Zambian-American Influencer Sentenced to 18 Months for Hate Speech Against President Hichilema




Ethel Chisono Edwards, a 42-year-old Zambian-American influencer known online as “One Boss Lady,” has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for hate speech against Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. Edwards, an estate agent based in New York, was arrested three months ago upon arrival at Lusaka’s main airport for her grandmother’s funeral. She pleaded guilty and apologised in court, acknowledging that her comments—published online using a computer system—were unlawful and motivated by hatred. Her lawyer highlighted her remorse and philanthropic contributions, including sponsorship of a girls’ football team. Magistrate Webster Milumbe said the sentence was intended to deter the rising trend of hate speech. The case, prosecuted under Zambia’s new Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes laws, has sparked national debate over free expression. Edwards’ sentence is effective from the date of her arrest, and her legal team has yet to confirm whether she will appeal.

EFCC arraigns man over ₦9m fraud in Maiduguri.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned Ali Mohammed before Justice Mohammed Maina of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri on allegations of a ₦9 million fraud.

The EFCC’s Maiduguri Zonal Directorate filed a two-count charge against Mohammed, accusing him of obtaining money by false pretence and criminal misappropriation. The charges stem from a transaction in September 2022, when Mohammed allegedly collected ₦9 million from Nuhu Alfa. Prosecutors said the funds were paid into a First Bank account in the name of Ali Bako, under the claim that they would be used for the purchase and supply of petroleum products.

One of the charges read in court stated: “That you, Ali Mohammed, on or about September 2022 in Maiduguri, Borno State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of ₦9,000,000.00 from Nuhu Alfa… under the false pretence that same is meant for an investment into the business of purchase and supply of petroleum products, a representation which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.”

Mohammed pleaded not guilty to both counts. Prosecution counsel, S.O. Saka, applied for a trial date and requested that the defendant be remanded in custody. Justice Maina granted the application, ordered Mohammed’s remand at the Maiduguri Correctional Centre and adjourned the case until Wednesday, 24 September, for trial.

Gyokeres Bags Brace as Arsenal Thrash Leeds 5-0

Viktor Gyokeres netted twice to open his Arsenal account as the Gunners crushed Leeds United 5-0 at the Emirates.

Jurrien Timber scored twice from corners while Bukayo Saka and Gyokeres added goals before the Swede sealed the rout from the penalty spot in stoppage time.

The win lifted Arsenal above Tottenham at the top of the Premier League, but injuries to captain Martin Odegaard and talisman Saka soured the celebrations just days before a crucial clash with Liverpool.

New £60m signing Eberechi Eze was unveiled before kick-off, while 15-year-old Max Dowman made his debut, winning the late penalty that Gyokeres converted.

#Arsenal #PremierLeague #Gyokeres #Saka

PoliticsINEC Declares Zamfara By-Election Inconclusive.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Zamfara State House of Assembly by-election for Kaura-Namoda South Constituency inconclusive.
Announcing the results at the Kasuwar Daji Collation Centre on Saturday, August 16, 2025, INEC disclosed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled a total of 6,999 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured 5,339 votes.
This gave the APC a lead margin of 1,660 votes.

A breakdown of the results from the six wards showed the APC leading in four wards, while the PDP won in two:

Kagara Ward: APC 783, PDP 682

Saka Jiki Ward: APC 1,021, PDP 359

Banga Ward: APC 1,163, PDP 1,466

Kyanbarawa Ward: APC 1,162, PDP 660

Kurya Ward: APC 983, PDP 1,580

Dan Isah Ward: APC 1,887, PDP 592

Despite APC’s lead, INEC declared the election inconclusive, citing irregularities and the need for a rerun in three polling units of Kyanbarawa Ward and two polling units in Saka Jiki Ward.

The electoral body assured that a new date will be announced for the supplementary election to determine the eventual winner.

INEC Declares Zamfara Assembly Bye-Election Inconclusive

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Kaura-Namoda South Constituency bye-election in Zamfara State inconclusive.

Returning Officer, Prof. Lawal Sa’adu, said the margin of 1,662 votes between APC (7,001) and PDP (5,339) was less than the 3,265 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collected in polling units where elections were cancelled.

Voting was cancelled in Sakajiki and Kyambarawa wards, affecting five polling units with over 5,400 registered voters.

The Zamfara APC described the poll as “tough and tense,” accusing the PDP-led state government of intimidation. It urged members to remain calm while awaiting INEC’s final decision.

#ZamfaraElections #INEC #NigeriaPolitics #ByeElection

Nationwide alert: FG warns of five-day flooding in 19 states
6th August 2025.

The Federal Government has forecasted heavy rainfall over a five-day period that may trigger flooding across 19 states and 76 locations.

The warning, issued on Tuesday by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment, called on stakeholders and residents to take urgent precautionary measures.

This comes as devastating floods struck Ogun and Gombe states on Tuesday, with other states including Lagos, Plateau, Anambra, and Delta also affected by the disaster.

According to the centre’s flood prediction obtained by our correspondent, the affected areas are expected to experience rainfall likely to cause flooding from August 5 to August 9, 2025.

The predicted states and locations are Akwa-Ibom (Edor, Eket, Ikom, Oron, Upenekang); Bauchi (Tafawa-Balewa, Azare, Jama’are, Kari, Misau, Jama’a); Ebonyi (Abakaliki, Echara, Ezilo); Cross-River (Ogoja Edor, Obubra); Nasarawa (Keana, Keffi, Wamba); Benue (Agaku, Buruku, Gboko, Igumale, Ito, Katsina-Ala, Ugba, Vande-Ikya); Kaduna (Jaji, Kafancha, Birnin-Gwari, Zaria) and Katsina (Bindawa, Bakori, Daura, Funtua).

Others are Kebbi (Bagudo, Birnin-Kebbi, Bunza, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Kamba, Kangiwa, Shanga, Ribah, Sakaba, Saminaka, Yelwa, Gauri-Banza); Kano (Bebeji, Gezawa, Gwarzo, Kano, Karaye, Tundun-wada, Wudil, Kunchi); Niger (Kontagora, Rijau, Ringim); Plateau (Mangu); Taraba (Donga, Takum); Jigawa (Diginsa, Gumel, Dutse, Gwaram, Hadejia, Miga); Yobe (Machina, Potiskum); Zamfara (Anka); Sokoto (Sokoto, Wamakko); Borno (Biu); and Gombe (Bajoga).

Flooding in Nigeria has become a yearly occurrence that claims lives and destroys many properties. Last year, 31 states were reportedly affected by flooding, causing hundreds of deaths, injuring thousands of others and affecting 1.2 million.

On September 10, 2024 the Alau Dam collapsed, causing floods in Borno State, killing at least 150 people, displacing 419,000 others and causing the community to submerge 70 per cent.

News Brief: Police Arrest Two Sisters, Couple In Abuja Over ‘Fake’ Kidnap Plot

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two sisters and a married couple for staging a fake kidnapping in Abuja and attempting to extort ₦5 million from their own parents.

Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh disclosed that 16-year-old LeadWay Innocent was declared missing by her father after leaving for an exam and not returning. Days later, the family received a ransom demand from an unknown number.

Following an investigation, officers tracked the number to a house in Jikwoyi Phase II, where LeadWay was found relaxed and unharmed, with Mrs. Tina Mayowa. Further arrests revealed that LeadWay, her sister Joy Innocent, and Joy’s boyfriend Mr. Mayowa Adedeji (Tina’s husband) all conspired in the staged abduction.

All suspects have confessed and remain in custody. They will be charged to court after investigations.

The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Saka Adewale, condemned the act and urged parents to prioritize emotional engagement and communication with their children.

Source: Channels Television

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Woman allegedly stabs tenant to death during fight in Ogun.

A 32-year-old woman, identified as Modinat Saka, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a 40-year-old man, Ganiu Abdullahi, during a domestic altercation in the Agbado area of the state.

According to police sources, the incident occurred around 7 pm on Wednesday at Ifelodun Street, Agbado, after a disagreement reportedly broke out between the suspect and her tenant, Ganiu Abdullahi.

What began as a verbal exchange reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation inside the victim’s room. During the altercation, Ganiu allegedly attacked Modinat with a piece of broken glass, injuring her hand. In response, Modinat was said to have retaliated by stabbing him in the chest with a broken bottle.

The victim was pronounced dead from the resulting injury.

Police operatives arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, collecting forensic evidence and photographing both the area and the deceased. The body was subsequently moved to Life Channel Morgue on Olambe Alausa Road for post-mortem examination.

The suspect is currently being held in custody and, according to the police, will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID, in Abeokuta for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze is dead.

Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze has passed away at the age of 75.

It was gathered that he died on Friday following a battle with prostate cancer.

Tom Njemanze, who gained fame in the 1990s, is renowned for his powerful performances in iconic films such as Tokunboh, Pounds and Dollars, Atosa, Issakaba, Osuofia in London, Brain Box, and Igbotic Love.

Known for his expressive delivery and commanding screen presence, he remains a cherished figure in Nigerian cinematic history.

Colleagues, friends, family, and fans have continued to pay tribute to the veteran actor, offering prayers for the peaceful repose of his soul and asking God to give his family the strength to bear the loss.

DAILY POST recalls that in a video posted via his Instagram page, the filmmaker Stanley Ontop disclosed that Njemanze had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and needed money for urgent surgery.

"I told them I was going to the toilet... and I ran away!" — Popular Nollywood actor Afeez Oyetoro, famously known as Saka, has opened up about the culture shock he faced when he first moved to Lagos from his quiet village upbringing.

In a candid YouTube interview with Channels Television, Saka recalled how the chaotic pace of Lagos nearly broke him. He described the stress of waking up at 4 a.m. to beat traffic, the overwhelming hustle, and a moment where he felt so drained that he literally walked out of work pretending to visit the restroom — and never returned that day.

"The life of Lagos was terrible for me... I ran away. Later I came back to face the challenges. To the glory of God, I think I'm okay now."

Today, Saka stands as a symbol of resilience. He says the trials of adapting to Lagos life built his mental strength and shaped the perseverance that drives his successful acting career.

His story reminds us all: Even the brightest stars had to adjust to the darkness before they could shine.
#SakaSpeaks #LagosHustle #FromVillageToFame #NollywoodJourney #NeverGiveUp

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