Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Senator Ned Nwoko Calls For Prosecution Of Staged Kidnapping Culprits. Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has urged security agencies to rigorously prosecute individuals orchestrating staged kidnappings, labelling them as a serious threat to societal trust and security resources. The call came in a statement issued on Thursday, 21 August 2025, in Abuja, following a recent incident in Aniocha North that exposed the damaging trend of fake abductions. Staged kidnappings involve individuals deliberately faking their own abduction or orchestrating false kidnapping scenarios, often to extort money from family members, gain attention, or achieve other personal motives. In…

Fresh Crises In PDP, As ‘Southern Leaders’ Disown Lagos Zoning Meeting. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is grappling with fresh internal turmoil as a coalition of prominent southern leaders has publicly disowned a zoning consultation meeting held in Lagos on Thursday, 21 August 2025, labelling it “illegal, divisive, and unrepresentative.” The meeting, tagged the “PDP Southern Zoning Consultative Summit” and convened at the Legend Hotel in Ikeja by the party’s Zoning Committee under Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, aimed to discuss the allocation of key party positions ahead of the PDP’s national convention scheduled for 15-16 November in Ibadan. …

Nigeria’s FX Reserves Rise To $41bn, First Time Since 2021. Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have surged to $41 billion, marking their highest level since December 2021, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This milestone, achieved on 19 August 2025, reflects a robust increase of $1.46 billion from $39.54 billion at the start of the month, driven by enhanced foreign currency inflows and strategic economic reforms. The CBN reported that the reserves, which had dipped to $37.28 billion in early July, have seen a remarkable turnaround, growing by approximately $81 million daily in August. This steady accretion follows…

Bisi Akande Leads APC Delegation To Mourn With Buhari Family In Kaduna. Chief Bisi Akande, the pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Osun State, led a delegation of party leaders to Kaduna on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, to pay their respects to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The visit followed Buhari’s passing last month in a London clinic at the age of 82, an event that has left a profound mark on Nigeria’s political landscape. Akande, visibly moved, described the late president as “a patriotic leader” and “an…

Ogun IPAC Urges Aggrieved Parties To Seek Court Redress Over By-Election Results. The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Ogun State has called on political parties dissatisfied with the outcome of the recent Remo Federal Constituency by-election to pursue legal redress rather than actions that could disrupt the state’s peace. The appeal was made by IPAC’s state chairman, Abayomi Sanyaolu, during a press briefing in Abeokuta on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. The by-election, held on Saturday, saw Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), securing 41,237 votes against her…

Anambra Assembly Summons PDP Lawmaker Over Social Media Allegations. The Anambra State House of Assembly has summoned Hon. Bernard Udemezue, the lawmaker representing Ayamelum Constituency, to address controversial social media posts in which he alleged marginalisation in the distribution of constituency allowances. The decision was made during a plenary session in Awka on Tuesday, 19 August 2025, with the House describing the posts as “damaging content” that threatened its reputation and the safety of its members. Udemezue, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who notably arrived at the Assembly in a tricycle to highlight his constituency’s challenges,…

Vice President Shettima Leads Condolence Visit To Kogi Governor Ododo. Vice President Kashim Shettima led a high-level federal delegation to Kogi State on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, to offer condolences to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo following the passing of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. The patriarch, aged 83, died on Monday, 18 August, and was laid to rest in his hometown of Upogoro, Okene Local Government Area, in accordance with Islamic rites. Upon arrival at Obajana Airstrip, Shettima was warmly received by Kogi’s Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu, alongside other senior officials. The delegation, which included Borno State…

Adamawa Governor Fintiri Reunites 14 Abducted Children With Families In Yola. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has overseen the emotional reunion of 14 children with their families in Yola, following their rescue from a trafficking syndicate in Anambra State. The handover ceremony, conducted on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, was led by Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, who represented Fintiri, currently abroad, at the Deputy Governor’s Office in the state capital. The children, aged between 4 and 9, were abducted from various communities in Adamawa, primarily from Jambutu Ward in Yola North Local Government Area. Farauta revealed that…

Cristiano Ronaldo And Georgina Rodríguez Tie the Knot In Star-Studded Ceremony. Global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner, Georgina Rodríguez, have officially married, marking a new chapter in their nine-year love story. The couple, who announced their engagement on 11 August 2025, exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, surrounded by family, friends, and a host of celebrities. The wedding, described as one of the most anticipated events of the year, celebrated their enduring bond and shared commitment to their family. The ceremony took place at a luxurious venue…

Arsenal Secure Blockbuster Signing Of Eberechi Eze From Crystal Palace. Arsenal have clinched a sensational deal to sign Crystal Palace’s star midfielder Eberechi Eze, outmanoeuvring rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a dramatic transfer saga. The agreement, finalised on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, is worth around £60 million plus £7.5 million in add-ons, matching the value of Eze’s expired £68 million release clause. The 27-year-old England international is set to undergo a medical with the Gunners after featuring in Palace’s Europa Conference League play-off against Fredrikstad on Thursday, marking a major coup for Mikel Arteta’s squad. The transfer, orchestrated by…

Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Abuja Connectivity With New Flights From October 2025. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has announced plans to enhance its operations in Nigeria by introducing three additional weekly flights to Abuja, starting 28 October 2025. The announcement, made by the airline’s Nigeria Area Manager, Mrs Firiehiwot Mekonnen, underscores the airline’s commitment to meeting the growing travel demands in the Nigerian capital and supporting its emergence as a hub for international conferences and events. The new evening flights, operating at 10 p.m. from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, will complement the existing daily midday service, bringing the total to ten…

Beloved TV Judge Frank Caprio Passes Away At 88 After Courageous Cancer Battle. Frank Caprio, the cherished Rhode Island judge whose compassionate courtroom moments captured hearts worldwide through his reality TV show *Caught in Providence*, has died at the age of 88. His family confirmed the news on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, stating that he passed away peacefully after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. The announcement, shared via Caprio’s official Instagram account, sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and dignitaries alike, celebrating his legacy of kindness and empathy. Caprio, who served as Chief Judge of the Providence…