Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Oyo State Police Debunk False Boko Haram Invasion Video. The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a viral video claiming a Boko Haram invasion of Oyo Town as misleading and outdated, urging residents to remain calm and vigilant. In a statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer CSP Osifeso Adewale on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the command clarified that the video, which allegedly shows trucks carrying motorcycles and weapons along the Ibadan Express Road, is recycled footage from 2022. The police described the circulation of the clip as a deliberate attempt by “mischief makers” to spread falsehoods…

King Sunny Ade Safe And Sound, Family Dismisses Kidnapping Rumours Sparked By Daughter’s Claims. The family of legendary Juju musician Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA), has firmly dismissed rumours of his alleged kidnapping, confirming that the 78-year-old music icon is “safe and sound.” The statement follows a wave of concern triggered by claims from his daughter, Damilola Adeniyi-Adegeye, who alleged on social media that her father had been abducted by his manager and stepbrother, Dayo Adegeye, and other associates. The kidnapping rumours originated on Monday, 28 April 2025, when Damilola, based in the United Kingdom, posted…

Champions League Semi-Final Preview And Predictions: Arsenal v Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are set to clash this evening (20:00 BST 8:00 PM WAT) in a highly anticipated first-leg semi-final tie in the UEFA Champions League, with both clubs eyeing a place in the final. For Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, this season’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. With just one defeat—against Inter Milan—in the entire campaign, the Gunners have showcased tactical maturity and impressive consistency. Their route to the semis has included a commanding 9-3 aggregate win over PSV Eindhoven and a 5-1 dismantling of Real Madrid…

Dr Jumoke Oduwole Commends NGX Leadership For Bolstering Nigeria’s Capital Market Growth. The Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, MFR, has lauded the leadership of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) for its pivotal role in fortifying Nigeria’s capital markets. Speaking at a Closing Gong Ceremony, the Minister praised the NGX for its unwavering commitment to fostering economic growth and investment opportunities. Dr Oduwole acknowledged the contributions of the NGX Chairman, CEO, Board of Directors, and key industry stakeholders, including the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) and the Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON).…

Power Restored Across Most Of Spain And Portugal After Major Blackout. Spain’s national power company, Red Eléctrica, has announced the near-complete restoration of electricity across Peninsular Spain, following a significant outage that disrupted critical infrastructure including airports, train services, and traffic systems. By 6 a.m. local time on Tuesday, Red Eléctrica confirmed that 99 percent of electricity demand had been met and that all substations on the national grid were back in operation—almost 18 hours after the blackout began on Monday. The outage, which extended into neighbouring Portugal, left tens of millions of residents without power across the…

Lagos Signs Landmark MoU To Boost Water Infrastructure. The Lagos State Government has taken a major step towards improving access to clean water with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday with international consortium firms, Belstar and ENKA, for the rehabilitation and expansion of water supply works across the state. The signing ceremony, held at the Alausa Secretariat, was presided over by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab. He stated that the collaboration is a strategic move to tackle longstanding water infrastructure challenges in the state. According to Wahab, the…

Court Orders Aisha Achimugu To Appear Before EFCC Over N8.7 Billion Oil Block Investigation. Justice I.E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to present herself before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial crimes. The judge further directed that Achimugu must also appear before the court on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. The ruling was delivered on Monday, 28 April 2025, in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/626/2025, which was filed by Achimugu against several Nigerian law enforcement agencies, including the…

Ohanaeze Faction Urges Tinubu To Embrace Peace Dialogue With Pro-Biafra Agitators. A faction of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to embrace a peace initiative extended by non-violent pro-Biafra agitators, calling for meaningful dialogue to resolve long-standing issues in the South-East. In a statement released in Abakaliki on Sunday, Deputy National President of the Ohanaeze faction, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, urged the President to consider the merits of engaging in peaceful discussions with groups previously associated with Biafra agitation, particularly in light of recent developments. Isiguzoro referenced the recent book, *A Journey in…

Federal Government Raises Alarm Over Rising Cyber Slavery Targeting Nigerian Youths. The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has expressed grave concern over the alarming rise in cyber slavery across parts of West Africa, particularly targeting vulnerable Nigerian youths. Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Ministry’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday. According to him, numerous young Nigerians, including underage teenagers, are being lured out of the country under the false promise of lucrative employment opportunities abroad, particularly in the burgeoning field of cryptocurrency operations. However, rather than legitimate work, these individuals find themselves trafficked…

Catholic Cardinals Set 7 May For Conclave To Elect New Pope. Catholic cardinals have agreed to begin the conclave to elect a new pope on 7 May, highlighting clerical sexual abuse as one of the key challenges awaiting the successor of Pope Francis. The so-called “Princes of the Church” under the age of 80 will gather in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new spiritual leader for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The decision was reached on Monday morning, two days after the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on 21 April at the age of 88. …

EFCC Investigates Foreign Currency Seizure At Kano Airport. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its Kano Zonal Directorate, has commenced an investigation into the seizure of $86,500 (eighty-six thousand, five hundred United States dollars), 305,150 (three hundred and five thousand, one hundred and fifty) Saudi Riyals, and 200 Euros at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into the country. The interception occurred on Sunday, 27 April 2025, when a clearing agent, Sale Bala, attempted to retrieve the luggage. Upon physical inspection, Nigeria Customs Service…

Tensions were high in Adamawa State on Monday as students of Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, took to the streets to protest the prolonged power outage at the institution. The protest, which began peacefully within the campus, quickly spilt into surrounding streets as students, chanting “We want electricity,” demanded urgent action from the school management and government authorities. Chaos erupted when some protesters clashed with unsuspecting passersby, forcing police operatives to intervene and restore order. Students said they had endured over three months without electricity, which they described as unbearable and detrimental to their academic performance and daily…