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  1. 22h ago

    Summary of Allegations Involving AIG Moshood Jimoh, Commander of Zone 2 in Lagos

    The principal accusations against Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh, who leads the Zone 2 Command in Lagos, revolve around corruption, evidence manipulation, and violations of human rights.The main charges were presented in late July and early August 2026 by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, commonly referred to as VeryDarkMan (VDM).VDM claimed that AIG Jimoh interfered with the investigations into two notable homicides in the Ajiran/Eti-Osa region of Lagos—the 2023 killing of Sheriff Salami and the 2024 murder of Prince Ademola Akinloye.The activist accused AIG Jimoh of colluding with a businessman to falsely accuse and frame another individual, Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi, for these murders. VDM contended that initial confessions from suspects did not mention Akanbi, but later statements that connected him to the crimes were allegedly obtained through severe coercion and torture by officers under Jimoh's authority.Further intensifying the scrutiny, civil society organizations such as the #EndBadGovernance Movement (Lagos Chapter) issued public statements calling for Jimoh’s suspension. They argue that the Ajiran case is merely a fragment of a larger, persistent pattern of human rights abuses, police brutality, and misuse of power throughout his career.The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has initiated administrative measures to address these allegations, although they stress that no guilt has been determined in a court of law.The NPF confirmed that the Assistant Inspector-General overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has officially summoned AIG Moshood Jimoh for questioning as part of an internal administrative inquiry.The FCID has also formally invited VDM to come to Abuja to validate his claims and present his documentary evidence. Initially, VDM resisted the invitation, insisting on an independent investigative panel rather than a conventional police review, citing concerns over potential bias.The police have reiterated that the actual murder case is currently before a court and remains sub judice. They have cautioned against any interference with the ongoing legal proceedings. Jimoh was born on August 10, 1971, in Ilorin. He joined the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as a cadet officer on May 1, 2000. Throughout his career, which spans over twenty years, he has progressed through various key operational and administrative roles.

    Summary of Allegations Involving AIG Moshood Jimoh, Commander of Zone 2 in Lagos

  2. 1d ago

    Arsenal sign Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal

    Arsenal has acquired Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for a fee of £75 million. The former captain of Newcastle expressed his desire to join the Premier League champions earlier this summer. The 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder has signed a four-year contract with an option for an additional year, describing the decision as one of the "most challenging" of his life. "This move is very tough because Newcastle means so much to me," he added. "But I wanted to experience something new in my life. I feel ready for a new challenge for myself and my family."Newcastle extended their best wishes to Guimaraes and his family.  Earlier this week, Guimaraes departed from Newcastle's training camp in La Manga, Spain, to finalize his transfer to the Emirates Stadium following a successful negotiation. He mentioned that he received messages from several of his future teammates, including compatriot Gabriel and fellow midfielder Declan Rice. After their previous encounters on the pitch, Rice humorously told him, "come here and please no more fights, now we're friends." "At this stage of my life, I believe I need a challenge like this," Guimaraes remarked. "I want to win trophies, I want to make history and I think I'm in the right place to do it. I'm so excited to start." Guimaraes joined Newcastle during a period of relegation concerns in January 2022 and played a pivotal role in their resurgence under former head coach Eddie Howe. The Brazilian became the first captain in seventy years to lift a significant domestic trophy for Newcastle after their victory over Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final. He was also part of the team that qualified for the Champions League in 2023 and 2025, although they fell to 12th place in the Premier League last season.

    Arsenal sign Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal

  3. 2d ago

    Air Canada to begin Lagos routes in 2027

    Air Canada has officially commenced the regulatory process to establish its inaugural direct, scheduled flights to Lagos, Nigeria, with a target launch window set for 2027.  This strategic initiative follows the landmark signing of an expanded Bilateral Air Transport Agreement (BASA) between the Government of Canada and the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Abuja on August 6, 2026. The newly negotiated framework enhances a restrictive 2014 agreement that previously confined cooperation solely to codeshare services via intermediate third-country hubs. Air Canada is diligently collaborating with aviation authorities in both nations to obtain standard foreign operator permits, safety certifications, and slot allocations prior to the formal publication of commercial schedules.  Specific flight frequencies, precise departure hubs (such as Toronto Pearson or Montréal-Trudeau), ticketing timelines, and aircraft types (typically long-haul widebodies like the Boeing 777 or 787 Dreamliner) will be disclosed in due course once the necessary clearances navigate through the regulatory process. The route aims to meet a high-volume demand corridor fueled by the rapid growth of the Nigerian diaspora in Canada, which includes over 25,000 Nigerian students holding valid Canadian study permits. Currently, passengers traveling from Nigeria to Canada by air must utilize international airlines that involve a layover in Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East.

    Air Canada to begin Lagos routes in 2027

  4. 3d ago

    Bomb blast on minibus near Damascus leaves two dead and 13 hurt

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    Bomb blast on minibus near Damascus leaves two dead and 13 hurt

  5. 3d ago

    Real Madrid secure Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in a potential €140 million record transfer

    Real Madrid has officially announced the significant acquisition of 19-year-old winger Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig.  The overall financial arrangement could amount to €140 million, positioning him as the most expensive signing in the history of Real Madrid, contingent upon the fulfillment of all conditions. The guaranteed base fee stands at €125 million, with add-ons and performance bonuses totaling €15 million—€10 million of which is considered easily attainable, while €5 million is tied to more challenging milestones. Diomandé has signed a seven-year contract that will keep the Ivory Coast international at the Santiago Bernabéu until June 30, 2033. This transfer surpasses Jude Bellingham's 2023 fee, thereby establishing a new record for the club and simultaneously making Diomandé the most expensive African footballer in history. Diomandé’s ascent in global football has been remarkable. In 2024, he was playing at the DME Academy in Florida before transferring to the Spanish club Leganés. RB Leipzig acquired him for a mere €20 million in July 2025. During his outstanding single season in the Bundesliga, he netted 12 goals and provided 9 assists in 33 matches, earning the title of Rookie of the Season in the league. His value surged further after a standout performance for the Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez to decisively outmaneuver interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool. Diomandé is the centerpiece of a significant summer restructuring under head coach José Mourinho, as the club aims to end a two-season drought of major trophies. He joins a prestigious list of new signings this transfer window:   Bernardo Silva (Free transfer) Ibrahima Konaté (Free transfer) Marc Cucurella (€55 million) Denzel Dumfries (€20 million) Carlos Espí (€25 million). Born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on November 14, 2006, he relocated alone to the United States at the age of 15 to enroll in Florida's DME Academy. He excelled with the DME-affiliated team AS Frenzi, clinching a local league title in 2023.Signed his first professional contract with Spanish La Liga side Leganés in January 2025.He made his professional senior debut against Real Madrid on March 29, 2025.  In July 2025, he transferred to the Bundesliga giant RB Leipzig for approximately €20 million, where he netted 12 goals in the Bundesliga and was awarded Rookie of the Month after an impressive hat-trick against Eintracht Frankfurt.  He earned his senior international debut for the Ivory Coast national team in October 2025, contributing to their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Real Madrid secure Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in a potential €140 million record transfer

  6. 5d ago

    Nigeria Moves to Introduce National Policing Bill Allowing State Police Forces

    The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially initiated a seven-week plan to formulate a National Policing Bill, which will establish the necessary legal and operational framework for the implementation of state police throughout the nation.  This initiative was announced by the State House on August 3, 2026, and the executive bill seeks to create a dual-policing system that harmonizes local security requirements with stringent federal oversight. A two-week period has been allocated for citizens, civil society, and stakeholders to present their policy proposals and memoranda. The draft Executive Bill is set to be presented to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The completion of the seven-week work program, which commenced on July 27, will facilitate the bill's transmission to the National Assembly. The National Policing Bill aims to implement the recently approved Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, 2026. As stated by the Presidential Working Group led by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, the framework establishes rigorous guidelines. States will not be permitted to deploy forces until they demonstrate operational capacity in areas such as recruitment, training, equipment, firearms control, and financial sustainability. The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, highlighted that the legislation includes legal safeguards to prevent state police from being misused as instruments of political persecution by governors. States that are unprepared or lack the financial resources to support their own forces will continue to depend entirely on the Federal Police Service. The legislation delineates the responsibilities between local forces and federal agencies, ensuring that national security issues, such as terrorism and border control, remain under federal jurisdiction.    The high-level drafting committee includes collaborative oversight from the Inspector-General of Police, the National Security Adviser, the Nigerian Bar Association, and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.The Northern Nigeria Governors' Forum, along with traditional rulers from the north, has officially supported the establishment of state police to address localized terrorism and banditry. They have called on the National Assembly to expedite the necessary constitutional amendments and have committed to providing financial resources for regional security. Additionally, governors from the South and various socio-political organizations are in strong favor of decentralization. Furthermore, certain leaders from the southern and middle-belt regions assert that state governors should possess complete authority to appoint and dismiss state police commissioners, thereby embodying the principles of true federalism.

    Nigeria Moves to Introduce National Policing Bill Allowing State Police Forces

  7. Jul 31

    Oprah Winfrey Confirms She Will Shut Down South African Girls' School in Coming Year

    Oprah Winfrey has declared that the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) in South Africa will officially cease operations at the conclusion of the 2027 academic year.    This decision signifies the end of a two-decade-long residential boarding model as Winfrey redirects her philanthropic efforts towards a more extensive, nationwide scholarship initiative. The 52-acre, state-of-the-art campus located in Henley-on-Klip will be transferred to the Gauteng Department of Education. This handover is in accordance with the original partnership agreement established at the time of the school's construction. Students who are currently enrolled and will not graduate by the 2027 closure date will be awarded full scholarships to continue their education at other prestigious institutions, ensuring uninterrupted financial support. Since its inception in January 2007, with an initial investment of $40 million, the academy has graduated over 500 to 1,000 disadvantaged, academically gifted girls. Many of these graduates have proceeded to attend elite universities worldwide and have secured prominent careers. As stated by the academy, the primary aim of this transition is to enhance educational access. Operating a single luxury residential boarding school requires substantial resources. By shifting to a broader national scholarship program, Winfrey’s foundation anticipates funding academically talented girls across various leading South African institutions, effectively doubling the number of students they can assist. Numerous fans and commentators have expressed their sadness over the closure of the physical boarding school, which has served as a beacon of hope and legacy for two decades. Supporters, however, have embraced the strategic change, highlighting that a distributed scholarship model can significantly increase the number of young women receiving educational support. Reassurance Over Continuity: Audiences have responded positively to the commitment that current students will have their education fully funded until graduation, and that local authorities will maintain the campus as an operational school.

    Oprah Winfrey Confirms She Will Shut Down South African Girls' School in Coming Year

  8. Jul 29

    US to End Routine Visa Services in 25 African Cities Amid Major Consular Overhaul

    The United States Department of State will officially cease routine processing of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas at its embassy in Abuja, along with 24 other African diplomatic missions, starting August 1, 2026.This operational consolidation will shift routine visa applications to 20 centralized regional processing hubs to improve national security vetting, optimize government resources, and create uniform vetting standards as established during the Trump administration.Embassies and consulates that will lose their routine visa processing capabilities include: Abuja (Nigeria) Antananarivo (Madagascar) Asmara (Eritrea) Bamako (Mali) Banjul (The Gambia) Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) Bujumbura (Burundi) Conakry (Guinea) Cotonou (Benin) Durban (South Africa) Freetown (Sierra Leone) Gaborone (Botswana) Harare (Zimbabwe) Juba (South Sudan) Libreville (Gabon) Lilongwe (Malawi) Lusaka (Zambia) Maputo (Mozambique) Maseru (Lesotho) Mbabane (Eswatini) N'Djamena (Chad) Niamey (Niger) Nouakchott (Mauritania) Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) Windhoek (Namibia)However, applicants residing in countries with affected missions will need to travel to one of the 20 designated regional hubs for interviews and visa issuance. Notable processing hubs include: Region Designated Active Processing Hubs West Africa Lagos (Nigeria), Accra (Ghana), Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Dakar (Senegal), Lome (Togo), Monrovia (Liberia), Praia (Cape Verde) East & Central Africa Nairobi (Kenya), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Kampala (Uganda), Kigali (Rwanda), Kinshasa (DRC), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Djibouti Southern Africa Johannesburg (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Luanda (Angola) Other Hubs Dar-Es-Salaam (Tanzania), Malabo (Equatorial Guinea), Port Louis (Mauritius).It is important to note that no diplomatic posts are being closed. Affected missions will continue to provide American Citizen Services (ACS) and carry out local diplomatic functions.Additionally, visas that have already been issued will remain fully valid and will not be impacted by this consolidation.Beginning on August 1, 2026, individuals applying from non-hub countries will be required to pay their Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fees and schedule appointments directly via the portal of their assigned regional hub.Responses to the U.S. decision to cease routine visa processing at 25 diplomatic posts throughout Africa, effective August 1, 2026, include criticism regarding the rise in travel expenses , apprehensions about exacerbating existing backlogs, and justifications of the policy as a necessary security measure.Experts in international mobility and various critics contend that this consolidation serves as a covert strategy to impede legal immigration, further intensifying the already lengthy multi-year wait times for interviews.Business and trade organizations emphasize that this transition introduces considerable transactional barriers and additional costs for cross-border talent and corporate mobility.

    US to End Routine Visa Services in 25 African Cities Amid Major Consular Overhaul
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