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Friday, August 29, 2025

Nigerians to pay $80 duty on US shipments

The Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, has announced that, with effect from August 29, 2025, all postal shipments from Nigeria to the United States, except letters and documents, will attract a mandatory prepaid customs duty of $80 or its naira equivalent.

Actress and singer Selena Gomez has shared photos from her bachelorette party in Cabo, Mexico.

Nigerian rapper, Zlatan Ibile, has advised up-and-coming artistes to prepare for the mental and emotional demands of fame by setting money aside for therapy.

The United States Government has announced plans to shorten the validity period of visas issued to international students and foreign journalists.

Hey Spicer, Thank God its Friday.. Just because we love asoebi styles. Just because we think they are fashion staples.

Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola is celebrating her 48th birthday today, August 29th, with gratitude.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Chapter, is demanding N150, 000 minimum wage for Lagos State workers following increase in mimimum wage by Imo and Ebonyi Governments.

Chef Dammy has opened up about her struggles with cyberbullying after her 2023 cook-a-thon attempt circulated.

Peter Obi last night took to social media to knock the Federal government over the latest increase in the fees for the issuance of passports.

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce two days after the club was eliminated from the Champions League playoffs by Benfica.

The Lagos State government has condemned the recent assault on Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) at the Mile 2 area of the state, vowing that the perpetrators will face the full weight of the law.

Rapper and actor Ice T had some words for people asking him for marital advice.

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘B’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kaduna has announced the interception of 185 blocks of Cannabis Sativa worth N48.5 million.

Filmmaker, Mildred Okwo, took to her X handle last night to shake a major table in the film industry.

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced a policy that will provide lifetime salary benefits to senior officers retiring from the rank of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General and above The policy, a major boost to officer welfare, was approved by President Bola Tinubu.

Renowned Afrobeats singer-songwriter, Folarin Falana widely known as Falz has released pre-wedding photos, sparking excitement among fans and industry colleagues.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has increased the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025.

TOPIC: No Case Is Hopeless [29 Friday, August 2025]

MEMORISE: “Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.” – Genesis 18:14 (KJV)

Actress Ekene Umenwa Shares Stunning Photos As She Celebrates Her Birthday

Nollwood actress Ekene Umenwa is a year older today August 27th, 2025.

The Naira fell further at the close of work on Tuesday, August 26, trading at N1,550 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,540 per dollar recorded on Monday.

The Osun State Government has filed a fresh suit at the Supreme Court against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), accusing the Federal Government of unlawfully withholding statutory allocations meant for its 30 local government councils since March 2025.

The immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has revealed that 239 first-class graduates employed as lecturers left the institution within seven years due to poor remuneration and harsh working conditions.

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced a major shift in its examination format, confirming that it will phase out the traditional paper-pencil method and adopt a full computer-based examination (CBE) system starting with the November/December 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External.

Suspected armed herders have k!lled four people and destroyed properties in several communities in Tombu Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.

Borussia Dortmund have signed England youth international Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea on a five-year contract.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts.

The Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, has been sentenced to more than four years imprisonment in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States for creating and leading a scheme that bilked more than $4.2 million from federal loan and grant programs that were intended to assist small businesses with economic hardship they suffered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie and her husband, Prince Odi Okojie, are celebrating 14 years of marriage today.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the National Assembly, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and students, to warn the Federal Government as a nationwide strike looms.

In a startling revelation that has shaken Delta State, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Warri Zone, has uncovered a fake medical facility in Udu allegedly operating as a baby factory.

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved a major wage increase for state civil servants, raising the minimum wage to N104,000.

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday, August 26, handed over 128 rescued kidnap victims to their families in Abuja, marking a major breakthrough in ongoing counter-kidnapping operations across the country.

Multi-award-winning American singer-songwriter, Taylor Swift, has announced her engagement to Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.

TOPIC: No Respecter Of Persons [27 Wednesday, August 2025]

MEMORISE: “For there is no respect of persons with God.” – Romans 2:11 (KJV)

Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant sports card sells for record $12.9M

A rare, signed sports collectible card featuring NBA legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sold for $12.932 million on Saturday night, August 23, setting a new record for the most expensive sports card ever sold.

The National Commission for Colleges of Education has shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education.

Actress Eniola Badmus has penned sweet note to her friend, Funke Akindele.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has said that Nigeria's justice system is fast turning into something that can be bought and sold leaving the poor to suffer while the rich walk free.

Victor Boniface, the 24-year-old Nigerian striker, is heading back to Bayer Leverkusen today after medical concerns stalled his potential move to AC Milan.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has taken a swipe at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying his administration is currently the only one competing with that of the late President Muhammadu Buhari in terms of inefficiency.

Media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Channels Chidi Mokeme’s Style for the BBNaija Eviction Night.

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to transfer N32.7 billion and $445,000—recovered from officials of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development—to the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) for proper utilization.

Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has shared how she managed to break free from being stereotyped in her acting career.

Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has sparked debate after suggesting that footballers who end up broke after retirement should be jailed.

The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned.

Tanzanian singer Juma Jux Mkambala and his Nigerian wife Priscilla Ojo-Mkambala have welcomed their first child.

TOPIC: Wonderful (1) [25 Monday, August 2025]

MEMORISE: “O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” – Isaiah 25:1 (KJV)Christian lifestyle magazine

How i was ridiculed for being an Albino – Gov Umo Eno

Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno has opened up about the ridicule and rejection he faced over his albinism during the 2023 gubernatorial campaign.

Veteran Nigerian producer, Don Jazzy has taken to social media to applaud himself.

Hello my beauties hope you all good.. its another beautiful asoebi Friday.

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