Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Bashiru Lamidi Apapa Assumes Leadership Of Labour Party Following Supreme Court Ruling. Bashiru Lamidi Apapa has officially assumed the leadership of the Labour Party in an acting capacity, following the Supreme Court’s judgement that removed Julius Abure as National Chairman of the opposition party. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Apapa stated that the court’s ruling on 4 April 2025 rendered Abure’s leadership null and void. Citing Article 14 2(a)(b) of the Labour Party constitution, Apapa declared himself the most senior deputy national chairman and, therefore, the legitimate acting leader of the party. “I, Alhaji Bashiru Lamidi…

Federal Government To Continue Crude-For-Naira Policy, Says Technical Committee. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira initiative, confirming that the crude-for-naira policy will remain in place as a long-term strategic measure. This resolution was reached during a meeting of the Technical Sub-Committee on the initiative, held on Tuesday to review its progress and address matters related to ongoing implementation. In attendance were key stakeholders including the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who also chairs the Implementation Committee; Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland…

Senator Nwaebonyi Faces N5 Billion Lawsuit Over Defamatory Comments On Senator Natasha. Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, representing Ebonyi North, is currently facing legal and political pressure following a N5 billion defamation lawsuit filed against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and a recall threat from a prominent diaspora group. In a writ of summons dated 7 April 2025, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Nwaebonyi of making false and malicious statements that have severely damaged her reputation. The remarks, allegedly made during multiple media interviews—including appearances on Channels TV, Arise News, and YouTube—form the basis of the legal suit filed at the High Court of…

PDP Nominates Ezenwafor As Governorship Candidate For Anambra Election. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially selected Mr Jude Ezenwafor as its candidate for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for 8 November 2025. Ezenwafor emerged as the party’s flagbearer during a peaceful and well-attended congress held on Tuesday at the Women’s Development Centre in Awka, the state capital. Chairman of the Anambra Governorship Election Congress Committee, Dr Cornell Onwubuya, announced that Ezenwafor was the sole aspirant in the race and received overwhelming support from party delegates. Out of 999 delegates listed, 853 were accredited, with Ezenwafor…

NiMet Issues Rainfall Advisory To Ensure Public Safety. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather advisory predicting three days of moderate to heavy rainfall across parts of the country, urging the public to remain cautious and prioritise safety during this period. According to NiMet’s bulletin released on Tuesday, the forecast covers the period between Wednesday, 9 April, and Friday, 11 April 2025. The states expected to experience significant rainfall include Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Bayelsa, Delta, and Ogun. In addition to these, light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in Ondo, Lagos, Imo, Abia, Ekiti, and…

FUOYE Governing Council Clears Vice Chancellor Of Harassment Allegations. The Governing Council of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has formally exonerated the Vice Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, of the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by a senior lecturer, Mrs Folasade Adebayo. This outcome was contained in an official statement issued on Wednesday by the university’s Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Mr Mufutau Ibrahim. The Council, after a thorough investigation into the matter, declared that there was no evidence of sexual misconduct. It directed Mrs Adebayo to submit a written letter of apology within seven days for…

Lagos Police Nab Suspect In Viral Assault And Theft Case. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Friday Onu, a man caught on camera assaulting Mrs Yetunde Amole along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The arrest follows the circulation of a viral video showing Onu attacking the female commercial driver in a brazen attempt to steal her car battery. The incident, which occurred near the Oriental Hotel on Monday, sparked outrage after footage surfaced online, depicting Onu’s violent confrontation with Mrs Amole. According to reports, the suspect was interrupted mid-theft by the driver, who courageously intervened. Infuriated by her resistance, Onu…

Governor Adeleke Relaxes Curfew As Peace Returns To Osun Communities. Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced the relaxation of the curfew imposed on the warring communities of Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin-Osun, following encouraging security reports and signs of a sustained ceasefire. The affected communities, located in Irepodun and Ifon-Orolu Local Government Areas, had previously been under a 17-hour curfew due to protracted communal clashes. However, with peace gradually taking root, the curfew has now been reduced to 12 hours — running from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily — effective from Tuesday. The announcement was made through…

Niger State Partners With Egypt’s Arab Contractors To Boost Agricultural Production. In a bold step towards enhancing food security and reducing Africa’s dependence on imported food, Niger State Governor, Muhammad Bago, has secured a landmark agricultural partnership with Egyptian construction and infrastructure giant, Arab Contractors. Speaking in Cairo after reaching the agreement, Governor Bago highlighted the alarming rate at which Africa relies on food imports, noting that the continent spends a staggering $55 billion annually on agricultural products such as maize, wheat, rice, and cooking oils. He emphasised the need for African leaders to unlock the vast agricultural potential…

Federal Government To Commence Work On South-East, South-South Super Highway. In a significant boost to Nigeria’s infrastructure development, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that construction on the South-East and South-South super highway will begin next week, marking a major milestone in the Renewed Hope road infrastructure initiative championed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Monday, Umahi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering the project within the stipulated time frame, assuring Nigerians that the highway will be constructed to the highest standards and will stand the test of time. The super highway is part of…

MTN Set To Shake Up African Streaming Market With New Platform Launch. MTN has announced ambitious plans to launch a new video streaming platform designed specifically for mobile and fixed broadband users across Africa — a bold move set to challenge global giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The telecommunications giant will roll out the service in partnership with Synamedia, a world leader in video software solutions. Together, they aim to deliver a dynamic mix of live TV and video-on-demand content through a cloud-based platform that supports a range of monetisation models, including subscriptions, ad-supported options, and free…

Trump Administration’s Bold Trade Move Aims to Revive American Manufacturing. In a significant shift in global trade policy, US President Donald Trump has introduced a sweeping new round of tariffs aimed at strengthening America’s manufacturing sector and promoting national economic resilience. The tariffs, which came into effect shortly after midnight on Wednesday, target goods from several of the United States’ major trading partners — including China and the European Union — and mark one of the most ambitious trade interventions in modern American history. President Trump and his administration have framed the decision as a vital step towards…