The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on August 6, 2025, condemned the practice of appointing corrupt politicians to ministerial positions, arguing that such actions undermine Nigeria’s moral fabric.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, on August 5, 2025, claimed Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak is not worth a £150 million transfer fee, comparing it to “Mbappé-level money.” Speaking on a
The Ogun State Government, on August 6, 2025, called for residents’ collaboration to prevent flooding by halting illegal structures along waterways. Environment Commissioner Ola Oresanya, addressing Abeokuta residents, warned that
US President Donald Trump, on August 5, 2025, hinted at a “very soon” meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address escalating global conflicts, including Ukraine and Middle East tensions.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on August 5, 2025, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s oil palm and cocoa sectors to diversify the $400 billion economy, heavily reliant on
The Edo State government, on August 4, 2025, banned the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), citing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on August 5, 2025, declared that completely defeating Hamas is essential to secure the release of 120 hostages held in Gaza since the October 7,
The Lagos State government has issued an urgent evacuation warning to residents in low-lying areas of Lekki, Ikorodu, Ajegunle, and Eti-Osa, citing severe flood risks from heavy rainfall forecast through
An Abuja federal court fined 21 foreign hackers ₦1 million each and ordered their deportation for orchestrating cyberattacks that cost Nigeria ₦2 billion in 2024. The hackers, from China, Russia,
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, announced on August 3, 2025, plans to shut down seven million accounts linked to scammers, targeting fraudsters exploiting Nigeria’s 140 million WhatsApp users. The
