Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

NUJ Urges Media Houses To Prioritise Salary Payment And Insurance for Journalists. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has called on media houses to prioritise the payment of salaries and provide insurance coverage for their staff. The appeal was made in a communiqué issued at the end of the union’s monthly congress, held on Friday at the NUJ Secretariat in Iyaganku, Ibadan. The communiqué, prepared by Comrades Akeem Abas (Chairman), Olamide Adeniji (Secretary), and Dayo Adu (Member), highlighted the rapid increase in the number of radio stations in Oyo State, particularly in Ibadan. While acknowledging the…

Tinubu Urges NIPSS Graduates To Lead Nigeria’s Digital Transformation. President Bola Tinubu has called on graduates of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and other policymakers to take the lead in driving Nigeria’s digital transformation and tech-driven economic growth. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Senior Executive Course 46 of NIPSS in Kuru, Plateau State, on Friday, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalising the institute. He outlined plans to fully digitise its operations, develop an advanced e-library, and establish virtual learning platforms to ensure that executive education remains…

Mojisola Meranda Retains Speakership Of Lagos Assembly Amid Leadership Row. Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have firmly backed Mrs Mojisola Meranda as Speaker, dismissing claims of her resignation amid a brewing leadership dispute. The declaration came from Stephen Ogundipe, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, during a press briefing in Lagos on Friday. The affirmation follows dramatic scenes on Thursday when ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa stormed the Assembly complex with a heavy security presence, proclaiming his return to the top post. Obasa, who was removed in January over allegations of misconduct and…

Microsoft To Shut Down Skype In May 2025, Ending An Era Of Video Calling. Microsoft has announced that it will permanently shut down Skype, the pioneering video calling service, in May 2025. The decision, revealed today, brings to a close over two decades of connecting people across the globe, with the tech giant urging users to transition to its Microsoft Teams platform instead. Launched in 2003, Skype quickly became a household name, revolutionising how people communicated by offering free voice and video calls over the internet at a time when international phone charges were steep. Microsoft acquired the service…

NPFL Pledges To Boost Players’ Futures With Sports And Education Initiative. The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has unveiled an ambitious plan to enhance the prospects of its players by integrating sports with educational opportunities, marking a transformative step for Nigerian football. In a landmark announcement, NPFL Chairman Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye outlined the league’s commitment to supporting young footballers in balancing their athletic careers with academic development. The initiative, revealed following a meeting in Abuja with representatives from the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, aims to secure a brighter future for players beyond the pitch. Speaking…

Senator Natasha Accuses Senate President Godswill Akpabio Of Sexual Harassment In a shocking revelation, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. The allegations, aired during an interview with Arise Television on Friday, have sparked controversy within Nigeria’s political circles. Akpabio, through his media consultant Kenny Okulogbo, has vehemently denied the claims, dismissing them as baseless. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that the Senate President made inappropriate advances towards her, which she rejected, leading to what she described as persistent harassment and professional sabotage. She recounted a specific incident on 8 December 2023, when she…

Supreme Court Halts Funding To Rivers State Government In Landmark Ruling. The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of the Federation to immediately cease releasing financial allocations to the Rivers State Government. The ruling, delivered on Friday by Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim, mandates that the directive remain in effect until Governor Siminalayi Fubara halts what the court described as “illegal, unlawful, and unconstitutional activities.” The apex court’s five-member panel, led by Justice Musa Uwani Aba-Aji, issued a scathing rebuke of Governor Fubara’s actions, accusing him of undermining the rule…

NAFDAC Halts Registration Of Multi-Dose Anti-Malarial Suspension Artemether/Lumefantrine. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the discontinuation of the registration of Multi-Dose Anti-Malarial (Artemether/Lumefantrine) dry powder for oral suspension. The decision, detailed in Public Alert No. 01/2025 published on the agency’s website on Thursday, comes after evidence revealed instability in the reconstituted formulations, posing risks to their effectiveness. The suspension applies to all locally produced and imported versions of the Multi-Dose Artemether/Lumefantrine dry powder for oral use. NAFDAC has confirmed it will no longer process new applications, renewals, or variations for this product.…

Tributes Pour In As Anike Agbaje-Williams, Africa’s First Television Face, Passes Away At  88. The world of broadcasting has lost a true pioneer with the peaceful passing of Anike Agbaje-Williams, the first person to appear on African television. She died at the age of 88 in her home in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, where she spent much of her remarkable life. Her death was confirmed on Thursday by Banji Sokoya, who spoke on behalf of her grieving family. Agbaje-Williams etched her name in history on 31 October 1959, when she appeared on Western Nigerian Television (WNTV) during its…

Starmer And Trump Forge New Bonds In Historic White House Meeting In a landmark visit to the White House, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met US President Donald Trump yesterday, marking their first face-to-face encounter since both leaders assumed office. The meeting, rich with diplomatic gestures and candid exchanges, offered a glimpse into the evolving relationship between the two nations. Here’s a roundup of the key highlights from their talks. A Royal Invitation Stuns Trump Sir Keir arrived bearing an unexpected gift: a personal letter from King Charles III inviting President Trump for a second state visit to the…

Hollywood Legend Gene Hackman And Wife Found Dead In New Mexico Home. Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, have been found dead in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The couple, along with their dog, were discovered on Wednesday afternoon, with authorities stating they appeared to have been deceased “for quite a while.” Hackman, 95, was found in a side room near the kitchen, while his 65-year-old wife, a classical pianist, was discovered in a bathroom. Although no immediate signs of injury were reported, police described the deaths as “suspicious enough” to warrant further investigation. The…

TETFund To Address Electricity Crisis In Universities. The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has pledged to tackle the ongoing energy crisis in Nigerian universities, following an increase in electricity tariffs. This commitment aims to enhance research capabilities and improve the global ranking of the country’s higher institutions. TETFund Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, emphasised the importance of energy stability in universities, stating that the agency is committed to ensuring that research centres are of top quality and self-sufficient. He further assured that research samples would no longer need to be sent abroad, as institutions would be equipped to handle advanced…