Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Governor Nwifuru Orders Arrest Of Six Commissioners Over Alleged Contract Breach. Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest of six commissioners and the suspension of a local government chairman over an alleged breach of contract for the construction of 140 housing units for the Izzo and Amaze communities. The affected commissioners include Professor Omari Omaka (Tertiary Education), Victor Chukwu (Environment), Ifeanyi Ogbuewu (Culture and Tourism), Uchenna Igwe (Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters), Moses Ekuma (Health), and Felix Igboke (Project Monitoring). Additionally, the Chairman of Afikpo Local Government Area, Mr Timothy Nwachi, has been suspended. Allegations of…

CPPE Warns Against Proposed Ban On Solar Panel Imports. The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has strongly advised the Nigerian government against implementing a proposed ban on solar panel imports, warning that such a move could worsen the country’s energy crisis. Dr Muda Yusuf, the Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in response to the Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who suggested restricting solar panel imports to encourage domestic production.  Impact on energy access   CPPE, an economic think tank, argued that the proposed ban would slow…

Ondo Youths Urge Governor Aiyedatiwa To Prioritise Governance Over Political Disputes. A youth group in Ondo State, the Ondo South Youths Forum (OSYF), has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to focus on governance and the development of the state rather than getting involved in political conflicts. In a statement, OSYF emphasised that Aiyedatiwa has only four years in office and should prioritise legacy projects that will benefit the people. The group also expressed concern over the conduct of some of the governor’s appointees, particularly members of his cabinet, who they accused of engaging in political battles at the…

Bobrisky Reportedly Arrested On Return To Nigeria. Popular social media personality Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has claimed that he was arrested by Nigerian immigration officials upon his return to the country. Bobrisky made the announcement on Tuesday via his Instagram handle, stating: “Guys, I have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did o.” As of now, immigration authorities have not confirmed the arrest or provided any details regarding the alleged incident.  A History of Controversy  Bobrisky has remained a divisive figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, gaining prominence through social…

Marine Le Pen To Appeal Election Ban, Condemns Ruling As ‘Political Decision’. French far-right politician Marine Le Pen has vowed to appeal a court ruling that bars her from running for public office for five years, describing it as a “political decision.” Le Pen was found guilty on Monday of embezzling European Union funds and sentenced to a four-year prison term, with two years suspended. Instead of serving time in custody, she can wear an electronic tag for the remaining two years. She was also fined €100,000 (£82,635). The decision means that unless she successfully overturns her sentence, she…

Edo Election Tribunal To Deliver Verdict On PDP’s Petition Against APC Victory. The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal is set to deliver its judgment on Wednesday in the case filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the 21 September 2024 governorship election. The petition seeks to overturn the declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the poll. The petitioners claim the election was marred by irregularities and have asked the tribunal to nullify Okpebholo’s victory. The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred…

Kogi Police Halt Planned Sallah Rally Over Security Concerns. The Kogi State Police Command has halted a planned Sallah rally in Okene Local Government Area, which was to be led by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party. Police Commissioner Miller Dantawaye announced the decision in a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, Superintendent of Police Williams Ovye-Aya, in Lokoja on Tuesday. According to reports, the senator had intended to visit her constituency on Tuesday as part of Sallah celebrations, with plans to engage with community members and foster unity. However, the police stated that intelligence reports…

Lagos Leads In National Identity Registration As NIN Enrolment Reaches 117 Million. The National Identity Management Commission has announced that over 117 million Nigerians have been assigned the National Identity Number as of 28 February 2025, with Lagos State recording the highest number of registrants. According to the latest enrolment statistics, Lagos tops the list with over 12.6 million registrations, followed by Kano State with 10.2 million. Kaduna ranked third with 6.9 million registrations, while Ogun and Oyo recorded 4.9 million and 4.5 million, respectively. The report further revealed a gender distribution of 56.5 percent male, representing 66,281,803…

Pope Francis’ Health Shows Steady Improvement, Vatican Confirms. Pope Francis is continuing to recover well following his recent hospitalisation, with noticeable improvements in his speech and mobility, the Vatican announced on Tuesday. The 88-year-old pontiff spent 38 days at Rome’s Policlinico A. Gemelli hospital, receiving treatment for pneumonia and other infections. His health crisis included severe breathing difficulties and a bronchial spasm that led doctors to fear for his life. However, he made a remarkable recovery and was discharged on 23rd March to convalesce at his Vatican guesthouse. Recent medical tests have shown promising results, with the Vatican…

Erling Haaland Sidelined By Ankle Injury, But Manchester City Remain Hopeful For Season Return. Manchester City fans received bittersweet news today as the club confirmed that star striker Erling Haaland will face weeks on the sidelines after sustaining an ankle injury during Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final victory over Bournemouth. Despite the setback, the club remains optimistic that the Norwegian sensation will return before the season’s end, offering hope for both their Champions League qualification bid and the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. Haaland, who has been in scintillating form this season, notched his 30th goal in all competitions during the…

Tragic Collision Claims Life Of LAWMA Official In Lagos. A devastating incident unfolded late Monday night at Ketu Bus Stop in Lagos, where a Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) official was fatally injured in a collision involving a commercial minibus and a stationary compactor truck. The accident occurred when a “Korope” minibus slammed into the LAWMA truck, which was parked at the roadside. The impact proved fatal for the LAWMA worker, who was on duty at the time. Despite the swift response of emergency services, the official passed away at the scene due to the severity of his injuries.…

Rep Obuzor: Federal Government Plans Nationwide Vision and Optical Research Centres. The Nigerian government is considering replicating the Federal Institute for Vision and Optical Research across the six geopolitical zones to address the growing challenges of vision impairment in the country. This was disclosed by Victor Obuzor, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ahoada West/Ogba Egbema/Ndoni in Rivers State. Obuzor, who sponsored the bill for the establishment of the Institute, revealed the development during a media briefing on Monday. According to him, the bill has received overwhelming support during and after the recent public hearing at the…