Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Tiger Woods Confirms Relationship With Former Trump’s Daughter-In-Law Vanessa. Golf legend Tiger Woods has officially announced his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of former US President Donald Trump. Woods, 49, shared the news on social media on Sunday, posting photos of himself with Vanessa, 47, and expressing his happiness. “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together,” he wrote. He also requested privacy for those close to them during this time. Vanessa was previously married to Donald Trump Jr. for 13 years,…

Nigerians Spend Over N509 Billion On Electricity In Fourth Quarter Of 2024. Nigerians spent a total of N509.84 billion on electricity in the final quarter of 2024, reflecting a modest increase from the N466.69 billion recorded in the third quarter, according to the latest report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Despite the rise in revenue, power distribution companies (DisCos) still suffered a combined loss of N139.08 billion due to inefficiencies in billing and revenue collection. The NERC report stated that the electricity sector billed customers N658.40 billion in Q4, up from N626.02 billion in the previous quarter.…

EFCC Cracks Down On Ponzi Scheme Academy, Arrests 133 Suspects In Abuja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismantled a Ponzi scheme operation in Abuja, arresting 133 suspects linked to the fraudulent enterprise. The operation took place on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Compensation Layout in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, following credible intelligence on the activities of the scheme. The fraudulent academy, known as Q University (also called Q-Net), specialised in recruiting unsuspecting young Nigerians, training them to lure more individuals into the scheme with promises of unrealistic profit returns. According to the EFCC,…

Obasanjo, Atiku, Peter Obi, And Others Meet In Abuja For Ihedioha’s 60th Birthday. Prominent Nigerian political figures, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former governors Rotimi Amaechi and Aminu Tambuwal, gathered in Abuja on Monday. The leaders attended a colloquium to celebrate the 60th birthday of former Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha. The event, held at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel, was chaired by Obasanjo. Atiku shared his thoughts on the occasion via his X page, stating: “Today, I joined family, friends, and leaders, including…

NIMC Issues Warning Over Unauthorised Printing Of NIN Cards. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has sounded the alarm over the illegal printing of National Identification Number (NIN) cards by unauthorised individuals and cyber cafés across the country. The commission has urged the public to be vigilant, stressing that only the official NIMC General Multi-Purpose Card is legally recognised. The NIMC, tasked with overseeing Nigeria’s national identity system, expressed concern that these fraudulent activities could undermine the integrity of the identification process. According to the commission, the unauthorised production of NIN cards not only breaches regulations but also poses a…

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Criticises Music Industry For Exploiting The Church. Renowned cleric Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has claimed that the music industry has been taking advantage of the church for decades, using it as a stepping stone to success before abandoning it for secular opportunities. In a recent sermon, the Christ Embassy founder expressed his concerns, stating that many talented singers develop their skills within the church but later leave to pursue careers in secular music, where they are exposed to negative influences. “In probably the last 50 years, no one has cheated the church like the music industry. What…

Opposition Coalition Yet To Select Political Platform For 2027 Elections. The Coalition of Political Leaders has yet to adopt a registered political platform for its bid to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Monday, Malami Salihu Lukman clarified that discussions on candidate selection and zoning arrangements remain unresolved among coalition members. The coalition includes key political figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Dr Kayode Fayemi, and Rauf Aregbesola, among others. Lukman accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of preventing…

WHO Calls For Urgent Investment As TB Funding Cuts Threaten Progress. As the world marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a strong call for urgent investment in TB care, warning that drastic funding cuts could reverse decades of progress in combating the disease. TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, claiming the lives of over one million people annually and leaving devastating impacts on families and communities. Despite significant advancements, WHO has expressed concerns that recent cuts in global health funding are putting these gains at risk. In a statement to mark…

NFF Partners With Nigerian Breweries And Carloha To Motivate Super Eagles. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has secured support from its corporate partners to boost the Super Eagles ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday. Nigerian Breweries, through its brands Goldberg, Life Continental, and Zagg Energy Drink, has announced a ₦1 million Man-of-the-Match award, which will be presented immediately after the final whistle at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Similarly, Carloha, the official automobile partner of the NFF and the national teams, will sponsor the Chery Most Valuable Player award, also…

Mass Protests Erupt Across Turkey Following Imamoğlu’s Arrest. Turkey has witnessed widespread protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, with authorities confirming the detention of 1,133 demonstrators in just five days. The Turkish government has accused protesters of “abusing” their right to demonstrate and warned that “terrorising the streets” will not be tolerated. The unrest began after Imamoğlu, a prominent opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was detained last Wednesday on corruption charges—allegations he has denied, calling them politically motivated. Despite his arrest, Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), has officially named Imamoğlu as…

One Officer Killed As 12 Inmates Escape Kogi Custodial Centre. A security breach at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, has resulted in the escape of 12 inmates, all of whom were awaiting trial. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, also led to the tragic death of a correctional officer. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed the jailbreak, with its National Spokesman, Abubakar Umar, stating that security agencies have launched an extensive manhunt to recapture the fleeing inmates. “Two of the escapees have already been apprehended, and efforts are ongoing…

UEFA Nations League Semi-finalists Confirmed After Thrilling Quarter-final Clashes. The UEFA Nations League quarter-finals delivered exhilarating encounters, with Germany, Portugal, France, and Spain securing their places in the semi-finals. While Germany sealed their victory in regular time against Italy, the remaining three ties—Portugal vs. Denmark, France vs. Croatia, and Spain vs. the Netherlands—all required extra time, with the latter two decided by penalty shootouts. The semi-finals are now set to feature mouth-watering clashes, as Germany will face Portugal, while 2021 finalists France and Spain will battle for a spot in the final. Portugal Edge Past Denmark in Dramatic Fashion  …