The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a wanted notice for Andrew Wynne, a British national, in connection with alleged plans to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Wynne, along with Nigerian Ehis Obinyan, was declared wanted during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, accused Wynne of orchestrating a covert network aimed at destabilizing the government and inciting chaos in the country. According to Adejobi, Wynne used a rented space at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters in Abuja for “Iva Valley Bookshop” and established “STARS of Nations Schools” as fronts for his activities. Adejobi detailed that Wynne allegedly issued directives, provided financial support, and offered operational guidance to effect an unconstitutional regime change in Nigeria. He is accused of channeling billions of naira to his Nigerian associates to incite violent attacks on police and military installations, intending to provoke international condemnation of t...

  President Bola Tinubu on Sunday arrived in Beijing, the capital of China, on a state visit. In the Asian country, the Nigerian leader would attend the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Build High-Level China-Africa Community with Shared Future.” This was disclosed in a post on X by the President’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives in Beijing for his official state visit to China,” the presidential aide said. “He will meet with President Xi Jinping and will hold meetings with Chinese business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.” Tinubu was received by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Kaduna State counterpart, Uba Sani; Minister of Works, David Umahi; the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; among other Nigerian and Chinese government officials. Earlier, the Chinese President, Xi Jinpin...

  United States' rapper, Fatman Scoop, has died, his family and manager announced Saturday, after the 53-year-old artist suffered a medical emergency while performing on stage, prompting a wave of tributes from the world of hip-hop. Scoop, best known for the hit tracks “Be Faithful” and “It Takes Scoop,” collapsed on stage at Hamden Town Center Park, Connecticut and was taken to hospital where doctors were unable to revive him, US media reported. Medical staff apparently attempted to administer CPR while he was still on the stage, according to a video of the incident obtained by celebrity news site, TMZ.  He was then carried away on a stretcher.  In a post on his Instagram account, his family wrote that “it is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of the legendary and iconic Fatman Scoop.”  “Fatman Scoop was known to the world as the undisputed voice of the club. His music made us dance and embrace life with positivity,” t...

  Canada-Based Nigerian Woman, Amaka Sunnberger, Under Investigation for Death Threats Against Fellow Nigerians Canadian authorities have launched an investigation into Amaka Sunnberger, a Nigerian woman based in Canada, after she allegedly threatened to harm other Nigerians living in the country. The threats, which were reportedly made online, have sparked concern within the Nigerian community in Canada. Local law enforcement is taking the matter seriously, and the probe is ongoing to determine the extent of the threat and any potential legal actions that may follow. Sunnberger could face serious consequences if found guilty of making violent threats.   https://youtu.be/j8A1_oUdgnA

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 48 confirmed Mpox cases from 868 suspected cases across 35 local government areas in 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The latest Mpox situation report, covering week 34 (August 25), indicates no deaths from the disease this year. The report shows an increase in new suspected cases, with 57 reported in week 34 compared to 25 in the previous week. Confirmed cases also rose, with eight reported in week 34, up from one in week 33. Confirmed cases have been recorded in Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Abia, Delta, Imo, Edo, FCT, Anambra, Cross River, Plateau, Akwa Ibom, Nasarawa, Oyo, Kaduna, Ebonyi, Benue, Enugu, Osun, Kebbi, and Zamfara. Mpox is a rare viral zoonotic disease caused by the Mpox virus, related to the Orthopoxvirus genus. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared Mpox a public health emergency on August 13, 2024. The NCDC continues to coordinate the national response through its Emergenc...

Polytechnic graduates with Higher National Diploma (HND) without Industrial Training (IT) certification were sent back home from NYSC orientation camps. The move is part of the NYSC’s stringent enforcement of its entry requirements, emphasizing the importance of completing the mandatory IT program before participation in the national service. Affected graduates will need to fulfill this requirement before they can be re-admitted to future orientation camps. The National  Governing Board  also known as the Directorate  had announced that HND graduates must provide evidence of completing their one-year mandatory IT certificate before being registered in their respective camps. Video link https://youtu.be/56zuTfWCYyY

The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) reported that Nigerian troops on internal operations killed 1,166 terrorists, arrested 1,096 suspects, and rescued 721 kidnapped individuals in August. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defense Media Operations, noted that several key terrorist leaders were eliminated in the North-East, including Munir Arika and Sani Dilla, among others. In the North-West, prominent figures neutralized included Kachalla Dan Ali Garin Fadama and Kachalla Dan Mani Na Inna. Troops also seized 391 weapons, 15,234 rounds of ammunition, and recovered stolen goods valued at over N5 billion. The recovered items included 208 AK47 rifles, 54 homemade guns, and substantial quantities of stolen fuel. Buba highlighted that the declining motivation among terrorists in the North-East is leading to increased surrenders. He emphasized that while the fight against terrorism is ongoing and complex, the military remains committed to achieving peace and safety for the nation.