Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Lagos Police Officer Accused Of Extorting £6,500 From Businesswoman. A senior police officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) John Alabi, attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba, Lagos, faces allegations of professional misconduct and extortion. Businesswoman Mrs Nnoma Ugochukwu Nze claims Alabi subjected her to torture, inhumane treatment, and coerced her into transferring N13 million (£6,500) to him and his accomplices. In petitions dated 21 October 2024 and 6 January 2025, addressed to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Nze, represented by her lawyer Goddy Ezimoha & Co, detailed the alleged abuses. She accused Alabi of orchestrating…

Nigeria’s Power Minister Calls For End To Electricity Subsidies. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that the country’s economy can no longer sustain electricity subsidies. He advised Nigerians to prepare for the introduction of tariffs that reflect the true costs of electricity. Adelabu emphasized that while the government is committed to supporting economically disadvantaged Nigerians, the current subsidy regime is unsustainable. *Debt to Generating Companies* The Federal Government currently owes over N4 trillion to Generating Companies (Gencos) for overdue subsidy payments. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the average real tariff stands at N116.18…

Tragedy Strikes Southern California As Small Plane Crashes Into Residential Neighborhood. A devastating incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Simi Valley, California, when a small plane crashed into the backyard of a residential neighborhood, resulting in the deaths of two people onboard. The Ventura County Fire Department received reports of the single-engine aircraft crashing into two houses at approximately 2:00 pm. According to authorities, the plane, a Van’s RV-10, had taken off from William J. Fox Airfield in Los Angeles County and was heading to Camarillo Airport in neighboring Ventura County when the accident occurred. Police confirmed that a…

Lagos Police Arrest Suspect In Connection With Murder Of 65-Year-Old Woman. The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a suspect, Abubakar Iliyasu, in connection with the murder of 65-year-old Jane Okoye in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos. Following an extensive manhunt, Iliyasu was arrested in Kogi State by detectives from the Homicide Section of the police. According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, preliminary investigations revealed that Iliyasu forcibly gained access to the victim’s premises, fled with her Toyota Sienna vehicle, and was later found in possession of the stolen items. The victim was…

Syrian Forces Oversaw Sectarian Killings Of Alawites, Accused Man Claims. A man accused of participating in a wave of sectarian violence against Syria’s Alawite minority has claimed that government security forces advised and monitored armed civilians during the deadly attacks in March. The revelation comes as Syria’s new Sunni Islamist-led government grapples with the fallout of the killings, which left nearly 900 civilians dead, predominantly Alawites, in the country’s coastal region. Abu Khalid, now in custody, told the BBC he travelled to the Alawite village of Sanobar on 7 March as a civilian fighter to combat insurgents loyal to…

Israeli Military Mobilises Reservists For Expanded Gaza Offensive. The Israeli military has announced plans to call up tens of thousands of reservists to “intensify and expand” its operations in Gaza, escalating efforts to secure the release of hostages and defeat Hamas militants. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the operation aims to “increase the pressure” on Hamas by targeting new areas and destroying infrastructure both above and below ground. The move, approved by Israel’s security cabinet, follows the collapse of a two-month ceasefire with Hamas on 18 March. Since then, no hostages have been released, and international negotiations…

Brazilian Police Foil Bomb Plot Targeting Lady Gaga’s Record-Breaking Rio Concert. Brazilian authorities have thwarted a sinister bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga’s free concert on Copacabana beach, which drew a staggering two million fans on Saturday. The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro, working alongside the justice ministry, revealed that suspects had planned to deploy improvised explosives to gain notoriety on social media. The alleged mastermind and a teenager were arrested in connection with the plot, dubbed “Operation Fake Monster” by police. The ringleader was detained in Rio Grande do Sul for illegal firearm possession, while the teenager was…

Vietnamese Factory Workers Live In Fear Of Trump’s Tariffs. The threat of a 46% tariff on imports from Vietnam has sent shockwaves through the country’s thriving manufacturing sector, leaving factory workers like Nguyen Thi Tuyet Hanh anxious about their livelihoods. Hanh, a line manager at a shoe factory in Ho Chi Minh City, earns $577 a month and oversees 138 workers producing shoes for global brands like Nike and Salomon. Hanh’s family has already experienced hardship when her husband lost his job in 2023, forcing her to work two factory jobs six days a week to make ends meet.…

Harry Kane Ends Trophy Drought As Bayern Munich Clinch 2024/2025 Bundesliga Title. England’s record goalscorer, Harry Kane, has finally broken his elusive trophy curse, securing his first professional silverware 5,223 days after his senior debut in 2010. Bayern Munich were crowned 2024/2025 Bundesliga champions with two games to spare, following a 2-2 draw between second-placed Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg on Sunday, as reported by The Independent Mirror. The Bavarian giants’ title triumph was all but assured prior to the weekend, with Leverkusen needing an improbable sequence of results—winning their final three matches, overturning a 30-goal difference, and hoping Bayern…

Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Sets The Record Straight On Philanthropy Claims. Chess master Tunde Onakoya has responded to claims that his philanthropic work is biased towards the Yoruba ethnicity. An X user had alleged that Onakoya only helps people from the Yoruba tribe, prompting the chess master to issue a statement clarifying his humanitarian efforts. Onakoya metaphorically addressed the claim, comparing the situation to ants in a jar, but many felt he didn’t directly address the issue. In a follow-up statement, Onakoya detailed his philanthropic work, which has benefited people from various ethnic groups across Nigeria and beyond. …

Ukraine To Bolster Air Defences With New Patriot Systems Amid Escalating Russian Attacks. Ukraine is set to strengthen its air defence capabilities with the addition of a refurbished Patriot air-defence system previously based in Israel, sources have confirmed. Western allies are also in talks to potentially supply another system from either Germany or Greece, as Russia intensifies its assaults on Ukrainian territory. Four current and former U.S. officials, speaking anonymously due to the sensitive nature of the discussions, revealed that the Patriot system from Israel will be sent to Ukraine following its refurbishment. The decision comes as Ukraine faces…

Federal Government Launches Creative Economy Development Fund To Boost Industry. The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has rolled out the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) to support creatives, entrepreneurs, and organisations in the industry. The fund aims to foster job creation, economic diversification, and enhance Nigeria’s global cultural influence. The CEDF provides tailored financial support through debt, equity, and grant funding to promote innovation and increase global visibility for Nigeria’s creative assets, cultural projects, and tourism-linked enterprises. The fund supports creative businesses by providing capital to scale production, expand market access, and build resilience. …