Eleven West African nationals, including Nigerians, who were deported from the United States to Ghana on September 6, 2025, have filed a lawsuit in Accra challenging their detention and seeking to prevent further deportation to their home countries. The legal action, led by Ghanaian lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor, claims the deportees face risks of torture, persecution, or inhumane treatment if returned, as U.S. immigration courts had previously granted them protections. Reports indicate that the deportees were flown under harsh conditions, with some shackled and restrained in straitjackets for a 16-hour flight. Upon arrival, they were detained in a military facility near…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Chief (Mrs.) Hannah Idowu Dideolu (HID) Awolowo, describing her as a “pillar of courage and dignity” whose life continues to inspire Nigerians. In a statement marking the tenth anniversary of her passing, President Tinubu noted that Mama Awolowo’s legacy remains deeply respected across the nation. He highlighted her unwavering support for her husband, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and her dedication to public service as a guiding example for generations. “Mama Awolowo was a pillar of courage and dignity who stood firmly beside Chief Obafemi Awolowo and carried his legacy with uncommon…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFED), has deployed a rapid response team to Zamfara State to address a severe cholera outbreak. Since the outbreak began on January 15, Zamfara has recorded over 11,000 cases with a case fatality rate of 1.6%, affecting all 14 local government areas. Talata Mafara, Gusau, Bungudu, and Zurmi have reported the highest number of cases, accounting for more than 60% of infections. The rapid response team, consisting of seven Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (FELTP) residents and one graduate, will embark on…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved all the requests of resident doctors who had gone on strike over unpaid entitlements. The minister made the announcement during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the Northern Parkway, linking Ring Road II to Ring Road III along Shehu Yar’Adua Way in Life Camp, Abuja. He commended the doctors for suspending their industrial action in the interest of patients and the wider FCT community. “I have signed all the doctors’ requests on my table today,” Wike said, directing the FCT Acting Head of Service and his Senior Special Assistant on…
South African rapper David Junior Ngcobo, popularly known as Nasty C, has revealed that his stage name has no real meaning. South African rapper David Junior Ngcobo, popularly known as Nasty C, has revealed that his stage name has no real meaning. He admitted that he randomly combined letters to create the name. He also confessed that he previously invented a story about his first producer calling him “Nasty Cat” as a way to honor the producer and give his stage name a narrative. “I made up the story because I wanted a backstory and to show respect to the…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to deliver a statewide broadcast today, Friday, September 19, 2025, at 6 p.m., marking his official return after the conclusion of the six-month emergency rule in the state. Announcing the broadcast at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara expressed gratitude for the warm welcome he received from residents upon his return. He stated that the address would provide an opportunity to acknowledge and commend key individuals and groups who contributed to restoring peace and stability across Rivers State. Governor Fubara arrived at the Government House accompanied by his wife, key stakeholders,…
President Bola Tinubu touched down at Kaduna International Airport on Friday, September 19, 2025, for a one-day official visit to the state. He was warmly received by Governor Uba Sani, alongside federal ministers, senators, security chiefs, and other senior government officials. During the visit, President Tinubu will attend the wedding ceremony of Nasirudeen Yari, son of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari (Zamfara West), and Safiyya Shehu Idris. He is also scheduled to pay a condolence visit to Aisha Buhari, widow of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, at her family residence in Kaduna. Officials say the visit underscores the President’s commitment to…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has significantly increased its passport production capacity, now able to produce 4,000-5,000 passports daily, up from the previous 250-300 per day. This milestone follows the inauguration of the Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the development during an inspection of the new facility. He revealed that the system can personalise over 1,000 passports per hour, enabling the NIS to meet daily demands within just four to five hours of operation. Tunji-Ojo said, “This project is 100% ready. Nigeria can now be more productive and…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has suspended sales of petroleum products to unregistered marketers, effective September 18, 2025. All self-collection gantry sales have been halted, with marketers now required to use the refinery’s Free Delivery Scheme, which ensures direct shipments to registered retail outlets. Payments made for self-collection after the effective date will not be honored. A statement from the refinery’s management said: “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we implement this operational adjustment.” The move comes amid disputes involving the refinery, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), and…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Shamsideen Oladiti Adio, popularly known as “Shamelon,” a prominent leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), over allegations of assault and murder. Adio is currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti-Yaba, where discreet investigations into two separate cases are ongoing. According to the police, on September 17, Adio allegedly attacked a dispatch rider on Lagos Island using a helmet and his fists, inflicting serious injuries. The victim was rushed to the hospital and is currently on oxygen, receiving treatment. SP Abimbola Adebisi, the state police…
The Australian state of Queensland has become the first in the country to ban drug testing services, including privately funded programs, igniting warnings from health experts that the move could endanger lives. Late on Thursday, the state government passed legislation prohibiting funding for services that allow recreational drug users to test the chemical composition of substances to detect contamination or harmful additives. Queensland ranks third-highest in Australia for drug use, with about one in five residents reporting drug use in the past 12 months. Health professionals have raised concerns that the ban could increase the risk of overdoses and preventable…
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has petitioned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, urging an investigation into a controversial letter dated September 2, 2025. The letter, allegedly issued from the Chief Judge’s office, instructed that a case before a vacation judge be heard substantively even after the vacation period. PDP Chairman Hon. Sunday Bisi described the letter as a “bizarre and unprecedented abuse of judicial process,” noting that it was signed by an unidentified individual on behalf of a personal aide, rather than a judge. The PDP claims no party…