As Nigerians wake up to the latest developments across politics, security, entertainment, education, and sports, here are the top stories making headlines this Friday, August 8, 2025.
1.Presidency Dismisses Hunger Statistics
The Presidency has debunked reports claiming that over 33 million Nigerians are at risk of hunger. Special Adviser Sunday Dare described the figures as speculative and not backed by verified data, reacting to a Daily Trust editorial which suggested that Nigeria was “collapsing.”
2.Bandit Leader Bello Turji Confirms Peace Talks
Controversial bandit leader Bello Turji has acknowledged ongoing negotiations with the government aimed at restoring peace between farmers and herders in Zamfara and surrounding states. Turji made the disclosure in a recent video, sparking mixed reactions nationwide.
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3 Fuji Star Kwam 1 Blacklisted by NCAA+
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a six-month ban on Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1, for misconduct at Abuja Airport. The agency says legal action is also being considered.
4.WAEC Suspends WASSCE Results Checking
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily disabled the online results-checking portal due to technical glitches. Candidates have been advised to recheck their results from August 8, 2025, after a 24-hour delay.
5.NAFDAC Assures Nigerians on GMOs
The Director-General of NAFDAC has reassured the public that genetically modified foods are safe when subjected to proper safety checks and labeling. The agency warned against misinformation that could cause unnecessary fear.
6 Osinbajo Received Warning Before 2019 Helicopter Crash – Ojudu
Former presidential aide Babafemi Ojudu has revealed that ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was warned against traveling to Kabba before his 2019 helicopter crash. Ojudu suggested there were possible threats ahead of the incident.
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7 Gideon Okeke Accuses Jim Iyke of Gun Threat
Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has accused fellow actor Jim Iyke of threatening him with a gun during a 2024 movie shoot. Okeke made the revelation in an emotional Instagram video, calling for more professionalism in the industry.
8.BBNaija’s Hermes Opens Up on Family Struggles
Reality TV star Hermes Iyele has shared a heartbreaking story about his childhood, revealing that his mother abandoned the family for seven years during tough times.
9 Barcelona Strips Ter Stegen of Captaincy
In sports, Spanish giants Barcelona have removed goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen from his captaincy role following disagreements over the handling of his medical data.
10 No Nigerian on 2025 Ballon d’Or Shortlist
Despite past appearances, no Nigerian player made the 2025 Ballon d’Or shortlist. The list features big names like Vinícius Jr., Kylian Mbappé, and Ousmane Dembélé.
Other Notable Updates:
Health Workforce Growth: Nigeria now has over 66,000 licensed medical and dental professionals, according to the Minister of State for Health.
Eight Years Without Strike: The CMD of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) says staff unity has kept the institution strike-free for eight years.
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