Sir Bartholomew White Ebe, Author at SNOW TV

Law School Student Dies in Lagos Hostel as Police Investigate Suspected Suicide

9Aug

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NEWS

Law School Student Dies in Lagos Hostel as Police Investigate Suspected Suicide

A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School has died in an incident being investigated as a suspected suicide at the institution’s hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The deceased, identified as Alayande Faith Ajoke, was reportedly found unresponsive within the hostel premises in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the incident was reported to the Victoria Island Police Division at about 6:30 a.m. by the Chief Matron of the Nigerian Law School, Mrs Igbokwe Juliana. Reports indicate that a student, identified as Ojo Abisoye Tinuola, alerted the matron to the incident after discovering that something was wrong with her roommate. The matron reportedly went to the location and found the student unresponsive. The circumstances...

Trump Administration Warns Foreign Parents Against ‘Birth Tourism’ in US

9Aug

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Trump Administration Warns Foreign Parents Against ‘Birth Tourism’ in US

The administration of US President Donald Trump has renewed its warning against so-called “birth tourism,” saying foreign nationals cannot obtain American visas for the purpose of travelling to the United States to give birth. White House officials revisited the administration’s position on Saturday, August 8, after Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller said the practice had been prohibited under a new executive order. In a statement shared by the White House on X, Miller said the order was intended to prevent people from using the US immigration system to obtain visas for what the administration considers fraudulent purposes. Miller described the policy as one of the Trump administration’s most important actions, arguing that it would addre...

UPDATE : Temitope Osoba Died at Ikorodu Police Station, Fiancé Claims

9Aug

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Entertainment

UPDATE : Temitope Osoba Died at Ikorodu Police Station, Fiancé Claims

The circumstances surrounding the death of Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba have taken a new turn following claims by her fiancé, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, that she died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Onadeko made the claim during an interview with the Celestial Reality Check, the media investigative unit of the Celestial Church of Christ, on Saturday. His account contradicts reports and social media speculation that the actress died from complications related to her previous battle with breast cancer. According to Onadeko, he received a phone call from an unidentified individual around midnight informing him that Osoba had died at a police station in Ikorodu. “It was a random person that called me around 12 am that she died in a police station in Ikorodu,” he said....

Nigeria Risks Losing $1.4bn US Health Aid Over Concerns About Christian Persecution

9Aug

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Nigeria Risks Losing $1.4bn US Health Aid Over Concerns About Christian Persecution

Nigeria could face restrictions on access to a new $1.4 billion United States health and humanitarian assistance package if the Federal Government fails to demonstrate measurable progress in addressing violence against Christians. The condition is contained in a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Nigerian governments under the America First Global Health Strategy (AFGHS). The agreement could have significant implications for Nigeria, particularly because part of the funding is intended to support faith-based hospitals and clinics that provide healthcare services to communities across the country. US-Nigeria health partnership The MoU, signed on December 20, 2025, provides for nearly $2.1 billion in US support over five years to strengthen healthcare ...

Osun Election: Tinubu Meets 76 APC Leaders Over Internal Party Disagreements

9Aug

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Osun Election: Tinubu Meets 76 APC Leaders Over Internal Party Disagreements

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with about 76 All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders from Osun State at the Presidential Villa in Abuja as the party seeks to resolve internal disagreements ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The meeting reportedly followed an intelligence assessment presented to the President by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, concerning concerns among some influential APC members in Osun. According to sources familiar with the development, the report indicated that some party leaders believed they had been left out of key decisions involving the APC’s affairs and campaign activities in the state. The concerns reportedly prompted the President to invite the affected leaders to Abuja for discussions aimed at addressing the situation befor...

Tinubu Endorsement Won’t Save Adeleke From Defeat in Osun, Oyetola Says

9Aug

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Politics

Tinubu Endorsement Won’t Save Adeleke From Defeat in Osun, Oyetola Says

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has predicted that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, will lose his bid for re-election in the August 15 governorship election. Oyetola made the statement on Saturday while speaking to supporters and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State. The former governor was reacting to Adeleke’s recent claims that members and leaders of the APC and Accord Party were being subjected to intimidation ahead of the election. According to Oyetola, the governor’s allegations showed that the Accord Party candidate was becoming concerned about his chances at the polls. Speaking in Yoruba, the former governor maintained that Adeleke’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu would not prevent the APC from reclaiming ...

Messi Misses Inter Miami Defeat to Monterrey After Father’s Death

9Aug

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Sports

Messi Misses Inter Miami Defeat to Monterrey After Father’s Death

Lionel Messi was absent as Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 defeat to Monterrey in the Leagues Cup on Saturday, following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Inter Miami’s captain, Lionel Messi, missed the club’s latest Leagues Cup fixture after travelling to Argentina following the death of his father. Jorge Messi died at the age of 68. Before kick-off, players and officials observed a minute of silence in his honour. Inter Miami also expressed its condolences to Messi and his family, saying the club stood with its captain during the difficult period. Despite Messi’s absence, Inter Miami started strongly and took the lead in the 32nd minute through Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul. De Paul later paid tribute to Messi by removing his number seven shirt to reveal a number 10 ...

US Condemns China’s Actions Near Disputed Scarborough Shoal

9Aug

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US Condemns China’s Actions Near Disputed Scarborough Shoal

The United States has criticised China over its latest actions in the South China Sea, warning that Beijing’s activities around the disputed Scarborough Shoal could further threaten regional stability. In a statement issued on Saturday, the US State Department accused China of restricting Filipino fishermen from accessing waters around Scarborough Shoal, an area located off the coast of the Philippine island of Luzon. Washington also rejected China’s decision to designate the disputed area as a “national nature reserve,” arguing that the move could be used to reinforce Beijing’s territorial claims. “The United States rejects China’s ongoing attempts to enforce its destabilizing ‘national nature reserve’ at Scarborough Reef and deny Filipino fishermen access to their traditional fi...

Peller and Jarvis Celebrate White Wedding in Grand Style

8Aug

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Life Style

Peller and Jarvis Celebrate White Wedding in Grand Style

Popular Nigerian TikTok creators Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, and Elizabeth Amadu, popularly known as Jarvis, have officially tied the knot in a white wedding ceremony held today. The ceremony comes a week after the couple celebrated their traditional wedding on August 1, in a star-studded event attended by fellow content creators, celebrities, friends and fans. Ahead of the white wedding, Peller had announced that fans who could not attend the ceremony physically would have the opportunity to watch the celebration online via a live broadcast. The couple’s wedding has continued to attract significant attention across social media, with fans and fellow creators celebrating the latest chapter in their relationship. Photos and videos from the ceremony have since gone vir...

Algeria Shock Ivory Coast to Reach Historic WAFCON Semi-Final, Qualify for 2027 World Cup

8Aug

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Sports

Algeria Shock Ivory Coast to Reach Historic WAFCON Semi-Final, Qualify for 2027 World Cup

Algeria have secured a historic place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to defeat 10-player Ivory Coast 2-1 in a dramatic quarter-final on Saturday. The victory also earned Algeria qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Ivory Coast started strongly in Casablanca and took the lead in the 29th minute through Inès Konan, who reacted quickly inside the box after the Algerian defence came under pressure. The Elephants, however, were dealt a major blow shortly before half-time when Nsira Ouedraogo was shown a red card in the 42nd minute. Despite being reduced to 10 players, Ivory Coast maintained their advantage and went into the break with a 1-0 lead. Algeria responded strongly after the restart, with coach...