Top Stories from Nigeria & Around the World (August 2025)
🇳🇬 Benue Tragedy
- Heartbreaking Reunion: Mr. Targule Aya, who lost his wife and 3 children in the recent Yelewata and Daudu attacks, has been reunited with his 10-month-old son, the only surviving member of his family.
- Attack Aftermath: The death toll has reached 200, mostly blamed on suspected herdsmen.
- Presidential Visit: President Tinubu is expected in Benue to meet stakeholders and seek lasting solutions.
🇳🇬 Visa Centres Sealed
- The FCCPC sealed off TLS Contact centres representing France, Belgium, and Italy in Abuja.
- Allegations include:
- Failure to deliver paid visa services
- Assault on federal agents
- Obstruction of investigation
- TLS has until June 20, 2025, to respond or face prosecution under Nigerian consumer protection laws.
🇺🇸 Trump’s Iran Decision
- President Donald Trump says he’ll decide in two weeks whether the U.S. will join Israel’s war against Iran.
- He cited a “substantial chance” of diplomacy as a reason for delay.
- Tensions remain high, with the U.S. suggesting Iran could build a nuclear weapon in weeks.
🇳🇬 D’Tigress Honoured by Tinubu
- For their 5th consecutive AfroBasket championship, President Tinubu awarded:
- $100,000 to each player
- $50,000 to each coaching/technical team member
- Three-bedroom flats for all
- OON National Honours
- Vice President Shettima hailed the team as symbols of resilience and national unity.
