Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Russian Drone Strikes Hit Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Wounding 47 Civilians. Russian drone strikes on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, have wounded 47 civilians, police have reported. The attacks, which targeted residential areas, also caused fires and damaged civilian infrastructure and vehicles. An 11-year-old girl was among those injured. The strikes on Kharkiv come hours after Russian attacks on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia wounded over 20 people. Kharkiv, located near the Russian border, has been subjected to relentless attacks throughout Moscow’s invasion. In response to the attacks, Ukrainian officials have condemned the violence, while Russian officials reported a “massive attack”…

NASFAT To Mark 30th Anniversary With High-Profile Lecture. The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) will commemorate its 30th anniversary with a high-profile lecture on May 3, 2025, at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research in Yaba, Lagos. The event will feature prominent speakers and dignitaries, including Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of Nigeria, as the Special Guest of Honour. The keynote address will be delivered by Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), former Governor of Lagos State. Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, will serve as the chief host, while Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, will be the co-host. The event…

British-Nigerian Nursing Student Found Stabbed To Death In Texas Apartment. A 23-year-old British-Nigerian nursing student, Tamilore Odunsi, has been found stabbed to death in her Houston apartment just days before she was due to graduate. Police discovered Tamilore’s body in the kitchen with multiple stab wounds during a welfare check after a family friend raised concerns. Tamilore, who was known as “Tami Dollars” on TikTok with over 30,000 followers, had recently celebrated her upcoming graduation on social media. Authorities revealed that she had recently moved in with a man she barely knew, who was found in a bedroom with…

NCDC Warns Nigerians Of Impending Cholera Outbreak Amid Rainy Season. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to take precautions against cholera as the country approaches the peak of the rainy season. The NCDC has reported 1,307 suspected cases of cholera across 30 states and 98 Local Government Areas (LGAs), with 34 associated deaths, representing a case fatality rate (CFR) of 2.6%. The Director General of NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, emphasized the importance of good personal hygiene, proper waste disposal, and access to clean water in preventing the spread of cholera. He noted that…

Rivers State Women Empowerment Scheme Proceeds Despite Walkout. The Rivers State Government has confirmed that a women empowerment scheme held at the EUI Event Centre in Port Harcourt on Friday proceeded despite a walkout staged by some beneficiaries. The event, which aimed to empower 500 underprivileged women, saw beneficiaries receive deep freezers, gas cookers with ovens, grinding machines, and generators. The wife of the President, Senator Tinubu, was represented by the wife of the Rivers State Administrator, Dr. Theresa Ibas, who addressed the women. The initiative, part of a broader national program targeting 18,500 women across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones,…

Nigeria Introduces Digital Immigration Systems To Boost Efficiency. The Nigerian government has launched two new digital systems aimed at improving the efficiency of its immigration processes. The e-Visa Application System and the Automated Landing and Exit Card were introduced on May 1, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The new e-Visa system replaces the traditional Visa on Arrival process and allows applicants to process their visas entirely online within 48 hours. Thirteen different visa categories are available under the Short Visit Visa (SVV), and approved visas are delivered electronically with QR codes.…

Global Press Freedom Under Siege: Journalists Face Rising Dangers. The world is witnessing a concerning decline in democracy and press freedom, with authoritarian leaders on the rise and journalists facing unprecedented threats. According to Reporters Without Borders, the global political barometer has declined by 7.6 points this year, highlighting governments’ failure to protect journalists and enable the destruction of truth. The spread of disinformation, particularly during elections, has become a significant concern. In dictatorships and autocracies, new technologies are being used to block, distort, and drown out dissent, leading to violence and manipulation of public debate. Journalists are navigating…

Meta Threatens To Suspend Facebook And Instagram In Nigeria Over £220m Fines. In a dramatic escalation of tensions with Nigerian authorities, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has warned it may suspend its social media platforms in Nigeria following fines totalling over £220 million and what it describes as “unrealistic” regulatory demands. The threat comes after a federal high court in Abuja upheld penalties imposed by three Nigerian agencies in 2023. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) slapped Meta with a £165 million fine for alleged anti-competitive practices. The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria…

Venice: The Floating City Built On A Forest Of Wooden Piles. For over 1,500 years, Venice has captivated the world as a city that defies the odds, rising improbably from the waters of the Venetian lagoon. Unlike cities anchored on bedrock or concrete, this UNESCO World Heritage Site rests on millions of wooden piles driven deep into the seafloor—a feat of engineering that continues to astonish historians and architects alike. Since its founding in 421 A.D., Venice has stood as a testament to human ingenuity. Fleeing barbarian invasions that ravaged mainland Italy, early settlers sought refuge in the lagoon’s…

New River Basin Authorities Inaugurated To Boost Food Security And Water Management. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has charged the newly appointed Governing Boards and Executive Management teams of the 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) to prioritize food security, accountability, and sustainable water resources management. The minister made the call during a two-day inauguration and retreat ceremony in Abuja. Utsev congratulated the appointees on their selection by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the appointments demonstrate the administration’s commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s water and agricultural sectors. He emphasized the importance of mutual…

Ooni of Ife Pays Historic Visit To Former President Goodluck Jonathan. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that he was honoured to host the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ọjájá II, at his home in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The royal visit, which reflects the enduring unity and mutual respect between their people, underscores the importance of tolerance and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups. In a statement, Jonathan expressed his gratitude to the Ooni and his entourage for the visit, describing the royal gifts received as symbols of Nigeria’s rich heritage and culture.…

Nigerian Influencer VeryDarkMan Arrested By Police In Abuja. Popular Nigerian social media personality and influencer Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Abuja. The arrest follows his public criticism of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) over alleged unauthorised transactions from his mother’s account. According to his lawyer, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, VDM was apprehended by officers of the Nigeria Police Force at Area 3 in Abuja. Adeyanju described the arrest as “absolutely unacceptable,” stating that demanding accountability is not a crime. The lawyer revealed that VDM was arrested along with a friend,…