Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Arsenal Stun Barcelona To Claim 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League Title. Arsenal Women’s Football Club defeated reigning champions FC Barcelona Femení 1-0 in the 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League final at the Estádio José Alvalade, securing their second European title and ending an 18-year wait for continental glory. The Gunners, led by interim-turned-permanent coach Renée Slegers, defied the odds against a formidable Barcelona side chasing a third consecutive Champions League crown. A Historic Victory The match, attended by a sold-out crowd of over 50,000, was a tense affair, with Arsenal’s resilience and tactical discipline proving the difference. The decisive…

Nigerian Government To Offer 753 Luxury Duplexes To Low And Middle-Income Families. The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to make a large estate of 753 duplexes, previously linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, available to low and middle-income Nigerians. The initiative, part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to promote inclusive homeownership and address the country’s housing deficit. Badamasi Haiba, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Housing, confirmed that the estate, currently under construction, will undergo rigorous assessments for structural soundness and integrity before being offered for…

NNPC Allocates Six Million Barrels Of Crude To Dangote Refinery Amid Surge In U.S. Imports. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has allocated six cargoes of crude oil, totalling approximately six million barrels, for delivery to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in June 2025. This move comes as the refinery prepares to receive an unprecedented nine million barrels of U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, highlighting efforts to stabilise operations amid persistent feedstock supply challenges. The NNPC’s June shipments include one medium sweet grade, Escravos, and four light sweet grades: Bonny Light, Brass River, Okwuibome, and Yoho. This allocation is…

Nigeria To Penalise Airlines For Transporting Passengers Without Valid Visas. The Nigerian government has issued a stern warning to airlines, announcing that those transporting passengers into Nigeria without valid entry visas, landing, or exit cards will face penalties. The directive, announced by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, comes as part of efforts to strengthen national security and enforce the 2025 Nigeria Visa Policy. Speaking at a stakeholders’ sensitisation programme in Lagos on Friday, 23 May 2025, Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasised that Nigeria will no longer tolerate lax immigration practices. “Nigeria is not a testing ground,” he declared, stressing…

FCT Minister Orders Sealing Of PDP National Secretariat In Abuja. In a dramatic development, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the sealing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat in Abuja, along with 4,793 other properties, effective from Monday, 26 May 2025. The decision follows the revocation of land titles due to the non-payment of ground rents, a move that has sparked significant controversy. According to a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to the FCT Minister, alongside Chijioke Nwankwoeze, Director of Land Administration, and Mukhtar Galadima,…

Over 800 APC, PDP, And ADP Members Defect To NNPP In Ogun State. In a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, more than 800 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Action Democratic Party (ADP) have defected to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The mass defection, which took place on Thursday, 22 May 2025, at the NNPP secretariat in Ijebu-Igbo, drew party leaders, grassroots mobilisers, and supporters from all 11 wards of the local government. The event marked a growing…

President Tinubu Appoints Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura As Director-General Of Citizenship And Leadership Training Centre. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura as the Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), a key institution dedicated to fostering leadership skills and civic responsibility among Nigerian youth. The announcement, made on Friday, 23 May 2025, underscores the administration’s commitment to strengthening national development through capacity building and youth empowerment. Senator Kaura, a prominent figure from Zamfara State, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as a senator and as…

Napoli Clinch 2024-25 Serie A Title In Dramatic Finale, Ending Inter’s Reign. The streets of Naples erupted in a sea of blue and white as Napoli secured their fourth Serie A title, and second in three seasons, with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Cagliari on the final matchday of the 2024-25 season. The triumph, sealed by goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku, marked a triumphant return to glory for the Partenopei under the stewardship of Antonio Conte, who became the first manager to win the Scudetto with three different Italian clubs. The title race went down to the…

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Announces Defection From PDP To APC. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has declared his intention to defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement, made to his commissioners and political appointees on Thursday, 22 May 2025, has sent shockwaves through the state’s political landscape, with Eno directing his cabinet to either join him in the defection or resign from their positions. Governor Eno’s decision, reported widely across Nigerian media, is set to be formalised in June 2025, according to sources close to the administration. The…

Zambian President Calls For Refunds On Rejected EU And UK Visa Fees. In a bold move to address the financial burdens faced by Zambian citizens, President Hakainde Hichilema has demanded that the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) refund fees paid for rejected visa applications. The announcement, made on Friday, 23 May 2025, highlights growing concerns over the high costs and frequent rejections of visa applications, which have impacted many Zambians seeking to travel for tourism, business, or education. The Zambian government’s stance comes amidst ongoing discussions about global travel equity and the economic challenges faced by…

President Tinubu Appoints Hamza Ibrahim Baba As National Programme Manager For GEEP. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hamza Ibrahim Baba as the National Programme Manager for the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP). The announcement, made on Friday, 23 May 2025, underscores the administration’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small-scale businesses across Nigeria. The GEEP, a key component of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), aims to provide accessible credit and financial support to market women, traders, artisans, and youth entrepreneurs. The programme, which includes initiatives like the Iyaloja Fund, has previously seen significant…

DSS And Police Arrest 20 Suspects For Allegedly Hacking 2025 UTME Results. Operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force have apprehended 20 individuals suspected of hacking into the server of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The arrests, confirmed on Friday, 23 May 2025, follow reports of unauthorised access to the computer-based test (CBT) system, raising concerns about the integrity of the examination process. According to a statement from JAMB, the board had implemented stringent anti-cheating measures for the 2025 UTME, which commenced…