President Trump hand-delivered a letter from Melania Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Donald Trump hand delivered the letter to Putin during their summit in Alaska.
In the News
Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years for $1m fraud scheme
The singer and his mother were arrested in May 2024 following a SWAT raid on his rented mansion in Fort Lauderdale.
Lagos ranked world’s most congested city in 2025 traffic index
Following Lagos at the top, San Jose, Costa Rica, ranked 2nd, with a traffic index of 327.8 and an average one-way commute of 63.3 minutes.
Lawyer sues FG, NCAA for N500bn, says “you can’t stop a plane with bare hands and walk free”
A public interest lawyer, Ayodele Ademiluyi, has dragged the Federal Government, NCAA, and others to court, accusing them of double standards in the handling of aviation incidents involving Kwam 1 and Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson.
CAC accepts Fatoyinbo’s apology over Babalola remarks
“Maybe he made the statement in error, and once he realized that and corrected himself, that is alright.” – Pastor Aderinsoye Alawode.
Tinubu’s security order falls flat as armed herders strike again
“If the President truly meant his order, the bloodshed would have ceased. Instead, it has worsened.” – Community elder in Agatu.
Catholic church in Nigeria faces homosexuality scandal after abuse allegations
“This is an internal matter of the church, and I am not allowed by law to speak to the press about it,” said Bishop Adesina.
Nigerian miners recount sexual exploitation by Chinese male employers
Dabiri-Erewa: “This is about justice, dignity, and the fight against irregular migration.”
Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 16 August 2025
Here is a summary of Nigerian news this morning
Fire engulfs Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh 105.9 FM building
The incident drew attention from residents and passersby in the Challenge area.