Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi has been appointed as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, with his appointment taking effect from August 14, 2025.

The announcement was made in an official statement by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), signed by its Secretary, Major General A.M. Jibril, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, who approved the appointment.

Olumode’s appointment marks a significant step forward for the Service, as he brings a distinguished track record and a wealth of professional experience to the role. Having begun his career with the FCT Fire Service before moving to the Federal Fire Service, he steadily climbed the ranks to become Deputy Controller-General in charge of Human Resources.

His appointment is widely seen as a step toward a more efficient, responsive, and modern firefighting and emergency management system across the country.

The Chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Kafilat Ogbara, has called on Nigerians to support a bill proposing 182 additional legislative seats exclusively for women.

Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, Ogbara, who represents Kosofe Federal Constituency in Lagos State highlighted the persistent underrepresentation of women in elected positions despite their large demographic presence. She argued that this imbalance limits representative governance.

The proposed bill aims to allocate one reserved seat for women in each state and the Federal Capital Territory across both chambers of the National Assembly, a move Ogbara described as a bold step toward fairer democracy.

Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq is currently negotiating a summer transfer to Deportivo Alavés as the Basque club looks to strengthen its attacking lineup following the departure of Joaquín Panichelli to Strasbourg.

The 27-year-old, who joined Real Sociedad in 2022 from Almería for 20 million euros, has faced challenges in regaining his form due to a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in September of that year. A subsequent six-month loan spell at Valencia proved beneficial, as Sadiq netted six goals and played a pivotal role in helping the club avoid relegation.

Meanwhile, his former club Almería has also expressed renewed interest in re-signing the striker ahead of the new season, adding another layer of competition for his signature.

As talks continue, both Deportivo Alavés and Almería aim to secure Sadiq’s services to bolster their offensive options moving forward.

The United States canceled a planned meeting with Taiwan’s Defense Minister, Wellington Koo, in June, amid concerns that it could jeopardize diplomatic efforts with China.

Koo was scheduled to travel to the Washington, D.C., area for talks with Elbridge Colby, the U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. However, the meeting was abruptly called off at the last minute. The decision was influenced by the Trump administration’s desire to avoid escalating tensions with Beijing during sensitive trade negotiations and efforts to arrange a potential summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Although the U.S. officials initially cited unrelated military activity in the Middle East as the reason for the cancellation, China played a more decisive role.
The move has raised concerns in Taipei about the reliability of U.S. defense commitments, with analysts warning that reduced engagement could weaken deterrence in the Taiwan Strait and embolden Beijing amid rising regional tensions

Angola is currently facing violent protests over a fuel price hike, resulting in at least four deaths and hundreds of arrests in Luanda.

The unrest began after the government raised diesel prices by a third to relieve fuel subsidy costs. In response, minibus taxi associations increased fares by up to 50% and went on strike.

Over 500 people have been arrested, and significant vandalism occurred. The national police also reported ongoing pockets of disorder in the capital. Angola has been reducing fuel subsidies since 2023, following previous deadly protests over petrol prices.