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Pilots split over KWAM 1’s aviation ambassadorship

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The Federal Government’s decision to lower the flying restriction placed on Fuji music singer Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, commonly known as KWAM 1, and drop criminal charges against Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger, has caused uproar in the aviation sector. Given the seriousness of the musician’s violation, several industry participants and pilots praised the government’s decision, while others characterized it as hurried and incorrect. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, declared on Wednesday that the Federal Government has lowered the six-month flight ban imposed on KWAM 1…

Why FG named KWAM 1 aviation security ambassador — Keyamo

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The Federal Government’s decision to designate Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for appropriate airport security protocol was justified by Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. This came about as a result of public criticism over the FG’s position on recent instances of disruptive behavior at Nigerian airports including KWAM 1 and Comfort Emmason, an Ibom Air customer, acting unrulily with the airline’s air hostess. Keyamo had stated that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority had consented to shorten KWAM 1’s flight prohibition to…

FG bans creation of new tertiary institutions for seven years

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Citing the growth of underutilized institutions, overstretched resources, and a decline in academic quality, the federal government  has placed  seven years ban on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Following a presentation by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa, the decision was adopted during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, which was chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.  

Fuel consumption dropped to 1.44bn litres in June 2025 — NMDPRA

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According to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, total fuel evacuation for June 2025 dropped to 1.44 billion liters, marking a notable decrease in fuel usage. In a study released on Wednesday, NMDPRA‘s Director of Public Affairs, George Ene-Ita, verified that the average daily fuel consumption was 48 million liters, refuting previous estimates that claimed a lower amount of 38.94 million liters. The News Agency of Nigerian on Wednesday quoted Ene-Ita, as saying, that “the total fuel evacuation for June was precisely 1,440,768,129 litres, representing a 16.42 per…

No helmet, no riding on highways, FRSC warns motorcyclists

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The Ondo State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has reaffirmed its intention to arrest any biker who is not wearing a crash helmet while riding on the state’s highways. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria in Akure, the state capital, on Sunday, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, the FRSC State Sector Commander, issued the warning. According to Ibitoye, the corps has increased its efforts to apprehend, seize, and prosecute any biker who is not wearing a helmet while riding on a highway. He clarified that the majority of…

Lagos Pastor Arrested for Cross-Border Drug Trafficking

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Adefolusho Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, over his suspected complicity in repeated shipments of illicit substances from Ghana to Nigeria. After months of evasion, Olasele was finally caught on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his church in Okun Ajah, Lekki, Lagos. Femi Babafemi, the agency’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Sunday that officers arrested him as he left the building after waiting until the conclusion of the Sunday service.…

Tiwa Savage Opens Up on Sex Tape and Losing Her Fathe

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Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage, has spoken about moving behind the 2021 leak of her sex tape, which stirred controversy as she confessed being blackmailed over it. In a YouTube interview with British media personality, Zeze Mills which started trending on Friday, Savage characterized the experience, with the death of her father, as the lowest points in her career. “My dad passed away, and my s3x tape was made public,”Tiwa Savage claimed. I could only have survived if I hadn’t given it any thought. “Being here on the couch with you…

Chelsea unveil 2025/26 squad numbers as new signings inherit iconic shirts

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Chelsea have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2025/26 season, with several summer signings handed symbolic shirts as the Blues prepare for a fresh campaign under manager Enzo Maresca. The updated list highlights both a shift in attacking firepower and a continued commitment to youth integration. Among the standout changes, new striker Liam Delap inherits the much-discussed No. 9. Rising Brazilian star Estevão begins his Chelsea journey with the No. 41 shirt, and others like Joao Pedro, Dario Essugo, and Filip Jorgensen also feature prominently. Chelsea’s 2025/26 squad numbers…

Premier League ends partnership with LGBTQ+ Charity Stonewal

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The long-running Rainbow Laces campaign has come to an end after the Premier League formally terminated its collaboration with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall. The action marks a change in the league’s attitude to inclusivity as it gets ready to introduce its LGBTQ+ History Month program in February. Rainbow Laces was first developed by Stonewall in 2013 with the goal of promoting LGBTQ+ inclusiveness in football. The Premier League launched it in 2017. In a clear demonstration of solidarity for the gay, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender populations in the sport, players in…

Ibadan markets shut as Olubadan Olakulehin is buried

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Due to the burial of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, all markets were forced to close on Friday morning. Two days after turning 90, on July 7, 2025, Oba Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan, passed away. Today, August 8, he will be laid to rest at the St. Peter’s Cathedral in Aremo, Ibadan. In a statement released on Thursday, Oyo State Babaloja General Alhaji Yekeen Abass ordered that all markets be closed on Friday from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. in remembrance of the deceased king. Abass stated…