Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Rivers State NLC Faction Boycotts May Day Celebration Over Suspended Governor. Members of the Rivers State faction of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) boycotted the annual May Day Celebration in Port Harcourt, instead converging on the NLC Secretariat to demand the reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. The union members, led by State NLC Chairman Alex Agwanwor, cited the absence of a democratic governor in the state as the reason for their boycott. Agwanwor appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his office to reinstate the democratically elected Governor and Deputy Governor. Carrying placards,…

Former EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa Visits Ex-President Buhari In London. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Wednesday. The purpose of the visit remains undisclosed. Interestingly, Bawa celebrated his 45th birthday on the same day as his visit to Buhari. During his tenure as EFCC Chairman, which spanned from February 2021 to June 2023, Bawa made history as the youngest person to hold the position at the age of 41. He was also notable for being the first non-police officer to head…

EFCC Tracks CBEX Funds To Four Countries, Warns Full Recovery May Be ‘Practically Impossible’. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that funds linked to the collapsed Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) scheme have been traced to at least four countries, raising serious concerns about the possibility of fully compensating victims. The announcement was made by EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Speaking on the programme, Olukoyede disclosed that the EFCC has made significant progress in its investigation, including blocking and freezing several accounts linked to the…

Ondo Herdsman Sentenced To 10 Years For Breaching Anti-Open Grazing Law And Destroying Crops. A Magistrates’ Court in Akure, Ondo State, has sentenced a herdsman, Dan-Bello, to 10 years in prison for violating the state’s anti-open grazing law and causing extensive damage to farm crops worth ₦50 million. The landmark ruling underscores the state’s commitment to enforcing regulations aimed at curbing conflicts between herders and farmers. The court heard that Dan-Bello illegally grazed his cattle on farmlands, leading to the destruction of crops valued at ₦50 million. The prosecution argued that his actions contravened Ondo State’s anti-open grazing law,…

EFCC Chairman Vows To Pursue Public Fund Thieves Across All Political Parties. Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to tackling corruption impartially, declaring that anyone found guilty of stealing public funds will face scrutiny, regardless of their political affiliation. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Olukoyede dismissed allegations that the EFCC disproportionately targets opposition figures while shielding members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “If we discover that you have stolen money, you will have questions to answer, whether you are from the APC, PDP, Labour…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Stands Firm In Sexual Harassment Case Against Senate President Akpabio. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has vowed to press forward with her legal action accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, despite mounting pressure to retract her claims. In a strongly worded letter dated 30 April 2025 to Akpabio’s counsel, Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the senator reiterated that her allegations are truthful and will be addressed through the courts. The case, which has sparked significant public interest, stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition alleging sexual harassment by Akpabio, the details of which…

Israeli Airstrikes Target Syria Amid Escalating Druse Clashes Near Damascus. Israel launched airstrikes on Syria on Wednesday in response to escalating sectarian violence involving the Druse minority, as fierce clashes near the capital, Damascus, claimed dozens of lives. The Israeli military intervened to protect Druse civilians, threatening further strikes against Syrian government forces if the unrest persists. The airstrikes targeted a group of “operatives” accused of attacking Druse civilians in the violence-ridden outskirts of Damascus, according to the Israeli military. While the operatives were not identified, forces aligned with Syria’s Islamist government have been engaged in intense fighting with…

National Assembly Steps In To Resolve FCT Teachers’ Strike Crisis. The National Assembly has launched a probe into the ongoing strike by public primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which has now entered its third month, bringing hope for a resolution to the crisis disrupting education across the region. The industrial action, spearheaded by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), stems from the non-payment of the N70,000 minimum wage and other entitlements allegedly withheld by area council chairmen. The strike, which began with boycotts in December 2024, resumed in February and has persisted through March and…

Man Charged With Terror Offence After Attempted Breach Of Israeli Embassy In London. A 33-year-old man, Abdullah Sabah Albadri, has been charged with a terrorism offence following an attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Israeli Embassy in London while armed with two knives. The incident, which occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on Monday, was swiftly thwarted by the Metropolitan Police, with no injuries reported. The Metropolitan Police, responsible for law enforcement in London, confirmed that Albadri was arrested at the embassy in the Kensington neighbourhood after officers observed him attempting to climb over a wall. Initially detained on…

South Korea To Deploy Drones Against Birds Strike In Aviation Safety Overhaul Following Deadly Jeju Air Crash. South Korea has unveiled a comprehensive set of aviation safety measures, including the deployment of drones to deter birds at airports, in response to the tragic Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash that claimed 179 lives last December. The initiative, announced by the government on Wednesday, aims to bolster safety protocols and prevent future disasters at the nation’s airports. The Jeju Air crash occurred on 29 December at Muan International Airport in southwest South Korea, when the pilots reported a bird strike during…

NiMet And ACReSAL To Launch Digital Precision Agriculture Platform For Nigerian Farmers. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project have announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop a Digital Precision Agricultural Extension (DPAE) platform tailored for smallholder farmers in northern Nigeria. The initiative aims to revolutionise farming practices by providing real-time weather and agricultural data to enhance productivity and resilience. During a meeting at NiMet’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, ACReSAL’s National Project Coordinator, Mukhtar Y. Tanko, briefed NiMet’s Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Charles Anosike, on the collaboration. Tanko emphasised…

ICPC Launches Probe Into £159.6bn Unaccounted Student Loans In Nigeria. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has initiated a thorough investigation into alleged financial discrepancies involving £159.6 billion in unaccounted student loans under the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The probe targets 51 tertiary institutions across Nigeria, accused of making unauthorised deductions from student loan disbursements. In a statement released on Thursday, ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare revealed that the institutions allegedly deducted between £3,500 and £30,000 from each student’s institutional fees, which were funded through the NELFUND scheme. These actions have raised concerns about exploitation…