Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Governor Sanwo-Olu Calls For Urgent Action On Gender Equality At 2025 International Women’s Day. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasised the need for decisive action in achieving gender equality as he led the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration alongside his wife, Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Bolaji Cecilia Dada. Under the theme **‘Accelerate Action’**, the event underscored the urgency of moving beyond rhetoric to implement tangible measures that empower women. Participants from the 20 local government areas and 57 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) received climate stoves to…

Chief Judge Reassigns Nnamdi Kanu’s Case To New Judge. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to a new judge. This decision comes six months after the previous judge recused herself from the treasonable felony case against Kanu. Kanu’s legal counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed the development, stating that the legal team received two significant official letters ahead of their routine visit to Kanu. “The first letter, from the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), was in response to our…

Amorim Acknowledges Time Constraints At Manchester United But Finds Inspiration In Arteta. Ahead of the battle between Manchester United and Arsenal this weekend, head coach Ruben Amorim has admitted that he does not expect to be given the same time Mikel Arteta had to transform Arsenal’s fortunes. Arteta took charge of the Gunners in December 2019, replacing Unai Emery, and has since turned the club into consistent title challengers. Despite winning the FA Cup in his first season, it took the Spaniard three years to secure a return to the Champions League. Reflecting on his own situation, Amorim stated,…

Electricity Generation Suffers Hit As Recent Milestone Changes. Barely two days after celebrating a peak electricity generation of 6,000 megawatts (MW), Nigeria’s national grid suffered a major collapse on Friday, plunging the nation into widespread darkness. The sudden drop saw power generation fall drastically from 5,623MW at 1:00am to 1,400MW by 3:00am, affecting millions of consumers across the country. The outage led several electricity distribution companies to issue public notices, informing customers of disruptions to the national grid. Ikeja Electric confirmed that its franchise area was off the grid, while Eko Electricity Distribution Company acknowledged the system failure and…

NECA Calls For Resolution Of Military Electricity Debt To Prevent Future Disputes. The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged the Federal Government to address outstanding electricity supply debts owed by military bases across the country. This follows a recent attack on Ikeja Electric by personnel from the Sam Ethan Airforce Base in Lagos, which left several individuals injured and caused damage to infrastructure. NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, emphasised the urgency of resolving the issue to prevent similar incidents in the future. He called on the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Federal Ministry of Defence to take immediate…

Pope Francis Shares Audio Message With Worshippers From Hospital. Pope Francis has sent an audio message to worshippers, marking his first public communication since being hospitalised in February. The 88-year-old pontiff, currently receiving treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, recorded the message in his native Spanish. It was shared with worshippers at the start of the evening Rosary prayer in St Peter’s Square. In the message, Pope Francis expressed gratitude for the prayers offered on his behalf, saying: “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health. From the…

Federal Government To Cover Cost Of Dialysis And Radiotherapy For Nigerians. The Federal Government has approved a new initiative to cover the cost of dialysis and radiotherapy for Nigerians, providing much-needed financial relief for patients undergoing these critical treatments. Under the programme, the government will subsidise up to ₦40,000 per dialysis session and ₦400,000 per radiotherapy session, significantly easing the financial burden on those suffering from kidney and cancer-related illnesses. The initiative will be available in 10 designated federal hospitals nationwide, ensuring wider accessibility to life-saving treatment. This move marks a significant step in improving healthcare affordability…

Eurostar Services Suspended After WWII Bomb Discovered Near Gare du Nord. Eurostar has suspended all train services between London and Paris on Friday following the discovery of an unexploded Second World War bomb near the tracks in the French capital. The incident has caused major travel disruptions, leaving many passengers stranded at key stations such as Paris’ Gare du Nord and London St Pancras. Images and videos shared online have highlighted the impact of the cancellations. Initially, Eurostar cancelled 12 services in the morning but later decided to halt all journeys for the day, citing safety concerns. The…

NAFDAC Demands Retraction And Apology From AIT Over Misleading Report. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has demanded an immediate retraction and public apology from Africa Independent Television (AIT) over a misleading report regarding its Director-General, Professor Moji Adeyeye. In a statement, NAFDAC refuted claims made in AIT’s recent broadcast, which alleged that Professor Adeyeye accused the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) of involvement in counterfeit drug distribution. The agency described the report as a gross misrepresentation of the Director-General’s remarks during a press conference held on 1 March. According to NAFDAC, Adeyeye’s…

Oba Of Benin Suspends 67 Enigie Over Alleged Rebellious Activities. The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has suspended 67 Enigie (traditional rulers) in Benin Kingdom over allegations of anti-palace and rebellious activities. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, on Friday. According to the statement, the affected Enigie were sanctioned for their alleged disloyalty to the revered Benin throne and for engaging in actions deemed detrimental to the traditional institution. The suspension marks a significant move by the Benin…

President Tinubu Appoints Six New Chief Medical Directors For Federal Hospitals. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of six new Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal hospitals across the country, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare services. The appointments, announced on Friday, cover hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafia, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. Professor Olusegun Sylvester Ojo has been named as the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State. In Gombe, Professor Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi will continue in his role as the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.…

Governor Fubara Appoints Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi As New Vice-Chancellor Of Rivers State University. The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi as the new Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. The announcement was made in a special government statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, in Port Harcourt on Thursday. According to the statement, the appointment takes immediate effect. Professor Zeb-Obipi takes over from Professor Nlerum Okogbule, who was appointed by former Governor Nyesom Wike on 5th March 2020. Before his appointment, Zeb-Obipi was…