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Erling Haaland of Manchester City has been named the UEFA Men's Player of the Year .  At the Champions League group stage draw, Haaland was named the prize winner ahead of teammate Kevin De Bruyne and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi. The Norwegian striker wins two prizes in a row this week. After an outstanding debut season in England, he has now won this award after winning the PFA Player of the Year earlier in the week. Haaland helped City win the treble last season with 52 goals in 53 games. The UEFA Women's Player of the Year award went to Aitana Bonmati.

Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Whitemoney, narrated his dream to Big Brother disclosing how he was sacked from his job. Whitemoney caused a stir a few moments ago with his diary session with Big Brother. During his diary session, he was asked if he had anything to tell Big Brother. Whitemoney took the opportunity to narrate the dream he had that afternoon while relaxing. According to him, Big Brother was sacked from his job and was replaced with a new person who was strict and had a faster voice. He disclosed how the new Big Brother would come inside the house to give instructions rather than speak to them through the microphone. He pleaded with Big Brother to remain the same because he didn't like the new Big Brother he saw.

  Omashola, a BBNaija All Stars housemate, laments the attitude of his fellow inmates toward their chores and practices. The mental strain of constantly having to remind people why they are on the show was stressed by the housemate during his Thursday diary session with Biggie. Omashola claimed that the housemates were more active when he was watching the Pepper Dem edition of the show as opposed to the All-Stars Edition. He argued that while his focus is on the game, the daily cycle of sleeping, eating, gossiping, and fighting is absolutely exhausting for him. He stated, in part, "All that roommates do is sleep, cook, eat, gossip, and fight; there is no time for wager. Things weren't like this in my Season, when I must wake everyone up to rehearse, but I can't do that here because we are All Stars.

  According to reports, military personnel in Gabon found suitcases and bags stuffed with different currencies in the home of former president Ali Bongo. The money was discovered hours after the military seized control of the country following Bongo's reelection after serving as president for 14 years and put him under house arrest, according to information obtained by theglobalnewsupdates. According to reports, Yann Ngulu, the chief of staff for Nourredine Bongo, the eldest son of the ousted president, found the money at his home. The suitcases could be seen stuffed with bundles of CFA francs, dollars, and euros in the trending X video from Wednesday. Omar Bongo, his father, ruled for 42 years. Due to the Bongo family's 56 years of rule, a coup was staged, which has since sparked criticism online. Watch video below:

    Aquafina, the company that produces bottled water, invited the young street vendor who gained notoriety for skillfully pushing their goods to drivers in traffic . The young man going by the name of Dr. H2O was seen in a viral video making a unique pitch for bottled water to bus passengers, according to theglobalnewsupdates. Netizens were drawn to his fluency and the way he had skillfully pushed the brand, and they alerted the brand to the video of the young hawker who was effectively promoting their bottled water. The teenage hawker from Anambra recently provided an update, revealing that he had been to Lagos state at the invitation of the business.

  Following his dismissal from the match against Newcastle on August 27, Virgil van Dijk, the captain and center back for Liverpool, is being accused of improper conduct by the Football Association (FA). As a result of two goals from substitute Darwin Nunez, Liverpool won the Premier League match at St. James' Park 2-1. Even though Van Dijk was given a straight red card in the first half, the victory was still achieved. The VAR (Video Assistant Referee) upheld referee John Brooks' decision to remove Van Dijk for a foul on Alexander Isak at the edge of the box. The defender took his time leaving the field of play after receiving a red card, and he later got into an altercation with fourth official Craig Pawson, which caused the restart to be delayed. The FA said that Van Dijk had "acted improperly and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official after being sent off in the 29th minute" in a statement made public on Tuesday. The international player f...

  Famous American professional wrestler Bray Wyatt passed away last week, unfortunately disclosing a terrible fact: he was not wearing the heart defibrillator that his doctor had advised him to wear and which was essential for the management of his cardiac ailment. The three-time World Champion Windham Lawrence Rotunda, who suffered from heart issues in the weeks before his tragic passing, is mourned by the wrestling community. Wyatt allegedly told his fiancee, WWE ring announcer JoJo, that he was going to take a sleep. Concern grew as the hours passed and his alarm continued to ring. He was lying in bed when JoJo found him, his face turning as bluish as his wrestler persona. When Wyatt stopped breathing and wasn't responding, a distraught JoJo called 911 while her mother gave CPR. Sadly, his life could not be saved, and when he arrived at the hospital, he was pronounced dead. According to information provided by Wyatt's family, complications from a COVID-19 infection earlier i...

  In the early hours of Wednesday, during the BBNaija Season 8 All-Stars episode, a heated argument broke out between CeeC and Pere . The argument began as a dispute between CeeC and another housemate, but when CeeC accused Pere of not being a good friend, the attention turned to Pere. Pere was somewhat aback by this charge and wondered if CeeC had mistaken him for Tobi. This reply from Pere infuriated CeeC even more, leading her to vehemently express her irritation and hurl abuses at him, calling him a "coward," "fool at 40," and "instigator." In the midst of this argumentative discussion, CeeC continued to make inflammatory remarks regarding Pere's family, heightening the tenseness. The fight grew more heated despite attempts by Ilebaye, a separate housemate, to defuse it by moving CeeC to different rooms.  Defending herself against CeeC's claims, Pere admitted that her rage was caused by his rejection of her love approaches. Upon hearing this, C...

According to military officials, Ali Bongo Ondimba, the president of Gabon, is currently under house arrest and one of his sons has been taken into custody for "treason." After the military officers claimed to have ousted the government, the announcement was made a few hours later. The military officials said Bongo was under home arrest and "surrounded by his family and doctors" in a statement played out on state television. Since 2009, when he took over as president from his father Omar Bongo, who had ruled Gabon for 42 years, Bongo has been in charge. More details to come:

  CeeC, a housemate on Big Brother Naija All Stars, has explained why she chose not to respond to Angel's comments directed at her . The Big Brother Naija All Stars House had drama on Tuesday night as CeeC and Angel got into a heated argument that left the house in disarray, according to theglobalnewsupdates. The argument broke out as the crew was getting ready for its cheerleading duty, turning the home into a war of feelings and viewpoints. CeeC admitted to Ike that she chose to disregard Angel since she is a child throughout their talk. "Angel is such a kid, she's happy that she has insulted me," the woman remarked. She would have screamed mental health if I insulted her, so I chose to ignore her.

A newborn baby boy who was abandoned in a pit latrine by his mother three days after his birth in Otuocha, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been found alive. The 20-year-old mother, Nwaedoka Chidimma, of Izzi, Ebonyi state, gave birth to the child on Sunday, August 27, 2023, and dropped him in the bathroom toilet, according to the Anambra Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Affairs. Farmer and Chidimma's acquaintance Esther Omesi claimed the suspect requested to stay at her home for a few days due to a farming task. Omesi described how the suspect began acting strangely on Sunday after the victim told her she was experiencing a stomach ache and went to the pit to relieve herself. Omesi Quoted Chidimma took some time, then emerged from the bathroom covered in blood. Omesi claimed that she dialed a nurse, who examined Chidimma and discovered that the infant was missing. She advised Chidinma to return home to tell her parents that she believed Chidinma had giv...

  On Tuesday, the Edo State Police Command paraded Victor Ochonogor, a self-described 400-level University of Port-Harcourt student and suspected online fraudster in connection with the alleged murder of his fiancée in Benin City. Recall that a 'Yahoo boy' suspect was accused of fatally stabbing his lover Success Regha at his apartment in Benin City. According to reports, the incident took place at 10 Osahon Street, Ogheghe Quarters, off Sapele Road, in Benin City. When the fighting started, Ochonogor and his deceased lover reportedly had already barricaded themselves inside the home. It was discovered that Ochonogor's landlord informed the police about the horrific tragedy. The incident was reported to the police on Monday, August 21, 2023 at around 4 p.m., the Commissioner of Police, Dankwara Mohammed stated, adding that the police sprang into action right away. Speaking about the incident, the murder suspect, Ochonogor, 25, said he had been seeing his late girlfriend Suc...

  According to a statement released on Tuesday by Ajuri Ngelale, the president's spokesperson, Chiedu Ebie has been named the commission's chairman of the board and Samuel Ogbuku its managing director and chief executive officer (CEO). The following members of the Board and Management team are included: Chiedu Ebie is the chairman of Delta. CEO and Managing Director for Bayelsa, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku Executive Director (Finance and Admin) for Rivers, Mr. Boma Iyaye Ifedayo Abegunde, executive director of corporate services in Ondo, and Mr. Victor Antai, executive director of projects in Akwa-Ibom Sen. Dimaro Denyanbofa, a Bayelsa state representative Mr. Monday Igbuya, a state representative from Delta, Chief Tony Okocha, a state representative from Rivers, and Mr. Abasi Ndikan Nkono, a state representative from Akwa Ibom Patrick Aisowieren, state representative for Edo, is honorable. Imo state representative Mr. Kyrian Uchegbu.  Ondo state representative Victor Kolade Akinjo and ...

Marc Cucurella, a defender for Chelsea, has reached a personal contract with Manchester United. Fabrizio Romano revealed this on Tuesday night. Due to the injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, United wants to borrow Cucurella for the entire season. Cucurella has come to terms with the Blues to switch from Chelsea to the Premier League opponents. "Understand Cucurella and Manchester United have come to a basic understanding about personal matters. The player's side received the green light. As they want to complete the Cucurella deal with Chelsea as soon as possible, Man United won't negotiate for any other left back at this time, Romano tweeted.

Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are forbidden from participating in political politics, according to the NYSC. Even while Hannatu Masawa's appointment by President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria's minister of arts, culture, and the creative economy is still surrounded by controversy Ms. Musawa is reportedly an active NYSC volunteer. According to a source who talked to theglobalnewsupdates under the condition of anonymity, it was severely forbidden to participate in partisan politics or affiliate with a political party during the service year. The source stated that NYSC made an effort to uphold neutrality and non-partisanship during the service year. "Based on the NYSC Act and its accompanying bye-laws governing the operations and regulations of the scheme, there are no specific provisions that prohibit a serving corps member from being appointed as a minister or commissioner," the source stated. "However, it is crucial to remember that the selection o...

  A portion of President Bola Tinubu's N5 billion allocation for each state of the federation, according to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, is a loan. The confirmation came from Governor Mutfwang on Monday when he stated that Plateau State has received N2 billion and that 52% of the palliative allocation was granted as opposed to 48% being a loan. The governor added that each state was required to utilize N1 billion of the funds to purchase locally produced rice, adding that his state had purchased 3,000 bags and distributed them to all of the local government areas in the state.  To be clear, he said, "The Plateau State Government has received $2 billion, which includes a 52% grant component and a 48% loan component, as part of the 5 billion Naira Allocation for Palliative to various parts of the Country. By the Grace of God, we shall act responsibly. "We will be looking at matters like upgrading the bursary of our students, procuring fertilizers at a discounted r...

  Mercy Eke spoke extensively with her former boyfriend Ike. She cautioned him against pursuing his budding romance with Cee-C. If he did not put an end to their acquaintance, she attacked him and threatened to take harsh measures. As you are all aware, Cee-C and Ike have grown closer as the weeks have progressed. Her extreme passion, which could be construed as rudeness, is something he can put up with. Nevertheless, Ike has accepted Cee-c for who she is, whether or not that was disrespectful. Although it might appear positive, Mercy Eke thinks otherwise. Last night in the dressing room, Mercy talked at length with Ike about his friendship. She bemoaned, "She does not respect you and she always treats you like shit." Ike stood up for Cee-C. He responded, "She doesn't treat me like trash. She persisted in complaining about Cee-C's mistreatment of him. Ike vigorously supported her, though. He chuckled, "Well, I'm used to it. Ike claims that despite how ot...

    Big Brother Naija season 8 "All Stars" Doyin has been named Head of House for week five . According to the Leadership Newspaper, Doyin triumphed against Cross, another housemate, in a close race. Players attempt to win a significant cash prize of $100,000 on the reality TV series BBNaija by avoiding audience elimination while living in a secluded residence. The housemates' stamina was tested throughout the Head of House game's series of physical and mental challenges. Doyin begged Cross to give her the game's victory. Cross demanded that she give him two of the four BFFs, to which she consented. However, she did give Cross, Neo, Kim, and Mercy four BFF badges, entitling them to utilize the lavish HOH lounge alongside him. Her victory also ensures that she will spend the following week in the Big Brother House.

  A Yoruba Council Worldwide-affiliated organisation has demanded immediate intervention in the political squabbles in Lagos. In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu that was made accessible to theglobalnewsupdates on Monday, the group offered the guidance. The letter, which was signed by the group's president, Aare Oba Hassan Oladotun, Esq., pleaded on Tinubu to step in and resolve the dispute between the state's administrative and legislative branches. The present controversy over the list of commissioners for Lagos State between the executive and legislative branches truly need your fatherly review and prompt leadership involvement. However, as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, your continued leadership guidance, strategic engagement, and tactical roles in the political landscape and development of Yoruba Land and particularly Lagos State remain very important and sacrosanct more so than in the past, especially to maintain the foundation base politically. In L...

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) National Secretariat is now being occupied by police officers, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to issue an emergency order for them to leave the location within 48 hours. This information was released by NLC on Monday in a statement following an urgent National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting. As a result, the NLC urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately dispel the rumors that are being spread about him by individuals who have used force to seize control of the NURTW's secretariat with the use of security personnel. Remember how the leadership of the NURTW alerted the public of purported preparations to attack the organization's secretariat in Abuja?

  Adekunle Olopade and Venita Akpofure, roommates on Big Brother Naija All Stars, have declared their love for one another. In the course of the Sunday live performance, the couple made their relationship status official. Is Adekunle your favorite male toy, said the host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu to Venita. What exactly is happening there? He is absolutely not a guy toy, Venita retorted. My boyfriend is him. We are beginning a relationship that, ideally, will go beyond this House. "Are you official as well?" Ebuka inquired once again. "Yeah, I'll admit I'm on my end, but we haven't discussed it," Venita retorted. The person you see here, Adekunle, is my current favorite. So, Adekunle, is she [Venita] your girlfriend? Ebuka inquired. Are you dating her?  Adekunle answered, "Yes!"

  Angel, a housemate on Big Brother Naija All Stars, asserted that she and Soma, her love interest, were incompatible . Recall that on Sunday during the live program, Soma revealed their relationship status in response to questioning from the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. However, when chatting to Ilebaye on Monday, Angel revealed that she has a lover outside the home. She claims that they are confusing romantic passion with sexual tension. "I don't think Soma and I get along; I think the sexual tension we're mistaking for love is the real problem. "I have a whole BF outside, and we don't fight like this."

  Peter Obi, the Labour Party's (LP) presidential candidate, has refuted claims that he bought off Rufai Oseni, a Nigerian television host. According to theglobalnewsupdates, Obi called the accusations "malicious and cheap blackmail" in a statement posted on Twitter. He said that he has never paid anyone to publicize his name and that he has never paid a journalist to speak or write favorably about him. Obi said that he was a visitor at Rufai Oseni's father's funeral and did not make any financial contributions to the burial. He declared that he is dedicated to helping Nigeria overcome its problems and that he will not be sidetracked by "evil endeavors." On X (previously known as Twitter), Obi stated, "Normally, I do not engage in name-calling and mud-slinging. In the course of my political career, I also refrain from attacking individuals or attempting to discredit their character. I have also refrained from publicly or privately responding to chea...

  President Emmanuel Macron has stated that the French ambassador to Niger will remain there despite efforts from the leaders of a recent coup to do otherwise . On Monday, he also reaffirmed France's support for the deposed president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, whose refusal to resign Macron praised. Additionally, Macron stated that Paris would back any military action taken in Niger by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The French president acknowledged that French envoy Sylvain Itte was listening in from Niamey, the capital of Niger, despite being given a 48-hour deadline to leave the country last Friday. He was speaking to ambassadors gathered in Paris for a significant speech on foreign policy. "I salute your colleague and your colleagues who are listening from their positions," he said. "France and its ambassadors have confronted exceptionally tough conditions in several countries in recent months, from Sudan, where France has been exemplary, ...

  On Monday, all of the recently sworn-in ministers were present at the Aso Rock presidential villa to begin the first meeting of the Federal Executive Council of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government. The Ministers were congratulated by President Tinubu in his opening remarks, and he urged them to view their positions as a call to serve the people. The President stated that the ministers will be the conductors and he will be the bus driver, saying that Nigerians have high expectations for the cabinet. "We must ensure that this nation's 200 million citizens prosper. The President reiterated that cabinet members would have the opportunity to develop their own solutions and re-engineer processes that would result in the availability of resources and make the economy work for the people. "I accepted the mandate and I have delegated the power to you to serve the country," he said. "Your dictionary says that everything is conceivable, despite the cynics' c...

  The assassination of Justice Margaret Igbetar, a former president of the Customary Court of Appeal, by suspected assassins was criticized on Saturday by Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State. Igbetar was found dead in her Makurdi home by her son on Thursday, according to theglobalnewsupdates, after being slain earlier in the week by assailants who have not yet been apprehended. In a statement released in response, Alia expressed concern over the occurrence. Sir Tersoo Kula served as Alia's chief press secretary. The governor questioned why a citizen who had made her fair share of contributions to the state's growth in numerous roles to guarantee the protection of everyone's rights and freedoms, particularly those of the most vulnerable members of society, would be brutally slain. Fr. Alia, who added that the occurrence still shocks him, ordered the state's security services to act swiftly and make sure the offenders are captured and prosecuted. He prayed for Justice I...

  Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, a well-known artist in Nigeria, has talked about how his bankruptcy in 2020 nearly led to his suicide . He claimed he lost his home and was living in a hotel at the time, but eventually found himself unable to pay the expenses. At that time, his old management, Temple Management corporate, filed a lawsuit against him for allegedly "stealing" a corporate vehicle. Iyanya gave this narration while appearing as a guest on the most recent Tea With Tay podcast, which is presented by the actor Temisan Emmanuel Ahwieh, better known by his stage name Taymesan. I spent a lot of time in court; I didn't do gigs, he claimed. Nothing could be done by me. You are aware that since you quit performing, you must now rely on your funds. When you are popping, though, that influx [of money] is different, and how you spend differs from how you spend any money you have saved. I might thus feel it. "I reached a point where I realized I needed to begin touring. For me, ...

  According to reports, several residents of Bayelsa State broke into a warehouse where palliatives were being stored in order to be given out to a particular set of people. The warehouse along the Isaac Boro Expressway in Yenagoa, the state capital, was reportedly raided on Sunday, according to theglobalnewsupdates. SaharaReporters claims that the elimination of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, more commonly known as gasoline, caused hardship in the nation and enraged the populace. Uncertainty exists regarding whether the warehouse that was stolen contained food supplies delivered to the states as promised by President Bola Tinubu's administration to lessen the impact of the elimination of fuel subsidies. According to reports, the stolen palliatives were intended for the state's flood victims. As of the time of publication, the state government had not yet made a statement regarding the occurrence.  More details to come...

  In Edo State Government House, there was drama as security guards prevented Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor, from meeting Governor Godwin Obaseki at a public event on Sunday. At the Interdenominational Thanksgiving Church Service to commemorate Edo's 32nd year anniversary, held at the Festival Hall, Government House, Obaseki could be seen seated with his wife while the security aide stepped in front of him to block the entrance in the images that quickly went viral on social media. This is not unrelated to the recent argument Shaibu had with his principal about his alleged desire to run for governor in 2024 after returning from vacation in the United States. Shaibu expressed his devotion to Obaseki after the denial, saying that it has nothing to do with his desire to become the state's governor. "My loyalty to the governor remains unwavering," the deputy governor declared. I can see that everyone is standing together. I support the governor in this as well. I als...

  The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) has reportedly decided to issue its final decision on the results of the 2023 presidential election on Saturday, September 16. The PEPT is anticipated to rule on the lawsuit contesting President Bola Tinubu's election as the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s presidential candidate. According to sources, the tribunal has chosen September 16 as the date for the ruling as of Monday, August 28. One of the sources claims that the date was set by the five-member tribunal, which met at the Court of Appeal complex in Abuja from May 8 to August 1. It was learned that the day serves as the tribunal's deadline for issuing its ruling. The tribunal has until this date to rule on the three petitions filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), the Labour Party (LP), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and their respective presidential candidates, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, and Princess Chichi Ojei. On the day when it will...

  The jury system of eviction, which has drawn criticism in recent weeks, was eliminated by the show's producers, as was revealed last week. The fourth and fifth housemates to be kicked off the reality program are Tolanibaj and Frodd. Kiddwaya was requested to leave the BBNaija All-Stars event last Sunday, making him the third housemate to receive this request. I came back to meet some new friends. I'm grateful to be here and wish them all luck, Kiddwaya said. "That house is crazy, that's for sure," he added. "I'll go back to my company, Kidd and Co., to carry on with Public Relations, movie productions, and other things. I don't know how my girl feels watching from home. My followers will soon see a lot from me because I have a lot of upcoming projects.

  On Sunday, President Bola Tinubu traveled to Abuja to attend the NBA's Annual General Conference. The President had earlier on Friday hosted the NBA leadership, led by Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and accepted an offer to proclaim open the association's 63rd Annual General Conference. This is according to theglobalnewsupdates. The President promised at the conference on Friday that his administration will examine the pay of the nation's judges.  The issue of corruption in the judiciary, according to Tinubu, will be addressed through the thorough evaluation of judicial officers' pay and benefits. Given his historic success in overhauling the administration of justice in Lagos State, the President claimed to be completely knowledgeable about all judicial issues. More information will be provided later...

  27 August (Reuters) According to authorities, on Sunday night, Russia attacked Ukraine from the air, firing missiles over various northern and centr al regions of the nation. Out of up to eight total airborne targets discovered, the Ukrainian military reported shooting down four cruise missiles, noting that the remaining targets were "probably false." Additionally, it stated that there were no recent reports of strikes. Ruslan Kravchenko, the governor of the Kyiv region, reported that 10 structures had been destroyed and two persons had been injured as a result of falling missile debris in an unidentified part of the area. He issued a statement saying, "Thanks to the expert work of the air defense forces, there were no strikes on critical or residential infrastructure." Early on Sunday, all of Ukraine was on air raid alert for almost three hours before it was lifted at about six in the morning (0300 GMT). As part of its 18-month-old full-scale invasion, Russia has...

  After getting a large number of threatening phone calls about the leak of polluted water from the damaged Fukushima plant, Japan complained to the Chinese authorities. Chinese dialing codes are used by the calling numbers. Over a thousand calls have been made to one Fukushima restaurant chain. It comes after Tokyo reported that there are no detectable levels of radiation in the ocean near the nuclear plant. The calls, which have been made to government agencies, schools, and even an aquarium, started after the release of contaminated water from Fukushima, according to authorities. The callers use obscene language occasionally and speak in Chinese, Japanese, and English. They discuss how they disagree with Japan's plan to disperse the radioactive water. The discharge has been characterized by China as a "extremely selfish and irresponsible act." It announced an embargo on Japanese seafood imports on Thursday. Tokyo hopes that regular radiation tests in the vicinity of th...

  Late Saturday night, tension erupted in the Big Brother Naija All-Stars home when Angel became a little angry with Soma, who was attempting to care for her while she was intoxicated. Angel and Soma, two shippers, had been having intermittent arguments and conflicts, but at the Saturday night party, she chose not to tell Soma how much she loves him. When she was calm, she admitted to being complicated and enjoyed masking her emotions and told Soma how much she cared for him. Soma confirmed Angel by expressing his love for her as well. After the party, Soma was heard telling Venita that Angel had become a little hostile toward him because he was attempting to help her because she had become inebriated. In order to diffuse the situation, Soma, who had already received a warning strike after being found guilty of harassing Angel a few weeks prior, slept in a different bed.

Minister for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has prohibited all congratulations from friends and well-wishers following his appointment to the position. He claimed that messages congratulating him on his appointment as Minister appearing on lamp post billboards, large-scale billboards, and other such advertisements are severe distractions that could cause him to lose focus on his primary task in the FCT. While the FCT Minister greatly appreciates the warm wishes and support of the public, it was noted in a statement titled "Request to Members of the Public to Refrain from Placing Congratulatory Billboards in Honor of the FCT Minister" signed by his Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, that "the Minister kindly, but strongly requests that such billboards and advertisements be discontinued forthwith." The statement reads, "The Honourable Minister acknowledges the great outpouring of kindness from the citizens of the Federal Capital Territory and...

  Victor Bala Kona, a former PDP chairman in Taraba State, has been officially pronounced dead. The politician passed away in Abuja early on Sunday morning following a brief illness, according to theglobalnewsupdates. Emmanuel Bello, the governor of Taraba State's media assistant, announced the death in a news release. We lost a parent and a model family man, he continued, in addition to a political hero. The Hon. Victor Bala Kona will always be respected and will have a secure place in our history. His passing occurred at a time when his abundance of expertise and knowledge will be most required. "I hereby extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and all of us left to mourn this upsetting and irreparable loss," he said. Andeta'rang Irammae, the PDP's communications officer in the state, stated in a press release that the party is saddened by the news of the former Chairman's passing and prays to God to rest his soul. His passing at this stage of our poli...

The National Secretary of People's Democratic Party (PDP) and governorship candidate of the party in Imo State, Senator Samuel Anyanwu (Samdaddy), has assured Imo people of making Imo safe again if he is elected governor. Anyanwu who gave the assurance on Saturday while having audience with newsmen in Owerri, frowned  that insecurity has torn the state apart with residents living in apprehension. Anyanwu said the security challenge has become everyone's nightmare, an ugly experience he said has left virtually everyone in the state in deep fear, agony and poverty, harping that there is need for residents to get it right this time in the forthcoming governorship election by, stating that if nothing is done to drastically change the narratives the state would a total disaster. According to him,"we want to let the whole world know that PDP is coming back to make Imo safe again, so that our brothers and sisters who because of the insecurity have decided not to come back to the...

  Federal employees all throughout the nation have urged the President Tinubu-led federal government to swiftly raise their pay and rebuild the nation's refineries in order to reduce the high cost of living brought on by the elimination of fuel subsidies. The distribution of palliatives was deemed unsustainable by all respondents in a study of federal employees in the states of Ondo, Ekiti, and Osun. theglobalnewsupdates is aware that the cost of gasoline rose from N185 per liter to between N580 and N615 after the current government's May 29 elimination of the fuel subsidy. The result was a dramatic increase in the price of products and services, hyperinflation, and transportation costs. As a result, among other steps to lessen the impact, the federal government recently announced the transfer of N5 billion to each state as a palliative. The employees praised the federal government for the introduction of palliatives and the anticipated pay raise while bemoaning the hardship th...

  According to Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, Nigeria should bring energy back to the Niger Republic because the action is harming the nation's defenseless population. Fani-Kayode said there is inflation in the West African country, citizens struggle to have access to cash, and people are living in the dark in a now-deleted Saturday tweet titled "Does Killing Nigerien Babies Bring Glory to Our Name?" He bemoaned additional humanitarian problems, such as hospitals being unable to power their incubators and other life-supporting machinery, and the reported deaths of at least 40 innocent newborns in Niger. The leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) questioned how Nigeria could harm innocent people who reside just across the border and impose such wickedness and suffering on them. He consequently pleaded with President Bola Tinubu, who serves as the ECOWAS Chairman, to bring energy back to the Niger Republic. Part of the post says: "This is all t...

  The Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) firm said on Saturday that there would be power disruptions for its clients in the states of Plateau, Bauchi, and Gombe from August 28 to September. The scheduled six-day outage would take place between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm during that time, according to the distribution firm, which made the announcement in a statement released by its Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Friday Elijah, in Jos. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) arranged the outage, according to Elijah, to allow its local engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors to perform installations. ''In order for TCN's EPCC contractors to safely link the gantry beam of the new APO line to the pre-existing Lafia line-Jos 330kv double circuit, an outage is planned. He urged clients to exercise patience and understanding, stressing that the business is committed to enhancing its offerings.

The armed forces were told to be on high alert by Niger's new military rulers due to an elevated threat of attack. The leaders of the July 26 coup have been the subject of negotiations between the main West African grouping, ECOWAS, and the group, but ECOWAS has stated that if such efforts fail, it is prepared to send in the military to restore constitutional order. The order to be in the greatest possible state of readiness was given by the country's defense commander, according to an internal memo that was widely distributed online on Saturday. It stated that doing so would allow forces to respond appropriately to any attack and "avoid a general surprise." Although a military intervention remained a possibility, ECOWAS downplayed this danger and declared on Friday that it is "determined to bend backwards to accommodate diplomatic efforts". Omar Alieu Touray, the president of the ECOWAS Commission, told reporters, "For the avoidance of doubt, let me st...