Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

AC Milan Triumphs Over Inter To Reach Coppa Italia Final. AC Milan secured a commanding 3–0 victory over city rivals Inter Milan on Wednesday night, earning a place in the Coppa Italia final with a 4–1 aggregate win. Luka Jović was the standout performer, netting twice, while Tijjani Reijnders added a third to seal the Rossoneri’s progression. The match, held at San Siro, saw Milan take control after a goalless draw in the first leg. Jović opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a precise header and doubled the lead shortly after the interval, capitalising on a corner.…

Arsenal Held To Frustrating 2-2 Draw By Determined Crystal Palace. Arsenal were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, as a disciplined Crystal Palace side denied them all three points in a closely contested Premier League encounter. Fresh from a resounding 4-0 victory over Ipswich on Sunday, the Gunners came into the match brimming with confidence. However, Mikel Arteta’s men found Palace a far sterner challenge, as the visitors remained organised and capitalised on key moments. Bukayo Saka, who picked up a knock in the win over Ipswich, started from the…

Edun Leads Nigeria’s Delegation To IMF Spring Meetings In Washington. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is currently leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. The meetings, held from April 21 to April 26, bring together delegations from 190 countries to discuss key global economic issues and strengthen international financial stability. Accompanying Edun at the meetings are Chief Executive Officers of various financial institutions, representatives from the private sector, civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, and other important stakeholders. The discussions aim to foster a more…

Hope For Peace In Rivers State As Tinubu And Fubara Hold Private Talks. Tensions in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State appear to be easing following weeks of political unrest and protests, as President Bola Tinubu and Governor Siminalayi Fubara have reportedly begun discreet negotiations that may redefine the region’s political landscape. According to sources within the Presidency, both leaders met privately in London last week, shortly after President Tinubu concluded engagements in Paris. The meeting, described as “quiet diplomacy,” was said to have been initiated by Governor Fubara, who is seeking a return to full political control after a state…

Tinubu Urges United Global Leadership To Tackle Climate Crisis Ahead Of COP30. President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to unite with courage and unwavering commitment in the global fight against climate change, stressing that the worsening crisis requires collective and sustained action. Speaking during a high-level virtual summit convened by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Tinubu underscored the importance of global solidarity. The meeting brought together 17 national leaders from major economies and climate-vulnerable nations, aiming to accelerate climate ambition ahead of COP30, which will be hosted in Brazil.…

Tinubu Issues Fresh Security Orders As Killings Surge Across Nigerian States. President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive steps to address the recent wave of deadly attacks across parts of Nigeria, summoning top security chiefs to an emergency meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting followed brutal killings in Benue, Plateau, and Kwara states, which have left dozens of Nigerians dead. Though no official communique was issued after the closed-door session, sources close to the Presidency indicated that President Tinubu expressed deep displeasure over the resurgence of violence and gave new directives aimed at swiftly restoring peace. …

Lagos Aims To Tackle Shortage Of Healthcare Workers With Major Training And Infrastructure Drive. The Lagos State Government has revealed a significant gap in its healthcare workforce, disclosing that an additional 33,000 doctors and another 33,000 nurses are required to provide adequate medical services for the state’s growing population. This was made known by the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, during a ministerial press briefing held on Wednesday to mark the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. According to Professor Abayomi, Lagos currently has about 7,000 doctors, far short of the estimated 40,000…

EU Fines Apple And Meta 700 Million Euros For Breaching Digital Competition Rules. The European Union has imposed fines totalling 700 million euros on tech giants Apple and Meta for breaching digital competition regulations under the bloc’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA), a move that risks heightening tensions with US President Donald Trump’s administration. Announced on Wednesday, the penalties include a 500 million euro fine for Apple for restricting app developers from guiding users to alternative, often cheaper, options outside its App Store. Meta was fined 200 million euros for its controversial “pay or consent” system, which was found…

135,224 Residents Living With HIV In Lagos, Says State Government. The Lagos State Government has made significant strides in public health, disclosing that 135,224 residents are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The revelation was made by the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, during the ongoing 2025 ministerial press briefing marking the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. In a bid to strengthen community engagement, Professor Abayomi announced that the state has appointed over 100 religious leaders as HIV and AIDS ambassadors to support awareness, prevention, and destigmatisation efforts across local communities.…

Bola Ahmed Tinubu Airport Minna Named Official Alternative To Abuja Airport. The Federal Government has officially designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, as the alternative airport to Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation development. The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the inauguration of commercial flight operations by Overland Airways from the Minna facility. Speaking at the event, Keyamo highlighted the airport’s strategic advantages, noting its capacity to handle heavy aviation traffic. “This facility has everything—an international-grade runway, strategic…

Macron Begins Historic Visit To Madagascar To Deepen Ties And Strengthen French Presence In Indian Ocean. French President Emmanuel Macron has commenced a significant two-day visit to Madagascar, marking the first official visit by a French head of state to the island nation since President Jacques Chirac’s trip in 2005. The visit, which began on Wednesday, aims to revitalise bilateral relations and reinforce France’s strategic presence in the Indian Ocean, despite lingering disputes rooted in the colonial era. President Macron, accompanied by First Lady Brigitte Macron, received a warm welcome at Ivato International Airport, where schoolchildren lined the tarmac…

Breaking: Nigeria Releases £50 Billion To Settle University Staff Allowances, Boosting Education Sector. The Federal Government has announced the release of N50 billion (£27 million) to settle long-standing earned allowances for university staff. The funds, unveiled by Education Minister Maruf Olatunji Alausa in Abuja, will benefit both academic and non-academic staff unions, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), marking a significant step towards stabilising the nation’s higher education system. The initiative, part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to address financial grievances that have historically triggered strikes and disrupted academic calendars. Speaking at the…