Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Peter Obi Expresses Optimism For Nigeria’s Future Following London Visit. Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has reaffirmed his belief in Nigeria’s potential after a productive visit to the United Kingdom. Obi confirmed that he arrived in London safely on Sunday, 2nd March, for a packed schedule. He explained that he travelled via Air Peace business class, following his usual policy for long-haul flights, especially when immediate engagements awaited him upon arrival. Following his arrival, he proceeded to Cambridge for a series of meetings with development experts. According to him, the discussions focused on proposed solutions to the…

4 Dead, 15 Rescued As Building Collapse In Lagos. Emergency responders in Lagos have successfully rescued 15 people from the rubble of a collapsed three-storey building at Oriwu Estate, Lekki. The swift response by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other rescue teams played a crucial role in saving lives following the tragic incident on Wednesday evening. According to reports, over 30 construction workers were on-site when the building gave way, with initial investigations suggesting that prior warnings from authorities had been ignored. Despite the severity of the collapse, the efforts of emergency personnel ensured that 14 individuals were…

Court Orders Forfeiture Of $1.4m Linked To Former CBN Governor. A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the forfeiture of $1,426,175.14, a sum linked by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Delivering judgment on the case, Justice Ayokunle Faji ruled that the funds were proceeds of unlawful activities and should be forfeited to the Federal Government. The judge stated that the EFCC had successfully demonstrated the illicit nature of the funds, justifying their forfeiture. The anti-graft agency, represented by its counsel, Bilkisu…

Zirkzee Scores First European Goal As Manchester United Held By Real Sociedad. Joshua Zirkzee opened his European goal-scoring account for Manchester United, but the Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. The Dutch forward broke the deadlock in the 57th minute, firing a low shot from the edge of the box that caught home goalkeeper Alex Remiro off guard. However, United’s lead was short-lived as Real Sociedad equalised through a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty, awarded following a VAR review for handball by Bruno Fernandes. …

Neymar Returns To Brazil Squad For World Cup Qualifiers. Neymar has been recalled to the Brazil squad for the first time in 17 months ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. The Santos forward has not featured for the national team since suffering a knee injury against Uruguay in October 2023. However, after an underwhelming spell at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, Neymar has rediscovered his form since rejoining his boyhood club in January. The 33-year-old has impressed in the Brazilian top flight, registering three goals and three assists in seven appearances. With 128…

Conference League: Chelsea Edge Closer To Quarter-Finals With Victory Over Copenhagen. Chelsea took a significant step towards the Europa Conference League quarter-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Copenhagen in their last-16 first-leg clash in Denmark. Despite a sluggish first half in which Enzo Maresca’s side failed to register a shot on target, the visitors made an immediate impact after the restart. Substitute Marc Cucurella, on for the injured Malo Gusto, surged down the left and set up captain Reece James, who unleashed a stunning low strike from 30 yards to open the scoring. Copenhagen came close to…

Tensions Rise In Rivers State As Militants Threaten Oil Installations. Tensions have escalated in Rivers State as a militant group, the Niger Delta Rescue Movement, has threatened to attack oil installations in response to the alleged seizure of the state’s allocation. The group has also issued a warning for non-indigenes residing in the state to leave for their safety, citing imminent hostilities. A viral social media video surfaced yesterday, showing about eight armed militants in an undisclosed forest, chanting war songs and expressing their discontent. The group accused the Martin Amaewhile-led faction of 27 lawmakers of attempting to destabilise…

Disclosed: Dr Doyin Okupe Passes Away At 72 After Battle With Cancer. Dr Doyin Okupe, a renowned Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has passed away at the age of 72. According to sources close to the family, Dr Okupe had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise. His health reportedly deteriorated significantly, prompting concern among his loved ones and supporters. It was confirmed that his death was linked to cancer, marking the end of a long struggle with the illness. In October 2023, Okupe was hospitalised with prostate cancer and was flown to…

Nnamdi Kanu Files Fresh Lawsuits Over Alleged Rights Violations. Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has initiated fresh legal action against the government, citing persistent violations of his constitutional rights. Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed that the lawsuits aim to compel authorities to grant his client a fair hearing and ensure that his trial is transferred to the Southeast, where it was originally intended to be held. According to Ejimakor, Kanu has been unlawfully detained for nearly four years without due process. He described the government’s handling of the case as a “grave…

DHQ Questions Terrorism Ranking As Government Cracks Down On Terror Financiers. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has challenged Nigeria’s latest ranking in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), questioning the credibility of the report, even as the Federal Government (FG) intensifies efforts to combat terrorism financing. DHQ Disputes GTI Report According to the GTI 2025 report, Nigeria has risen to sixth place globally in terms of terrorism impact, up from eighth position in previous years. The report, released on Wednesday, ranked Burkina Faso as the most terrorism-affected country, followed by Pakistan, Syria, Mali, and Niger. Nigeria’s GTI score of 7.658 was…

Sanwo-Olu Commissions New Roads, Cautions Landlords Against Rent Hikes. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated the construction of Demurin Road, Agidi Road, and Church Street in Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Kosofe Local Government Area. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Thursday, Sanwo-Olu urged landlords not to exploit the development by increasing rent, emphasising that the project was aimed at improving residents’ quality of life, not creating a financial burden. “Please do not increase your house rent because we are not doing this for you to put a burden on your tenants. The value of your…

Reactions As Senate Suspends Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months has sparked widespread condemnation, with legal experts and political figures criticising the decision as unjust and politically motivated. The Senate had adopted the recommendations of its Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which investigated a petition against Akpoti-Uduaghan filed by Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti). As part of the sanctions, she was stripped of her security details and barred from representing the Senate in international engagements. The dispute stemmed from a confrontation between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill…