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  In a dramatic twist that has stunned residents of Kwara State and reverberated across Nigeria , two traditional rulers the King of Alabe and the King of Babanla have been arrested in connection with a sprawling banditry and kidnapping network that has plagued the region for years. Security operatives , acting on intelligence reports, stormed the palace of the King of Alabe earlier this week. What they uncovered was staggering: over ₦90 million in cash hidden within the palace walls, and an additional ₦30 million traced to the personal account of the Queen . The total haul of ₦120 million is believed to be proceeds from criminal activities, including ransom payments from kidnappings that have terrorized communities in Kwara’s Ifelodun Local  Government Area . https://share.google/L5cNV3tXDrN1qlSNu

  ⚽ * APFAN LEAGUE – MATCHWEEK 5 FIXTURES ALERT* Date: Saturday, 30th August 2025 Venue: Dipo Dina International Stadium , Ijebu-Ode APFAN SUPER LEAGUE Football fever returns as all eyes turn to the Dipo Dina International Stadium for an action-packed Matchweek 5 . Four thrilling fixtures are on the card, with teams set to battle for vital points in front of an expectant crowd. 🏟️ Fixtures & Kick-off Times 1️⃣ MD FA vs Rainbow SC   ⏰ 9:30 AM 🔎 The day’s curtain raiser pits MD FA against Rainbow Sports Club in a clash that promises fast-paced action. 2️⃣ MKA FA vs EK FC ⏰ 11:25 AM 🔎 A mid-morning showdown as MKA FA look to outclass EK FC in their chase for league momentum. 3️⃣ BE Arena vs Zion Liberty ⏰ 1:20 PM 🔎 One of the standout fixtures of the day — BE Arena face Zion Liberty, with both sides hungry for victory. 4️⃣ Unizee vs DRV ⏰ 3:15 PM 🔎 The closing game sees Unizee go head-to-head with DRV in what could be a decisive encounter for both teams’ ambitions...

  🚨 Breaking News 💔💔🤦🏽 Popular TikToker, Peller was reportedly kidnapped last night 😭. As at now, no one knows his location — the kidnappers haven’t made any contact and police investigations are ongoing. Nigeria is becoming so unsafe… even celebrities are not spared 😔. 🙏 Please let’s all pray for Peller’s safety. May nothing bad happen to him. 💡 Moral Lesson: In a country where security is weak, no one is truly safe — let’s keep watching out for one another.

 

  PENARITY ⚽🥅 APFAN News 🎙️ as e dey HOT 🔥🔥 Good day everyone! Your favorite APFAN Amebo is back again with the hottest gist from Week 4 of the Super League. Sit tight, because the updates are plenty. 😉 👉 1. Registration Closes Saturday Evening Player registration officially closes this Saturday evening 🚨. No more additions after that — daily verification is ongoing, and once the window shuts, it remains shut. Teams must take note and comply. ✅ 👉 2. Double Red Card Drama One fiery match saw two red cards flashed back-to-back 🤯. To make matters worse, the referee did not even award extra time! Fans were left frustrated, some even joking: “Make dem shave Ref head!” 😂 The tension was real. 👉 3. Banter Season The rivalry between Unizee FC and EK FC is already heating up. Fans are playfully asking: “Who be husband, who be wife?” 💍 The season is still fresh, but this storyline is one to watch. 👉 4. APFAN Goes Global 🌍 Big progress! APFAN has now featured on the Jawontan Sp...

  🏆 APFAN SUPER LEAGUE 2025 Weeks 1–3 Roundup The opening three weeks of the APFAN Super League have already delivered drama, excitement, and flashes of brilliance across Ogun State . With strong performances, Exciting displays, and vibrant fan culture, the league is quickly proving why it is the heartbeat of grassroots football . ⚽ Match Roundup Week 1 opened with Superstars United , the defending league champions announcing themselves in style, defeating Unizee FA  2–0 in a confident display. On the same weekend, Ighalo FA edged out MD FA  2–1, showing grit and efficiency. In Week 2, MKA FA and MD FA shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw, while Unizee FA were held by Rainbow FA in another tense 1–1 encounter. DRV FC looked lively but were undone by EK FC , who took a narrow 2–1 victory.  Week 3 brought high drama. MD FA exploded in attack, thrashing Zion Liberty  4–2, while Rainbow FA stunned Rising Royal with a sharp 2–...

 

 

  The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has said that all mobile phones must be completely switched off during flight take-off and landing . The Director General of Authority, Capt. Chris Najomo , stated this during a stakeholders’ meeting themed “ National Civil Aviation Security Committee Meeting ” in Abuja on Tuesday. https://punchng.com/breaking-ncaa-bans-airplane-mode-orders-phones-off-during-take-off-landing/

  The Ogun state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Gbenga Daniel, a former governor of the state, over alleged anti-party affairs. Daniel, senator representing Ogun east, was suspended alongside Kunle Folarin, one of his loyalists. https://www.thecable.ng/ogun-apc-suspends-gbenga-daniel-indefinitely-over-anti-party-affairs/

SOUTH SOUTH  State Govt Inclusive of their LGAs 1 Rivers — ₦374.56 billion 2 Delta — ₦368.75 billion  3 Akwa Ibom — ₦309.15 billion 4 Bayelsa — ₦259.94 billion 5 Edo — ₦138.34 billion  6 Cross river — ₦106.34 billion SOUTH WEST State Govt Inclusive of their LGAs 1 Lagos — ₦464.51bn 2 Oyo — ₦196.23bn 3 Ondo — ₦138.71bn 4 Osun — ₦133.29bn 5 Ogun — ₦108.88bn 6 Ekiti — ₦97.73bn  NORTH WEST STATES State Govt Inclusive of their LGAs 1 Kano — ₦250.76 billion 2 Katsina — ₦182.11 billion 3 Jigawa — ₦157.29 billion 4 Kaduna — ₦150.58 billion 5 Sokoto — ₦141.32 billion 6 Kebbi — ₦133.11 billion 7 Zamfara — ₦115.48 billion NORTH EAST STATES State Govt Inclusive of their LGAs 1 Borno — ₦161.91 billion  2 Bauchi — ₦132.87 billion  3 Adamawa — ₦128.81 billion 4 Yobe — ₦115.45 billion 5 Taraba — ₦112.60 billion 6 Gombe — ₦93.47 billion NORTH CENTRAL State Govt Inclusive of their LGAs 1 Benue — ₦152.67 billion 2 Niger — ₦148.02 billion 3 Kogi — ₦134.82 billion  4 FCT —...

  The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N142 billion for the construction of six modern bus terminals across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, awarding the contract to Messrs Planet Project Limited, the firm behind Lagos’ Oshodi Transport Interchange. Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, disclosed this on Wednesday after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read more here:https://nairametrics.com/2025/08/14/fec-approves-n142-billion-for-construction-of-six-modern-bus-terminals-across-nigeria/# EDITORS COMMENT: Why is the the federal Government embarking on the wasteful project? Firstly, building bus terminal is within the purview of the state and LG. Secondly, N142B can be used to purchase more CNG buses, build CNG plants, fix road or even invested as a transportation investment fund or SMEs. Thirdly, it can also be further invested in the rail sector.

   

 

  When Kemi Michael , a corporate compère , attempted to transfer money to her usual PoS agent in late 2024, the attendant had a tip for avoiding an extra charge: “Send ₦9,500 instead of ₦10,000 so I don’t have to add ₦50 to the withdrawal fee.” According to her, it worked for a while but was not sustainable. That ₦50 charge, the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), was extended to fintechs like Opay , Palmpay , and Moniepoint in December 2024, and in six months, increased government revenue by ₦84.97 billion, according to Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) data. https://techcabal.com/2025/08/12/nigeria-nets-%e2%82%a684-97-billion-in-six-months/

  Former  Vice President Atiku Abubakar has put on hold his planned collection of the African Democratic Congress membership card, amid growing speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan may join the 2027 presidential race and he is being courted by the ADC. Atiku, who recently resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party after prolonged internal disputes, was scheduled to formalise his defection to ADC with the collection of his membership card. https://punchng.com/2027-atiku-delays-adc-membership-card-collection-amid-rumoured-jonathan-comeback/

With just weeks to Nigeria’s crucial August 16 bye-elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come under intense scrutiny following its controversial decision to exclude Labour Party (LP) candidates from the ballot—an action many analysts have described as an alarming threat to democratic fairness. Among those affected is Adewale Michael Adesanya, the Labour Party candidate for the Remo Federal Constituency, who was duly nominated on July 19, 2025, but whose name was omitted from the final list of cleared contestants. The commission cited unresolved internal disputes within the party as grounds for the disqualification, a justification the party’s leadership and several civil society actors have fiercely rejected. “This is not just about me—it’s about the people whose voices risk being silenced,” said Adesanya. “Our campaign has always been rooted in community, youth inclusion, and policy-driven transformation. We will seek legal redress and ensure this injusti...