Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

HYPREP Records Major Environmental Milestones In Ogoniland, Promises More Progress. The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has announced major achievements in its ongoing efforts to restore the environment and improve the lives of residents in Ogoniland. According to the Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, over 937,000 litres of oily sludge have been successfully treated from mangrove sediment, while more than 1.7 million kilogrammes of solid waste have been evacuated from the creeks of the region. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement in Port Harcourt, Prof. Zabbey described the event as an opportunity to involve youths in meaningful dialogue and gather…

Meloni Receives Warm Welcome From Trump Amid Uncertain Trade Progress. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy received an enthusiastic welcome during her visit to the White House on Thursday, as she became the first European leader to meet with President Donald Trump since the imposition of sweeping tariffs on the European Union. In a meeting marked by personal warmth and mutual admiration, President Trump showered the Italian leader with praise, expressing clear fondness for her stance on immigration and shared scepticism of progressive ideologies. The visit demonstrated the strong rapport between the two leaders, despite limited progress on key trade…

FBI Arrests Man Wanted In India Over Terrorism Allegations. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest of Harpreet Singh, a man wanted in India for alleged involvement in terrorist activities. Singh was apprehended on Thursday in Sacramento, California, after reportedly entering the United States illegally and evading authorities for some time. According to a statement released by the FBI, Singh had been using disposable phones and encrypted applications to avoid detection. He is suspected of collaborating with Pakistan’s intelligence services and a terrorist group linked to the Sikh separatist movement. India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA)…

Delta Police Arrest 106 Suspects, Recover Arms And Rescue Victims In Major Crackdown. The Delta State Police Command has arrested 106 suspects in connection with various crimes during the first quarter of the year, as part of intensified efforts to rid the state of criminal elements. A detailed breakdown of the arrests revealed that 35 individuals were apprehended for armed robbery, 24 for kidnapping, 21 for murder, 22 for cult-related activities, while four suspects were linked to cases of defilement. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda, noted that the command’s proactive and intelligence-led operations…

First Lady Urges Traditional Rulers To support Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation And Hepatitis B. The wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on traditional rulers across the country to support efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM), Hepatitis B, and other diseases that disproportionately affect women. During her visit to Ondo State for the launch of the South West zone of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Tinubu highlighted several health concerns impacting Nigerian women, including HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B. She emphasised that the involvement of monarchs in awareness campaigns could significantly advance the elimination…

NSCDC Deploys 2,250 Personnel Across Lagos For Easter Security Operations. The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,250 officers and men to strategic locations across the state in preparation for the Good Friday and Easter festivities. The deployment follows the Federal Government’s declaration of Friday, 18th April, and Monday, 21st April 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. State Commandant Mr Adedotun Keshinro reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to safeguarding critical national assets and infrastructure throughout…

SEC Declares CBEX Unauthorised, Warns Nigerians Against Fraudulent Investment Platforms. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), also known by aliases such as ST Technologies International Ltd and Smart Treasure/Super Technology, was never registered to operate as a Digital Assets Exchange in Nigeria. In a circular dated 17th April 2025, the Commission responded to recent media coverage regarding CBEX’s activities. It clarified that the entity falsely portrayed itself as a legitimate digital asset trading platform offering high and unrealistic returns to unsuspecting Nigerian investors. The SEC confirmed that CBEX and its affiliates…

Flutterwave Launches Virtual Workshop To Empower Africa’s Next Tech Innovators. Flutterwave, Africa’s foremost payments technology company, has announced the launch of the Flutterwave Accelerate Workshop, a two-day virtual coaching programme aimed at equipping young Africans with the practical skills needed to thrive in the tech industry. Targeted at university students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals, the initiative will offer participants valuable insights into four high-demand career paths: Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Design, Marketing, and Product Management. The sessions, scheduled for 26th April and 3rd May 2025 , will be led by a team of accomplished tech professionals. These…

Ukraine And US Sign Preliminary Minerals Deal As Economic Partnership Progresses. Ukraine’s government has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Intent with the United States, laying the foundation for a broader economic partnership and a future investment fund to support the country’s reconstruction. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed the development via social media platform X, stating that the agreement marked a significant step forward in Ukraine’s post-war recovery and economic revitalisation efforts. The deal is expected to grant the United States access to Ukraine’s critical mineral resources, as well as its oil and gas reserves. “We are…

Two Dead, Six Injured In Florida State University Shooting Involving Officer’s Son. A tragic shooting at Florida State University (FSU) has left two people dead and six others injured, after a 20-year-old student opened fire near the campus student union. Authorities have identified the suspect as Phoenix Ikner, a current FSU student and the son of a long-serving Leon County police officer. The incident occurred around midday in Tallahassee, with witnesses describing scenes of panic as multiple gunshots rang out. Students and staff were urged to seek shelter as police responded to the active shooter alert. Campus authorities…

US Military Destroys Fuel Terminal In Yemen Amid Ongoing Strikes On Houthi Targets. The United States military has confirmed the destruction of a fuel terminal in Yemen’s Red Sea port of Ras Isa, in its latest strike targeting the Iranian-backed Houthi movement. According to the US, the operation aimed to disrupt vital fuel supplies and financial resources used by the Houthis, who have carried out repeated attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since the onset of the Israel-Gaza conflict in October 2023. The Houthis, however, claim that Thursday’s airstrike resulted in the…

Kano Lawmaker Cautions Local Hunters Against Southern Operations, Donates N5 Million To Bereaved Families. A member of the House of Representatives from Kano State, Alhassan Kabiru Rirum, has urged local hunters from his constituency to refrain from undertaking hunting expeditions in southern Nigeria, warning that such actions could provoke tension and violence. Rirum, who represents the Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya Federal Constituency, gave the advice on Thursday during a condolence visit to Torankawa village in Bunkure Local Government Area, where he met with the families of 16 hunters recently killed in Uromi, Edo State. The lawmaker, a former Speaker of the…