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21/08/2026

Nigerian Catholic Priests Reacts To Viral Video Of Human Skull Display In Vatican

2 vocal clerics of the Catholic church, Fada Oluoma and Fada Kelvin Ugwu, have since reacted and appeared to distance themselves from the acts of the Catholic Bishop seen carrying a human skull in the viral video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3aqaIhS-eQ?si=x8frO6RMOuzrMDa1

This is an excerpt of a post shared by Fada Oluoma in response to the said viral images and video:

This is also not about how efficacious devotion to the saints are, I have already cited verifiable cases. This is about the EXAGGERATED and sometimes RIDICULOUS level some Catholics take the devotion to the saints to.

You come to some parishes, you see more than 5 images of different saints at different positions on the altar, this is besides the images of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Mother Mary and above all the TABERNACLE. That's not cool at all. In the church, we should have just the images of Mother Mary, the crucifix and the TABERNACLE. Every other image of saints should have their places elsewhere.

You come to the homes of some Catholics and you see their personal altars with multiple images of saints. Then some sew clothes to dress the images and make them up with lipsticks and powders as if their images are living beings, haba na🥴

How about the veneration of the skull or any part of a saint? I can say with certainty that the only image we venerate liturgically is the crucifix. We do it every sunday when we incense it and on a more profound note on Good Fridays. I don't think the veneration of the skull or any other part of any saint is necessary.

We definitely have Catholic fanatics who can take innocent devotions to unnecessary and dizzying heights. In fact, it is safe to say some Catholics commit 'image idolatory' and syncretism with such exaggerated pieties. Make we no over do abeg.

21/08/2026

I Earn ₦503,000 Monthly Salary, Less Than Permanent Secretaries – Delta Governor

By Goli Innocent

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has disclosed that he earns a monthly salary of ₦503,000, while Permanent Secretaries in the state receive ₦900,000.

Oborevwori made the disclosure on Thursday during the inauguration of 12 four-bedroom terraced duplexes and the presentation of 12 official vehicles to newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in Asaba.

The governor said the salaries of Permanent Secretaries were increased after they complained that some directors were earning almost the same amount as them.

“When the Permanent Secretaries said most of the Directors are receiving almost the same thing with them, we increased their money. Today, Permanent Secretaries… Your salary is 900, my salary is 503,000, Governor’s salary.

“Head of Service is one million. It’s clear. So, you know some of them don’t want their husbands to know how much they are receiving,” he said.

Oborevwori said his administration had prioritised the welfare of civil servants, noting that official vehicles had been provided to serving Permanent Secretaries to improve their mobility and efficiency.

“To enhance their mobility and operational efficiency, we provided official vehicles to serving Permanent Secretaries. And today, it is my pleasure to present another 12 vehicles to the Permanent Secretaries that were recently sworn in,” he said.

He added that 302 public officers had benefited from the Public Officers’ Vehicle Loan Scheme, while 119 others had received support under the Public Officers’ Housing Loan Scheme.

The governor also said civil servants interested in agriculture had been provided with farm inputs to create additional income streams and contribute to food security.

He said 450 senior management staff had also received support to participate in a seven-weekend training programme through collaborations with the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria.

Oborevwori said the appointment of 12 Permanent Secretaries in May ensured that every local government area in Delta had a Permanent Secretary in the state civil service, adding that the appointments were based on merit.

The governor further disclosed that Delta had approved the payment of a 13th-month salary to civil servants from December, with an executive bill being prepared to give the policy legal backing.

He urged civil servants and political appointees to shun absenteeism, nepotism, waste, inefficiency, bribery and corruption, while promising continued investment in infrastructure and measures to improve service delivery.

21/08/2026

FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday For Eid Ul Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government and extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and across the diaspora.

The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani.

Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to use the occasion to reflect on the virtues associated with the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, particularly compassion, humility and service to humanity.

“Every Eid ul Mawlid gives us reason to pause and draw lessons from a life defined by compassion, humility and service to others,” the minister said.

“These are qualities our nation needs now more than ever, and I encourage every Nigerian, not just our Muslim brothers and sisters, to reflect on them.”

The minister also called on Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity and stability across the country, stressing that national cohesion was a collective responsibility.

He urged citizens to celebrate the occasion with restraint, mutual respect and consideration for one another.

Tunji-Ojo wished Muslims across the country a joyous and peaceful Eid ul Mawlid and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace across the country.

21/08/2026

FBI to US court: Disclosing Tinubu’s records could endanger lives, reveal our techniques

by Ayodele Oluwafemi

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has filed a motion seeking to submit ex parte in camera declarations on why it withheld information about its investigative records relating to allegations of drug trafficking against President Bola Tinubu.

An ex parte in camera declaration is a written statement submitted solely to a judge by a party in a legal case.

In an application dated August 20, the FBI told the US district court in Columbia that it cannot publicly explain all the reasons it is withholding certain records, hence the need for an ex parte in camera declaration.

A copy of the application was published on X by Von Batten-Montague-York, a Washington-based lobbying firm recently hired by Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 elections.

The FBI said it has invoked various Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions against the requests for Tinubu’s records from 1992 to 1993.

The US law enforcement agency said if it acceded to the requests, it “would, among other things, disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations and/or could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual”.

Part of the FBI’s application reads: “One of the requests at issue is the request assigned Request Number 1588244-000, which sought “[t]he entire FBI file for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, DOB 3/29/1952, President-Elect of Nigeria as of February 2023”.

“Plaintiff submitted a second FOIA request to the FBI seeking “FBI 302 interviews with Bola Tinubu from FBI Case No. 245-IP-71386-UUUUUU during the timeframe 1992-1993”.

“This was assigned Request Number 1593615-000. The FBI has invoked various Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Exemptions, including 6, 7(C), 7(D), 7(E) and 7(F) regarding these requests, and determined the information withheld from Plaintiff in this case, if disclosed, would, among other things, disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations and/or could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual.

“The FBI has determined that it cannot provide on the public record the full basis for the application of Exemptions 7(E) and 7(F) to certain withholdings and that, therefore, an ex parte, under seal declaration is necessary.”

The FBI said if the court grants the permission to submit an ex parte in camera declaration, it would explain reasons for withholding certain information before August 28.

The plaintiff in the case is Aaron Greenspan, the American founder of PlainSite.

Recently, the US Department of Justice requested an additional 10-day extension to respond to a court order concerning the release of records related to allegations of drug trafficking against Tinubu.

However, Beryl Howell, the judge, granted only four additional days, until August 21.

Subsequently, Tinubu, through his legal team, joined the US DOJ’s request seeking an additional 10-day extension to respond to a court order.

Howell was said to have declined Tinubu’s request.

THE CASE

In 2022 and 2023, Greenspan filed 12 FOIA requests with six different US federal agencies seeking information from criminal investigations into a Chicago he**in ring that operated in the early 1990s.

Greenspan sought investigative records about four named individuals allegedly associated with the drug ring, including Tinubu, Lee Andrew Edwards, Mueez Abegboyega Akande, and Abiodun Agbele.

Five of the US agencies responded, saying that they could neither confirm nor deny the existence of the requested records.

Dissatisfied with the responses, Greenspan approached the US DOJ’s office of information policy (OIP).

The OIP affirmed the agencies’ refusal to confirm or deny the existence of the requested records, according to the court documents.

On June 12, 2023, Greenspan filed a lawsuit challenging the agencies’ Glomar response to his FOIA requests. A Glomar response is an official statement by a US government agency refusing to confirm or deny whether requested records exist.

The FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), and Department of State were initially named as defendants.

However, the CIA was later named as a defendant in the first amended complaint.

In April 2025, Judge Howell held that the responses issued by the FBI and DEA were “improper and must be lifted”.

The judge ruled that the FBI and DEA failed to provide information to “establish cognizable privacy interest exists in keeping secret the fact that Tinubu was a subject of criminal investigation”.

Howell held that the two agencies failed to provide evidence demonstrating the burden of sustaining their Glomar responses.

21/08/2026

Lady Shows Her Transformation From Nigeria To Dubai And The UK

21/08/2026

Lagos Residents Risk Their L!ves Scooping Diesel From a Fallen Tanker

Some Lagos residents were reportedly seen collecting diesel from a fallen tanker, despite the serious dañger involved. One small spark could potentially turn the scene into a devastating f!re outbreak.

This is extremely dangérous and should not be encouraged. Fuel spills around a fallen tanker can ignite unexpectedly, putting everyone nearby at serious risk. Please stay away from such scenes and allow emergency responders to handle the situation. 🙏

21/08/2026

The Premier League is back.

🔴 Arsenal v Coventry City FC 🔵

21/08/2026

Tinubu Will Relocate Nigeria’s Capital To Lagos If He Wins – Primate Ayodele

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has claimed that President Bola Tinubu will relocate the capital of Nigeria to Lagos if he is declared the winner of the 2027 general elections.

Primate Ayodele made this statement in a video posted on X.

President Tinubu is seeking re-election under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

Speaking about Tinubu’s re-election, the cleric said, “Lagos architecture will change. You may not see this one very seriously, but if Tinubu wins the second time, the capital of Nigeria will be relocated to Lagos.

“When this happens, the capital can be in Epe or Lekki or anywhere at all in Lagos.”

21/08/2026

South Africa Migrants : Businesses Suffer The Effects Of Repatriations

A sweeping crackdown on undocumented migrant workers in South Africa is sending shockwaves through the local economy. As the government accelerates repatriations, business owners are struggling to keep their doors open, and regional diplomatic ties are facing a severe test.

"All Orders Are Falling Behind"

For many local business owners, the departure of thousands of foreign workers has halted operations overnight.

Nelson Terraa, a member of the Portuguese Forum in Gauteng province, warns that large-scale deportations and repatriations are severely hurting local supply chains.

"Wholesalers that had reliable staff that used to pick and pack the trucks have had to release half or a third of their workforce. Now, all the orders are falling behind."

Other entrepreneurs speak of similar distress under the condition of anonymity, fearing reprisals amidst heightened anti-immigrant sentiment. One Johannesburg business owner whom we are calling Thomas, shared how his operations have been halved:

"We had eight foreign nationals, and we had to let them go when the deadline was set in March. Business has dropped drastically since then, and we haven't been able to rehire anyone. Our output has just cut in half."

The Numbers and the Streets

Since early March, South Africa has seen a wave of anti-foreigner demonstrations demanding the removal of undocumented migrants. Suburbs like Yeoville in Johannesburg have become the focal point for both local protests and heavy police responses.

89,000+ people have been officially repatriated by the South African government so far.

Protest Hubs: Areas like Yeoville remain deeply affected by community demonstrations and subsequent law enforcement operations.

Diplomatic Fallout: AU vs. SADC

The crackdown has sparked significant friction between South Africa and several neighboring nations. Countries like Ghana and Nigeria have raised strong diplomatic concerns over the treatment of their citizens. Ghana pushed for the African Union (AU) to convene a dedicated debate on the targeted attacks against migrants.

South Africa, however, advocates for a broader regional approach, arguing that the issue belongs on the agenda of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit instead.

"It will be an important discussion to have so that we broaden the understanding of the challenges behind migration itself," a government representative stated. "We must address how we manage these issues through development, foster better economic growth, and coordinate a regional response rather than one country acting on its own."

What Lies Ahead

While delegates at the upcoming regional summit are slated to focus primarily on industrialization, peace, and security, migration has thrust itself to the forefront. How the bloc navigates this crisis will test the political and economic solidarity that has long defined the region.

21/08/2026

EFCC, ICPC Probe N12Billion Nigerian Govt Fund Released To NFF For Players’ Wages, Bonuses

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are investigating the utilisation of a N12 billion Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for players’ wages and bonuses.

The disclosure was contained in a letter signed by Onoja Joshua, Esq., on behalf of the General Secretary of the NFF, in response to a request for the disclosure of financial records and utilisation logs relating to the fund.

The letter, dated August 18, 2026, was addressed to the Principal Partner of Cromwell & Okeke, following a correspondence dated August 7, 2026, but received by the NFF on August 11.

A copy of the letter written by the NFF in response to the enquiries was obtained by SaharaReporters.

The request, made under the Freedom of Information Act, sought access to financial records and other documents concerning the N12 billion Federal Government intervention fund reportedly released to the NFF for players’ wages and bonuses.

However, the football federation said it could not release the requested records because the matter was already under investigation by the two anti-corruption agencies.

In the letter with reference number NFF/LEG/10/1/879 and titled, “Re: Application for disclosure of financial records and utilisation logs regarding the N12 billion Federal Government Intervention Fund released for players’ wages and bonuses,” the NFF said all documents relating to the request were with the EFCC and ICPC.

“I am directed to refer to the above subject matter and your correspondence dated 7th August, 2026 but received on 11th August, 2026,” the letter stated.

“It is my instruction to inform you that the subject matter of the request under the Freedom of Information Act are subject of investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).”

The NFF further stated: “Therefore, all documents relating to the request are before Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).”

The disclosure raises fresh questions over the management and utilisation of the N12 billion intervention fund, particularly as the money was specifically intended to address players’ wages and bonuses.

The NFF did not disclose in the letter the specific aspects of the fund’s utilisation that prompted the investigations, nor did it provide details of the allegations or transactions being examined by the EFCC and ICPC.

It also did not state when the investigations commenced, the individuals or officials whose activities may be under scrutiny, or whether any suspects had been invited or questioned by either of the anti-corruption agencies.

The development also places the management of the intervention fund under the scrutiny of Nigeria’s two major anti-corruption agencies.

The EFCC is empowered to investigate financial crimes, while the ICPC is mandated to investigate and prosecute corruption-related offences and promote measures against corrupt practices in public institutions.

The probes come amid persistent public concerns over the financing and administration of Nigerian football, particularly the management of public funds allocated to support national teams and players.

Sources told SaharaReporters that the NFF said it spent a major part of the N12 billion on resolving hotel accommodation expenses for players at different levels of government.

In January 2024, it was reported that President Bola Tinubu had cleared the outstanding payments owed by the Federal Government to the Super Eagles and other national sporting teams.

According to a statement on the X handle of Tinubu's Media Centre, the payment covered 15 months of outstanding salaries owed to the senior national team's coaches, as well as allowances and other payments due to the senior men's, women's, and Under-20 national teams.

“President has approved the payment of N12 billion outstanding backlog for Nigeria’s National teams of various sports, which includes Super Eagles and others,” the statement read.

"The payment entails the clearing of the senior national team coach salaries running up to 15 months, payments of allowances and promises due to the senior national teams, females, and Under-20 national team.”

On Tuesday, it was widely reported that the Ibrahim Musa Gusau-led board of NFF had written to world football governing body FIFA to stop plans by the Nigerian government to sack them.

According to OwnGoalNigeria.com, the Nigerian government gave the National Sports Commission (NSC) the go-ahead to set up an interim committee to manage Nigerian football and halt the planned NFF election.

The decision was reportedly reached after the women's team failed, for the first time in history, to qualify for the Women's World Cup.

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