September 5, 2025
US deploys F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico to fight Caribbean drug cartels
The United States has ordered the deployment of 10 F-35 fighter jets to a Puerto Rico airfield to conduct operations against drug cartels operating in the Caribbean. This move is part of a broader crackdown on narco-terrorist organizations in the region, as President Donald Trump vowed to intensify efforts to curb drug trafficking into the […]
Bompastor ready to build on treble-winning debut season as Chelsea face Man City in WSL opener
An unbeaten domestic treble marked a dream debut season in English football for Sonia Bompastor, but the Chelsea boss insists her side cannot afford to rest on their laurels as they prepare to begin their Women’s Super League title defence against Manchester City on Friday night.
Police parades 167 crime suspects, kidnappers
Jigawa Police arrest two notorious kidnappers and 165 suspects for kidnapping, robbery, drug trafficking, rape, vandalism and theft across the state. The Jigawa State Police Command has intensified its clampdown on criminal activities across the state, leading to the arrest of two notorious suspected kidnappers and 165 other suspects linked to various crimes ranging from […]
UK deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigns amid tax scandal
UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has stepped down from her roles as housing minister and deputy leader of Labour after a probe found she violated the ministerial code for underpaying tax on her flat. In a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Rayner conceded she “did not meet the highest standards” and expressed regret […]
Trump’s plan to offer Eric Adams Saudi ambassador role sparks controversy
Members of the Trump administration have reportedly been considering offering New York City Mayor Eric Adams the role of ambassador to Saudi Arabia. According to reports by The New York Times and Politico, the plan aims to convince Adams to drop out of the mayoral race in November to help defeat left-leaning Democratic candidate Zohran […]
CBN Unveils Bold Unit to Combat Financial Crime
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the establishment of a new Compliance Department, a strategic unit designed to combat financial crimes and strengthen oversight of non-prudential risks across the country’s financial system. The initiative, which became fully operational in the second quarter of 2025, underscores the apex bank’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s financial […]
US immigration raid on Hyundai plant sparks diplomatic tension
The United States and South Korea have found themselves embroiled in a diplomatic spat following a US immigration raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia. The raid, conducted by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, resulted in the detention of hundreds of workers, forcing construction on the factory to be suspended. According to […]
Tanker drivers threaten fuel crisis as Dangote CNG trucks spark protest
The Nigerian energy sector may face another round of disruptions as the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has announced plans to halt fuel loading nationwide starting Monday, September 8, 2025. The move follows an escalating dispute with the management of the $20bn Dangote Refinery over its plan to introduce 4,000 compressed […]
US Department of Defense to be renamed ‘Department of War’
United States President Donald Trump is set to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War in a bid to rebrand the government agency with a more forceful image. According to reports, the name change is expected to be implemented in an executive order. The “Department of War” will become the secondary name […]
Tragic Twist: Family Denies Peju Ogunmola’s Son Died from Bathroom Fall
The family of veteran Nollywood actress, Peju Ogunmola, has officially debunked claims that her only child, Sola Ayomikun Omobolanle, died from a bathroom fall in the United Kingdom. In a statement issued on Friday, the family clarified that Ayomikun passed away in Ibadan, Oyo State, after a brief illness and has since been buried. The […]