Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Senate Declares Edo Central And Anambra South Seats Vacant, Calls For By-Elections. The Senate has officially declared the Edo Central and Anambra South Senatorial seats vacant and has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organise by-elections to fill them. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on Tuesday, highlighting the need for prompt action to ensure adequate representation for the affected constituencies. The Edo Central Senatorial seat became vacant after Monday Okpebholo, who was previously a senator, was sworn in as Governor of Edo State in December 2024. His election to the governorship meant…

President Tinubu Inaugurates National Youth Confab Planning Committee. President Bola Tinubu has officially inaugurated the planning committee for the National Youth Confab, marking a significant step towards engaging young Nigerians in national development. The ceremony took place on Monday at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The committee will be chaired by Olubunmi Olusanya, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Development, and will be responsible for organising a 30-day national conference aimed at addressing key challenges facing Nigerian youths. This initiative follows the President’s Independence Day announcement five months ago, where he pledged to create…

BUA And Others Defy FX Crisis, Record Over N500 Billion Profit. Despite the challenging economic landscape marked by naira devaluation and foreign exchange (FX) losses, five companies have defied the odds, posting a combined profit of N539.48 billion in their 2024 financial results. This impressive figure represents a 97.6 per cent increase compared to the N273 billion recorded in 2023. The companies—BUA Foods, Beta Glass, MRS Oil, National Salt Company of Northern Nigeria (NASCON), and BUA Cement—successfully navigated economic turbulence through strategic pricing, cost optimisation, and operational efficiency. Resilience Amidst Challenges While many businesses struggled with FX volatility,…

Major Collision In North Sea: Oil Tanker And Cargo Ship Ablaze. A significant maritime incident unfolded in the North Sea off the coast of East Yorkshire, as the US-flagged oil tanker Stena Immaculate collided with the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship Solong at approximately 09:50 GMT on March 10, 2025. Incident Details The Stena Immaculate, transporting jet fuel for the US Department of Defense, was reportedly at anchor in the Humber Estuary when the Solong collided with its port side, leading to multiple explosions and fires aboard both vessels. The collision resulted in a ruptured cargo tank on the tanker, causing…

Rivers Political Crisis Deepens As APC Calls For Governor Fubara’s Resignation. The political crisis in Rivers State has escalated, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resign or face impeachment. Meanwhile, the Rivers State House of Assembly, during its 133rd Legislative Sitting, has issued a warrant of arrest for the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), and his commissioners. The lawmakers cited Section 129(1)(d) of the Constitution as the basis for their action. Growing Resignations Amidst Political Uncertainty The ongoing…

Court Fixes March 25 For Hearing On Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suit Against Senate. Justice Obiora Egwatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has scheduled March 25, 2025, for the hearing of a lawsuit filed by Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against the Senate. The senator approached the court seeking an order to restrain the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating her. However, despite a restraining order granted by the court, the Senate proceeded to suspend her for six months last Thursday after considering the committee’s report. Legal Battle Over Suspension At the hearing, counsel representing the first, second,…

Fayemi Denies Defection, Reaffirms Commitment To APC. Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed rumours of his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming that he remains a committed member of the ruling party. Speculation about Fayemi’s departure gained traction following reports that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, had left the APC for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). However, in a brief statement, Fayemi debunked the claims, clarifying that he has not left the party. “As I have had cause to state in the past, I am a card-carrying foundation member of the…

US Sees ‘Promise’ In Ukraine’s Ceasefire Proposal Ahead Of Talks In Saudi Arabia. The United States has expressed optimism over Ukraine’s proposal for a partial ceasefire with Russia, ahead of crucial diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Kyiv’s plan as a promising step towards ending the war, though he noted that further concessions would be required to reach a final resolution. “I’m not saying that alone is enough, but it’s the kind of concession you would need to see in order to end the conflict,” Rubio stated on Monday. Ukraine’s Proposal…

President Tinubu Mourns Passing Of Legal Luminary Professor Kharisu Chukkol. President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences following the death of esteemed legal scholar, Professor Kharisu Sufiyanu Chukkol, who passed away on Sunday evening in Abuja at the age of 79. A native of Mayo Belwa in Adamawa State, Professor Chukkol dedicated his career to the advancement of law at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, where he served in various capacities, including Dean of the Faculty of Law and Director of the Institute of Administration. His influence shaped the careers of numerous legal professionals, including serving justices of the…

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested On ICC Warrant. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila following an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged crimes against humanity linked to his controversial “war on drugs.” Duterte, 79, was taken into custody at Manila airport upon his return from Hong Kong, where he had been campaigning for his senatorial slate ahead of the May 12 mid-term elections. He had previously stated that he was prepared to go to prison in response to speculation about his possible arrest. His anti-drugs crackdown, which took place…

Gunmen Attack Ondo Communities, Kill Over 20 Farmers. Gunmen suspected to be armed herders have attacked four communities in Ondo State, killing over 20 farmers in a violent raid on villages within the Akure North Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred at midnight over the weekend, targeted Aba Pastor, Aba Sunday, Ademekun Camp, and Aba Alajido Camp within Ala Elefosan. Sources in the affected communities confirmed that many residents fled into the bush as the assailants unleashed gunfire. A community source, speaking anonymously, reported that 14 bodies had been recovered, while a search party continued looking for…

NNPC Clarifies Naira Crude Contract With Dangote Refinery. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has addressed recent reports circulating on social media regarding the alleged unilateral termination of its crude oil sales agreement in Naira with Dangote Refinery. In a statement released on Monday, NNPC clarified that the contract was structured as a six-month agreement, subject to crude oil availability, and is set to expire at the end of March 2025. The company confirmed that discussions are currently ongoing to establish a new contract. Since October 2024, NNPC has supplied Dangote Refinery with over 48 million barrels of…