Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Morocco Crowned 2025 U-17 AFCON Champions After Thrilling Penalty Shootout Victory Over Mali. Morocco’s U-17 national football team, the Atlas Cubs, etched their names into African football history by clinching their first-ever TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, defeating Mali 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw in the final at El Bachir Stadium. The victory, secured in front of a passionate home crowd, marked a historic milestone for Moroccan football and sparked celebrations across the nation. The final, a tightly contested affair, showcased the defensive resilience and tactical discipline of both sides. Morocco, led by head…

University Of Ilesa Mourns Student Electrocuted While Charging Phone. The University of Ilesa in Osun State is mourning the loss of one of its students, Gbolahan Ojolo, a 100-level undergraduate of the Department of Business Administration, who was tragically electrocuted on Friday evening, 18 April 2025. According to an official statement released on Saturday by the University’s Registrar, Mr Funso Ojo, the unfortunate incident occurred while Gbolahan was playing a game on his mobile phone, which was connected to a charger in his room at a private hostel near the Prototype Engineering Development Institute (PEDI) junction. The electrocution was…

Tractor Convoy Joins Growing Wave Of Anti-Government Protests In Central Turkey. In a powerful show of defiance, around 100 tractors rolled through the streets of Yozgat, central Turkey, on Saturday, as part of a major anti-government demonstration led by the main opposition party, the CHP. The protest comes exactly one month after the arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. His detention triggered the country’s most widespread protests in a decade and saw nearly 2,000 people detained in a sweeping government crackdown. While the initial mass rallies have somewhat…

Barcelona  Stage Thrilling Comeback To Defeat Celta Vigo 4–3. Barcelona moved a step closer to the LALIGA title on Saturday evening after mounting a sensational comeback to defeat Celta Vigo 4–3 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Despite taking an early lead, the Catalan side looked on course to drop crucial points after Borja Iglesias struck a remarkable hat-trick for the visitors. However, Barcelona rallied back, with goals from Raphinha and Dani Olmo turning the tide in dramatic fashion. Ferran Torres opened the scoring for Barcelona with a smart finish following a bright start. But Celta responded swiftly, with…

Enugu Airport Temporarily Closed For Emergency Runway Repairs. The Federal Government, through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has announced the temporary closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu to allow for urgent runway repairs. According to a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos by Mrs Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, the runway will be closed from 22nd April to 6th May due to a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway. “In compliance with Nigerian civil aviation regulations, FAAN has closed the runway…

Jigawa Police To Commence Shooting Range Exercise For New Constables. The Jigawa State Police Command has announced plans to conduct a shooting range exercise for newly recruited constables, aimed at enhancing their operational efficiency and preparedness. According to a statement released in Dutse on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu, the training will take place from 19th April to 11th May in Tsohon Kafi village, located in the Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. SP Shiisu explained that the exercise is designed to improve the recruits’ weapon handling skills, marksmanship, and overall operational readiness. He…

Easter Message: Jonathan Urges Nigerians To Embrace Hope And Selfless Service. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Christians and all Nigerians to embrace the spirit of Easter by drawing strength from the message of Christ’s resurrection, which symbolises hope, renewal, and triumph over adversity. In a statement released by his Special Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, on Friday in Abuja, Jonathan encouraged citizens to remain positive despite the country’s present challenges, and to find encouragement in Christ’s sacrificial love and the promise of salvation. “I join millions of Christians around the world to commemorate Good Friday,” the former president…

Cross River Assembly Passes Bill To Establish Senior Citizens Centre. The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Senior Citizens Centre Bill, 2025 into law, marking a major milestone in the state’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of its elderly population. Initially introduced on 1st August 2023, the bill progressed to its second reading on 10th August before being handed over to the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions, and Conflict Resolution for detailed review. Presenting the committee’s report, the Chairman and Deputy Leader of the 10th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Davies Etta (Abi),…

SEC Unable To Recover £1.3 Trillion Lost In CBEX Ponzi Scheme Collapse. In a devastating blow to thousands of Nigerian investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed it is unable to recover an estimated N1.3 trillion (£620 million) lost in the collapse of the digital investment platform CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX). The announcement, made by SEC Director General Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has sparked widespread dismay among victims of what has been described as one of Nigeria’s largest Ponzi schemes. The CBEX platform, which lured investors with promises of 100% returns within 30 days, abruptly crashed on 14 April…

Lagos PFN And ACRM Forge Alliance To Strengthen The Church’s Public Image In Nigeria. The Lagos State chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the Association of Church Reputation Managers (ACRM) have announced plans to collaborate in a concerted effort to improve the public perception and reputation of the Church in Nigeria. The initiative was unveiled during a courtesy visit by the leadership of ACRM to the PFN Chairman in Lagos, Pastor Yemi Davids, at The Goodland, the international headquarters of Global Impact Church. Speaking during the meeting, Pastor Davids and ACRM Convener, Pastor Joseph ‘Yemi Adeniran,…

NIDCOM Rescues 200 Trafficking Survivors In Four Months, Reunites Girls With Families. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), in collaboration with the Nigeria in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), has successfully rescued 200 victims of human trafficking over the past four months. This milestone was revealed by the Chairman and CEO of NIDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, during the reception of three Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana, who were safely returned to Lagos. According to Dabiri-Erewa, two of the girls, cousins aged 17 and 19, hail from Bayelsa State, while the third, aged 18, is from Akwa Ibom State. Their rescue…

NAPTIP And IMSU Alumni Call For Government Support For Vulnerable Children. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Rivers Command, has partnered with the Imo State University (IMSU) Alumni Association, Rivers Spectacular Chapter, to call for increased government support for vulnerable children in Nigeria. The appeal was made during a joint visit to the Handmaid Children’s Home in Port Harcourt on Friday, where both organisations reaffirmed their commitment to protecting children from trafficking and exploitation. Mrs Comfort Udofia, Assistant Chief of NAPTIP, Rivers Command, highlighted the challenges the agency faces in its efforts to…