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Former Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro Releases First Photos From The U.S. Prison

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Former Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro has released two photographs appearing to show him inside a United States detention centre, marking the first images of the former leader since his abduction in January. The photographs show Maduro dressed in a grey tracksuit, raising both hands in a peace sign. He also appears to have lost significant weight since he was captured and taken to the United States. Maduro shared the images on Sunday through X and Telegram, alongside a message addressed to his family, grandchildren and supporters. He said the photographs were a small gift to his grandchildren, children and supporters, assuring them that he and his wife, Cilia Flores, remained strong and confident. The timestamp on the photographs indicates that they were taken on June 25, a day after twin earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing more than 6,500 people and causing widespread destruction. Maduro and Flores are being detained in Brooklyn, New York, over drug trafficking and fi...
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OPay Dismisses Viral September 1 Shutdown Rumour, Warns Against False Publication

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The leading fintech company, OPay Digital Services has dismissed a false, malicious and misleading viral social media publication claiming that the company would suspend its operations from Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The fabricated publication, which circulated widely across social media platforms on Sunday, purportedly advised OPay customers to withdraw or transfer their funds ahead of an alleged prolonged shutdown. However, OPay, in a statement on Sunday posted on its verified social media platforms, dismissed the claim and assured customers that its operations remain fully active. In a message titled “This is FALSE!”, the company said, “OPay is not going on break by September. We’re here, and we’re going nowhere! 💚” The fintech company also urged customers and members of the public to carefully scrutinise the viral publication, pointing out inconsistencies that could help users distinguish the fake message from its authentic communications. “True OPay users know how to identify ou...
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Tinubu Departs For A 3-Week Vacation In Europe

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  Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement, on Sunday, August 30, 2026. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave.” “His first stop will be London, United Kingdom. President Tinubu is expected to return home after the working vacation to join the hectic campaign for the January 2027 election.
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Tinubu Asks The U.S. Court To Block Release Of Drug Investigation Records

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Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has gone to a United States court to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) from releasing records linked to allegations of drug trafficking. The records are  being sought by American transparency activist, Aaron Greenspan, who filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against several U.S. government agencies. Aaron Greenspan is  seeking documents relating to investigations involving Tinubu, including the FBI’s full file on him and FBI Form 302 interview records from 1992 and 1993. The case  also concerns an alleged record linked to a 1993 civil forfeiture case in the U.S. involving about $460,000 connected to Tinubu. Tinubu has constantly denied any wrongdoing. In a court  documents filed on Friday and shared with Channels Television by Tinubu’s lawyers, Christopher W. Carmichael, Victor P. Henderson and Oluwole O. Afolabi, the pres...
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Married Father Of 2 Arrested For Posing As A Catholic Priest In Kenya

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  A married father of two, Jones Bogonko Onchonga, has been arrested in Kenya for allegedly posing as a Catholic priest and conducting religious activities in several parishes in Turkana County. Onchonga reportedly gained access to the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar by allegedly presenting forged church documents to support his claim that he was an ordained priest. According to Kenyan publication Tuko, he allegedly celebrated Mass and participated in other religious activities at several Catholic worship centres, including St Augustine Cathedral in Kalokol, St Thomas Chapel and St Mary’s Lodaraja. His alleged impersonation came to light after photographs emerged showing him celebrating Mass alongside the Bishop of Lodwar, Rt. Rev. John Mbinda, C.S.Sp. The photographs reportedly raised concerns within the Catholic community, prompting the Diocese of Lodwar to investigate and subsequently clarify Onchonga’s status. In a statement signed by Bishop Mbinda, the Diocese dissociated itself fr...
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2 People Dead As Man Wielding A Machete And Knife Attacks IMAX Cinema In Lekki, Lagos State

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  Two people have been confirmed dead following an attack at IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, Friday night, August 29, after a man wielding a machete and knife reportedly stormed the premises. The incident, which triggered panic among cinema patrons and workers, occurred when the suspect allegedly attempted to gain entry into the cinema but was stopped by security guards. Eyewitnesses said the assailant, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, became violent after being prevented from entering the premises. Confirming the incident, spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, said the suspect allegedly stabbed one of the security guards to death and injured another security personnel during the attack. According to her, the suspect who appear to be destitute, was subsequently mobbed and died in the process. “Two people have been confirmed dead,” Adebisi said, adding that the circumstances surrounding the incident were being investigated...
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INTERPOL Rescues 2 Colombian Women Lured To Nigeria By Human Traffickers

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In furtherance of the fight against transnational organised crime, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the National Central Bureau (NCB-INTERPOL), Lagos Annex, have successfully rescued two foreign nationals lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, made this known on Saturday, saying, “The successful operation followed actionable intelligence received from INTERPOL-NCB, Bogotá, on August 26, 2026, regarding two female citizens of Colombia, identified as Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa. “The victims were fraudulently lured to Nigeria, held against their will, and had their travel documents confiscated by certain Chinese nationals who are currently at large. ‘Upon receipt of the intelligence, police operatives promptly launched a covert tracking operation, locating the hideout in Lagos where both victims were safely rescued on the same day. “The fleeing suspects...
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