Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Ekiti State University Matriculates Over 9,000 Students For 2024/2025 Session. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU) has officially matriculated over 9,000 students into its 91 fully accredited academic programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, congratulated the new students on their successful admission, highlighting the rigorous examination and screening process they underwent. He noted that over 25,000 candidates applied for admission, making the selection process highly competitive. Professor Ayodele described EKSU as one of the most sought-after universities in the country, attributing its appeal to academic excellence, high moral…

Osogbo Residents Urge Action on Mental Health Crisis. Residents of Osogbo have raised concerns over the increasing number of mentally ill persons on the town’s streets, urging the government to take urgent steps towards rehabilitation and reintegration. Many residents, speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), described the situation as worrisome, particularly along major roads. They called on the state government to evacuate affected individuals and provide them with appropriate care. Mr Biola Awosun, a resident, attributed the rising cases of mental illness to drug abuse and involvement in harmful activities. He emphasised the need for swift…

Mudashiru Obasa Reclaims Speaker Role In Lagos State House Of Assembly Amid Controversy. In a dramatic twist of events, Mudashiru Obasa has returned to his position as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the sudden resignation of Mojisola Meranda. The political upheaval, which has gripped Lagos and stirred intense debate, saw Obasa reinstated on Monday, 03 March 2025, marking the latest chapter in an ongoing leadership saga within the state’s legislative body. Details emerging from the Assembly suggest that Obasa’s return comes after a turbulent period that began with his impeachment on 13 January 2025. At that…

Dangote Refinery To Absorb N16 Billion Loss, Ensuring Cheaper Fuel For Nigerians. Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced it will absorb a staggering N16 billion (£7.6 million) loss to provide cheaper fuel across the country. The refinery revealed it will refund marketers N65 per litre on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, ensuring that the benefits of a recent price reduction trickle down to consumers. The announcement follows the refinery’s decision last week to slash its ex-depot price—the rate at which fuel is sold to marketers—from N890 to N825 per litre, effective 27 February 2025. This…

Atiku Abubakar Pays Tribute To Late Afenifere Leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid tribute to the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, describing his passing as a monumental loss to Nigeria. During his visit to the elder statesman’s residence, Atiku reflected on the inevitability of death and the remarkable legacy left behind by Pa Adebanjo. He emphasised the values the late leader upheld, particularly his dedication to Nigeria’s unity and peaceful coexistence. “It is quite true that this house has hosted me a couple of times. What did I take away from this…

James Harrison, ‘Man With The Golden Arm’, Dies At 88 After Saving Millions Of Babies. James Harrison, one of the world’s most prolific blood donors whose plasma helped save over two million babies, has died at the age of 88. His family confirmed that he passed away in his sleep at a nursing home in New South Wales, Australia, on 17 February. Known as the “Man with the Golden Arm,” Harrison possessed a rare antibody, Anti-D, in his blood. This antibody is used to create life-saving medication for pregnant women at risk of their immune system attacking their unborn babies.…

Nigerian Army Eliminates Top Boko Haram Commander In Successful Operation. The Nigerian Army has successfully neutralised a top Boko Haram commander, Abba Alai, also known as the Amirul Khahid of Alafa, in a well-coordinated military operation in Garin Fallujah and Gwoza, Borno State. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared the development on his official X handle, the operation was carried out by troops of the 21 Armoured Brigade in collaboration with the 199 Special Forces Battalion and the Civilian Joint Task Force. The troops acted on credible intelligence that insurgents were regrouping to launch attacks in the…

FA Cup Fifth Round: Manchester United And Newcastle Knocked Out As Quarter-Final Line-Up Is Confirmed. The FA Cup fifth round saw major upsets over the weekend, with Manchester United and Newcastle United both suffering surprise exits. Fulham knocked out United on penalties, while Brighton edged past Newcastle after extra time. At Old Trafford, Manchester United played out a 1-1 draw with Fulham before losing 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout. The defeat marks another setback for Erik ten Hag’s side, who had been hoping for a strong cup run. Newcastle United also saw their FA Cup hopes dashed,…

Trump Announces Plan For US Crypto Strategic Reserve, Boosting Market Prices. US President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish a Crypto Strategic Reserve, naming five cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA)—as key assets in the initiative. His declaration has led to a significant surge in the market value of these digital currencies. The move aligns with Trump’s ambition to make the United States the “Crypto Capital of the World” and marks a sharp contrast to his predecessor, Joe Biden, whose administration had imposed stricter regulations on the crypto industry due to concerns over fraud…

Lagos Assembly Directs Staff To Work Remotely Amid Leadership Crisis. The Lagos State House of Assembly has instructed all staff and legislative aides to work remotely indefinitely as a precautionary measure amid the ongoing leadership dispute. The directive was issued by the Acting Clerk, Mr Babatunde Ottun Abubakar, in a memo addressed to all staff. The decision aims to ensure their safety and prevent any potential breakdown of law and order within the Assembly complex. Titled “Amendment to Remote Work Schedule Arrangement,” the memo outlined that all categories of staff, including those at the Lagos State House of…

Osun State Governor Relaxes Curfew In Ifon And Ilobu Amid Peace Efforts. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has eased the curfew imposed on Ifon and Ilobu communities following months of tension over a boundary dispute. The adjustment comes as the state government reports significant progress in restoring peace to the affected areas. The curfew, initially enforced from 7 pm to 7 am on 16 January 2025, was aimed at curbing violent clashes between the two communities. However, in light of improved security conditions, the government has revised the restriction period to 10 pm to 4 am, with immediate effect.…

Ondo State Governor Approves N634 Million For WASSCE Fees. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved N634 million for the payment of 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for students in public secondary schools across the state. The approval, announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Friday in Akure, aims to ease the financial burden on parents and guardians. According to the statement, the funding will cover the registration fees of 23,048 secondary school students who passed the Joint Senior Secondary School II Promotion Examination, conducted…