Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Vice President Shettima Warns Against Blackmailing The Judiciary.  Vice President Kashim Shettima has cautioned against attempts to blackmail the judiciary, stressing that Nigeria’s legal system must not be compromised for selfish or parochial interests. Speaking at the maiden Body of Benchers Annual Lecture and the public presentation of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee report in Abuja, Shettima urged judges and legal practitioners to uphold justice without succumbing to external pressures from what he termed “agents of anarchy.” “As custodians of the law, the judiciary remains a fundamental pillar of our sovereign existence. A nation is only as accountable,…

EFCC Re-Arraigns Dasuki, Three Others Over N33.2 Billion Fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), alongside three others over alleged misappropriation of N33.2 billion meant for security purposes. Dasuki was brought before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, 25 March 2025. He was re-arraigned alongside Aminu Baba Kusa, a former general manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), as well as Acacia Holdings Limited and Reliance Referral Hospital Limited. The defendants face a 32-count charge, including allegations…

Firefighters Battle Historic Wildfires In South Korea. Firefighters in South Korea are working tirelessly to rescue people and protect ancient artefacts from the largest wildfires in the country’s history. The devastating blazes, which began in the south-east on 21 March, have claimed at least 26 lives and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes. Most of the victims were elderly, with local officials confirming that many were in their 60s and 70s. Eyewitnesses have described scenes of destruction, with one resident telling the BBC that the damage to his city has been “devastating”. Authorities suspect that human activities…

Kai Havertz And Wife Sophia Welcome Their First Child. Arsenal midfielder Kai Havertz and his wife, Sophia, have announced the birth of their first child, a baby boy. The 25-year-old German international shared the joyful news on Instagram, posting a heartfelt image of the couple holding their newborn’s hand. In the caption, he wrote: “Welcome to the world our little boy. We love you so much!” The announcement was met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans, teammates, and clubs. Arsenal’s official Instagram account, along with teammate Oleksandr Zinchenko, responded with heart emojis to celebrate the occasion.…

Police Neutralise Five Suspected Kidnappers In Delta. The Delta State Police Command has reportedly neutralised five suspected kidnappers during a gun battle in Iyamuge, Otu-Jeremi, Warri, and Ughelli. The operation, carried out by the Special Assignment Team, resulted in the death of the suspects after they engaged officers in a firefight in the forest. State Police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident, explaining that the injured suspects were taken to hospital but later succumbed to their wounds. Several other gang members managed to escape. In a related operation, police operatives, led by ASP Julius Robinson, arrested a notorious…

Bill To Strip Immunity From Nigeria’s Vice President And Governors Passes Second Reading. In a landmark development for Nigerian governance, a bill aimed at removing the immunity enjoyed by the Vice President, state governors, and their deputies has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The legislation, which seeks to amend Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution, marks a significant step towards enhancing accountability and curbing corruption in public office. The bill, debated and voted on during Wednesday’s plenary session, is designed to eradicate the culture of impunity that has long plagued Nigeria’s political landscape. Under…

House Of Representatives Considers Bills For Creation Of New States In Nigeria. The Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step in the ongoing constitutional amendment process by considering multiple bills seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution to create new states across different regions of the country. Among the proposed states is Tiga State, to be carved out of present-day Kano State, with Rano designated as its capital. The bill for its creation (HB.1308) was sponsored by Rep. Ghali Mustapha Tijani. Similarly, another bill (HB.1430) proposes the creation of Orlu State in the South East region. This…

Nigerian Senate Rejects Motion To Honour Late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu. The Nigerian Senate has sparked debate after rejecting a motion to immortalise the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), who oversaw the historic but annulled June 12, 1993 election. The decision came during a plenary session on Wednesday, presided over by Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau. The motion was tabled by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, who sought to pay tribute to Nwosu’s legacy. Abaribe invoked Orders 41 and 51 of the Senate Standing Order, which pertain to personal explanations,…

Anti-Hamas Protest Erupts In Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict. Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in northern Gaza in what is being described as the largest anti-Hamas protest since the war with Israel began. Demonstrators in Beit Lahia demanded that Hamas step down from power, chanting slogans such as “Out, out, out, Hamas out.” Masked Hamas militants, some carrying guns and batons, moved swiftly to disperse the protest, assaulting several participants. Footage of the demonstration circulated widely on social media, highlighting growing public discontent. Hamas has not directly addressed the protests but issued a statement on Wednesday blaming…

CBN Reaffirms Commitment To FX Stability As Naira Trades At N1,585/$. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring stability in the foreign exchange market as the naira continues to fluctuate, trading at N1,585 per dollar in the parallel market. Over the past few days, the naira has traded between N1,550 and N1,590 in the unofficial market, while at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), it currently stands at N1,538 per dollar. This has widened the gap between the two rates to over N40 per dollar, raising concerns over market arbitrage. Investor Confidence…

U.S. Imports Over Two Million Barrels Of Jet Fuel From Dangote Refinery. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has strengthened its presence in the global energy market, with the United States importing over two million barrels of jet fuel from the refinery in March. This shipment follows Dangote Refinery’s recent export of three cargoes of jet fuel, approximately 130 million litres, to Saudi Arabia. The refinery’s growing influence is now being felt in the world’s largest fuel market, with its competitive pricing posing a challenge to domestic producers in the US. According to ship-tracking data from Kpler, six…

Atiku Calls For United Political Movement To Strengthen Democracy. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated the need for urgent political restructuring in Nigeria to ensure that citizens fully benefit from democracy. Speaking at a coalition meeting in Yola, he emphasised the necessity of a unified movement to bring about positive change in the country’s leadership. Atiku, who was the presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, expressed concern over the current state of governance. He urged Nigerians to take collective action in addressing national challenges, stating, “If we do not act this time,…