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FCT Police Suspend Enforcement Of Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit Pending Court Verdict

FCT Police Suspend Enforcement Of Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit Pending Court Verdict

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has temporarily halted the enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass permit after receiving a court directive. FCT Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh told AIT, “Information reaching me from the office of the PRO is that the order has been received and the enforcement of the tinted permit is now on hold pending the court’s verdict.” She added that the suspension will remain in effect until the court delivers its judgment. “We are waiting for the verdict. We are not against the courts, and we will continue to wait until we get a verdict,” Adeh said. Adeh also clarified that the tinted glass permit was introduced for security reasons, noting that criminals had exploited vehicles with darkened windows to evade law enforcement. “The law was not made by us. We are enforcers. The policy was purely security-driven. Some criminals were using tinted vehicles to commit offences, making it difficult for law enforcement to identify suspects,” she explained.  

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Annie Macaulay Throws Subtle Shade At Ex 2Baba With African Queen Post

Annie Macaulay Throws Subtle Shade At Ex 2Baba With African Queen Post

Actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia appears to be sending a subtle message to her ex-husband 2Baba with a recent Instagram post that fans are calling a quiet shade. Annie shared a photo of her daughters holding a pillowcase labeled “African Queen,” which also featured a picture of herself. She captioned it: “My girls!!! They said mama we miss u so much, this is the closest we can get to feel u! N that hit me deep!! So deep #soonShow” The post comes shortly after 2Baba publicly referred to his new wife as his “African Queen,” a title forever linked to Annie from the iconic song and music video that first catapulted them both into fame. Fans quickly interpreted Annie’s post as a subtle reminder that, despite 2Baba’s declarations, she remains a central figure in her children’s lives. The message highlights her continuing role as a devoted mother while also hinting at the lingering complexities of her past relationship. Supporters praised Annie’s emotional strength, noting the post’s mix of sentimentality and subtle defiance, while the hashtag #soonShow suggests she may have new projects on the horizon, keeping her audience eagerly anticipating what comes next.

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UK-Based Nigerian Doctor Allegedly Rapes Woman on Staircase

UK-Based Nigerian Doctor Allegedly Rapes Woman on Staircase

An NHS doctor ‘forcefully’ held a woman down on her staircase, lifted up her dress and raped her, a court heard. Later in the same evening, Dr Osareme Edeoghon, 39, allegedly raped the woman again while she was on the phone to her friend, jurors heard. Prosecutor Robert Harding told how the medic had been invited to the woman’s house but, without saying a word, started having sex with her as soon as she opened the front door. Jurors were told how the woman said ‘no’ and told Edeoghon ‘maybe later’, but his grip was so ‘tight’ that she ‘couldn’t move her hands’. The medic is also accused of raping the alleged victim a third time, an incident the woman described as a ‘violation’. Jurors were told that Edeoghon was based at the NHS hospital in Basingstoke, Hampshire, at the time of the alleged incidents. Mr Harding said: ‘There was no consent given, and it would have been clear to any person that she did not consent.’ The prosecutor told Winchester Crown Court that Edeoghon and the woman knew each other and she was expecting him at her house. He said that when Edeoghon arrived ‘She greeted him at the door, but without any invitation from her, he started to have sex with her.’ Mr Harding continued: ‘She was not consenting to this, and it would have been clear to any person that she did not consent. ‘She told him things, such as ‘no’, and even went as far as to say ‘maybe later on’. ‘After the defendant finished having sex, the complainant had a shower and busied herself as best she could cooking dinner. ‘She then returned to her bedroom and used her phone to call a friend. The defendant proceeded to try to have sex with her. There was no consent given.’ During his opening of the case on Monday, Mr Harding said that the woman ‘spoke with police about the allegations’ and told officers she had also been orally raped. The police interview with the woman was played to the court, in which she said: ‘I wanted to report rape, that he raped me.’ She told how the doctor had arrived at her home by taxi and added: ‘When I went down to the door, he did not say anything, and he turned me around and lifted up my dress. ‘I was like ‘no what are you doing?’ and he continued. So, I said ‘no’, and I said ‘maybe later’. But he just did not say anything, he just kept turning me and lifting up my dress. ‘By this time, I was at the stairs, or he had pushed me to the stairs. He started to have sex with me.’ The woman told how she was restrained by her arms as she was ‘pushed’ onto the stairs. ‘I tried to say no and stop but I couldn’t because he was forceful’, she added. ‘I couldn’t move my hands because he was holding my hands and turning me around. Because of how tight he was holding me; I couldn’t lift my arms.’ After the alleged attack the woman said she went upstairs to shower ‘because I just felt dirty anyway’. After dinner, she was in her room on her phone when ‘he came into the room and did the same thing again’, she said. The woman continued: ‘I was on the phone to my friend, and he came in out of nowhere again. He pulled my underwear down, moved my leg. ‘I just remember him being over me and me trying to figure out what to do in that situation because I am on the phone. I couldn’t say anything because I was on the phone.’ When a police officer asked what she was talking to her friend about on the phone, she said: ‘We were talking about carnival and the events and where to get tickets.’ The officer also asked how he would know she was not consenting, and she said: ‘I was on the phone and not inviting him.’ She said if she were not on the phone, she would have ‘pushed him off me and said no, I was tired.’ She said she had work the following day and would have told him that she would be too tired for work. She added: ‘It took time to register what was happening, and it was difficult to say stop while my friend was on the phone or to say stop because of what he was doing.’ During the interview, the woman, who can’t be named for legal reasons, alleged that she had also been orally raped by Edeoghon. The woman said: ‘That time I did say no, I turned away and covered my mouth. ‘I moved away from him because I just felt used. So I moved away to try to control the situation and ended up having sex to stop what was happening. It just felt like a violation.’ Edeoghon from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, denies three counts of rape. The trial continues.

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Professor Mahmood Yakubu Receives Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) as INEC Tenure Ends

Professor Mahmood Yakubu Receives Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) as INEC Tenure Ends

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on Professor Mahmood Yakubu following the end of his second term as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Yakubu was first appointed INEC chairman in November 2015 for a five-year term, which was renewed in 2020, and has now concluded. The award recognises his dedicated service to the nation and his role in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that Tinubu thanked Yakubu for his efforts in conducting free and fair elections throughout his tenure. “President Tinubu has directed that Professor Yakubu hand over to the most senior national commissioner, May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will oversee the commission until a new chairman is appointed,” the statement added. In a letter dated October 3, 2025, Professor Yakubu expressed appreciation to the President for the opportunity to serve as INEC chairman since 2015.

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Nigeria Officially Bids to Host Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja

Nigeria Officially Bids to Host Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja

Nigeria has officially submitted a bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja, potentially bringing the sport back to Africa for the first time since 1993. Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, confirmed that the proposal has been forwarded to the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 Management through Opus Racing Promotions, Nigeria’s official negotiating partner. “This bid goes beyond hosting a race. It is a chance to highlight Nigeria’s creativity, capacity, and commitment to world-class sporting infrastructure,” Dikko said. “It is a landmark project that could transform Nigeria’s role in global motorsport and sports tourism.” The Abuja Grand Prix has received support from senior government officials and private sector stakeholders. Invitations have been extended to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, racing legend Lewis Hamilton, and Tilke Engineers & Architects—the firm behind most modern F1 tracks—for site inspections and stakeholder engagements in Abuja. The bid follows Nigeria’s successful hosting of the inaugural E1 Lagos GP in March, marking Africa’s first leg of the all-electric powerboat series. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hailed the event as a demonstration of the state’s focus on innovation and clean energy. Nigeria is also competing with India to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. President Bola Tinubu has called on the Commonwealth to award the centenary edition to Nigeria, which would make it the first African country to host the Games.  

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Tacha Emotional as She Returns to Childhood Home in Nkpor

Tacha, the popular reality TV star Natasha Akide, was visibly emotional during a recent visit to her childhood neighbourhood in Nkpor, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. She received a heartfelt welcome from former neighbours, fans, and her childhood hairdresser, who all gathered to see her. The visit took an emotional turn when Tacha stepped into the small one-room apartment where she grew up, reflecting on how her dreams and journey began there as a six-year-old. Sharing a video of the touching moment, she wrote, “Brought me to tears.” Brought me to tears😭 pic.twitter.com/hEmTTsxUMv — TACHA🔱🇬🇭 🇳🇬 (@Symply_Tacha) October 7, 2025

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Jordi Alba Announces Retirement From Professional Football After Illustrious Career

Jordi Alba Announces Retirement From Professional Football After Illustrious Career

Jordi Alba, Barcelona legend and current Inter Miami left-back, has announced his retirement from professional football at the close of the 2025 season. The 36-year-old described the decision as the right moment to end a remarkable career. “The time has come to close a truly meaningful chapter in my life,” Alba said. “I’ve decided to bring my professional football career to an end at the conclusion of this season. I do so with complete conviction, with peace, and with happiness.” Alba started his career at Barcelona’s La Masia academy but was released at 16 for being considered too small. He later played for Cornellà and Valencia, where he successfully transitioned from winger to left-back. Returning to Barcelona in 2012, Alba became a cornerstone of the team for more than a decade, winning six La Liga titles, five Copa del Rey trophies, a UEFA Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, and a UEFA Super Cup. He formed one of football’s most memorable partnerships with Lionel Messi and made over 450 appearances for the club, eventually serving as its fourth captain. On the international stage, Alba debuted for Spain in 2011, helping the team win UEFA Euro 2012 with a goal in the 4-0 final victory over Italy. He also captained Spain to the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League title and represented his country in multiple World Cups and European Championships. Now playing alongside Messi and Luis Suárez at Inter Miami, Alba will retire at the end of the MLS season, closing one of the most decorated careers in recent football history.  

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SSANU and NASU Announce One-Day Nationwide Protest Over Unresolved Staff Demands

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have announced a one-day nationwide protest on Thursday to press the Federal Government to meet their outstanding demands. Acting through the Joint Action Committee (JAC), the unions have instructed all branches to hold emergency meetings on Wednesday to prepare members for marches, placard displays, and press briefings across campuses. The decision follows a review of government responses at the JAC meeting on October 6, after previous ultimatums expired without resolution. Key issues include alleged unfair distribution of the N50 billion earned allowances, delays in renegotiating the 2009 FGN/NASU/SSANU agreements, unpaid salaries for two months, pending arrears from 25 and 35 percent salary increments, and non-remittance of third-party deductions for May and June 2022. A circular dated October 6, signed by NASU General Secretary Prince Peters Adeyemi and SSANU National President Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, directed full participation by all members. The memo stated that joint consultative committee meetings convened on September 19 and October 6 had made little progress, leaving the unions’ demands unresolved. “In light of this, the National JAC directs branch leadership in universities and inter-university centres nationwide to convene a joint congress on Wednesday, 8th October 2025, to mobilise for a massive one-day protest on Thursday, 9th October 2025,” the circular read, stressing strict compliance and unity. SSANU President Ibrahim warned that the government’s continued inaction could trigger an indefinite strike. “Ours will not be the ‘mother of all strikes’; it will be the grandfather of all strikes. When SSANU or NASU strikes, you know what it means. We must take our destinies into our hands,” he said, lamenting the poor welfare of non-academic staff. Like the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), SSANU and NASU have consistently clashed with the Federal Government over staff welfare and university funding.  

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