu who attempted to parade themselves as the Deputy Governor of Edo State would face legal consequences. On 17 July, 2024, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, set aside the impeachment of Shaibu. Justice Omotoso held that the remo

 Abdulazeez Adebayo emerges first Oba of Yoruba community in Enugu Alhaji Abdulazeez Adebayo has been selected as the first ever Oba of the members of the Yoruba community living in Enugu State. Osun-born Adebayo obtained the nod of Yoruba people from the seven states of Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, Lagos, Kogi and Kwara living in Enugu to make history as the first the person to be installed traditional over the South westerners in the Eastern State. Adebayo, while speaking during the community’s meeting on Tuesday in Enugu revealed that Yoruba ethnic nationality in the state comprised Ibadan Progressive Union, Ede Descendants, as well as Olateji, Ekiti, Ondo, Ilorin Descendant Unions. He described his emergence as dream come true because, according to him, the Yoruba community in Enugu has been yearning to have an Oba without success for many years. “Today, the Ibadan Progressive Union decided to associate and join the Progressive Yoruba Community in Enugu state since what we have be

 Traditional worshippers demand new system of oath-taking for public officials Traditional worshippers in Ondo State in south-west Nigeria have demanded recognition for traditional oath-taking for public officers, saying it is more potent and efficacious compared to other faith-related oath-taking. They contended that over the years, public office holders, after they were sworn into office with the Bible for Christians and Quran for Muslims, indulged in corruption and abuse of power and still go scot-free. The Araba Awo of Oke Agbe, Ayobami Ogedengbe, suggested this at the celebration of Isese Day in Akure on Tuesday, explaining that traditional oath-taking would change the narrative as punishment would be immediate and fast. To restore sanity and decency to public offices, Ogedengbe insisted, government should allow traditional oath-taking, adding that in Yorubaland, everyone understands the potency and consequences of violating such oaths. According to him: “The current system in Nig

 I’m hale, hearty — Tekno denies collapsing on stage in South Africa Popular Nigerian singer and record producer, Tekno, has denied reports that he collapsed while performing on stage. Reports on Tuesday claimed that Tekno, who is currently on his music tour, collapsed during a live performance in South Africa. In a viral video on the internet, some able-bodied men were seen carrying a singer who collapsed. Reacting on his Instagram page, Tekno said he is hale and hearty. He added that he’s not in South Africa. “Hey guys, I’m hale and hearty and not currently in South Africa. I hope whoever that was in the video is doing well and ok. Thank you, guys. Love you,” he wrote.

 Northern leaders plan summit to strategise for 2027 Notable leaders from northern Nigeria are coming together for a pivotal summit focused on revitalising the region’s political and economic power, ahead of the 2027 elections. This was revealed in Abuja on Tuesday, during a gathering of the League of Northern Democrats, a group comprising former governors, senators, and other prominent figures from the region. The central theme of the initiative, set to be officially announced at a summit in Kaduna, revolves around addressing the region’s political trajectory, economic growth and security issues. The 2023 general election in the country saw power returning to the southern part of the country, after eight years of the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a northerner. Commissioner of Police arrive at Ojota Park during the protest #endbadgovernanceinnigeria | Punch0:00 / 0:00 Two of the major presidential candidates in the election, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Co

 Nigerians deserve explainations on new, old presidential jets –Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last year’s election, Peter Obi, has asked the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to come clean on the details of the newly acquired presidential jet and those of the old ones being sold off. He made the call on Tuesday night on his X handle.  President Tinubu, on Monday, embarked on a working visit to France aboard a newly acquired Airbus A330 business jet, amidst controversies surrounding its purchase. The model, typically used as a twin-aisle passenger aircraft, was purchased last month at a cost of $100m and has now been registered to the Nigerian Air Force. The modified jet is one of the three presidential aircraft recently seized by a French court in favour of a Chinese firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, over a dispute with the Ogun State Government. However, on Friday, August 16, Zhongshan said that it had decided to

 Fake degrees: Uganda, Kenya demand Nigerian students’ verification Examination boards in Kenya and Uganda are now writing Nigeria to verify records presented by Nigerian candidates seeking admissions into tertiary institutions in their countries. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board made this known in a document for the  2024 policy meeting. JAMB noted in the document that it would not falsify the records of any students while stressing the need to protect Nigeria’s tertiary education from disrepute. The development comes on the back of the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the verification of degree certificates from Uganda, Kenya, Benin Republic, Togo and some other countries over allegations of certificate racketeering. In March, the Federal Government set up an Inter-Ministerial Investigative Committee on Degree Certificate Milling to probe the activities of certificate racketeers following an investigative report published by Daily Nigerian which exposed the activi