Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Rivers State Administrator Seeks Legislative Backing To Boost Development Efforts. The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, has appealed for legislative support to enable his administration to successfully implement key developmental initiatives aimed at improving the lives of citizens and strengthening the state’s economy. Ibas made the appeal on Friday when he received the Senate Committee on Works, led by its Chairman, Senator Barinada Mpigi, during a courtesy visit to Government House in Port Harcourt. The committee was accompanied by a delegation from Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, headed by the company’s Managing Director, Dr…

Kaduna Police Arrest Dismissed Constabulary Member Over Inciteful Threats Against Southerners The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a dismissed member of the Police Special Constabulary, Hadaina Hussaini, popularly known as Dan-Taki, following inflammatory comments made on social media threatening retaliatory attacks on Southerners living in Northern Nigeria. This development comes after widespread condemnation of a Facebook comment allegedly posted by Hussaini in reaction to the reported lynching of 16 travellers of Northern origin in Uromi, Edo State. In the post, Hussaini vowed violent retaliation against Southerners residing in the North, stating, “I swear to Almighty God, we must…

Bayo Ojulari Assumes Role As New NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer. Bayo Ojulari has officially taken the helm as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), succeeding Mr Mele Kyari. The handover ceremony, held on Friday, marks a new chapter for Nigeria’s state-owned oil giant, which plays a pivotal role in the nation’s economy. Ojulari, a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in the oil and gas sector, steps into the role following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier this week. The transition was formalised during a ceremony…

Russian Missile Strike On Kryvyi Rih Claims Lives And Sparks Outrage. A devastating Russian missile attack struck a residential area in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday, 4 April 2025, leaving at least 12 people dead and many more injured. The regional governor, Serhiy Lysak, confirmed the tragic toll via the Telegram messaging app, noting that among the victims were three children. The ballistic missile strike, which hit a densely populated district, caused widespread destruction, damaging residential blocks and igniting fires that added to the chaos. Videos circulating on local Telegram chats captured the grim aftermath,…

Scavenger Killed In Grenade Explosion In Lagos, Nigeria. A tragic incident occurred earlier today in the Idi-Araba neighbourhood of Mushin, Lagos State, where a scavenger lost his life after a military-grade grenade detonated unexpectedly. The explosion, which took place in a metal scrap yard, has left the local community in shock and raised concerns about the handling of dangerous materials. According to eyewitness reports, the deceased, whose identity has yet to be confirmed, was among a group of scavengers attempting to dismantle what they believed to be scrap metal. Unbeknownst to them, the object in question was a live…

Court Imposes Media Ban On Senate President Akpabio And Senator Akpoti Amid Misconduct Case. The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order barring Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the Nigerian Senate from granting media interviews regarding an ongoing legal battle over alleged misconduct. The ruling, delivered on Friday, underscores the judiciary’s intent to maintain impartiality as the high-profile case unfolds. The decision came during a hearing presided over by Justice Binta Nyako, who stepped in after the previous judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, recused himself citing allegations of bias levelled by Senate President Akpabio. The…

Minister Reopens Independence Bridge, Announces Reforms In Road Closure Protocol. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has officially reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos following emergency repair works prompted by structural failure on one of its approach slabs. Speaking during the reopening ceremony on Friday, the minister explained that the failure was caused by a faulty design, where the approach slab was constructed as a cantilever—an engineering misstep that ultimately led to its collapse. “It’s not supposed to be a cantilever. What we had was a free-standing approach slab, which is incorrect. Every approach slab must have at least…

Senate Leader Reaffirms Commitment To Tax Reform And Governance Amid Baseless Allegations. Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), has assured Nigerians that the red chamber remains focused on matters of national importance, including the consideration of the Tax Reform Bills 2024, which will be deliberated upon after the Eid-el-Fitr and Easter holidays. This reassurance came amid a firm dismissal of fresh allegations levelled against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, by former lawmaker, Senator Elisha Abbo. The Office of the Senate President described Abbo’s claims as “baseless and malicious”, reiterating that Akpabio had no involvement in…

Kevin De Bruyne Confirms Departure From Manchester City After A Decade Of Glory. Manchester City fans received the bittersweet news they had long dreaded: Kevin De Bruyne, the club’s iconic Belgian midfielder, will depart the Etihad Stadium at the end of the 2024-2025 season. The 33-year-old announced his exit on 4 April 2025 via an emotional social media post, marking the end of a remarkable 10-year tenure with the Premier League giants. De Bruyne, who joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015 for a then-club-record £55 million, has been the heartbeat of Pep Guardiola’s squad, helping the team secure an impressive…

Supreme Court Removes Julius Abure As Labour Party Chairman. The Supreme Court has dismissed Julius Abure from his position as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), delivering a significant verdict that reaffirms the limits of judicial intervention in internal party affairs. In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday by a five-member panel, the apex court nullified an earlier ruling by the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had previously recognised Abure as the party’s national chairman. The Supreme Court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to make such a declaration, emphasising that the…

China Strikes Back With 34% Tariffs On US In Escalating Trade War With Trump. The trade tensions between the United States and China have reached a new high as Beijing responded swiftly and forcefully to President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs. In a series of coordinated announcements late Friday, the Chinese government unveiled a 34 percent tariff on a broad range of American imports—mirroring the rate imposed by the United States earlier in the week. The move signals Beijing’s firm stance and unwillingness to yield in what has become a full-blown trade war. China’s Finance Ministry confirmed…

Gabriel Magalhães Set For Surgery Following Hamstring Injury. Arsenal have confirmed that defender Gabriel Magalhães will undergo surgery after sustaining a hamstring injury during the club’s recent fixture against Fulham on Tuesday. The Brazilian centre-back was substituted during the match after showing signs of discomfort, and subsequent medical assessments revealed the extent of the injury, which now requires a surgical procedure. In an official statement, the club said: “Gabi will undergo a surgical repair procedure to his hamstring in the coming days, and immediately begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, with the aim to be ready for the start…