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 Miley Cyrus reportedly negotiating $60 million talk show deal with NBC  Miley Cyrus could soon be taking over the talk show circuit. Reports indicate that the singer and former Disney star is in discussions with NBC for her own show, with the network reportedly offering a $60 million deal for the first season. If produced, the show would reportedly follow the format of celebrity-focused programs like “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and “The Drew Barrymore Show,” featuring interviews, live performances, and human-interest stories. While neither NBC nor Cyrus has confirmed the plans, sources suggest production could start later this year, with a possible 2026 premiere. Cyrus has previous ties to NBC that may have helped secure the opportunity. She served as a coach on “The Voice” in 2016 and 2017, and hosted two New Year’s Eve specials for the network in 2021/2022 and 2022/2023, also serving as an executive producer alongside Lorne Michaels. Cyrus has credited Michaels with giving he...

 Ghana begins inquiry on helicopter crash that killed ministers Investigations have started into the cause of a military helicopter crash in Ghana which killed all eight people on board, including two government ministers, TRT Afrika reported. Defence Minister Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were among those killed when the aircraft crashed early this month in the central Ashanti region.  The defence ministry said on Monday that a board set up to investigate the crash had commenced work and has 30 days to submit its report, the Ghana News Agency reports.  The board includes technical staff from the Ghana Air Force and the civil aviation regulator, a statement from the military is quoted as saying.  It will be assisted by investigators from the US Air Force and may invite other technical personnel to join the investigation.  Authorities previously said that the Z-9 helicopter that crashed was used as a utility helicopter...

 Court Jails Man Three Months for Internet Fraud in Lagos Justice D.I.Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Innocent Owie Ochuko to three months imprisonment for internet fraud.  He was arraigned on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 on a one-count charge bordering on cybercrime. The charge reads: “That you, INNOCENT OWIE OCHUKO, on or about the 20th June, 2025 in Lagos,  within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, and with intent to gain advantage, held out yourself as "Hibrave Thugger" with an email: hibravethugger@gmail.com, through Google Account profile to unsuspecting victims, wherein you gained financial benefit to yourself through Bitcoin Investment Scam, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 22(2)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition Prevention etc.) Act, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2015.” He pleaded “guilty” to the charge when it was read to him. ...

 One Zimbabwean, One South African Arrested for Illicit Cigarette Smuggling in Polokwane A 31-year-old South African man and a 28-year-old Zimbabwean national, who is in the country illegally, are set to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. The pair were arrested for dealing in illicit cigarettes and contravening the Immigration Act 13 of 2002. Their arrest followed a successful Anti-Smuggling Operation on Tuesday, 26 August 2025. Members of the Limpopo Tracking Team, Provincial Intervention Unit (PIU), and Tshimollo Security and Investigation acted on intelligence about a vehicle transporting illicit goods from Beitbridge to Polokwane. A silver Toyota Corolla matching the description was spotted on the N1 North. After a high-speed chase, the car was intercepted near Mall of the North. Police searched the vehicle and discovered 19 master cases and 47 cartons of Remington Gold cigarettes, estimated to be worth R120 000. The vehicle was seized ...

 One-Year-Old Child Dies After Mattress Accident in Phalaborwa A tragic incident has claimed the life of a one-year-old child in Humulani, Lulekani, Phalaborwa. According to reports, the child was playing with a three-year-old when a mattress fell on top of him. The caregiver searched for the child and, after failing to locate him, eventually discovered him under the mattress where he had suffocated. Police investigations into the incident are continuing.

 Three Suspects on the Run After Ethiopian Man Beaten to Death in Lulekani Police in Lulekani have launched a manhunt for three Ethiopian nationals after their countryman was beaten to death. It is alleged that the victim, an Ethiopian shop owner operating several shops in the area, was attacked by four of his countrymen. He later succumbed to his injuries. One of the suspects has handed himself over to the police, while the other three are still on the run. Police investigations are continuing.

 INEC Raises Concern Over 360,000 Uncollected PVCs in Osun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that 360,794 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) remain uncollected in Osun State. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, described the figure as worrisome and urged eligible voters to use the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to collect their cards at designated offices. He warned against multiple registrations, noting that unclaimed PVCs mean thousands of excluded voices in the democratic process, and called on political parties, civil society, religious and traditional leaders to mobilise citizens for prompt collection.

 Transfer: PSG Sign Super Falcons Captain Ajibade on Free Transfer Paris Saint-Germain have signed Super Falcons skipper Rasheedat Ajibade on a free transfer following her exit from Atletico Madrid in June. The 25-year-old winger, who scored 12 goals in 39 games for Norway’s Avaldsnes before joining Atletico, won the Supercopa de España and Copa de la Reina during her five-year spell in Spain. Ajibade, Player of the Tournament at the 2024 WAFCON, becomes the second Nigerian at PSG alongside midfielder Jennifer Echegini.

 Gunmen Abduct Pastor, Church Member in Kogi Gunmen have kidnapped Pastor Friday Adehi of the Christian Evangelical Fellowship of Nigeria (CEFN) Church, Itobe, and a member, Gabriel Ezekiel, along the Ajegwu–Ojodu Road in Ofu LGA, Kogi State. They were ambushed while returning from a naming ceremony after Sunday service. Vigilantes and security forces are trailing the abductors, while the church has declared prayers and fasting for their release. The Igala Cultural Development Association and Ukomu Igala urged the state government to deploy drone technology to combat kidnappers hiding in forests.

 I'm not sure I saw a football match - Slot Liverpool manager Arne Slot said "he is not too sure he saw a football match" in reference to Newcastle United's gameplan during his side's 3-2 win at St James' Park. The Reds' 16-year-old forward Rio Ngumoha scored a 100th-minute winner in a breathless match during which Newcastle fought back from 2-0 down with 10 men. Opta's statistics indicate the ball was in play for 40.8% of the match - the lowest percentage in a Premier League match since February 2010. "I'm not too sure if I saw a football match," Slot told Sky Sports after the game. "It was set-piece after set-piece, long throws. It didn't have a lot to do with tactics. But I liked a lot how we stood strong." The match was played out against the backdrop of Alexander Isak's desire to leave Newcastle for Liverpool, which contributed to a feisty atmosphere inside the stadium. That translated onto the pitch, with Newcastle...

 Japan Denies Special Visa for Nigerians in ‘Hometown’ Initiative Japan has dismissed reports that its new “JICA Africa Hometown” programme offers special visas to Nigerians or other Africans. The Foreign Ministry clarified on Monday that the initiative, launched at TICAD 9, is aimed at promoting cultural and developmental exchanges between African nations and four Japanese cities, including Kisarazu, but does not include immigration or visa privileges. This contradicts earlier Nigerian government claims that the programme involved a special visa category for skilled workers.

 NEMA DG Leads Response to Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, led the Agency’s rescue team to the site of a train derailment along the Abuja–Kaduna rail line close to the Idda sub-station.  The incident occurred at 11a.m (local time) Teusday. Although no fatalities were recorded, seven passengers sustained varying degrees of injury. They were promptly administered first aid at the scene before being taken to hospital for further medical attention. The rescue operation was a multi-agency effort coordinated by NEMA, with the swift support of the Nigerian military, the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Immigration Service, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps  whose vigilance and rapid response led to the smooth conduct  of the operation.

 Public Alert No. 027/2025. Alert on confirmed counterfeit Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg) in Nigeria NAFDAC notifies the public of falsified Type 1 and Type 2 batches of POSTINOR-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg) product in circulation. A report was received from the Marketing Authorisation Holder @SFHNigeria confirming that they did not import the product batch in question. Product details: •On the fake product, the PIN verification sticker has a smaller font size and misspells “Verify” as “Veify”. The original sticker uses a larger, clearer font. •On the fake pack, the word “Distributed in Nigeria” is wrongly spelt as “Distnibuted in Nigeria” Risk Statement Due to the possible presence of harmful or substandard ingredients, incorrect dosages of levonorgestrel, and unsafe manufacturing practices, falsified Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg) poses serious risks to individual health and public safety. These risks include contraceptive failure, toxic contamination, unpredictable side eff...

 Abia State Launches Training for 5,349 Newly Recruited Teachers to Boost Education Standards Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has kicked off a 12-day induction and training program for 5,349 newly recruited teachers across early childhood, primary, and secondary school levels. The initiative, which began on Monday in Umuahia and Aba, is a key component of the state’s ongoing reforms to establish Abia as a hub of educational excellence. According to a statement by Kenechukwu Nwosu, Special Adviser on Basic and Secondary Education, the training is facilitated by the Education Reform Implementation Team, supported by Lead Master Trainers from the AbiaFIRST initiative. The program addresses UNESCO’s projection of a global need for 44 million additional teachers by 2030 to meet Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education, with Sub-Saharan Africa requiring 15 million of them. The recruitment process, described as the most competitive and transparent in Abia’s education history, s...

 ASUU Stages Nationwide Protests, Rejects FG’s Loan Scheme, Threatens Strike Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) across Nigeria took to the streets on Tuesday to protest what they described as the Federal Government’s persistent neglect of their demands, warning of a potential nationwide strike if unresolved issues are not addressed urgently. At the University of Jos, ASUU members staged a demonstration and rejected the recently introduced Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund loan scheme. Branch chairperson Joseph Molwus called the initiative a “poison chalice” designed to deepen lecturers’ financial hardship rather than resolve it. “Lecturers do not need loans but the payment of legitimate entitlements, including withheld salaries, allowances, and arrears,” Molwus told journalists, questioning how the government could expect lecturers to borrow money for basic needs while owing them significant arrears. Similar protests erupted at the University of Lagos,...

 Benue Assembly Confirms Timothy Ornguga as Commissioner, Reversing Previous Rejection The Benue State House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed Timothy Ornguga, a law lecturer at Benue State University, as a commissioner, overturning his rejection the previous week under former Speaker Aondona Dajoh, who resigned days later. The confirmation followed a letter from Governor Hyacinth Alia, read by the new Speaker, Alfred Berger, during a plenary session. Berger also screened four other nominees alongside Ornguga. He noted that Governor Alia believes none of the nominees had been convicted of any crimes, despite petitions against their nominations, urging the Assembly to clear them. In a departure from standard procedure, the lawmakers, who had previously rejected the nominees, remained silent as Berger confirmed all five without the usual voice votes.

  Plateau Court Jails 24 internet Fraudsters The Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of 24 internet fraudsters to various jail terms before Justice N.L.Musa of the  Plateau State  High Court, sitting in Jos, Plateau State. The convicts are: Peter Sinclair Nandi, Aaron Mantudu Dauda, Promise Sunday, Godswill Thomas, Philip Samuel Umana, Samuel Adakole Godwin,Peter Israel Bawa, Abel Adams, Tyoden Munashak Philibus, Joseph Abbah Benjamin, Abraham Felix Eseoghene, George Emmanuel Nankwat, OnoviranVictor Ovie, Alfred Ugo, Dominic John Aliyuda and Jerry Asiku. Others convicts  are: Abbah Lucky, Destiny Mawiyau Lot, Paul Danjuma, Dawuk Reshtak George, John Zang Iliya, Chimezie James Ekemizie, Sado Simon Chukwuemeka and Isreal James. They were prosecuted on one-count  separate charges that bordered on impersonation, obtaining by false pretence and possession of fraudulent documents by t...

 Uganda deal with Trump on US deportees runs into opposition Opposition figures and activists in Uganda on Tuesday criticized an agreement with the United States to receive deported migrants, questioning the lack of parliamentary approval. Ugandan officials have released few details about the agreement, although they said they preferred to receive deportees of African origin and didn't want individuals with criminal records. However, the country is being put forward as a possible location for high-profile detainee Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvador native who has been charged with human smuggling. Abrego Garcia, the subject of a protracted immigration saga, was detained on Monday by immigration officials in Baltimore, and the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that Abrego Garcia “is being processed for removal to Uganda.” Parliamentary oversight Without parliamentary oversight, the whole scheme is flawed, said Mathias Mpuuga, until recently the leader of the oppo...

 A Florida woman is facing homicide charges after pouring acid on a sleeping man. A New Port Richey man who suffered severe chemical burns on Thursday, August 21st, has died. According to New Port Richey Police, officers responded to a home on Slippery Rock Road after 50-year-old Chuanying He placed a 911 call on Thursday evening. Police arrived on the scene to find an unidentified man suffering from severe chemical burns.  The man was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital, where he passed away from his injuries two days later.  Police say Chuanying He intentionally poured acid on the man while he was sleeping. She then barricaded the door, trapping the man inside of the room before calling 911.  Authorities are not releasing the connection between Chuanying and the victim but have described the attack as a domestic incident.  Chuanying He is facing charges of first-degree homicide and aggravated battery, causing serious bodily harm.

 Ohio Amish woman facing charges in the deaths of her husband and 4-year-old son after a weekend camping trip fraught with "spiritual delusion". 45-year-old Marcus Miller and his  wife took their family for a camping trip over the weekend. However, it does not seem like their intentions were for a fun filled weekend. The two set out with their 4-year-old son, two 18-year-old twin sons, and a 15-year-old daughter to camp at Atwood Lake.  By Saturday morning, two family members would be deceased. The situation began to spiral out of control at about 1 a.m. Saturday morning, when Marcus and his wife went to the lakes dock and jumped into the water, believing they were proving their faith to god. After spending some time in the water, Marcus got out and informed his family that he was going back to the lake. He was last seen alive near the water at 6:30 a.m.  His body would not be recovered until 8:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. There is no clear report on how Marcus came to...

27-year-old woman dies after car plunges into Lagos lagoon A 27-year-old woman, Aisha Maikudi Ibrahim, d!ed after her car reportedly somersaulted and fell into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. Family sources said that Ms Ibrahim, who lived in Gbagada, was returning from an event in Ikoyi where she worked as a vendor when the crash occurred on Saturday, August 24, 2025.  “She called her mother around 1 a.m. to say she would be home in 20 minutes,” her aunt, Hadiza Oyewumi, said in a telephone interview with Premium Times on Sunday. “By 2 a.m., her phone was unreachable. By 4 a.m., her mother became worried, and by 6 a.m., her elder sister and mother set out to look for her.” Ms Oyewumi explained that on their way to the Island, the family saw emergency officials and bystanders gathered near the bridge. “When we stopped, we were told there had been an accident. The car’s bumper was visible, and when they checked the plate number, it matched hers,” Ms Oyewumi said. The...

 "The policemen in the embarrassing video have been identified and arrested. They appeared before the CP today, the four personnel,  two of them who are senior officers have been queried while the two inspectors have been detained and awaiting an orderly room trial". Watch video and more photos below.

 CULTURAL DIPLOMACY! Yesterday, while President Tinubu was carrying on with other activities of his state visit to Brazil, President Lula da Silva received Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. The global literary icon presented his translated book with the title: mito, literatura e o mundo africano (Myth, Literature and the African World) to Lula. More photos below. 

 ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST FOUR-MAN TRICYCLE/PHONE SNATCHING GANG IN AWKA, RECOVER EXHIBITS. The Anambra State Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Akwuzu, in the early hours of 25th August 2025 while on night patrol along the Agu Awka/Ifite Awka axis, intercepted a tricycle and arrested a four-man criminal syndicate specialising in robbing unsuspecting residents, particularly students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, of their phones and other valuables. The suspects include: Nnaji Chidera ‘m’ 19 years, Chijioke Mmaduabuchi ‘m’ 21 years, Wisdom Ogbonna ‘m’ 19 years and Afamefuna Egbe ‘m’ 20 years. Exhibits recovered are, 9 brands of phones including the victim’s iPhone, one laptop, two tricycles with registration numbers LSD 464 QP and BLF 552 VH, four different tricycle plate numbers and a substance suspected to be a hard drug.  The Operatives upon interrogation of the suspects confessed to being part of a criminal syndicate that specialises in robbing students w...

 DR Congo summons army commanders over defeat of troops fighting M23 rebels The military in the Democratic Republic of Congo said Monday that 41 senior army officers have been summoned for questioning as part of an investigation into the defeat of government troops during fighting with M23 rebels in the country’s volatile east. Those summoned by the General Inspectorate of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo include 35 generals and six colonels, army spokesman Maj. Gen. Sylvain Ekenge told reporters. He said the process concerns all officers who have assumed command responsibilities since the capture of the border town of Bunagana by the M23 rebels in June 2022, AFP reported. According to Ekenge, the questioning is aimed at establishing the responsibilities of each officer in the military setbacks faced on the battleground. Violating ceasefire This comes as the government and M23 rebels accused each other of violating a ceasefire, despite ongoing talks in Qatar aim...

 South Korea’s Lee suggests Trump-Kim summit later this year, office says South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has suggested the possibility of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, contingent on Trump attending a regional forum in South Korea, according to Lee’s office. Lee and Trump reportedly had a “pleasant” meeting during which they exchanged compliments and discussed past assassination threats, said Lee’s spokesperson Kang Yu-jung. The leaders did not address Washington’s requests concerning South Korea’s agricultural trade, Kang added. EARLIER REPORT: Trump repeatedly praises North Korea’s leader in meeting with South Korea’s president President Trump, alongside South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, on Monday, lavished praise on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, highlighting their personal rapport and the “great potential” of North Korea amid a tense period in U.S.-South Korea relations. Trump, eager to involve hims...

 Caitlin Clark signs with Nike as a signature athlete, shoe set for release next year Caitlin Clark has joined Nike’s roster of signature athletes, marking a new chapter in the WNBA star’s partnership with the athletic brand. Nike unveiled a custom logo for Clark, featuring interlocking Cs to represent the Indiana Fever guard. Her first signature shoe and apparel line are set to launch next year, while a T-shirt from the collection will drop on Sept. 1, with Fever colors of yellow and navy blue. “I’m honored to join Nike’s signature roster alongside some of the greatest athletes in the world,” Clark said. “I’m excited to give fans a first look at what we’ve been creating together.” Clark’s second WNBA season has been limited by injuries, missing 24 games, including the last 15 with a right groin strain. She has not played or practiced since July 15 but participated in Indiana’s pregame shootaround Sunday in Minnesota. The former WNBA Rookie of the Year is averaging 16.5 points, 8.8...

 SANWO-OLU SWEARS IN IFELODUN LCDA CHAIRMAN Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, swore in the Chairman of the Ifelodun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Olufemi Akanbi Okeowo, urging him to be committed to governance at the grassroots level. Governor Sanwo-Olu charged Okeowo, who is returning for a second term, to work closely with stakeholders and deliver results that will directly improve the lives of residents of the council. Hon. Okeowo was elected during the Saturday, July 12 council polls but couldn't be sworn in with his colleagues on Sunday, July 27 because he was indisposed at that time, but he is now fit to steer the ship of governance in Ifelodun LCDA. Speaking during the swearing-in of Okeowo at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu implored all the government officials to give the council chairman all the support that he requires to do his work. He said: "We are encouraged by the fact that he did very well in his first tenure in ...