Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Rivers Lawmaker Urges NBA To Return ₦300 Million ‘Gift’ From Suspended Governor Fubara. A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Solomon Bob, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to refund the sum of ₦300 million it received from suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the payment as improper and a stain on the Association’s credibility. In a strongly worded statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, Bob argued that the NBA’s claim that the funds were a mere “gift” is unacceptable and unbecoming of what he described as a “self-appointed ombudsman” of the Nigerian democratic space.…

NEMA Urges Residents Of Rivers And Bayelsa To Relocate Upland Ahead Of Predicted Flooding. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called on residents of Rivers and Bayelsa States to move to higher ground in anticipation of severe flooding forecast for the region during the current rainy season. Mr Eric Ebhodaghe, the South-South Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, issued the advisory on Friday during a news conference held in Port Harcourt. The warning follows a recent forecast by the Nigerian Meteorological Institute (NIMET), which predicted heavy flooding in at least 30 states across Nigeria, including the coastal states of…

Peter Obi Vows To Sponsor Education Of Quadri Yusuf Alabi, After Unlawful Detention. Mr Peter Obi has pledged his personal commitment to ensuring that Quadri Yusuf Alabi, a young boy recently freed from unlawful incarceration, receives the quality education he desires and deserves. Speaking after meeting Quadri in person, Mr Obi described the encounter as deeply moving. He commended the resilience and courage shown by the young lad, whose only dream, despite the trauma he had endured, was to return to school and complete his education. Obi revealed that Quadri’s unwavering desire to learn stood out clearly during their…

Carlo Ancelotti To Depart Real Madrid After Copa Del Rey Final. In a stunning development, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave the club immediately following the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on 26 April 2025, according to Sky Sports. The Italian tactician, widely regarded as one of football’s greatest managers, will not see out the remainder of the La Liga season, marking an abrupt end to his second stint with the Spanish giants. Ancelotti, 65, has been under increasing scrutiny following Real Madrid’s disappointing 5-1 aggregate defeat to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The…

New Terror Group Mahmuda Emerges In North-Central Nigeria, Killing Over 15 Vigilantes. A new militant group, known as Mahmuda, has emerged in North-Central Nigeria, spreading fear and violence across rural communities near the Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP), which spans parts of Kwara and Niger States. According to reports from SaharaReporters, the group launched a deadly attack on Wednesday in Kemanji, Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, killing over 15 vigilantes and villagers. The Mahmuda group, which has reportedly been active for over five years, operates freely in communities such as Kemaanji, Tenebo, Baabete, Nuku, and Nanu in Kaiama, as…

Federal Government Secures Release Of Six Nigerian Women Detained In Cape Verde. The Federal Government has successfully secured the release of six Nigerian women who were wrongfully detained by authorities in Cape Verde on false allegations of human trafficking. Their release was confirmed on Thursday in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after the women departed the island nation. According to the statement, the Nigerian diplomatic mission in Guinea-Bissau was instrumental in facilitating discussions with Cape Verdean authorities to resolve the matter. The Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, explained that the women had travelled to…

Lagos Police Debunk Claims Of Boko Haram Arrests, Urge Public To Remain Calm. The Lagos State Police Command has firmly refuted recent media reports alleging that hundreds of Boko Haram suspects were apprehended within the state. In a statement issued on Friday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, described the reports — published on 17 April 2025 in some newspapers — as false, malicious, and aimed at inciting public fear. Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, the command launched an immediate investigation to verify the claims. “The outcome of the…

Boko Haram Attack Claims Lives In Resettled Borno Community As Senator Renews Call For Armed Community Defence. Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Yamtake, a recently resettled community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, on Thursday night, killing two soldiers and an undisclosed number of civilians. The assault, which occurred around 11:15pm, targeted a local military formation before reinforcements could arrive from nearby Gwoza town. A military source confirmed that by the time help came, significant damage had already been done. Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) confirmed the incident and expressed deep sorrow over the loss…

Ukrainian Prime Minister To Visit Washington In Bid To Finalise Strategic Minerals Deal. Ukraine’s Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, is scheduled to visit Washington next week for high-level talks with top United States officials, as both nations push to finalise a long-anticipated agreement on strategic minerals and natural resources by 26 April. The visit, confirmed in a memorandum released on Friday by the Ukrainian government, signals a renewed commitment by both sides to conclude the deal, which had been delayed following a political disagreement between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in February. The proposed agreement is expected to grant…

Nigeria Urges Ethiopia To Finalise Agreement On Exchange Of Sentenced Persons. The Federal Government has called on the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to expedite the signing of the long-pending Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Exchange of Sentenced Persons between the two countries. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the appeal during a meeting with the Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria, Legesse Geremew Haile, at her office in Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja. Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu expressed Nigeria’s growing concern over the continued delay in signing the MoU, despite earlier assurances during a bilateral meeting held…

New US Ambassador Prays At Western Wall, Delivers Trump’s Message Of Peace. The new United States ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, marked the beginning of his diplomatic mission with a symbolic gesture of peace on Friday, placing a handwritten prayer from President Donald Trump into the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Huckabee, a former Republican governor and long-time supporter of Israel, visited the revered Jewish site wearing a traditional kippa, fulfilling what he described as a special directive from President Trump. “It was such an honour, an incredible privilege, to place on behalf of the President of the United…

Kwara Redemption Movement Begins Statewide Mobilisation, Targets 300,000 Members. The Kwara Redemption Movement (KRM), the platform that spearheaded the famous “Otoge” campaign which ended the dominance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019, has launched a fresh mobilisation drive across Kwara State. With a goal of recruiting 300,000 members within two months, the KRM on Thursday unveiled its coordinators across all 16 local government areas of the state, formally kicking off a new phase of political engagement aimed at reshaping the state’s political landscape. The inauguration, held in the presence of notable political figures, was attended by…