Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

MTN Suffers Cybersecurity Breach, Assures Customers Of Data Protection. Telecommunications giant MTN has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that resulted in unauthorised access to personal information belonging to customers in selected markets. The incident, which occurred late on Thursday, has prompted swift action from the company. In a statement, MTN clarified that the breach did not affect its core network, billing systems, or financial services infrastructure, all of which remain secure and fully operational. The company noted that the breach involved a third party gaining access to certain parts of its systems, raising concerns over possible data exposure. “At…

Senate President Akpabio leads Nigerian Delegation To Pope Francis’ Funeral. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dispatched a distinguished Nigerian delegation to Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 26 April 2025. Leading the five-member delegation is the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. He is joined by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu; Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria; Archbishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese; and Archbishop Ignatius Ayua Kaigama of the Abuja Diocese. The delegation will deliver an official…

Young Technician Electrocuted While Working On Power Line In Oyo. A tragic incident occurred in the Odo Babaode area of Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Council, Oyo State, as a 28-year-old technician lost his life while attempting to fix an electrical fault on a high tension cable. The victim, whose identity was yet to be confirmed as of the time of reporting, was reportedly working on a power line owned by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) without first deactivating the power supply to the feeder. The accident took place on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025. According to the General…

Nurses And Teachers Stage Peaceful Protest In Abuja Over Minimum Wage. Nurses and teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) united in a peaceful demonstration on Thursday to demand the implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage, payment of outstanding allowances, and improved working conditions. The protest, spearheaded by members of the **National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM)** and the **Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT)**, began at the **Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)** headquarters in Abuja. From there, the demonstrators marched to the **FCT Minister’s Office in Garki**, where they submitted a letter detailing their grievances to officials of…

NEC Endorses Bold Economic Plans While Deferring Decision On State Police. The National Economic Council (NEC) has once again postponed discussions on the creation of state police, despite rising insecurity in several regions of Nigeria. However, the Council approved a series of ambitious economic reforms aimed at revitalising the nation’s economy and tackling the root causes of insecurity. Among the key decisions taken at Thursday’s sitting was the approval for the establishment of a Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board, as well as fresh strategies for agribusiness expansion and livestock transformation. These initiatives are projected to generate up to…

Nigeria’s First Lady Urges Collective Action To Eradicate Malaria On World Malaria Day. Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has issued a passionate call for unified efforts to combat malaria, describing the disease as a “national emergency” that demands urgent action. The appeal was made in a statement released on Friday by her Media Aide, Busola Kukoyi, to mark World Malaria Day 2025. Speaking on the global health observance, Mrs Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s unenviable position as the country with the highest malaria burden worldwide. “Today, on World Malaria Day 2025, we are reminded that malaria is not just a public…

FG Approves 12 New University Courses To Equip Nigerian Students For Global Relevance. The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the introduction of 12 new academic courses into the nation’s university curriculum, in a move aimed at aligning higher education with global trends and improving graduates’ employability. The National Universities Commission (NUC), the regulatory body overseeing university education in the country, is set to roll out these programmes as part of its broader strategy to modernise the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). The newly approved courses include: – Artificial Intelligence – Classical Christian Education – Community…

Russian General Killed In Car Bomb Attack In Moscow Suburb. A senior Russian military officer, Major General Yaroslav Moskalik, was killed in a targeted car bomb attack in Balashikha, a town just east of Moscow, Russian authorities have confirmed. The explosion, caused by an improvised explosive device (IED), occurred on Friday morning, marking a significant escalation in attacks on high-ranking Russian military figures. The Russian Investigative Committee reported that the incident took place at approximately 10:40 AM local time on Nesterov Boulevard, near a residential building. The IED, reportedly planted inside a Volkswagen Golf next to the vehicle’s gas…

Liverpool Eye Historic 20th League Title As Slot Urges Focus And Responsibility. Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his players have a “big responsibility” as they prepare for Sunday’s pivotal Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur, with just a single point needed to secure the club’s 20th top-flight title. The Reds were handed a major advantage after Arsenal’s midweek draw with Crystal Palace, meaning a draw at Anfield will be enough to crown them champions with four games still to play. It would mark Liverpool’s second Premier League title and first under Slot, who succeeded Jürgen Klopp last summer.…

Klitschko: Ukraine May Consider Temporary Land Concessions For Peace. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has suggested that Ukraine may be forced to give up some of its territory in pursuit of peace with Russia, amid increasing pressure from US President Donald Trump to accept territorial concessions. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s *Today* programme from his office in the Ukrainian capital on Thursday, Klitschko said: “One of the scenarios is… to give up territory. It’s not fair. But for the peace, temporary peace, maybe it can be a solution, temporary.” The former world boxing champion, now one of Ukraine’s most…

India’s Suspension Of Indus Waters Treaty Raises Questions Over Water Control Feasibility. India’s recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has sparked debate over whether it can truly halt the flow of the Indus River and its tributaries into Pakistan, in response to mounting tensions following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. The 1960 treaty, brokered by the World Bank, has long governed the sharing of six rivers in the Indus basin between India and Pakistan. Despite surviving two wars and numerous political tensions, India’s decision to suspend the agreement marks an unprecedented shift in its water diplomacy.…

California Overtakes Japan To Become World’s Fourth Largest Economy. California has surpassed Japan to become the fourth largest economy in the world, according to newly released data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. The figures reveal that California’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached $4.10 trillion (£3.08 trillion) in 2024, nudging past Japan’s $4.01 trillion. The Golden State now sits behind only Germany, China, and the United States as a whole in the global economic rankings. Governor Gavin Newsom hailed the development as a testament to California’s economic strength and innovation. “California…