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 "Please, Nigerians, it's time to stop. You guys have damaged a lot of businesses" South African man begs after Nigerians grounded businesses in SA A man claiming to be from South Africa has released a video calling for a ceasefire from Nigerians after an online spat between both countries split into reality. Recall that last week, South Africans started an economic sabotage of sorts by ordering Uber from Nigeria and sending the drivers to addresses in Nigeria.  Nigerians living in Nigeria retaliated and brought businesses in South Africa to a halt after ordering for online services in South Africa from the comfort of their homes in Nigeria and giving the addresses of random South African homes as the pick-up location. In a video going viral on TikTok, a man is seen saying he's speaking on behalf of South Africans. He begged Nigerians to stop the economic sabotage, adding that a lot of businesses have been damaged as a result.  Watch video below. 

 LAGOS TASKFORCE CARRIES OUT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT EXERCISE AT VICTORIA ISLAND The Lagos State Taskforce has conducted a rigorous enforcement exercise along Akin Adesola Street in Victoria Island, extending to nearby streets, in response to the growing unlawful activities of indiscriminate parking by nightclub goers and fun seekers in the vincinity. The operation which was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele took place in the wee hours of the night to ensure that all culprits were caught in the act.  The Chairman disclosed that the area, known for its vibrant nightlife, has faced significant traffic challenges due to vehicles parked haphazardly along the road, causing obstructions that lead to unnecessary traffic congestion and posing a risk to pedestrians and motorists plying the routes. Akerele further disclosed that the operation came at the backdrop of several complaints received by the Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade who instructed the Chairman...

 Veteran footballer Kanu, his wife Amara, and their children paid a visit to Governor Alex Otti and First Lady Priscilla Otti of Abia State. Photo credit: @amarakanu/Instagram. More photos below.

 Six Dead After Consuming Contaminated Corn Fufu  Six villagers from Ngolembele, located in the Upper Nyong Division of Dimako, Cameroon, lost their lives today, August 28 after consuming a maize-based dish that had been tainted with pesticides.  The woman who prepared the meal was unaware that the maize she used had been treated, resulting in a deadly outcome.  Four other villagers were hospitalized after partaking in the popular local "fufu-corn" delicacy.

 Two Truck Drivers Found Dead in Fuel Tanker Nsam, a quiet town in Yaoundé, was rocked by tragedy on August 27, 2024, when two truck drivers were discovered dead inside the fuel compartment of a transport truck.  The incident has left both the local community and authorities deeply concerned and seeking answers. The discovery was made by fellow drivers, who found their colleagues unresponsive within the tanker's storage area. While the exact details are still under investigation, reports from Cameroon News Agency suggest that one driver may have been attempting to illegally siphon fuel, a dangerous act that may have spiraled out of control.  When the second driver attempted to help, the situation turned fatal for both. Authorities are conducting a full investigation to uncover the exact cause of this heartbreaking incident. At the time of reporting, the identities of the deceased had not been made public.

 Parents arrested 12 hours after their child was found wandering in the road without any clothes on. Police in Owensboro, Kentucky were called about a child wandering in the road Friday night. Once on the scene, officers discovered an unclothed non-verbal child. Police then began an hours long investigation to figure out where the child came from. During the entire 12 hour investigation time the child's parents never reached out or reported their child missing. Eventually the investigation led them to a home on Danberry Street where they found the parents, Summer and Benjamin Harding. Police report the home was completely uninhabitable and it was clear the child was physically mistreated and neglected. Both parents were taken into custody and are being held on $45,000 bonds. More photos below. 

 PRESS RELEASE MOCK ACCREDITATION OF VOTERS FOR THE EDO STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION   In continuation of preparations for the Edo State Governorship Election holding on Saturday 21st September 2024, the Commission is test running the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and result upload to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal for the election using live voters in select locations in the State.   For this purpose, the Commission has designated 12 Polling Units across six Local Government Areas (LGAs) covering the three Senatorial Districts of the State as centres for the mock accreditation.   In Edo Central, the exercise will take place in Eguare Primary School, Eguare 1, and Uwenujie Primary School, Uwenujie, in Esan Central LGA as well as Eguare Primary School 1, Ewohimi, and Eguare Okhuesan (Former L. A. School 1), Emu, in Esan South East LGA.   In Edo North, Usokwi Iyogbe Azama Primary School, Yeluwa, and the polling unit at Institute...

 FG to launch equivalent of NYSC training for NCE graduates The Ministry of Youth Development has announced plans to introduce a training program equivalent to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for graduates of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE). This initiative aims to provide NCE holders with the same opportunities for national service currently available to university graduates. The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Olawande Wisdom, revealed this at the opening of the BEMORE OYO 2024 Summer Bootcamp in Ibadan on Monday. He emphasized the ministry’s commitment to partnering with the Ministry of Education to implement training reforms that cater to a broader spectrum of Nigerian youth. “We are working on a training program similar to NYSC for NCE graduates and others,” Wisdom said. “This initiative will allow them to complete their service within their states, providing a valuable experience without needing to relocate.” Wisdom noted that youth training or...

 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗙𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗦: 𝙂𝙤𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨:   1. Stanley Nwabali   2. Maduka Okoye   3. Amos Omorogie   𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨:   4. William Troost-Ekong   5. Semi Ajayi   6. Calvin Bassey   7. Olisa Ndah   8. Ola Aina   9. Bright Osayi-Samuel   10. Bruno Onyemaechi   𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨:   11. Alex Iwobi   12. Frank Onyeka   13. Alhassan Yusuf   14. Wilfred Ndidi   15. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru   16. Raphael Onyedika   𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨:   17. Ademola Lookman   18. Samuel Chukwueze   19. Victor Osimhen   20. Moses Simon   21. Kelechi Iheanacho   22. Taiwo Awoniyi   23. Victor Boniface   𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵:   - Bruno Labbadia 𝙐𝙥𝙘?...

 EFCC Quizzes Fake Staff in Gombe   Investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Gombe Zonal Directorate have commenced investigation of one Solomon Yohana for allegedly impersonating staff of the Commission.    The suspect was arrested sometime in August 19, 2024 in Guyuk Local government area of Adamawa State by the Department of State Service, DSS and handed over to the EFCC.    Items recovered at the point of arrest include: one Fake EFCC ID Card, some fake EFCC letter-heads, one fake EFCC polo shirt and a fake Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML shirt .   He will be charged to court as soon as investigation are concluded.  

 Senegal suspends mining near Mali border for three years Senegal said on Tuesday that it was temporarily suspending mining activities along the bank of a river that forms part of its southeastern border with Mali, in a bid to preserve the environment and protect locals' health, according to AFP. The Faleme River, the main tributary of the Senegal River, faces significant pollution from the intensive use of chemicals in the mainly artisanal gold mines that are booming in the region. Thousands depend on the river for farming and to feed livestock.

  Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has told a committee in the Republican-controlled House that he and his company regret bowing to pressure from US President Joe Biden's administration to censor Covid-19 content. "In 2021, senior officials from the Biden Administration, including the White House, repeatedly pressured our teams for months to censor certain Covid-19 content, including humor and satire," Mr Zuckerberg wrote. "Ultimately it was our decision to take down the content, and we own our decisions. We're ready to push back if something like this happens again." Mr Zuckerberg’s letter comes days after Telegram’s Russian founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France amid several reports and accusations regarding the lack of content moderation on the company’s messaging platform.

  Biden’s Visa Reform Temporarily Blocked by Texas Ruling A Texas judge has temporarily halted a key immigration reform policy introduced by President Joe Biden, which aimed to simplify the process for spouses of US citizens to secure legal status. On Monday, Judge J. Campbell Barker issued a 14-day administrative stay in response to a lawsuit filed by the Republican attorneys general of 16 states. The policy, announced in June, was designed to streamline the pathway to citizenship for approximately half a million immigrants married to US nationals. Judge Barker’s ruling comes as the 16 states involved in the lawsuit argue that the new policy imposes significant financial burdens on them due to increased public service usage by immigrants. “The claims are substantial and warrant closer consideration than the court has been able to afford to date,” Barker wrote in his order. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, whose state is part of the lawsuit, vowed to continue the fight against th...

 "I had no idea that I was lured there as a victim.  Suddenly I saw a man wearing a ski mask and holding a large handgun. I knew immediately something was very, very wrong. It was 11:30 a.m. in the morning but this man ran after me in broad daylight and attacked me. I was certain I was not going to make it out of this alive."  This story is told by the victim's point of view. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Serena Abbott, a 24-year-old resident of Marion, Illinois was excitedly looking for a new apartment. Serena owns her house but due to a recent uptick in crime, she wanted to move to a safer place. Teens and young adults have broken out almost all of the windows in her home while Serena works full time. She had heard excellent things about Hamilton apartments in Energy, Illinois from an acquaintance of hers nicknamed "Nano." As you can imagine, Serena was extremely excited when the landlord (named Gloria) of the apartments ...

 Texas teacher arrested for animal cruelty after a very disturbing incident left students very shaken up. According to reports, 25-year-old Emily Benner was arrested for cruelty to non-livestock animals after an incident which took place in her agriculture science class. Although both the school and news outlets are being tight lipped as to what actually took place, multiple sources have told us what allegedly happened. According to multiple sources,  Benner stapled a large wound shut on a cat without any anesthesia while students were told to hold the animal down while it was trying to get free. This left many students at the school deeply troubled, leading to multiple complaints to both the school and local law enforcement. The students wanted the cat to go to a vet and did not want to help perform this procedure.  A warrant was obtained on Saturday for Benner's arrest and she was subsequently taken into custody on Sunday.  Emily Benner posted a $7,500 bond and was...

 A 21-year-old Texas man loses his life saving a teen girl only one hour after his baptism, ensuring his place with the angels.  Lincer Lopez and a group of people from his church visited Lake Waxahachie in Garland, Texas on Saturday afternoon. While on the church outing, Lopez was baptized. As the group celebrated in the water, an hour later, a teenage girl began struggling. Lopez sprang into action without a second thought for his own safety. Sadly, Lopez found himself struggling soon after and slipped below the surface of the water.  The teen girl was rescued soon after by a boater who administered CPR and was able to resuscitate her. Unfortunately it was too late for Lopez, however the same boater was able to recover his body from the water. Lincer Lopez truly is a hero and selflessly gave his own life to save another life.  Our thoughts are with his family and friends in their time of grief.

 Kaduna Authorities Nab Car Thieves, Recover Stolen Vehicle  Yesterday, a post went viral about a car stolen from the KADGIS office parking lot in Kaduna. Today, authorities are pleased to announce that the vehicle has been recovered and the thieves have been caught. The suspects, whose faces have been released (see images below), have been identified and are currently facing charges.  Their actions have left many in shock, with some expressing surprise that individuals with such appearances could be capable of such wrongdoing. The incident has also sparked reflection on the values and upbringing of the suspects, with some wondering how their parents would react to their actions. More photos below. 

 PRESS RELEASE 08/27/2024 The editors, CRIME BULLETIN: RRS Makes Major Arrest and Recovers Stolen Property ...as CP MM Auwal Vows to Sustain Fight Against Crime In an effort to stem the tight of crime and criminality in the early hours of Monday, August 26th, 2024, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Bauchi State Command, under the leadership of CSP Sani Mohammed in collaboration with yan committee, achieved a significant breakthrough by intercepting a tricycle carrying suspicious individuals in the Unguwan Jahun area of Bauchi metropolis. Despite the suspects attempting to flee, two of them were successfully apprehended at the scene:  1. Aliyu A. Aliyu, also known as Jagaba, 24 years old 2. Abdulrahman Ibrahim, also known as Abdun Umma, 17 years old  (both from the Jahun area of Bauchi metropolis) Upon interrogation, the arrested suspects willingly confessed to their involvement in aiding armed robbery operations and admitted to being responsible for the theft of vario...

 UK announces more companies licensed to sponsor Nigerians’ work visa The United Kingdom has increased the number of organisations licensed to sponsor workers on the worker and temporary worker immigration routes.   Checks by The Nation, show that the list which was updated on Friday, August 23, has 119,195 approved companies.The approved updated list now contains 119,195 companies.   Interested Nigerians are advised to visit the listed company’s website and search for available vacancies. A breakdown shows that the approved companies are in technology, commerce, education, media and advertisement, and engineering sectors, among others. According to the UK government, a Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK for an eligible job with an approved employer.   Step-by-Step Guide: Completing Form I-102 for Nonimmigrant Document Replacement FG reviews visa policy to attract foreign investments Japa: UK releases list of companies eligible...

 U.S. Embassy in Nigeria moves to new visa services provider The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos have transitioned to a new visa services provider. The decision was announced through the Embassy’s official website. It was earlier disclosed that for those with non-immigrant visa interviews scheduled on or before August 16, 2024, no additional action is required; and that individuals can continue to access their accounts at ustraveldocs.com to view appointment details and contact customer service as needed. For interviews scheduled on or after August 26, 2024, applicants will need to use the new visa services website, which is already active.  The new site will also handle fee payments, appointment scheduling, and customer services. On its verified ‘X’ handle (formerly Twitter) @USinNigeria, it said: “Important Visa Services Update! “We have moved to a new visa services provider! You can now schedule interview appointments on the new website” The of...

 Why I wear my wife’s dress to drive passengers — Viral Ibadan Micra driver A driver, Afeez Adedigba, who went viral wearing his wife’s dress while driving a popular micra taxi in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has explained the reasons behind his action. Adedigba, who was seen in a viral clip wearing his spouse’s dress, said it was mainly because the rain drenched his clothes, and the only quick fix available to him was the cloth. In an interview with a media personality, Ayo Adams, on Monday, the driver said that when he took the cloth, he explained to his wife that he wanted to use it in his car, and she consented. “This is not the only cloth of my wife that I have. They are about two. The first time I took the dress, it was raining heavily, and all my clothes were drenched. I had no choice but to take hers since I was still interested in working that day. “So now, I wear the dress when it rains and put on mine when it stops. That’s why it is always in my vehicle.’ While fieldin...

 ‘I passed out over the weekend’ – Actress Seyi Edun survives health scare Popular Nigerian actress, Seyi Edun has disclosed that she passed out over the weekend. The actress made this known in an Instagram post while appreciating God for saving her life. Captioning her picture, Seyi shared the details of the incident and how she was rushed to the hospital. “Father Lord, I thank you for good health, for sparing my life, for keeping me for my family and loved ones. “I passed out over the weekend, was rushed to the hospital on Friday night, and admitted until Sunday afternoon. God, I’m grateful to be typing today. “If you have ever had a challenge with your health or your loved one has, then you will probably agree that good health is underrated. I can’t stop thanking God for my life.”

 AFCON 2025Q: NFF begs Labbadia to take charge of Benin, Rwanda games Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Bruno Labbadia can now take charge of the team for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Labbadia’s appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF on Tuesday. Technical director of the NFF, Augustine Eguavoen was earlier expected to manage the Super Eagles against the Cheetahs and Amavubi. According to SCORENigeria, the NFF now want the German to take charge of the Super Eagles for the two games. The 58-year-old was initially not open to the idea but accepted after he was prevailed on by top officials of the NFF. Labbadia will now fly into Nigeria with his assistants for the matches and work with the provisional squad compiled by Eguavoen. The Super Eagles face Benin on September 4, before they travel to Rwanda three days later.

 Kidnappers demand N3m ransom to release abducted university student in Ogun …as family seeks govt’s intervention Suspected kidnappers are demanding a ransom for the release of Christiana Idowu, a 300-level student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, who was abducted on August 19th along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road. Christiana was on her way from her home in Itaoluwo, Ikorodu, to the University of Lagos, Yaba, where she was undergoing industrial training when she was kidnapped. A family source, who preferred not to be mentioned, revealed on Monday that the abductors initially demanded N3 million for Christiana’s release. It was gathered that the family, after several unsuccessful attempts to contact Christiana, was finally reached by the kidnappers using her phone. Following desperate pleas from the family, the ransom was reduced from N3 million to N1 million, then to N500,000, and finally to N350,000. It was learnt that despite the family complying with the ransom paymen...

  David Beckham  pays tribute to Sven Goran Eriksson who has died aged 76 after a battle with cancer. "We laughed , we cried & we knew we were saying goodbye... Sven thank you for always being the person you have always been , passionate , caring , calm & a true gentleman... I will be forever grateful for you making me your captain but I will forever hold these last memories of this day with you and your family... Thank you Sven and in your last words to me " It will be ok " Watch video below. 

 UN agencies concerned by mpox spread in Congo's refugee camps  U.N. agencies on Tuesday raised the alarm about the spread of mpox in Democratic Republic of Congo's refugee camps where people are more susceptible to infection because of depleted immune systems and cramped living conditions, Reuters reported. More than 7 million people are uprooted across Congo which has one of the highest displacement levels in the world, including those fleeing internal conflicts and disasters and those arriving from Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. The U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, said that some 42 suspected mpox cases have so far been reported in refugee camps and transit centres in South Kivu, eastern Congo where there are nearly 2 million internally displaced people and refugees. "For those fleeing violence, implementing many of the mpox measures is a tremendous challenge," said Dr. Allen Maina, Public Health Chief for UNHCR. "They have no space to isolate when they develop s...

 A former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has revealed how he battled and survived an aggressive form of cancer. In a video that went viral on Tuesday, Oritsejafor, the Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, Warri, Delta State, appearing sober and reflective, recounted the challenging journey he faced, detailing the emotional, physical, and spiritual trials that came with his diagnosis. In the three-minute video, the clergy noted that his faith played a crucial role in his recovery He said, “How do you face cancer and still stand like this? What I have not told you is when I was going to America, full of cancer, you did not know. I did not tell you. I looked normal because that is my way of life.”

 Four dead in Russian missiles, drones attacks on Ukraine Ukraine said Tuesday that its air defence systems had downed five missiles and 60 attack drones in a second night of Russian aerial bombardments that killed four. The overnight attacks came one day after the Kremlin launched one of its largest-ever aerial attacks on Ukraine that battered energy facilities and left several dead. The air force said on social media Tuesday morning that Russia had launched a total of 91 projectiles including 10 missiles and 81 Iranian-designed attack drones from several regions of Russia. “Unfortunately, despite the effective work of our air defence systems, four people were killed and 16 were wounded,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a post on social media. He said rescue work was ongoing at the impact sites and vowed a response to the attacks. “Crimes against humanity cannot be committed with impunity,” he added in the post. AFP journalists in the capital Kyiv heard air raid sirens echo o...

 NARD urges crowd control to reduce Mpox spread As part of measures to curb the Mpox outbreak, the President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, Dr Dele Abdullahi, has called for crowd control at the nation’s public hospitals to prevent the further spread of the disease. Abdullahi noted that crowd control at hospitals should be seen as a critical measure in preventing the spread of the disease, maintaining that hospitals were potential hotspots for transmission. the NARD president explained that one of the major ways the disease could be transmitted was through crowds within hospitals, stressing that if someone with the disease visits the hospital, others can be at risk. His call for crowd control at hospitals comes as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the country had recorded a total of 40 confirmed cases of mpox out of 830 suspected cases in the country. Mpox has continued to spread in Africa and some parts of Europe with cases repo...

  Philippine Defense Chief Calls China the ‘Biggest Disruptor’ of Peace in Southeast Asia Philippine Defence Chief Gilberto Teodoro labeled China as the “biggest disruptor” of peace in Southeast Asia during a conference hosted by the US Indo-Pacific Command on Tuesday. Teodoro’s remarks reflect the escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing over disputed reefs and waters in the South China Sea. "China… is the biggest disruptor of international peace in the ASEAN region," Teodoro stated, emphasizing the impact of China’s actions on regional stability. Teodoro’s comments followed recent confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels, particularly near Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands. On Monday, Commodore Jay Tarriela, a spokesman for the Philippine Coast Guard, reported that two Philippine vessels were forced to abandon their mission to deliver provisions to a ship at the reef due to China’s “excessive” deployment of ships and challenging sea conditions. “We were...

 "Not A Political Decision": Macron On Telegram Founder's Arrest In France President Emmanuel Macron on Monday denied any political link to the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov as the tech tycoon spent a second day in French custody following his surprise arrest at a Paris airport. Numerous questions have been raised about the timing and circumstances of Durov's detention, which a source close to the case said had been extended until Wednesday. The 39-year-old billionaire is accused of failing to curb the spread of illegal content on Telegram, which has over 900 million users. The company has rejected the accusations. Born in Soviet times into a family of academics in Leningrad, now known as St. Petersburg, Durov spent his childhood in Italy before building up Russia's then-biggest social network VKontakte (VK) in his early 20s. He set up Telegram after leaving Russia a decade ago, and Forbes magazine estimates his current fortune at $15.5 billion. In a post...

 Malaysia charges ex-PM Muhyiddin over alleged royal insult The Former Malaysian leader Muhyiddin charged with sedition for allegedly mocking former king Malaysia has brought sedition charges against opposition leader and former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin for allegedly insulting the country's former king in a political speech on August 15. In his speech , Muhyiddin had questioned why then-King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah didn’t invite him to be prime minister following a hung Parliament in November 2022. Muhyiddin had claimed he had the backing of majority lawmakers. Muhyiddin’s Islamic nationalistic bloc received stronger-than-expected support from Malays, who account for two-thirds of Malaysia’s 34 million people. Sultan Abdullah appointed then-opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister after Anwar cobbled up support from rival parties to form a unity government. Sultan Abdullah from central Pahang state, who ended his reign on Jan. 30 this year, didn’t comment ...

  Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison died on the same day over the weekend, the US singer has said in a statement. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend,” Carey said on Monday. “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.” The Grammy-winning singer said she felt blessed to have spent time with her mother in the week before her death and asked for privacy. No further details were released about the causes of death. Patricia, 87, was a former opera singer and vocal coach of Irish-American descent. Patricia, who was previously married to Alfred Roy Carey, was a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach. amazon The couple welcomed Alison, Mariah and son Morgan but later divorced when the Hero singer was 3 years old. Mariah's relationship with her mother was complicated throughout her life. In Carey's 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, the five-...