Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

PDP Governors Rally To Save Party Amid Defections, Wike Joins Crucial Abuja Meeting. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is grappling with a wave of defections and internal strife, prompting its governors to convene an urgent meeting in Abuja last night to avert the party’s potential collapse. Held at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, the gathering focused on addressing the party’s deepening crises and curbing high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. The meeting, attended by current and former PDP governors and prominent party figures, saw the unexpected arrival of Federal…

NPA Refutes Multi-Billion Naira Corruption Claims, Defends Budget Oversight. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has firmly dismissed allegations of multi-billion naira corruption circulating in certain media reports, labelling them as baseless and lacking credibility. In a statement issued yesterday, the NPA, under the leadership of Abubakar Dantsoho, clarified that its budget and expenditure are rigorously monitored by the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, the Budget Office of the Federation, and the National Assembly, rendering claims of financial misapplication implausible. The authority addressed specific accusations regarding the contract for dredging works at the Warri Escravos Channel, a critical hub…

Tinubu Honoured With Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize In Ghana. President Bola Tinubu has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize at the 25th Anniversary of the Millennium Excellence Prize, held on Saturday evening at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Ghana. The accolade was received on his behalf by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu. Expressing gratitude for the recognition, President Tinubu commended the Life Patron of the Millennium Excellence Foundation, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, for the esteemed gesture. He highlighted the award’s significance, noting that since its inception in 1988, the…

ASUU Slams Government Over Corruption And Weak Institutions, Urges Action. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has voiced serious concerns about rampant corruption, institutional weaknesses, and bureaucratic inefficiencies plaguing Nigeria, accusing these issues of severely undermining governance. Speaking at the union’s 23rd National Delegates Conference at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in Edo State, ASUU National President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, lambasted the Federal Government for its lack of transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability. Osodeke highlighted the dire consequences of neo-liberal economic policies, which he said have worsened living conditions, fuelling apathy, cynicism, criminality, and mass emigration among Nigerian youths,…

JAMB 2025 Results Expose Alarming Decline In Nigerian Education Standards. The 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) results have laid bare a catastrophic decline in Nigeria’s education system, with over 1.5 million students scoring below 200 out of 400. This grim statistic marks a continuation of a troubling trend that has seen pass rates plummet over the past two decades. In 2007, 66% of candidates scored 200 or above, but by 2025, this figure has dwindled to a mere 22%. If this trajectory persists, experts warn, the nation’s academic standards could collapse entirely, with dire consequences for future generations.…

From A Prison Cell Rodrigo Duterte Poised For Landslide Victory In Davao City Mayoral Election. Rodrigo Duterte, the controversial former president of the Philippines, is expected to secure a resounding victory in Monday’s midterm elections, winning his eighth term as mayor of Davao City. Despite overseeing a brutal antidrug campaign that claimed tens of thousands of lives during his presidency, Duterte remains a highly popular figure in the Philippines. The midterm elections, a key barometer of political sentiment, see Duterte capitalising on his enduring appeal in Davao, where he has long held sway. His anticipated landslide win underscores the…

European Leaders Unite In Kyiv To Demand Russian Ceasefire. The leaders of Britain, France, Germany, and Poland made a historic joint visit to Kyiv on Saturday, marking their first collective trip to Ukraine. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed to escalate pressure on Russia to secure a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire. The unprecedented show of unity comes amid heightened tensions, with the leaders pledging unwavering support for Ukraine. Their visit follows warnings from US intelligence of a potential Russian air attack, underscoring the urgency of their…

Soviet Spacecraft Kosmos 482 Crashes Back To Earth After 53 Years In Orbit. After more than half a century adrift in space, the Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482, originally intended for Venus, made an uncontrolled return to Earth on 10 May 2025, splashing down in the Indian Ocean west of Jakarta, Indonesia, at approximately 9:24 a.m. Moscow time (2:24 a.m. ET), according to Roscosmos, Russia’s state space agency. Launched on 31 March 1972 as part of the Soviet Union’s Venera programme, Kosmos 482 was designed to land on Venus and study its harsh environment. A rocket malfunction, specifically a premature…

Amorim Issues Stark Warning After Manchester United’s Dismal Defeat To West Ham. Ruben Amorim delivered a sobering assessment of Manchester United’s dire situation following a 2-0 defeat to West Ham United at Old Trafford on 11 May 2025, admitting he would step aside if the club’s woeful league form persists into next season. The loss, against a West Ham side that had not won in their previous eight matches, marked another low in United’s calamitous campaign, with the Red Devils languishing in 16th place in the Premier League. The Portuguese manager did not mince words, warning that the club…

Nottingham Forest’s European Dream Soured By Marinakis’ Public Outburst. Nottingham Forest’s jubilant return to European football after a 30-year absence was overshadowed by a heated confrontation between owner Evangelos Marinakis and manager Nuno Espirito Santo following a late 2-2 draw against Leicester City at the City Ground on 11 May 2025. The result, which saw Forest concede a stoppage-time equaliser, denied them a crucial step towards securing a Champions League spot, and Marinakis’ public dressing-down of Nuno sparked widespread controversy. The incident occurred as Nuno shook hands with Leicester’s Oliver Skipp, a former player under his management at Tottenham.…

Barcelona Edge Real Madrid In Seven-Goal El Clásico Thriller To Close In On LaLiga Title. Barcelona took a giant stride towards securing their 28th LaLiga title with a breathtaking 4-3 victory over rivals Real Madrid in a pulsating El Clásico at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on 11 May 2025. The match, a rollercoaster of emotions for both sets of fans, saw Hansi Flick’s side overcome an early two-goal deficit to claim a crucial win, extending their lead at the top of the table to seven points with just three matches remaining. The game exploded into life early,…

Arsenal Fight Back For Dramatic Draw Against Champions Liverpool At Anfield. Arsenal produced a stirring second-half comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Premier League champions Liverpool in a thrilling encounter at Anfield on 11 May 2025. Despite trailing by two goals within 22 minutes, Mikel Arteta’s side showcased their resilience to keep their Champions League qualification hopes firmly in their own hands, even after playing the final 10 minutes with 10 men. Liverpool, who clinched the title two weeks ago, were in celebratory mood, with Anfield pulsating with a party atmosphere. The Reds wasted no time capitalising on…