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Epstein Files Finally Released: Trump Sparks Controversy After Months Of Silence.
The president of the United States, Donald Trump, through the Justice Department has begun releasing long-awaited records linked to the investigation into disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The documents, made public on Friday, are expected to provide further insight into Epstein’s network of powerful associates, spanning business, politics and entertainment. Among those whose past links have drawn renewed attention is President Donald Trump, who once socialised with Epstein but is not accused of any wrongdoing.
Epstein died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His death was officially ruled a suicide, though it continues to fuel suspicion and conspiracy theories across the political spectrum.
Friday’s release followed weeks of wrangling between the White House and Congress. Trump had resisted making the records public, despite pressure from lawmakers in both parties, before signing legislation last month that forced their disclosure. Congress had set Friday as the deadline.
Speaking on Fox and Friends, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the scale of the release would be significant. He confirmed that several hundred thousand documents were being published immediately, with hundreds of thousands more to follow in the coming weeks.
Blanche said prosecutors would withhold material connected to active investigations and that the files would be heavily redacted to protect the identities of Epstein’s victims. He also sought to lower expectations, saying there were “no new charges” on the horizon.
The partial disclosure triggered a fierce response from Democrats. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused the administration of failing to comply fully with the law.
“The Trump administration had 30 days to release ALL the Epstein files, not just some,” Schumer said in a statement. “This is nothing more than a cover-up to protect Donald Trump from his ugly past.”
The moment is a sensitive one for the president. Trump and Epstein were part of the same elite social circles in Palm Beach and New York during the 1990s and were photographed together at high-profile gatherings. Trump later said he cut ties with Epstein years before his arrest.
Despite that, the Epstein case has remained a fixation for sections of Trump’s political base, where claims persist that the financier ran a sex trafficking ring for the global elite. During his campaign for the White House, Trump pledged to release all related files.
After returning to office, however, he dismissed renewed demands for transparency as a “Democrat hoax”. In July, Trump’s FBI and Justice Department stirred controversy with a memo stating there would be no further evidence released from the Epstein probe. The memo said there was “no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions” or that he maintained a “client list”.
That stance provoked backlash from Congress and grassroots supporters alike, eventually forcing the administration to soften its position.
Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, remains the only person convicted in connection with the scandal. Maxwell, 63, is serving a 20-year prison sentence for recruiting underage girls for Epstein.
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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.
Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.
“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.
He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”
Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.
He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.
“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.
In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.
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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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