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Taiwan convicts ex-presidential aide of spying for China Getty Images One of the former staffers was an aide to Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te (pictured) A Taiwan court has convicted a former presidential aide of spying for China and three others who were also employed by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). One of the men worked in the office of then Foreign Minister… https://areatatafo.com.ng/taiwan-convicts-ex-presidential-aide-of-spying-for-china/

Sowore owns mansion worth N885m in US – Wike’s aide claims Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, of owning a mansion valued at $552,000.00 (about N885m) in the United States. Olayinka made this disclosure on Friday in a post on his verified X handle. He also alleged that the Publisher… https://areatatafo.com.ng/sowore-owns-mansion-worth-n885m-in-us-wikes-aide-claims/

14-year-old Mexican dies after secret breast surgery A 14-year-old Mexican girl, Paloma Nicole Arellano Escobedo, has died after undergoing a clandestine breast augmentation surgery, a procedure allegedly organised by her mother’s boyfriend and hidden from her biological father. Paloma died on September 20, 2025, in Tijuana, Mexico, after suffering severe post-surgical complications, including cardiorespiratory arrest and brain swelling. According to reports from… https://areatatafo.com.ng/14-year-old-mexican-dies-after-secret-breast-surgery/

The row over Assumption Island could decide next president Patrick MuirheadMahé Island, Seychelles LightRocket via Getty Images Assumption Island is more than 1,000km away from the Seychelles’ main hub A tiny, almost barren island in the Indian Ocean has become a battleground in this weekend’s elections in Seychelles, prompting global environmental concern. Assumption Island, in the western Indian Ocean, possesses little at first glance… https://areatatafo.com.ng/the-row-over-assumption-island-could-decide-next-president/

Busquets set to retire from football Inter Miami midfielder, Sergio Busquets, has confirmed he will retire at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer, MLS, season. Busquets revealed this in a video posted on Instagram. In the clip, he reflected on a career that has spanned almost 20 years and saw him also play for Spain and Barcelona. “I feel… https://areatatafo.com.ng/busquets-set-to-retire-from-football/

‘Success is a strong word’ Mark SavageMusic Correspondent Getty Images Stray Kids members I.N, Felix and Bang Chan pictured at a press conference in Seoul last month At the end of an exhausting world tour, most bands would take a well-earned break. Not Stray Kids. Within weeks of wrapping up their record-breaking DominATE shows this summer – including two sold… https://areatatafo.com.ng/success-is-a-strong-word/

Police recover stolen child in Ondo Ondo State Police Command says its operatives have rescued a missing four-year-old girl and uncovered a child-trafficking syndicate operating across Ondo, Delta, and Anambra States. The case was said to have begun on February 3, 2025, when one Sunday Kingsley of Alagbaka Extension, Akure, reported that his daughter, Jesinta, went missing while staying with her… https://areatatafo.com.ng/police-recover-stolen-child-in-ondo/

Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Netanyahu to annex West Bank US President Donald Trump has said he will not allow Benjamin Netanyahu to annex the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Speaking ahead of the Israeli prime minister’s address to the UN General Assembly on Friday, the US president told reporters in the Oval Office: “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank … It’s not… https://areatatafo.com.ng/trump-says-he-will-not-allow-netanyahu-to-annex-west-bank/

Delta Flight makes emergency diversion to Accra after oven fire The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has confirmed that a Delta Airlines flight from Lagos to Atlanta was forced to make an emergency diversion to Accra, Ghana, after smoke was detected from the aircraft’s oven. According to NCAA spokesperson, Michael Achinugu, the fire was swiftly contained and posed no immediate threat to passengers or crew.… https://areatatafo.com.ng/delta-flight-makes-emergency-diversion-to-accra-after-oven-fire/

Traders lament as Lagos govt demolishes 19 buildings without notice No fewer than 19 buildings were on Thursday demolished at the New Mandela Plaza inside the bustling Trade Fair Complex, Lagos, as the state government moved in with heavy security to enforce the exercise. The operation was carried out under the watch of armed security operatives, including men of the Lagos State Task Force, Rapid… https://areatatafo.com.ng/traders-lament-as-lagos-govt-demolishes-19-buildings-without-notice/

BREAKING: Dangote Refinery sacks all Nigerian workers 24 hours they joined PENGASSAN The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has terminated the employment of all its Nigerian workers. The development comes less than 24 hours after 90 percent of them joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN. In a memo dated September 25, 2025, and signed by the Chief General Manager of Human… https://areatatafo.com.ng/breaking-dangote-refinery-sacks-all-nigerian-workers-24-hours-they-joined-pengassan/

Lawyer lands in prison for criticising Imo Gov, Uzodinma An Owerri-based lawyer, Chinedu Agu has been remanded at the Owerri Correctional Centre over alleged cyberstalking, criminal defamation and incitement articles criticising Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration. Agu pleaded not guilty to the four-count charge, but an Owerri Chief Magistrate, Obinna Njemanze said he had no jurisdiction to try the matter and ordered Agu remanded pending… https://areatatafo.com.ng/lawyer-lands-in-prison-for-criticising-imo-gov-uzodinma/

Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges Ali Abbas Ahmadi and Max Matza Watch: “I’m not afraid”, says James Comey after indictment A federal grand jury in the US state of Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two charges related to his testimony to Congress. Mr Comey, who has long drawn US President Donald Trump’s criticism, is accused of… https://areatatafo.com.ng/former-fbi-director-james-comey-indicted-on-two-charges/

Tinubu: Concerns as El-Rufai stirs life presidency plot controversy Former Governor of Kaduna State and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nasir el-Rufai, recently stirred the hornet’s nest when he alleged that Nigeria would likely have another Paul Biya of Cameroon in President Bola Tinubu if Nigerians did not wake up from their long slumber. The former governor had warned that President Tinubu… https://areatatafo.com.ng/tinubu-concerns-as-el-rufai-stirs-life-presidency-plot-controversy/

2027: Goodluck Jonathan meets ADC Chairman, David Mark Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday night, met with the National Chairman of the coalition African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark. The meeting came shortly after Mark, former vice president Atiku Abubakar and other top members of the ADC held its First National Caucus meeting in Abuja. Although the agenda for the meeting could not… https://areatatafo.com.ng/2027-goodluck-jonathan-meets-adc-chairman-david-mark/

New Book on AI Says ‘Everyone Dies,’ Leading Chatbots Disagree In brief - Authors Yudkowsky and Soares warn that AI superintelligence will make humans extinct. - Critics say extinction talk overshadows real harms like bias, layoffs, and disinformation. - The AI debate is split between doomers and accelerationists pushing for faster growth. It may sound like a Hollywood thriller, but in their new book “If… https://areatatafo.com.ng/new-book-on-ai-says-everyone-dies-leading-chatbots-disagree/

Bandits kill hotelier in Kwara community Armed bandits on Wednesday invaded Oro Ago community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a hotelier, DAILY POST reports. Informed sources disclosed that the victim, identified as Chief Oladepo Aina, who is the Baape of Iyatedo and Chief Executive Officer of Kebe Hotel, was murdered by the suspected armed kidnappers. The incident… https://areatatafo.com.ng/bandits-kill-hotelier-in-kwara-community/

Crypto Exchange KuCoin Hit With Record Anti-Money Laundering Penalty in Canada In brief - KuCoin was assessed a penalty of $19.5 million CAD ($14M USD) for failing to comply with Canadian anti-money laundering policies. - The exchange has appealed the decision in Canadian Federal Court. - KuCoin pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business in the U.S. in January, paying $300 million in fines and… https://areatatafo.com.ng/crypto-exchange-kucoin-hit-with-record-anti-money-laundering-penalty-in-canada/

2025 U-20 W/Cup: Flying Eagles arrive in Talca for group matches Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have arrived in the city of Talca for their Group F matches at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s side, who are drawn in the same group with Norway, Colombia and Saudi Arabia, will play all their group fixtures at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca. The players… https://areatatafo.com.ng/2025-u-20-w-cup-flying-eagles-arrive-in-talca-for-group-matches/

Kizz Daniel debunks report of court freezing his bank accounts Nigerian music superstar, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has debunked a viral report claiming that a court ordered the freezing of his personal and business accounts over a contract dispute. The report, which spread widely on social media, alleged that the Buga hitmaker was directed to pay €200,000 in damages for failing… https://areatatafo.com.ng/kizz-daniel-debunks-report-of-court-freezing-his-bank-accounts/