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 K1 Had Alcohol In His Flask At Point Of Boarding — FAAN The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that acclaimed King of Fuji, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 De Ultimate, had alcohol with him at the point of boarding a Value Jet flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of FAAN, Obiageli Orah, said this in a statement she issued over the incident involving K1 and Value Jet. Recall that K1 De Ultimate was almost crushed when the pilot of the flight took off with him in front of the aircraft with some ground staff. They had to duck for the wing of the aircraft not to hit his head. Addressing the issue in the statement on Wednesday, Orah said: “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to formally address the incident that occurred on Monday, 5th August 2025, at the domestic terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The incident involved a notable...

 How President Mahama escaped helicopter crash that killed 8. He was busy so he sent Omane Boamah to represent him Ghana is mourning after a military helicopter crash near Obuasi claimed the lives of eight individuals — but it could have been worse. Reports indicate that President John Dramani Mahama was originally scheduled to attend the Obuasi event on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, but later delegated Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah to represent him.  The helicopter carrying the Minister and others crashed in the Sikaman Forest, Adansi South District, Ashanti Region. Among the dead are two government ministers, senior national security officers, and three military crew members.

 Meet Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, the Pilot in GAF Helicopter Crash  Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter c,rash has claimed the lives of eight people, including top government officials The unfortunate incident occurred on August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, when the helicopter was heading for Obuasi.  Top government officials, Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, were on board the helicopter and aside them, the Deputy National Security Coordinator, Limuna Muniru, Former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong, and Former legislator Samuel Aboagye, were also involved in the c,rash.  Three army personnel, namely Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, were also on board.  Squadron Peter Bafemi Anala was the pilot. Before his demise, he was a commissioned officer i...

 Ghana's Defense Minister Omane Boamah, Murtala Mohammed, Muniru Mohammed, Samuel Sarpong & Others Die in Military Helicopter Crash A military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region has claimed the lives of several high-profile government officials.  Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed are among those confirmed dead. Others who perished in the crash include Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate; and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC. The crew — Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah — also lost their lives. The helicopter, operated by the Ghana Armed Forces, was headed to Obuasi when it went off radar on Wednesday morning.  G,raphic footage from the crash site has circulated, though a full list of victims has not been formally released.

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH PRESIDENT OF GHANA ON TRAGIC AIR ACCIDENT President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his deepest condolences to President John Mahama, the government and people of Ghana following the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others. President Tinubu assures President Mahama and all Ghanaians that the thoughts and prayers of the government and people of Nigeria are with them during this time of profound national loss. The President urges the Ghanaian nation and the bereaved families and friends to find comfort in the knowledge that their loved ones died in the line of patriotic service to the country. He prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and strength for those left behind. Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) August 6, 2025

 FG Commences Tour Of Kaduna Textile Hubs To Revive Cotton And Garment Industry In a renewed push to revitalize Nigeria’s struggling textile industry, the Federal Government has begun a strategic tour of major textile hubs in Kaduna State, starting with visits to United Nigerian Textiles Limited (UNTL) and Chellco Industries. The inspection tour was led by the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, accompanied by the Managing Director of the Bank of Industry (BOI), Dr. Olasupo Olusi.  The initiative is part of the federal government’s broader agenda to rejuvenate the cotton, textile, and garment (CTG) value chain and boost job creation across the sector. At UNTL—one of Nigeria’s oldest textile firms—the delegation was received by the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the company, His Highness Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.  The Emir expressed concern over the factory’s shutdown in 2022, attributing it to prevailing economic challenges. At its peak...

 ‎ ‎PRESS RELEASE PERSONNEL WELFARE: IGP COMMISSIONS HOUSING PROJECTS IN KANO STATE Reaffirms Commitment to Institutional Reform and Personnel Welfare In another significant step towards enhancing the welfare of police officers and reinforcing operational capacity, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, today, August 6th 2025, officiated the commissioning of newly constructed police barracks and accommodation facilities at Bompai and Zaria Road, in Kano State. This initiative is part of his administration’s pivotal step towards improving the living conditions for police personnel and boosting working morale among officers of the Nigeria Police Force. The commissioned facilities include over 300 modern residential units, a 48-office administrative complex, a standard armoury, a transport workshop, POWA shops, worship centres, paved internal roads, and integrated support infrastructure, all delivered in line with the Force’s vision for a more profes...

 GRANTING LAGOS STATE SPECIAL STATUS IS OVERDUE - SANWO-OLU TELLS RMAFC Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reiterated the imperative for Lagos State to be granted a Special Status, given its pivotal role in driving Nigeria's economic growth and its significant contributions to the well-being of the citizens. Sanwo-Olu stated this on Tuesday, while welcoming the leadership and members of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) at the Opening Session of the Commission’s On-the-Spot Assessment Visit to the state, held at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja. He added that such a request has become imperative owing to the strategic position of the state, especially with the peculiar burdens it bears. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, described the visit of the Commission as a significant milestone in the continued efforts of the federal government to ensure greater transparency, equity, and fairnes...

 Appeal Court Restores Preservation  Order  On 14 Properties,  N400m Linked to Yahaya Bello   A three-man panel of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, restored the preservation order on 14 properties and the sum of N400m linked to Yahaya Bello, a former governor of Kogi State.    Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos had, on February 22, 2023, in a suit filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, ordered the preservation of the properties, including “Hotel Apartment Community, Burj Khalifa lying, being and situate at, Plot 160 Municipality NO 345-7562, Sky View Building No 1, Property No 401, Floor 4, Dubai U.A.E.”,  as well as the fund reasonably suspected to have been derived from unlawful activities.   The order was made pursuant to Sections 9 and 10 of the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022.   However, ...

 NDLEA, Indias NCB join efforts against illicit shipments of tramadol, others to Nigeria . As Marwa engages Indian counterpart on intelligence sharing, training, others The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India have agreed to intensify their efforts in the fight against shipment of illicit drugs between the two countries especially the illegal flow of opioids such as tramadol and codeine-based syrup to Nigeria from the South Asian country. This was part of agreements reached during a virtual meeting between the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) and the Director General of NCB, Mr. Anurag Garg along with top officials of the two anti-narcotics agencies on Wednesday 6th August 2025. In his remarks at the meeting, Marwa noted the threat posed to public health and security by illicit drugs in both Nigeria and India, while emphasizing the need to strengthen the existing partnership between ...

 BENUE GOV. URGED TO SIGN DISABILITY BILL The Hope Alive for Possibilities Initiative and the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities in Benue State have appealed to the state governor, Hyacinth Alia, not to delay in assenting to the state’s disability bill. The disability bill that was transmitted to the Benue State Assembly, October 11, 2024, was on Friday passed by the assembly. The Executive Director, Hope Alive for Possibilities Initiative, Aver Akighir made the appeal on Monday during a press conference in Makurdi. Akighir said, “But let me be clear, passing the bill is not the destination. It is the beginning. We must now work together to ensure implementation, awareness, accessibility, and budgetary allocation. “We must remain vigilant to ensure that this law is not only signed, but also respected, enforced, and translated into lived realities.” The groups noted that with the executive assent, it will guarantee legal backing for the rights, inclusion, and so...

 PETROL SELLS FOR ₦1,500 IN MAKURDI AS MARKETERS BEGIN THREE-DAY WARNING STRIKE Motorists and commercial motorcyclists in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, are grappling with petrol prices as high as ₦1,500 per litre, following the sudden shutdown of filling stations by marketers who embarked on a three-day warning strike. Desperate residents were seen flocking to black market operators who sold petrol for between N1,400 and N1,500, depending on the area. The strike, which began on Tuesday, was called in solidarity with the Petrol Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). A member of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), who spoke on condition of anonymity with Vanguard, confirmed that the decision to close stations was unanimous among members. He said, “Since then, the matter has been on the ground, and when this new administration came on board, NUPENG and IPMAN approached the government, but they...

 Police Summon: Sowore Storms Force Hqrs with Travel Bag, Toothpaste, Soap Human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore arrived at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, carrying a travel bag packed with personal essentials, including toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, clothing, and books, in response to a summons from the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Unit. The symbolic gesture signaled his readiness for potential detention amid an investigation triggered by a petition alleging forgery and criminal defamation. The police issued the summons in a letter dated August 5, 2025, prompting Sowore to vow on Tuesday to attend the meeting “with a full house.” He called on “revolutionary comrades, citizens of conscience, and voices of resistance” to join him in solidarity. Arriving at 12:16 p.m., Sowore was accompanied by his lawyers, A.K. Musa and Marshal Abubakar, and a large group of supporters who chanted anti-government slogans and songs critical of Insp...

 ADC Denies Claims of INEC Rejecting David Mark’s Leadership The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports alleging that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refused to recognize its new leadership under Interim National Chairman, Senator David Mark. The party described the claims as “entirely false” and urged Nigerians to disregard the misinformation circulating on social media. The controversy arose following the ADC’s submission of a report from its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to INEC, detailing its newly elected leadership, including Mark as Interim National Chairman and several young Nigerians appointed to the National Working Committee (NWC). Despite the submission, unverified reports claimed INEC had rejected the ADC’s new leadership structure. In a statement posted on X, ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi refuted the allegations, calling them misleading and baseless. “The attention of ADC has been drawn to a story circulating th...

 Soludo Confirms Prof. Kate Omenugha as Substantive Vice Chancellor of COOU  Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has officially appointed Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU). The appointment was formalized during a ceremony at the Light House in Awka, where the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, presented Omenugha with her appointment letter. The announcement was made public on Wednesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, in a statement highlighting Omenugha’s exemplary leadership. “Professor Omenugha’s confirmation follows her outstanding performance as Acting Vice Chancellor, a period characterized by positive institutional changes and visionary leadership that has positioned COOU for greater academic excellence and innovation,” Aburime stated. Omenugha, who has served as Acting Vice Chancellor since 2023, emerged as the substanti...

 Customs Intercept 250 Bags of Rice Hidden in Fuel Tanker, Seize Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals The Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘B’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kaduna has intensified its anti-smuggling operations, intercepting 250 bags of foreign parboiled rice concealed within a fuel tanker. The seizure, announced on Wednesday, underscores the agency’s ongoing efforts to curb illegal trade across Nigeria’s borders. The rice, suspected to have been smuggled into the country, was discovered during a routine patrol by customs operatives, who uncovered the bags ingeniously hidden inside the tanker to evade detection. The NCS Zone ‘B’ Comptroller, whose name was not disclosed, praised the operatives for their vigilance, emphasizing the unit’s commitment to disrupting smuggling networks that undermine Nigeria’s economy and food security policies. In addition to the rice seizure, the unit handed over confiscated pharmaceutical products and hazardous chemicals to the National...

 Busta Rhymes' former assistant files federal lawsuit over assault and labor violations Busta Rhymes' former assistant has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the rapper of physical assault and workplace abuse, alleging a pattern of violent behavior and labor violations. The civil complaint, filed late Monday by Dashiel Gables in the Eastern District of New York, claims the rapper — whose legal name is Trevor Smith Jr. — punched him in the face during an argument in the lobby of Rhymes' Brooklyn residence. The January incident reportedly began when Gables briefly responded to a text from his daughter, prompting Rhymes to scream, “stay the fuck off your phone” before striking him twice in the face. Gables says he was later hospitalized and filed a police report, which led to Rhymes being charged with three counts of assault. The lawsuit goes on to describe an abusive work environment, alleging Rhymes frequently spat at, slapped, and physically grabbed staff, including Gables. H...

 Marilyn Monroe's coroner questioned whether her death was suicide More than six decades after Marilyn Monroe’s death, the junior coroner who performed her autopsy still harbors doubts about whether she truly died by suicide. Monroe passed away on August 4, 1962, at the age of 36, and while the official conclusion pointed to an overdose of sleeping pills, questions about the exact circumstances have persisted. Coroner Thomas Noguchi, now 98, told author Anne Soon Choi in her book L.A. Coroner that he experienced unease when the head toxicologist declined to conduct further tests during the investigation. Forensic analyst Joseph Scott Morgan noted that although Monroe’s toxicology report showed lethal drug levels, no pills were found in her stomach, creating a puzzling contradiction. Some have speculated that Monroe might have received a lethal dose through a suppository, as no injection marks were found on her body. Morgan suggested that Monroe’s death might remain an enduring myst...

 Jane Etta Pitt, Brad Pitt’s mother, dies at 84 Brad Pitt’s mother, Jane Etta Pitt, has passed away at the age of 84, according to sources close to the family. A heartfelt message shared by a family member on Instagram confirmed her passing in the past couple of days. Jane was known as the central figure who kept the Pitt family closely connected, famously organizing a large family gathering just five years ago. A former family counselor, she mostly stayed out of the public eye but occasionally appeared on the red carpet alongside Brad and her husband, William. Her loss is deeply felt by the family. Rest in peace.

 AUTHORITIES SUSPEND LICENCES OF TWO PILOTS FOR RECKLESSNESS  The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licences of two pilots for operational recklessness. NCAA said the licences of Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and his co-pilot, First officer Ivan Oloba are suspended with immediate effect on Tuesday.  Both pilots work with ValueJet at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The aviation authority said both pilots were guilty of breaching aviation safety protocols by disregarding mandatory pre-departure clearance protocols and endangering airport personnel and air travellers at the facility. 

BOLANLE NINALOWO STARS IN AMERICAN MOVIE WITH VIVICA FOX Notable Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, revealed in a recent media interview that he is having a foray into Hollywood. He said he just completed an American movie project with Blac Chyna and Vivica A. Fox among others.  “I’m doing some things in Hollywood as well—creating my mark over there,” he shared. “I just finished a movie with Vivica Fox and Blac Chyna, and I’ve got a few more roles lined up.” The thespian said he is also working on a personal project titled Maka ti Japa. The docu-series follows the ambition of a bus conductor in Lagos to make it big in America.  “It’s about the life of an immigrant—a Naija agbero guy who says, ‘I fit go America too,’” Ninalowo said. “I wanted to speak for the streets, and tell the story of an area boy trying to make it outside Nigeria. This character isn’t the ‘useless guy’ people often assume—he’s got dreams, responsibilities, and determination." 

 KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND 5TH AUGUST, 2025 FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH CULPABLE HOMICIDE IN DORAYI KARAMA QUARTERS, KANO The Kano State Police Command has successfully arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of one Abdallah Usman, a male resident of Tsamiyar Kuturu, Dorayi Karama Quarters, Kano on 4th August, 2025. The arrest was made possible through a coordinated joint operation involving officers from the Department of Operations, Dorayi Babba Division, Sharada Division, Kumbotso Division, and other tactical teams. The suspects, all of different addresses within the Dorayi Karama area, were apprehended following a directive by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, who gave a 24-hour ultimatum to fish out the perpetrators of the heinous crime. During the raid, cutlasses, a pair of scissors, and other dangerous weapons were recovered from the suspects. Investigation is ongoing to arrest other fleeing suspects. The Kano State Police C...