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WhatsApp To Roll Out Usernames In Major Privacy-Focused Update

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WhatsApp is gearing up for one of its biggest privacy upgrades yet — a new feature that will allow users to connect using usernames instead of phone numbers. The update, currently being tested in WhatsApp’s beta program, will let users create unique usernames, making it possible to chat and join groups without revealing personal contact details. This change aims to enhance user privacy, especially in large communities or business groups where sharing phone numbers can feel unsafe or intrusive. Early screenshots reveal a new “Username” field in user profiles, where users can set distinctive handles and choose to hide their phone numbers entirely. While the move could make WhatsApp function more like social platforms such as Telegram or Instagram, experts have raised concerns about potential impersonation or username squatting. To address this, WhatsApp is reportedly developing verification systems to ensure authenticity and prevent abuse. Once fully launched, the username feature could redefine how WhatsApp’s two billion users connect — making the app more secure, private, and user-friendly.  

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Makinde Criticizes Works Minister, Dave Umahi Over Lack of Clarity on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Costs

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticized Works Minister David Umahi for avoiding clear answers on the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, calling for greater transparency in the multi-billion-naira project. The governor’s remarks follow a tense live television exchange between Umahi and Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni on Tuesday. Oseni asked the minister to break down the project’s cost per kilometre, but Umahi resisted, insisting that the figures vary across different stretches and that the question was too complex. He described himself as a “professor” in engineering and told Oseni, “Keep quiet and stop saying what you don’t know. I understand engineering very well. You have no knowledge of what you’re asking.” Oseni stood his ground, replying, “Minister, it’s alright, keep dignifying yourself, and let the world know who you truly are.” Makinde defended the journalist, stressing the importance of clear information on public spending. He cited examples from Oyo State: the Oyo–Iseyin road, spanning about 34–35 kilometres, cost nearly N10 billion, averaging N238 million per kilometre. Meanwhile, the Iseyin–Ogbomoso road, 76 kilometres long, cost around N43 billion, averaging N500 million per kilometre, which included two bridges over the Ogun River and at Ogbomoso. The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a 700-kilometre road cutting across nine states with two spurs to northern states, was launched last year. Umahi recently handed over the first phase—a 47.47-kilometre dual carriageway—to Hitech Construction Company Limited for construction with concrete pavement. Accompanied by the Federal Ministry of Works’ Lagos State Controller, Mrs. O. I. Kesha, Umahi emphasized that contractors must complete projects on schedule and warned that delays or cost variations would not be tolerated once mobilization is complete. Makinde’s intervention has reignited public debate over accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s major infrastructure projects, highlighting citizens’ demand for clear and detailed reporting on government spending.  

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Abia Taskforce Arrests Four Fake NURTW Officials For Extortion And Illegal Levies

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The Abia State Harmonized Taskforce (ASHTF) has apprehended four individuals pretending to be members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for allegedly extorting money, intimidating citizens, and enforcing illegal levies along Port Harcourt Road in Aba and nearby areas. The suspects were caught on Thursday at Flyover Junction near Ugwunagbo during an operation approved by the Aba Area Coordinator of ASHTF, Mr. Uche Wogu. ASHTF spokesperson Miracle Chukwunenye said the arrests followed multiple complaints from market women, traders, and tricycle operators about the unlawful activities of a group led by one Mr. Ahuama. “Upon arrival, the taskforce, in collaboration with the police, arrested Mr. Ahuama and three accomplices who were extorting money from unsuspecting traders and tricycle operators under the pretense of being NURTW officials,” Chukwunenye explained. Investigations showed that the suspects had impounded around 20 tricycles that morning and collected cash from the owners before being intercepted. They reportedly resisted arrest and attacked the operatives and police officers but were eventually subdued and taken into custody. Chukwunenye reminded the public that Abia State enforces a strict No-Cash-at-Hand revenue system, emphasizing that no government personnel is permitted to collect money directly from citizens.  

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Venezuelan Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize as Trump Loses Bid

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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been named the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday, beating US President Donald Trump, who had openly sought the award. Machado was recognized “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” said Jorgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Nobel Committee in Oslo. The committee described her as “a key, unifying figure in a political opposition that was once deeply divided in a brutal authoritarian state now facing a humanitarian and economic crisis.” Despite being forced into hiding over the past year, Machado chose to remain in Venezuela, inspiring millions under serious threats to her life. Trump had repeatedly claimed he deserved the prize for his role in resolving conflicts since returning to the White House for his second term, but Nobel experts in Oslo had dismissed his chances, arguing that his “America First” policies conflict with the Peace Prize’s ideals. Last year, the award went to Japanese anti-nuclear group Nihon Hidankyo, representing survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Nobel Peace Prize includes a gold medal, a diploma, and $1.2 million in prize money. The award will be formally presented in Oslo on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death. Unlike the Peace Prize, which is awarded in Oslo, the other Nobel categories are announced in Stockholm. On Thursday, the Literature Prize was awarded to Hungarian author Laszlo Krasznahorkai, renowned for works exploring postmodern dystopia and melancholy. The 2025 Nobel season concludes on Monday with the announcement of the economics prize.  

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Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Says People, Not Political Godfathers, Will Decide 2027 Successor

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has insisted that the decision on who will succeed him in 2027 lies entirely with the people, not political godfathers or entitlement claims. He made the comments on Thursday in Ibadan while inaugurating the zonal stakeholders’ consultative forum and engagement meeting on the 2026 Budget. Makinde highlighted that eligible voters across the state will ultimately decide the next governor. “Oyo State has moved beyond politics based on entitlement or propaganda. The people are now politically aware and will support leaders who present credible plans and demonstrate the ability to deliver development,” he said. Reflecting on his own journey to the governorship in 2019, Makinde stressed that leadership is rooted in accountability rather than entitlement. He recalled facing skepticism because he had never held political office prior to his election. “In 2018, when I was consulting to become governor, there was no yardstick to measure me. I had never been a councillor or a local government chairman, but I asked the people to trust me and judge me by my actions,” he said. The governor urged political leaders to focus on policies and initiatives that positively affect citizens’ lives instead of political theatrics, noting that his administration has maintained a clear roadmap for Oyo State’s development—one that people can evaluate and hold accountable.  

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Gombe Lawmaker Appeals for Urgent Action as Hippopotamus Attacks Kill Residents

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Inuwa Garba, the lawmaker representing Yamaltu/Deba Federal Constituency in Gombe State, has called on the Federal Government to intervene in the rising attacks by hippopotamuses on local communities, which have recently led to fatalities. Garba raised the issue on Thursday during a plenary session presided over by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Kalu, presenting a motion of urgent public importance. Gombe and neighbouring Bauchi States are home to diverse wildlife, including bush pigs, buffalo, elephants, and zebras. The Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker highlighted that several communities in Yamaltu/Deba have experienced repeated and deadly hippopotamus attacks, particularly affecting fishermen and farmers working along rivers and farmlands. “These attacks have caused tragic loss of lives and destruction of crops, creating severe hardship for families and communities whose livelihoods depend on fishing and agriculture. The presence of these wild animals has instilled fear, forcing many to abandon their work, worsening poverty and food insecurity in the constituency,” Garba said. He cited a recent incident on October 5, when a canoe was attacked, killing one Yahaya Bawa and injuring several others. Garba warned that if the situation is not addressed, it “could escalate into a major humanitarian and economic crisis, displacing more people, destroying livelihoods, and reducing agricultural productivity.” He urged urgent action to manage wildlife encroachment, protect local communities, and preserve habitats, stressing that failure to act could lead to deserted farmlands and widespread food shortages.  

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Lagos State to Close Marine Bridge for 15 Days for Urgent Repairs

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Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Marine Bridge in Ijora, Apapa, to allow urgent maintenance work by the Federal Ministry of Works. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the bridge will be closed for 15 days, from Saturday, October 11, to Saturday, October 25, 2025. The maintenance will be carried out in two phases to minimise traffic disruption and ensure smooth vehicle diversions. Phase I (October 11–18) will affect the section from the foot of Marine Bridge at Lawani Oguntayo Road (by UBA, inbound Apapa/Costain). Motorists from Ijora Olopa heading to Apapa will be diverted via the Ijora Causeway Access Ramp by Omni Retail Company, connecting to Ijora 7up, then onto Lilypond Access Ramp. Phase II (October 19–25) will cover the stretch between Ijora Badia and Lilypond Access Ramp (inbound Apapa). Vehicles from Ijora Olopa heading to Apapa and Costain will use a 500-metre contraflow lane before rejoining the main carriageway. Traffic from Apapa towards Costain, Lagos Island, or Ijora Olopa will maintain through traffic but will briefly share the contraflow lane near the construction site. Osiyemi urged road users to cooperate with traffic management personnel, explaining that the closure is necessary to replace the bridge’s underlying bearings, which are vital for its structural integrity and safety. He assured that traffic officers will be stationed along diversion routes to manage movement and reduce congestion. “The temporary closure is essential for the long-term safety and durability of Marine Bridge. This project highlights the ongoing collaboration between Lagos State and the Federal Government to improve infrastructure and ensure safer roads for all,” Osiyemi said.

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Senator Yayi Facilitates Solar-Powered Borehole for Ilese Community, Enhancing Access to Clean Water

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Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has facilitated the installation of a solar-powered borehole in Ilese Community, located beside the Ogun State College of Health Technology in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of Ogun State. The project, which aims to provide reliable and clean water, will directly benefit residents of Ilese Community as well as students and staff of the Ogun State College of Health Technology. The intervention addresses longstanding challenges of inadequate water supply in the area and reflects Senator Yayi’s commitment to improving public welfare and essential social infrastructure across Ogun East Senatorial District. The solar-powered borehole system, equipped with modern storage facilities, ensures sustainable water access through renewable energy, promoting hygiene, supporting healthy living, and reducing dependency on unsafe water sources. Speaking on the initiative, Senator Yayi reaffirmed his focus on community-driven development and environmental sustainability: > “Access to clean water is a fundamental necessity for both healthy living and academic productivity. This project demonstrates our commitment to practical interventions that improve daily life and promote public health.” Community leaders, residents, and students of the College expressed profound appreciation to Senator Yayi for the initiative. They noted that the solar-powered borehole will ease the water burden in the area, improve sanitation, and enhance the overall quality of life for both the community and the academic environment. Through impactful interventions such as this, Senator Yayi continues to strengthen his legacy of inclusive representation and responsive governance, ensuring that development reaches the grassroots and meets the real needs of the people.

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