Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Ireland Deports 35 Nigerians Over Immigration Offences In Major Crackdown. In a significant move to enforce immigration laws, the Republic of Ireland has deported 35 Nigerian nationals for various immigration-related offences. The group, comprising 21 men, nine women, and five children, was removed from the country on a chartered flight that departed Dublin Airport on the night of Wednesday, 4 June 2025, and landed in Nigeria on Thursday morning. The operation, orchestrated by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) in collaboration with the Department of Justice, marks Ireland’s first chartered deportation flight to Africa this year and the third…

SEC Issues Stern Warning To Nigerians Against Investing In Meme Coin ‘$PUN’. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has issued a robust warning to the public, cautioning against investment in the meme coin ‘$PUN’, also known as Punisher Coin, amid concerns over its unauthorised presale and high-risk nature. In a statement released on its website today, the SEC highlighted that the promoters and issuers of ‘$PUN’ are not registered to operate within Nigeria’s capital market in any capacity. The regulatory body stressed that the cryptocurrency, currently being advertised across various online platforms, has not been approved for…

Super Eagles Hold Russia To A 1-1 Draw In Historic Friendly Match In Moscow. In a landmark encounter, the Super Eagles of Nigeria played out an intense 1-1 draw against Russia at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday, June 6, 2025. This match marked the first-ever senior international meeting between the two footballing nations, delivering a thrilling spectacle for fans and a valuable test for both teams ahead of future competitive fixtures. Match Recap The game kicked off at 8:00 PM Nigeria time (WAT), with Russia, playing under the banner of the Football Union of Russia due…

“Gwo Gwo Gwo N Gwo” Croner Mike Ejeagha Passes Away At 95. The Nigerian music scene is in mourning following the death of highlife legend Mike Ejeagha, famed for his iconic “Gwo Gwo Gwo” track, dies at the age of 95. The veteran musician, known for weaving Igbo folklore and proverbs into captivating songs, passed away on Friday, 6 June 2025, at approximately 8:00 pm after a prolonged illness. Emma Ejeagha, the eldest son of the late musician, confirmed the sad news to journalists on Friday night. He revealed that his father died at the 32 Garrison Hospital, a…

Nasarawa Group Demands Justice For Slain Kano Divisional Police Officer. The Eggon Cultural and Development Association (ECDA) has issued a passionate plea for justice following the brutal murder of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Baba Ali Mohammed, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano Local Government Area in Kano State. CSP Mohammed, an indigene of Nasarawa State, was tragically killed by a mob, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for swift action. In a statement released on Friday, 6 June 2025, in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, ECDA National President, Mr. Mandy David Abuluya, expressed profound grief over the “gruesome”…

Anambra Police Arrest Five Over Murder Of Villagers In Land Dispute. The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended five suspects linked to the tragic killing of two individuals during a violent land dispute in Okochi-Ime Village, Okpuno, Awka South Local Government Area. The arrests, confirmed by police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga on Thursday, 5 June 2025, mark a significant step in addressing the incident that has left the community reeling. According to a statement from the police, the attack occurred on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, when armed men, operating from an unmarked black Toyota Corolla, descended on the victims,…

Akwa Ibom Commissioner Resigns, Refuses To Join Governor Umo Eno In APC. The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, Comrade Ini Ememobong, has tendered his resignation from the State Executive Council, citing his inability to follow Governor Umo Eno in defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement came shortly after the governor officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling APC on Friday, 6 June 2025, in a move that has stirred political waves across the state. In a heartfelt statement posted on his Facebook page, Ememobong expressed gratitude to…

Binance Financial Crime Chief Tigran Gambaryan Departs Firm Months After Nigerian Detention. Tigran Gambaryan, the former Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced his departure from the company, just months after enduring a harrowing eight-month detention in Nigeria. The news, shared by Gambaryan via a LinkedIn post on Friday, 6 June 2025, marks the end of a tumultuous four-year tenure with the crypto giant. Gambaryan, a former U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) special agent dubbed the “Crypto Wizard” for his pioneering work in tracing illicit cryptocurrency transactions, joined Binance in 2021. During…

BUA To Complete Over 500km Of Federal Roads By 2027 Under Tax Credit Scheme, Says Abdul Samad Rabiu. Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has announced that the conglomerate is set to complete over 500 kilometres of critical federal roads across Nigeria by 2027, under the Federal Government’s Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme. The ambitious commitment was revealed during the official flag-off ceremony for the Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road and several other federal road projects, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, 5 June 2025. Speaking at the event, Rabiu highlighted that BUA Group…

Makinde Advocates Six-Year Single Term For President And Governors To Boost Governance. Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has called for a constitutional amendment to introduce a single six-year term for elected political office holders across all levels of government in Nigeria, challenging the current system of two four-year terms. The governor made this bold proposal on Friday, 6 June 2025, while hosting Muslim faithful, clerics, traditional rulers, and political office holders at his Ikolaba residence in Ibadan, shortly after Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Agodi Eid Ground. Governor Makinde argued that the existing double-term structure creates significant distractions, with…

Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Pray Fervently For Troops Battling Insecurity. President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to offer heartfelt prayers for the nation’s military and security agencies as they confront the ongoing challenges of terrorism and banditry. The impassioned plea came during a press interaction following Eid-al-Adha prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos on Friday, 6 June 2025. Speaking to journalists, President Tinubu emphasised the importance of unity and compassion during this critical period. “We must pray hard for our troops to keep us safe,” he stated, acknowledging the sacrifices made by soldiers and security personnel on the…

Wike’s Aide Urges Reuben Abati To Resign From Arise TV And Focus On Amaechi’s PR Role. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on veteran journalist Reuben Abati to resign from his role as a presenter on Arise Television and take up what he claims is Abati’s new position as spokesperson for former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. The statement, made during an appearance on The Morning Show on Arise TV on Friday, 6 June 2025, has sparked a heated debate amid ongoing…