UK suspends some intel sharing with US over boat strike concerns as France says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law
The decision by London marks a significant break from its closest ally and intelligence sharing partner in Washington and highlights the question of US strikes against the suspected drug traffickers in Latin America.

JUST IN: The Federal Government on Sunday expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti following the catastrophic destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa across the Caribbean

Man arrested after disguising as woman to gain entry into female hostel.

A male student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), was reportedly apprehended after disguising as a woman in an attempt to sneak into the female hostel.

The incident, which occurred on campus, caused a stir among students before security personnel intervened and caught the suspect.

Man arrested after disguising as woman to gain entry into female hostel
Man nabbed trying to enter female hostel.

Man plays ‘dressup’
It was gathered that the man had reportedly tried to gain entrance into the female hostel while wearing a lady’s dress.

However he was caught and bundled out by the security men.

Security sets him free

It was further alleged that after his apprehension, he was sent to the security office where he was grilled and later set free.

He was seen in the trending video still wearing the female clothing and being ferried away on a bike while some aggrieved menfolk tried to have a go at him.

Postgraduate Student Arrested for Criticising Niger Governor on Facebook.

A postgraduate student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), Abubakar Isah Mokwa, has been arrested by the police for allegedly criticising Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State on Facebook.

Mokwa, a student of the Department of Agricultural Economy and Extension, was picked up by police from his off-campus residence in Lapai on Thursday.

Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said Mokwa was detained following a complaint bordering on cyber-related offences.

“The Niger State Police Command received a criminal complaint bordering on cyber bullying, cyber stalking and other Cybercrime related offences against one Abubakar Isah Mokwa, 29yrs, of Mokwa, and a postgraduate student of IBBUL,” Abiodun said.

He added that the suspect was “invited and arrested by the Lapai Division on 23rd October, 2025, at about 11pm and transferred to the State Police Command Headquarters, Minna for further investigation.”

According to him, “the suspect is in custody and further development will be made public.”

This arrest adds to a growing list of incidents involving the Niger State government and critics of Governor Bago.

In August, the state government suspended Badegi 90.1 FM, an independent radio station in Minna, over alleged criticism of the governor.

Reacting to the latest arrest, the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria condemned what it described as “a growing pattern of repression against the press under Governor Bago’s leadership.”

“In January 2025, Yakubu Mustapha, the Niger State correspondent for Peoples Daily and Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ, was detained for three days after allegedly circulating an article critical of the governor’s media adviser,” IPI recalled.

“Similarly, in November 2023, Mustapha Nasiru Batsari, the Niger State correspondent of the Voice of America (VOA), was reportedly assaulting by a commissioner in Governor Bago’s cabinet after requesting an interview regarding a violent clash between farmers in Beji,” it added.

Trump Calls Colombian President Petro ‘Illegal Drug Dealer’, Halts U.S. Aid To South American Country.

Trump accused President Petro of actively encouraging drug production across Colombia, describing the practice as a major threat to the United States.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump, in a social media post on Sunday, referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as “an illegal drug dealer” who is “low rated and very unpopular.”

Trump accused President Petro of actively encouraging drug production across Colombia, describing the practice as a major threat to the United States.

Trump claimed that drug cultivation in both large and small fields has become Colombia’s “biggest business by far” and accused Petro of failing to stop it despite significant U.S. financial support.

The president announced that, effective immediately, the United States would no longer make any payments or provide subsidies to Colombia.

“President Gustavo Petro, of Columbia, is an illegal drug leader strongly encouraging the massive production of drugs, in big and small fields, all over Columbia,” Trump wrote.

“It has become the biggest business in Columbia, by far, and Petro does nothing to stop it, despite large scale payments and subsidies from the USA that are nothing more than a long term rip off of America. AS OF TODAY, THESE PAYMENTS, OR ANY OTHER FORM OF PAYMENT, OR SUBSIDIES, WILL NO LONGER BE MADE TO COLUMBIA.”

Trump warned that if the Colombian government did not take immediate action to shut down the drug fields, the United States would intervene directly.

“The purpose of this drug production is the sale of massive amounts of product into the United States, causing death, destruction, and havoc,” he said.

“Petro, a low rated and very unpopular leader, with a fresh mouth toward America, better close up these killing fields immediately, or the United States will close them up for him, and it won't be done nicely.”

Earlier on Sunday, President Petro accused the U.S. government of carrying out an assassination and demanded answers following the latest American strike in Caribbean waters.

The U.S., however, confirmed on Saturday that it was repatriating two survivors of the attack to Colombia and Ecuador.

This marked the sixth U.S. strike in the region since early September, which has reportedly killed at least 29 people. Washington maintains that the strikes are targeting alleged drug traffickers.

Chelsea Scouts Target 16-year-old Nigerian Football Sensation, Abduljelil Kamaldeen.

Chelsea scouts are closely monitoring Nigerian wonderkid Abduljelil Kamaldeen, who has caught global attention at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.

The Blues’ vast scouting network has reportedly identified the 16-year-old midfielder as a top prospect after his impressive cameo in Nigeria’s 1-0 loss to Norway U-20 on Monday. Despite being one of the youngest players at the tournament, Kamaldeen showed composure and creativity against opponents nearly five years older, almost salvaging a late equalizer for the Flying Eagles.

Sources suggest the Kwara Football Academy talent could start Nigeria’s next group match against Saudi Arabia, with several European clubs now tracking his progress.

Chelsea’s interest in Kamaldeen began earlier this year at the WAFU Zone B U-20 Boys Cup in Ghana, where he delivered standout performances — including a goal in Nigeria’s 4-1 win over Benin — and impressed against Niger and Ivory Coast in the later stages. Initially deployed as a left winger, his growing maturity on the ball has seen him move into a central attacking midfield role, where his pace, vision, and dribbling have drawn comparisons to Alex Iwobi.

Football analysts believe his flair and confidence echo that of Iwobi’s uncle, Jay-Jay Okocha, one of Nigeria’s greatest football icons.

Chelsea, renowned for developing African stars like Michael Essien and John Obi Mikel, view Kamaldeen as a potential long-term project. His technical ability and versatility reportedly fit the club’s new youth recruitment strategy.

Meanwhile, Chelsea already have another Nigerian teenager, Chizaram Ezenwata, in their youth setup. The London-born striker, who joined from Charlton Athletic, was not released for Nigeria’s pre-tournament training camp and remains eligible to play for England, Nigeria, or Cameroon.

In a related development, first-team star Cole Palmer was spotted supporting Chelsea’s U-19s this week, praising the club’s rising talents — further evidence of the Blues’ growing focus on youth development.

"Shelve your Imo visit, no project to commission"- Group tells Tinubu.

A pressure group, The Mazi Organisation (TMO), has called on President Bola Tinubu to shelve his planned visit to lmo State on Tuesday, September 30.

The group claimed that Governor Hope Uzodimma had perfected the fine art of building federal roads so that Abuja will refund him, while leaving Imo’s state and local roads looking like war trenches.

In a statement issued on Monday by Cajetan Duke, the group’s Spokesperson, he stated that we “celebrate the much-talked-about Assumpta Flyover, a quarter-kilometer triumph that took six years to build.”

According to him, “while Rivers and Ebonyi states were mass-producing them like pure water, in Uzodimma’s Imo, one flyover is an epochal achievement.

“Governor Uzodimma’s leadership style is equally commendable: an absentee landlord ruling by proxy.

“Six years in power, and not once has he visited all 27 LGAs. Perhaps he fears that venturing into the villages would expose him to the potholes, insecurity, and despair that his government pretends do not exist.

“After all, red carpets are smoother than rural roads. Local government autonomy? Supreme Court rulings? Grassroots democracy? All irrelevant in Uzodimma’s kingdom.

“One wonders: where has the torrent of federal allocations gone, since not a single tangible project has sprung up in our LGAs? But of course, in this government, accountability is a foreign language.”

The group said should the President visit the state, “we urge you: enjoy the ceremonies, cut the ribbons, but take a detour afterwards. Drive yourself down Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Drive, Owerri-Port Harcourt Road, or Hospital Road.

“You’ll quickly see that beneath the governor’s showpiece projects lies the real Imo: a state abandoned to craters, insecurity, and suffering.”

“So today, we wholeheartedly congratulate Governor Uzodimma-for proving that in Imo, development is not about serving the people, but about serving the refund pipeline. He is less a governor, more a contractor to the Federal Government. May Abuja keep paying, since Imo surely isn’t gaining.

“Ignore the painted walls and staged parades. Listen instead to the heartbeat of the people, muffled under dust, mud, and neglect,” the group told Tinubu.

US Reportedly Revokes Visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Remarks

The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro following remarks he made during a pro-Palestinian protest in New York on Friday.

In a post on X, the US State Department said Petro’s “reckless and incendiary actions” prompted the decision. Addressing demonstrators outside the UN headquarters in Manhattan, Petro called for the creation of a global armed force to liberate Palestinians, saying it “must be stronger than the United States.”

He went further by urging American soldiers to defy President Donald Trump’s orders: “Do not point your guns at people. Disobey Trump’s orders. Obey the orders of humanity,” he declared in Spanish.

It was unclear if Petro remained in New York afterward, as his office and Colombia’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Trump administration has tightened its stance on pro-Palestinian voices even as countries such as France, Britain, Australia, and Canada have formally recognized a Palestinian state, moves that have strained relations with Israel and Washington.

Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president and a strong critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, had earlier accused Trump of being “complicit in genocide” during his UN General Assembly address. He also called for criminal proceedings against the US over missile strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean.

Primate Ayodele Predicts IBB’s Support for Jonathan Over Tinubu Ahead of 2027

The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released another prophecy concerning Nigeria’s political future as the 2027 general elections draw closer.

In his latest revelation, the cleric declared:

“Babangida isn’t supporting you, Tinubu, but he’s going to support Goodluck Jonathan.”

According to Ayodele, former military president General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) will play a quiet but decisive role in shaping political alignments, and his loyalty will not rest with the incumbent president.

He explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite being in power, will encounter opposition from influential figures dissatisfied with his style of governance. On the other hand, Ayodele claimed that Goodluck Jonathan will enjoy unusual backing from some political godfathers, including Babangida, who still holds sway in Nigeria’s power structure.

The cleric further cautioned Tinubu against relying solely on political machinery, noting that “unseen forces” are already working against him. Instead, he urged the president to prioritize genuine economic reforms to ease the nation’s hardship, stressing that performance, not alliances, will determine his political survival.

Ayodele also emphasized that Jonathan’s name will continue to resurface in Nigeria’s political discourse, whether or not he personally seeks a return to office. According to him, many powerful figures still see Jonathan as a stabilizing force within Nigeria’s fragile democracy.

This latest prophecy has reignited debates about Jonathan’s possible return to frontline politics and the behind-the-scenes influence of elder statesmen in shaping Nigeria’s leadership path.

BREAKING: Foreigners On Security Alert In Abuja As Thugs Stab, Rob German National

A German national was on Saturday morning stabbed and robbed by motorcycle-riding hoodlums in Abuja, heightening security concerns in Nigeria’s capital.

The incident occurred around 8am along IBB Way, near Maitama Primary School. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was attacked while walking, dispossessed of his belongings, and injured before the assailants fled.

Security advisories obtained by SaharaReporters warn that both foreigners and locals are increasingly at risk from such swift motorcycle robberies. Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been urged to exercise caution, avoid walking alone in insecure areas, limit the display of valuables, and consider secure transportation options.

Authorities have also advised residents to remain alert, report suspicious activities promptly, and cooperate with law enforcement agencies to enhance safety measures.

#AbujaSecurity #BreakingNews #FCT

US Strike on Venezuela Drug Boat Raises Legal Questions
A US strike in the Caribbean that killed 11 alleged drug traffickers linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel may have breached international law, experts told BBC Verify.

President Donald Trump said the vessel was carrying drugs to the US, sharing drone footage of the attack on Truth Social. However, US officials have not clarified the legal grounds for the strike.

Legal scholars warn the action may have violated maritime law and the UN Charter, which restricts the use of force in international waters. Critics argue the killings could amount to “extrajudicial arbitrary killings,” stressing that branding suspects as “narco-terrorists” does not automatically make them lawful military targets.

BREAKING: 28 Persons Infected As Rare Flesh-Eating Disease Hits Adamawa, Authorities Await Diagnosis

At least 28 people have been struck by a rare disease in Adamawa State, with victims suffering flesh and bone destruction.

Dr. Suleiman Bashir, Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, confirmed the outbreak on Saturday, noting that specimens have been sent to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Abuja for analysis. Results are expected in 10 days.

While eight victims are receiving treatment at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, others continue to rely on local remedies despite free government treatment.

The outbreak is most severe in Malabu, Fufore LGA, where residents report symptoms beginning as boils before spreading into deep wounds that eat into flesh and bones.

Authorities have urged residents to seek prompt medical care and report unusual health cases, warning against reliance on traditional medicine.

The development has rekindled concerns about Nigeria’s preparedness against emergent health crises, recalling past outbreaks such as meningitis (1996), lead poisoning in Zamfara (2010), Ebola (2014), and Lassa fever.

#Adamawa #PublicHealth #NCDC

Gbolahan Macjob’s Ireke Breaks Global Records as NIDCOM Boss Abike Dabiri-Erewa Hails Historic Achievement

The Chairman and CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has applauded Nigerian international broadcaster and producer, Gbolahan Macjob, for the record-breaking success of his epic film Ireke: Rise of the Maroons.

In a statement by NIDCOM spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa described the achievement as a remarkable milestone for Nigeria, noting that the production has shattered international records for a Nigerian local language film.

The film, which narrates the untold story of African slave rebellion in the Caribbean, has won global praise for spotlighting African and Nigerian history on the world stage. Beyond diaspora audiences, Ireke has captivated Caribbean communities, British viewers, and international film enthusiasts.

Dabiri-Erewa lauded Macjob’s creativity and impact, emphasizing his Abeokuta roots and career growth — from a Mass Communication graduate of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic to an Emmy-nominated BBC World Service journalist. She praised his continuous contributions to Nigeria’s global image and youth development through training initiatives and donations.

Highlighting the film’s historic feats, Ireke is the first Nigerian local language movie to premiere at Cannes, the Nollywood film with the longest UK screening, and the first to hold simultaneous premieres in London, Lagos, and Abeokuta. It also became the only Nollywood film to stage a press screening before its premiere.

With major screenings lined up in Canada, Ireke continues to cement its place as one of the most internationally celebrated Nigerian films ever.

Today, I welcomed Vice President Francia Márquez of Colombia to the Aso Villa. Her words about returning to “the land of our ancestors” remind us that no ocean can separate a shared heritage.

For centuries, history may have created divisions between Africa and Latin America, but we are committed to fostering new collaboration and building connections across sectors. Our shared history can lead us to a brighter future of mutual prosperity.

VP Kashim Shettima and his team have done an excellent job laying the groundwork for this cooperation. Our business opportunities with Colombia have already been enhanced, and I support every aspect of the agreements reached.

Particularly with Colombia, Nigeria's recent agreement with Brazil can easily be replicated in aviation, and our diplomatic relations can be enhanced. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will accelerate this.

Nigeria brings the energy of a young, skilled population; Colombia brings opportunity and heritage. We must keep collaborating to drive inclusive growth, social justice, and stronger South–South cooperation.

As Africa’s largest democracy, Nigeria will continue to lead in forging these new partnerships with Latin America and the Caribbean.

No ocean is wide enough to divide us any longer.

~ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Nigeria, St. Kitts and Nevis Strengthen Ties with Partnership on Food Security and Economic Growth

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening bilateral relations with St. Kitts and Nevis through strategic collaboration on agriculture, food security, and economic diversification.

During a courtesy visit to Abuja by Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources, Small Business & Creative Economy of St. Kitts and Nevis, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, emphasized the central role of agriculture in achieving sustainable development for both nations and the wider Caribbean region.

The partnership will prioritize:

Capacity building & knowledge transfer

Strengthening local agro-industries

Supplying raw materials

Promoting eco-friendly fertilizers & irrigation technology


Nigeria also pledged to provide nutritious, organically produced food commodities, alongside opening up investment opportunities in agricultural technology.

Sen. Kyari highlighted Nigeria’s vast agricultural capacity, noting that with over 80 million hectares of arable land, agriculture already contributes more than 25% to the nation’s GDP. He further pointed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s increased agricultural investments over the last two years.

Hon. Duggins expressed optimism that the partnership would drive mutual growth, food security, and stronger Afro-Caribbean cooperation, echoing similar initiatives sparked by President Tinubu’s June 2025 visit to St. Lucia, which encouraged greater collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean through agri-commerce and trade.

Top 10 Richest Politicians in Nigeria (2025 Estimates)

1. Bola Ahmed Tinubu – $7–$8.4 Billion
2. Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) – $5 Billion
3. Atiku Abubakar – $1.4–$3 Billion
4. Ifeanyi Ubah – $1.7 Billion
5. Olusegun Obasanjo – $1.6 Billion
6. Rochas Okorocha – $1.4 Billion
7. Orji Uzor Kalu – $1.1 Billion
8. Dino Melaye – $800 Million
9. Rotimi Amaechi – $780 Million

IBB not statesman, stop lying to yourself Farotimi counters Adesina.

Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has faulted the description of former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), as a statesman.

Farotimi, in a post on X on Tuesday, said celebrating Babangida with such titles only helps to normalize the “evils” he claimed the former leader visited on Nigerians.

“Not telling these ruinous cretins exactly what they are, contributes towards the normalization of the evils that they have visited on the people, and this mutual affirmation strategy is what has helped to sustain the evil. IBB is no statesman, and you can stop lying to yourself,” he wrote.

His reaction followed a congratulatory message by the former president of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who had hailed Babangida as one of Nigeria’s “foremost elder-statesmen” in a birthday tribute.

Adesina praised the former Head of State’s “patriotic fervor, devotion and commitment to Nigeria’s peace, unity and progress,” while wishing him continued good health as he marked his 84th birthday.

DAILY POST reported that Babangida, who ruled Nigeria from 1985 to 1993, celebrated his 84th birthday recently.

#fintternews #farotimicounteradesina

Jonathan Meets IBB & Abdulsalami in Abuja Amid Ongoing National Consultations

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to former Nigerian heads of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) and General Abdulsalami Abubakar, at their Abuja residence.

The closed-door meeting reportedly lasted several hours, though details have not been made public. Jonathan, known for his consistent calls for dialogue and consultation in tackling Nigeria’s challenges, is believed to have used the visit as part of his wider engagement with elder statesmen across the country.

Generals Abdulsalami and Babangida remain towering figures in Nigerian politics. Abdulsalami is revered for ushering in the Fourth Republic in 1999, while Babangida remains a key voice in national discourse, having ruled between 1985 and 1993.

Jonathan, who governed from 2010 to 2015, has maintained regular contact with past leaders, fostering discussions on unity, governance, and peace. His Abuja visit once again highlights the tradition of former leaders consulting one another to strengthen national stability.

#GoodluckJonathan #IBB #Abdulsalami #NigeriaPolitics #Leadership #Unity #NationBuilding

Saint Lucia PM Faults Opposition Backlash Against Tinubu’s Visit

Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip Pierre, has criticized the politically motivated backlash against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the Caribbean nation. Speaking during his 2025 Emancipation Day address on August 1, Pierre condemned the “vilification and denigration” of Tinubu as a lingering effect of colonial-era self-hate and disrespect toward African leadership.

Pierre highlighted that opposition groups in both Nigeria and Saint Lucia questioned the visit’s timing and cost, especially amid tragedies like the Minna flood in Nigeria. However, he described these criticisms as “shameful and disgraceful,” emphasizing that Tinubu’s visit should have been met with respect.

Affirming Saint Lucia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, Pierre said the government and people of Saint Lucia felt honored by the Nigerian president’s visit.

Emancipation Day in Saint Lucia commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Caribbean and reflects on racial justice and Pan-African solidarity.

Source: Channels Television

#Tinubu #SaintLucia #AfricanLeadership #PanAfricanism