Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Homa Bay Grandmother’s Chicken Payment Sparks Heartwarming Community Support. In a touching display of determination and love, a grandmother from Adiedo, Homa Bay County, Kenya, made headlines after bringing six live chickens to Adiedo Mixed Secondary School as partial payment for her grandchildren’s outstanding school fees. The grandmother, Consolata Aoko Oduya, took the unconventional step after her grandchildren, Hillary Omondi and Mitchell Akoth, were sent home due to an unpaid fee balance of KSh 245,000 (£1,450). Her heartfelt gesture not only highlighted the challenges faced by many families but also inspired an outpouring of support from across the region. …

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu To Attend Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration In Rome. In a significant diplomatic and religious engagement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, Italy, this Saturday, 17 May 2025, to attend the inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected head of the Roman Catholic Church. The invitation, extended by the Vatican, underscores the global importance of the event and Nigeria’s prominent role on the world stage. According to a statement released by the Presidency, President Tinubu will join world leaders and Catholic dignitaries at a solemn mass in St. Peter’s Square,…

Barcelona Clinch 2024-25 La Liga Title With Derby Triumph Over Espanyol. FC Barcelona have been crowned champions of the 2024-25 La Liga season, securing their 28th league title with a commanding 2-0 victory over city rivals Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium. The win, sealed by goals from Lamine Yamal and Fermín López, moved Barcelona an insurmountable seven points clear of second-placed Real Madrid with just two matches remaining, marking a triumphant debut season for manager Hansi Flick. The Catalan giants’ path to the title was punctuated by a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over Real Madrid in the final El…

Chris Brown Arrested In Manchester Over Alleged 2023 Nightclub Assault. American R&B singer Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester, England, early Thursday morning, May 15, 2025, in connection with an alleged assault at a London nightclub in February 2023. The 36-year-old Grammy-winning artist was detained at The Lowry Hotel in Salford, shortly after arriving in the UK via private jet, authorities confirmed. The Metropolitan Police stated that a 36-year-old man, identified by multiple sources as Brown, was arrested around 2:00 AM on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. “The arrest relates to an incident at a venue in Hanover…

Trump’s Historic UAE Visit Strengthens Ties, Sparks Billion-Dollar Deals. President Donald J. Trump concluded his high-profile Middle East tour with a landmark visit to the United Arab Emirates, marking the first U.S. presidential trip to the Gulf nation in nearly two decades. The visit, which capped a four-day regional swing through Saudi Arabia and Qatar, underscored a renewed focus on deepening U.S.-Emirati ties, with major agreements in artificial intelligence, defense, and energy taking center stage. The trip, hailed as a diplomatic and economic success, showcased Trump’s deal-making prowess and set the stage for unprecedented collaboration between the two nations. …

House Of Representatives Proposes CBT Centres In Every Nigerian Local Government For UTME. The House of Representatives has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to establish at least one Computer-Based Testing (CBT) centre in each of Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to enhance access to the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The resolution, passed during a plenary session on Thursday, follows JAMB’s admission of technical errors in the 2025 UTME, which sparked widespread concern among candidates and stakeholders. The lawmakers’ proposal aims to address longstanding challenges faced by UTME candidates, particularly those in rural areas, who…

Russian Delegation Arrives In Istanbul For Ukraine Peace Talks Without Putin. A Russian delegation has landed in Istanbul to engage in the first direct peace talks with Ukraine in over three years, though notably without President Vladimir Putin, despite calls from world leaders for his attendance. The negotiations, set to take place at the historic Dolmabahce Palace, mark a significant moment in the ongoing conflict, which has claimed countless lives and destabilised the region since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. The Kremlin confirmed that Putin would not attend, opting instead to send a delegation led by presidential…

Human Rights Lawyer Files N10 Billion Lawsuit Against JAMB And Education Minister Over 2025 UTME Failures. A prominent human rights lawyer, Evans Ufeli, has launched a N10 billion (£4.8 billion) lawsuit against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, citing significant irregularities and technical failures that allegedly compromised the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The legal action, filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, represents aggrieved candidates, many of whom are minors, alongside their parents and other stakeholders. The lawsuit follows widespread outrage over the 2025 UTME results, which saw…

Bill To Make Voting Mandatory Advances In Nigerian House Of Representatives. A significant step towards enhancing democratic participation in Nigeria was taken today as a bill proposing mandatory voting successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The legislation, aimed at ensuring greater voter turnout, has sparked widespread discussion about civic engagement in the country. The bill, which seeks to make voting compulsory for eligible citizens, was debated during Thursday’s plenary session and received strong support from lawmakers. According to sources, the proposed law is intended to address Nigeria’s historically low voter turnout, which has been a…

Tinubu Launches Forest Guards To Tackle Terrorism And Banditry In Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a national forest guard system to combat the rising threat of terrorists and bandits operating in Nigeria’s ungoverned areas. The initiative, announced on Wednesday, aims to secure the country’s 1,129 forest reserves, with the recruitment of over 130,000 armed operatives set to begin under the oversight of the National Security Adviser (NSA). The decision comes as part of the Tinubu administration’s broader strategy to address escalating insecurity across Nigeria, particularly in regions plagued by banditry, kidnapping, and terrorist activities. The…

DSS Sues Pat Utomi Over Shadow Government Plan. The Department of State Services (DSS) has initiated legal action against Prof. Pat Utomi, the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over his proposal to establish a shadow government in Nigeria. The suit, filed on 13 May 2025 at the Federal High Court in Abuja and marked FHC/ABJ/CS/937/2025, accuses Utomi of attempting to destabilise the country and undermine the Constitution. The DSS, represented by a legal team led by Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), argues that Utomi’s planned shadow government is an unconstitutional aberration that threatens the democratically elected government.…

Oyo State Power Infrastructure Receives Major Boost With Federal Government Approvals. The Federal Government has greenlit two transformative power projects in Oyo State, aimed at tackling persistent electricity shortages and enhancing grid reliability across the region. The decisions, announced following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, involve the rehabilitation of the Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant and the construction of a new 132/33kv transmission substation in the Lalupon/Ejioku axis of Lagelu Local Council. The new substation, set to be located in Lalupon/Ejioku, is expected to significantly improve power supply to Iwo Road, Monatan, Olodo, and surrounding areas in Ibadan. Minister…