Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Ban On International Student Enrolment. Harvard University has launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration, branding its decision to bar the Ivy League institution from enrolling international students as an “unlawful” and “unconstitutional” act of retaliation. The lawsuit, filed on Friday in a federal court in Boston, comes just hours after the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revoked Harvard’s certification to enrol foreign students under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), effective for the 2025-2026 academic year. The abrupt move by DHS, announced on Thursday by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem,…

Nigerian Musicians Ruggedman And Sunny Neji Detained Over Alleged £130,000 Theft From PMAN Secretariat. Nigerian rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, and veteran musician Sunny Neji have been detained at Panti Police Station in Lagos following allegations of stealing $130,000 (£100,000) from the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) national secretariat in Lekki. The arrests, which also involve other individuals, have sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s entertainment industry. According to reports, Ruggedman, alongside three others—Fruitful Mekwunye, Boniface Itodo, and Faga Bem-Paul—was arraigned at Yaba Magistrate Court 1 on Friday, facing charges of burglary, conspiracy, and theft. The group…

FCTA To Seize 4,794 Abuja Properties Over Unpaid Ground Rent. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to commence the repossession of 4,794 properties in Abuja starting Monday, 26 May 2025, due to prolonged non-payment of ground rent, with some defaults spanning up to 43 years. The move, described as a critical step to enforce compliance with land regulations, targets high-profile districts including Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama, and Guzape. The decision was revealed during a press briefing on Friday by key FCTA officials, including Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special…

Meta Takes Down Sowore’s Facebook Page Following Alleged Mass Reporting By ‘Obidients’. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has reportedly taken down the official Facebook page of Nigerian human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. The removal comes amid a rising wave of political tension between Sowore and fellow former presidential aspirant, Peter Obi. Although neither Sowore nor Obi directly mentioned each other in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the content and context of their messages made the targets of their criticisms unmistakably clear. The dispute reignited after Sahara Reporters, a…

Manchester United Face £80m Financial Deficit After Extremely Poor Season. Manchester United are grappling with a staggering £80 million financial shortfall following a calamitous 2024-25 season, marked by their failure to secure European football for the first time in a decade. The Red Devils’ struggles on the pitch have triggered a cascade of financial repercussions, including a hefty penalty from their kit sponsor, reduced Premier League earnings, and significant losses in matchday revenue. A key blow comes from the club’s lucrative kit deal with Adidas. As part of their £90 million-per-year agreement, which begins in the 2025-26 season, United…

Luka Modrić Bids Emotional Farewell To Real Madrid In Heartfelt Letter. Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić has announced that he will play his final match at the Santiago Bernabéu this Saturday, marking the end of an extraordinary chapter in his illustrious career. In a poignant letter addressed to Real Madrid fans, the Croatian maestro expressed his gratitude, pride, and deep connection with the club and its supporters, reflecting on a transformative 13-year journey with the Spanish giants. Modrić, who joined Real Madrid in 2012 from Tottenham Hotspur, described his arrival with dreams of donning the shirt of “the best…

Lagos Restaurant Thirty8 Takes Legal Action Against Woman Who Made Defamatory Ritual And Kidnapping Claims. Lounge Thirty8, a popular restaurant located along Murtala Mohammed International Airport Road, has launched legal proceedings against a woman and her associate following what the establishment describes as baseless and damaging accusations posted on social media. The defendants, one of whom is known by the X handle @General_Somto, alleged that the restaurant’s branch was involved in ritual killings and kidnappings, sparking widespread concern and public scrutiny. The controversy began when the woman shared a series of emotional video posts on X, claiming she had…

Lagos Crowned World’s Fastest-Growing Tech Ecosystem For 2025. In a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos has been named the world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem for 2025, according to the prestigious Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 report by Netherlands-based research firm Dealroom.co. Outpacing global contenders such as Istanbul, Turkey, and Pune, India, Lagos has solidified its position as Africa’s digital powerhouse, driven by its vibrant startup scene and a remarkable 11.6-fold increase in ecosystem valuation since 2017. The Dealroom.co report, which benchmarks 288 tech ecosystems across 69 countries, highlights Lagos’s extraordinary growth, propelled by the emergence of five unicorns—Interswitch,…

Lagos State Bolsters Community Security With Recruitment Of Over 1,000 LNSC Officers. The Lagos State Government has significantly strengthened its community-based security framework by recruiting over 1,000 new officers into the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), a move hailed as a pivotal step towards enhancing grassroots safety across the state. This development was announced by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr Olugbenga Oyerinde, during the 2025 Annual Ministerial Press Briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja. The recruitment is part of a broader initiative under the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration to modernise and expand…

Tinubu Steers Nigeria With Bold Reforms, Refuting Cabal Claims, Says Minister. The Federal Government has firmly dismissed suggestions that President Bola Tinubu is under the influence of a cabal within his administration. Speaking at the APC National Summit themed “Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far” in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, underscored the President’s independent leadership and commitment to Nigeria’s progress. “Study the President closely. You can voice your opinions, and he will listen, but his decisions are his own,” Idris stated, addressing claims of external control. “It’s important for us…

Tinubu Approves Adeniran Aderogba As First President Of Regional Maritime Development Bank. President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of Nigeria as the host nation for the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB) and appointed Mr. Adeniran Aderogba as its inaugural President and Chief Executive Officer. The announcement was made by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, through a press release issued by his Media and Communications Adviser, Bolaji Akinola. This development marks a significant milestone for a project first conceived in 2009 by the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) member states. The…

Nigerian Rapper Ruggedman Detained In Lagos Over PMAN Dispute. Veteran Nigerian rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has been detained by the Lagos State Police at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti, Yaba, according to recent reports. The arrest, which took place on Thursday, 22 May 2025, is linked to ongoing issues within the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN). Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu broke the news via a post on Instagram, alleging that Ruggedman’s detention was ordered by a Deputy Commissioner of Police without a thorough investigation. Gwamnishu claimed that the rapper…