Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

UK Welcomes First Baby Born From Donated Womb In Groundbreaking Medical Milestone. In a historic medical breakthrough, a baby girl has become the first child in the United Kingdom to be born to a mother with a transplanted womb. The infant, named Amy, arrived safely in February, marking a moment of joy and celebration for her parents and the medical community. Her mother, Grace Davidson, 36, was born without a functioning uterus and had long believed motherhood might never be possible. But in 2023, her life changed when she received a womb donated by her sister in the UK’s…

2025 Hajj: Saudi Visa Suspension Causes Stir, But Official Pilgrimage Unaffected. Confusion has spread among prospective Nigerian pilgrims following Saudi Arabia’s recent decision to suspend the issuance of short-term visas to nationals of 14 countries, including Nigeria, ahead of the 2025 Hajj. However, authorities have clarified that the directive does not impact those travelling under the official Hajj programme. The Saudi government announced that from 13 April 2025, it would temporarily halt the issuance of short-term business, tourist, and family visit visas to citizens of Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, India, Tunisia, Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Pakistan, and…

Youths Rally Nationwide Under #TakeItBack Movement Amid Heavy Police Presence. Youths across Nigeria, under the banner of the #TakeItBack Movement, held peaceful protests in several states yesterday despite earlier warnings from the police. The demonstrations, staged to draw attention to pressing national issues, highlighted concerns over the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, growing economic hardship, and the political crisis in Rivers State. Protesters, recognisable by their orange berets and placards bearing slogans like “Stop the repression” and “Let us breathe”, were met with significant police presence in major cities. Law enforcement authorities had previously cautioned against the protest,…

Nigeria’s AutoCNG Initiative Attracts Over $491 Million In Investments And Creates Thousands Of Jobs– Says FG. The Nigerian Presidency has revealed that the Automobile Compressed Natural Gas (AutoCNG) initiative has attracted more than $491 million in investments over the past year, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards cleaner and more sustainable transportation. Speaking during a “Meet the Press” session at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, the Programme Director and CEO of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), Michael Oluwagbemi, said the programme had created over 9,000 direct jobs and 75,000 indirect employment opportunities across Nigeria.…

Tensions Erupt In Rivers State As Police Disperse Protesters Calling For Cybercrime Act Repeal And Return Of Governor Fubara. A tense confrontation unfolded in Rivers State on Monday as police clashed with demonstrators protesting against the Cybercrime Act and demanding the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The protesters, primarily affiliated with the ‘Take It Back Movement’ and several Civil Society Organisations, had initially gathered at Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt. However, following instructions from the police, they were redirected to the Federal Secretariat along Aba Road. Despite complying with the directive, the situation took a dramatic turn as…

Luis Enrique’s Young PSG Side Blossoms With Identity And Unity As Champions League Dream Grows. Paris Saint-Germain have long been associated with marquee names and individual brilliance, but under the guidance of Luis Enrique, the French champions are finally taking shape as a well-oiled unit with a clear identity — and the results are speaking for themselves. Fresh from sealing the Ligue 1 title once again, PSG are now brimming with confidence as they prepare to face Aston Villa in the Champions League quarter-finals, chasing an elusive first European crown. The transformation under Luis Enrique, now in his…

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway To Withstand Flooding For 50 Years, Says Umahi. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has assured Nigerians that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is being constructed with world-class durability standards, designed to withstand flooding and environmental pressures for the next 50 years. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement on Section 2 of the highway project held on Sunday in Lagos, Umahi emphasised that the road’s engineering will counter the effects of climate change and meet the needs of a modern transport corridor. “We will make sure that our pavement level is going to counter any climate change,”…

Troops Dismantle 14 Illegal Refineries, Arrest 43 Suspected Oil Thieves In Niger Delta. Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have recorded a major success in the fight against illegal oil bunkering, arresting 43 suspected oil thieves and dismantling 14 illegal refineries across Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states. Speaking in Port Harcourt on Sunday, the division’s spokesman, Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, revealed that the coordinated operation, carried out between 31 March and 6 April 2025, also led to the seizure of 14 boats and the confiscation of approximately 254,000 litres of various stolen petroleum products. In Delta State, soldiers…

Labour Party Crisis: Otti Urges Calm As Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Leadership Tension. The Labour Party (LP) has been plunged into a new wave of tension following the recent Supreme Court judgement which sacked Julius Abure as National Chairman, affirming Nenadi Usman as the Caretaker Committee Chair. The ruling has sparked fears within the Abure-led faction of a potential forceful takeover of the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. According to Umar Ibrahim, former National Secretary of the LP, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in collaboration with the newly recognised Caretaker Committee and the National Transition Committee, is allegedly plotting…

Akpata Declines Legal Challenge As PDP Heads To Appeal Court Over Edo Poll Verdict. The political landscape in Edo State continues to stir reactions as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the recent judgment of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld the election of All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo. While the PDP vows to appeal the verdict, Labour Party (LP) candidate and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president, Olumide Akpata, has explained his decision not to contest the outcome. In a statement released after a thorough review of the tribunal’s Certified True Copy of the…

Federal Government Declares ‘Enough is Enough’ As Plateau Killings Spark Outrage And Calls For Justice. Amid growing calls for decisive action, the Federal Government has responded strongly to the tragic resurgence of killings in Plateau State, with National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, firmly declaring, “Enough is enough.” This comes as the nation mourns the loss of at least 52 lives and the displacement of over 1,800 residents following brutal attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area. Ribadu, who visited the headquarters of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Jos, emphasised that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains committed to…

Southampton Relegated As Liverpool Stumble In Title Race. Southampton have become the first team to be relegated from the Premier League this season following a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. The loss confirmed their drop to the Championship, with just 10 points from 31 matches – making it mathematically impossible for them to catch 17th-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers. This marks one of the earliest relegations in Premier League history, with Southampton’s fate sealed in early April. Their exit is the joint fourth-earliest since the league’s inception in 1992, tied with Leicester City’s relegation in 2002. Only Derby County (2008), Huddersfield…