Ahmed Abubakar Resigns as NIA DG: Personal Reasons Cited

Ahmed Abubakar, the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), submitted his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. In a brief statement to journalists, Abubakar explained that his decision was influenced by personal and family issues, though he downplayed the seriousness of these matters. He assured that his resignation would not affect his ongoing friendships and expressed hope for continued relationships with his colleagues.

Betsy Obaseki Launches PDP Women’s Campaign in Edo

In Edo State, Betsy Obaseki, wife of Governor Godwin Obaseki and Chairperson of the PDP Women Campaign Council, officially kicked off the women’s campaign for the upcoming September 21 governorship election. The launch took place in Uromi, where women leaders from Esan North East and Esan South East Local Government Areas (LGAs) gathered to support Mrs. Obaseki. During her address, she expressed her gratitude for the women’s pivotal role in securing her husband’s second term during the 2020 election and urged continued support for the PDP.

Osun Governor Adeleke’s N1 Billion Church Donation Sparks Controversy

The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke for his recent N1 billion donation to the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Lagos. The APC, led by Chairman Tajudeen Lawal, questioned the timing of the donation, given the state’s financial challenges. Governor Adeleke has refuted these claims, asserting that the donation was made independently of state funds and denied any wrongdoing.

NASA Astronauts Stuck in Space to Return in February 2025

NASA has announced that American astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore, currently stranded on the International Space Station (ISS), are scheduled to return to Earth in February 2025. The astronauts, who had embarked on an eight-day mission in June, have been unable to return due to faults in their Boeing Starliner spacecraft.