Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Champions League: PSG Survive Villa Scare As Barcelona Reach Semi-Finals. Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have secured their places in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a dramatic night of quarter-final action. PSG were given a major scare by Aston Villa at Villa Park, losing 3-2 on the night but advancing 5-4 on aggregate. The French giants had raced into a 2-0 lead, only for Villa to produce a spirited comeback that saw them win the match. Despite the loss, PSG held on to progress, thanks to their first-leg advantage. Meanwhile, Barcelona booked their place in the last four…

UNILORIN Student Sets New World Record With Longest Mathematics Lesson. A mathematics student from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kazeem Sanusi, has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the Longest Mathematics Lesson. Kazeem, a 400-level student, delivered an uninterrupted mathematics lecture lasting 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 26 hours of continuous teaching. The remarkable feat was achieved in the presence of Guinness World Record representatives, with a captivated audience cheering him on throughout the marathon session. The event was graced by the Vice-Chancellor of UNILORIN, Professor Wahab…

Youth Group Applauds National Assembly’s Push For Inclusive Early Voting Reform. The Unemployed Youth Initiative (UYI) has lauded the National Assembly for introducing a progressive bill aimed at establishing early voting provisions for key segments of Nigeria’s population, including police officers, prison inmates, and members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the group, which represents unemployed, underemployed, and marginalised citizens across the country, described the initiative as a welcome development that could enhance democratic participation and ensure that no eligible citizen is left behind in the electoral process. Jointly…

France Warns Of Firm Response After Algeria Expels 12 Diplomats Amid Rising Tensions. France’s foreign minister has strongly criticised Algeria’s recent decision to expel 12 French diplomats, describing the move as “regrettable” and promising a firm response if tensions continue to escalate. Speaking on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the expulsion “will not be without consequences”, warning that “if Algeria chooses escalation, we will respond with the greatest firmness.” The diplomatic fallout follows the arrest of an Algerian consular official in France, a move which Algeria’s foreign ministry denounced as a “vile act”. Algerian authorities have blamed…

Customs Intercept Cannabis Worth N112 Million In Ondo/Ekiti Command. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ondo/Ekiti Command, has made a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking with the interception of over 140 sacks of Cannabis sativa, popularly known as Indian hemp, weighing more than 1,400 kilogrammes and valued at N112 million. The seizure took place in Ado Ekiti during a routine operation, as confirmed by the Comptroller of the Command, Mrs Morenikeji Bewaji. Two suspects were reportedly apprehended while transporting the illicit substance. The suspects, along with the confiscated drugs, were handed over to the National Drug Law…

NBA Urges Government To End Killings, Demands Swift Justice For Victims In Plateau And Benue. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a strong appeal to the federal and state governments to urgently address the ongoing wave of violence and senseless killings in Plateau, Benue, and other parts of the country. The call follows the tragic attack on Zike hamlet in the Kimakpa community, Kwall district of Irigwe Chiefdom, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, where at least 52 people were confirmed dead, including a family of eight. In a statement released on Tuesday, NBA President, Afam…

Tinubu Declares National Emergency On Food Security, Unveils New Irrigation Plans. President Bola Tinubu has declared a national emergency on food security, calling for the expansion of irrigation infrastructure and participatory water resource management across Nigeria. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the President made the announcement during the opening ceremony of the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage held in Abuja on Monday. In his address, Tinubu urged African nations to adopt innovative and collaborative strategies to tackle the continent’s pressing irrigation and water management challenges. He described…

House Committee To Inspect Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Ahead Of Tinubu’s Commissioning. With President Bola Tinubu set to commission a 30-kilometre section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on 25 May 2025, the House of Representatives Committee on Works has announced plans to conduct an oversight visit to evaluate the project’s readiness. The committee, led by Hon. Akin Alabi, is scheduled to inspect the ongoing construction work to ensure it complies with required standards before the presidential inauguration takes place. The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is one of Nigeria’s most ambitious infrastructure ventures, designed to enhance connectivity between Lagos and Calabar…

Ghana Moves To Regulate Gold Market, Orders Exit Of Foreign Traders By April 30. In a significant move to reform its local gold market, Ghana has ordered all foreign nationals currently trading in the country’s artisanal and small-scale gold sector to exit by 30th April 2025. The directive is part of the enforcement of the newly enacted Ghana Gold Board Act (Act 1140), which officially came into effect following its passage by Parliament on 29th March and the subsequent assent by President John Dramani Mahama on 2nd April. “All foreigners are hereby notified to exit the local gold trading…

Bruno Onyemaechi Clinches Greek Super League Title With Olympiacos. Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi has added a major trophy to his career achievements, helping Olympiacos secure the Greek Super League title. Olympiacos sealed the championship on Sunday night with a narrow 1-0 victory over rivals AEK Athens. The decisive goal came from Moroccan forward Ayoub El Kaabi, whose strike ensured the club maintained an unassailable lead at the summit of the league table. With 66 points and three matches left to play, Olympiacos are mathematically out of reach, cementing their status as champions of Greece once again. Onyemaechi,…

Tinubu Signs ECOWAS Tariff Offer, Waives Tariff On 90% Goods Traded Within African Nations. In a landmark move to deepen regional integration and stimulate intra-African trade, President Bola Tinubu has signed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Schedule of Tariff Offers, which establishes zero duties on 90 per cent of goods traded within Africa. This significant step reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and positions the country as a key player in shaping the future of trade across the continent. The signing took place yesterday during the AfCFTA Council of Ministers meeting…

Thousands Require Treatment As Severe Sandstorm Sweeps Across Iraq. More than 1,000 people have been left struggling with respiratory problems after a powerful sandstorm swept through central and southern Iraq, according to health officials. Hospitals across the affected regions were overwhelmed with cases of breathing difficulties, with Muthanna province alone reporting at least 700 cases of suffocation, a local official told the AFP news agency. The storm, which descended on 14 April, cloaked cities in a thick orange haze, severely reducing visibility to less than one kilometre. Footage shared online showed streets and highways blanketed in dust, with headlights…