Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Deadly Flooding Hits Oklahoma As Storm Brings Heavy Rain. A slow-moving storm brought severe flooding to Oklahoma on Wednesday, resulting in at least two deaths and shutting down roadways. The National Weather Service warned that more rain is expected in parts of Oklahoma and Texas, which could lead to further flash flooding. In Pottawatomie County, a man was killed when his vehicle was swept off the road, and a deputy sheriff who attempted to rescue him was caught in a powerful current and had to be hospitalized. In neighboring Lincoln County, an 86-year-old woman died after her vehicle entered…

Al Ahli Clinches Historic AFC Champions League Title In Thrilling Final. In a night of high drama at the Alimma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi club Al Ahli secured their first-ever AFC Champions League title, overcoming Kawasaki Frontale in the Elite Final. The match, a showcase of footballing prowess, saw Al Ahli take a commanding 2-0 lead by half-time, with goals from Wendereson Galeno and Franck Kessie setting the tone. The encounter wasn’t merely a contest on the pitch; it was a spectacle of passion and energy off it. Al Ahli supporters turned the stands into a sea of colour…

PDP Chieftain Endorses Peter Obi For 2027 Presidential Election. A prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Segun Sowunmi, has thrown his weight behind Labour Party’s Peter Obi for the 2027 presidential election. Sowunmi described Obi as the most prepared candidate in a political landscape dominated by unready contenders. Speaking at the May Day celebration in Abuja, Sowunmi praised Obi’s leadership qualities and vision for Nigeria. He described Obi as the “only authentic presidential candidate for 2027” and dismissed other contenders as “fake”. The event, which brought together civil society actors, political leaders, and artists, was…

Three Labour Party Lawmakers Defect To PDP, Cite Governor Mbah’s Outstanding Performance. Three lawmakers from the Labour Party (LP) have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, citing Governor Peter Mbah’s outstanding performance in governance. The defecting lawmakers, who include Mark Chidi Obetta, Dennis Agbo, and Malachi Onyechi, stated that opposition politics has become impossible in the state due to Mbah’s transparent, honest, and inclusive leadership. The lawmakers, who were received into the PDP at the party’s secretariat in Enugu, praised Mbah’s remarkable achievements in various sectors, including road infrastructure, education, healthcare, and security. Obetta described…

FCCPC Rebuffs Meta’s Threat To Exit Nigeria. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded strongly to Meta Platforms Inc’s threat to exit Nigeria, warning the tech giant that its threat does not absolve it of its legal responsibilities or liabilities under Nigerian law. Meta had earlier threatened to shut down its Facebook and Instagram services in Nigeria due to a ₦220 million fine imposed by the FCCPC for violating data protection and consumer rights laws. However, the FCCPC described Meta’s threat as a “calculated” move aimed at inducing negative public reaction and pressuring the commission to…

Tinubu Urges Governors To Focus On Delivering Results. President Bola Tinubu has called on governors to remain focused on delivering tangible results that improve the lives of their people, urging them to disregard armchair critics. The President made the charge during a two-day visit to Katsina, where he commissioned a 24-kilometre road and the Katsina Agricultural Mechanised Centre. Tinubu commended Governor Dikko Radda for his efforts in improving agriculture, healthcare, education, and infrastructure in the state. He noted that hunger and poverty remained the biggest threats to peace in the country and emphasized the importance of food security and…

Nigeria Takes Step Towards Economic Transformation With Private Sector Collaboration. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has met with the Chairman of Interswitch Group, Ken Olisa, to discuss Nigeria’s reform agenda and private sector collaboration. The meeting marks a significant step towards advancing the country’s economic transformation. Edun outlined the government’s ongoing macroeconomic reforms, including exchange rate unification, subsidy removal, and targeted social investments, which have yielded early gains in inflation control and investor confidence. He also highlighted Nigeria’s successful domestic dollar bond issuance and the strong global support received during the IMF/World…

Dual Appointments Spark Confusion In Kano Emirate. The Kano emirate has witnessed a peculiar development with the appointment of two individuals as Galadimas by different emirs. The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, appointed Alhaji Munir Sanusi Bayero, the district head of Bichi, as the new Galadima of Kano. Meanwhile, the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, appointed Alhaji Sunusi Lamido Ado Bayero to the same position. The Galadima is a senior traditional advisor who provides guidance and counsel to the emir. The dual appointments have raised questions about the legitimacy and authority of the two emirs and their…

Nigerian Army Troops Neutralize Notorious Bandit Kingpins In Zamfara Operation. Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Brigade have achieved a significant breakthrough in their ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Zamfara State. In a decisive offensive, the troops neutralized several insurgents, including five high-profile bandit kingpins, and recovered a massive arsenal of arms and ammunition. The operation, which was conducted on May 1, 2025, in Mai Kwanugga village, Talata Mafara Local Government Area, resulted in the neutralization of the bandit kingpins, who were identified as Auta Jijji, Dankali, Sagidi, Kachallah Rijaji, and Kachallah Suza. The troops also recovered a formidable cache…

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…