Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Anti-Islam Activist Salwan Momika Shot Dead In Sweden. Salwan Momika, the Iraqi refugee known for publicly burning copies of the Koran, has been shot dead in Sweden while livestreaming on TikTok. The 38-year-old was attacked in an apartment in Södertälje on Wednesday night, in what Swedish authorities are treating as a serious criminal investigation. According to local reports, police arrived at the scene to find Momika suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A video seen by MailOnline showed police switching off a phone that had been broadcasting the attack live. …

Eight Hostages Freed After 15 Months In Gaza Amid Chaotic Scenes. Eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thai nationals, have returned to Israel after being held captive in Gaza for over 15 months. Their release, which took place in Khan Younis, was marked by chaotic scenes, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express deep concern over the situation. One of the freed hostages, Arbel Yehud, was seen being led through a crowd by masked gunmen before being handed over. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that seven of the hostages crossed into Israel under military escort, while the…

Trump Says Illegal Migrants That Poses High Security Threats Will Be Sent To Detention Centre At Guantanamo Bay. US President Donald Trump has announced plans to construct a migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, which he claims will hold up to 30,000 individuals. The facility, separate from the high-security military prison at the US naval base, is intended to house what Trump described as “the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people.” Guantanamo Bay has previously been used to house migrants, though the practice has drawn criticism from human rights groups. Expansion of Migrant Detention Operations Speaking…

American Airlines Jet And Military Helicopter Collide Mid-Air Over Washington DC. An American Airlines jet has collided mid-air with a military helicopter in Washington DC, with both aircraft crashing into the Potomac River. The commercial flight, which was arriving from Wichita, Kansas, had 60 passengers and four crew members on board, while the helicopter carried three US Army soldiers. Emergency response teams, including around 300 personnel, are in “rescue mode” as police divers and boats search for survivors in challenging conditions marked by strong winds and darkness. Authorities have confirmed to CBS News that 18 bodies have been…

Manchester City To Face Real Madrid or Bayern Munich In Champions League Play-offs. By Olukayode Olumuyiwa  Manchester City have secured their passage into the knockout play-off round of the UEFA Champions League, where they are set to face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in what promises to be a blockbuster tie.  After a heart-stopping performance against Club Brugge, where they came from behind to clinch a 3-1 victory, Pep Guardiola’s side managed to qualify for the next stage, finishing 22nd in the league phase standings of the revamped 36-team competition format. The draw, which will determine their…

PDP Meeting Descends Into Chaos Amidst Leadership Dispute. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters in Abuja was engulfed in pandemonium during a crucial Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting, highlighting the escalating crisis over the party’s National Secretary position. The meeting, intended to address the party’s internal affairs, turned volatile as two contenders for the National Secretary post, Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye, clashed. The tension peaked when Ude-Okoye, who was affirmed by the Court of Appeal in December 2024 as the rightful National Secretary, was forcibly removed from the meeting by supporters of Anyanwu. The legal battle for…

Police Withdraw Defamation Charge Against Dele Farotimi. According to reports coming out of Ekiti State, the Nigeria Police Force has decided to withdraw the defamation charge against Lagos-based lawyer and author, Dele Farotimi. The notice of discontinuance was filed on January 29th at the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, following the wishes of the nominal complainant, Are Afe Babalola. The notice, was lodged under Section 108 (1) (2)(a) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015. It was signed by police prosecutor Samson Osobu, who confirmed to our correspondents that the police are seeking to have the charge against…

Nigeria To Face USA, Azerbaijan, And Moldova In IHF Emerging Nations Championship. Nigeria’s Under-23 men’s handball team has been drawn in Group B alongside the USA, Azerbaijan, and Moldova for the 5th IHF Emerging Nations Championship, set to take place in Varna, Bulgaria, from 11th to 16th March 2025. The International Handball Federation (IHF) confirmed the groupings on Wednesday following the draw at its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. Coach Solomon Yola is expected to lead the Nigerian team in what will be their third appearance at the championship. They will be looking to improve on their previous performances, having…

UK Appoints British-Nigerian MP Florence Eshalomi As Trade Envoy To Nigeria. The United Kingdom has appointed Florence Eshalomi as its new Trade Envoy to Nigeria, making her the second Nigerian to hold the position. Eshalomi, 44, is a British-Nigerian politician and Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Political and International Studies with Law from Middlesex University. The appointment was announced by the UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, who highlighted its significance in attracting investment and driving economic growth. “I’ve launched a new team of trade envoys…

Max Air Suspended By NCAA Following Tyre Burst Incident In Kano Airport. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended Max Air’s domestic flight operations following a tyre burst incident involving one of its aircraft in Kano. The affected Boeing 737-400, registered as 5N-MBD, suffered the tyre failure while landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport at 10:51 p.m. on Tuesday, 28 January 2025. Despite the alarming incident, all 53 passengers on board were safely evacuated. The aircraft was temporarily grounded before the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria reopened the runway at 8:00 a.m. today. The Nigerian Safety Investigation…

NLC To Hold Nationwide Protest Against Telecom Tariff Hike. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest on Tuesday, 4 February, to oppose the planned 50 per cent increase in telecommunication tariffs. The decision was reached during the ongoing National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting of the NLC, as workers seek to resist what they describe as an unfair financial burden on Nigerians. The NLC had earlier rejected the tariff hike, which was approved by the Federal Government through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on 22 January. The labour union argues that the increase, amid the current…

BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria Secures $1.1 Billion AfDB Loan To Electrify 5 Million Homes By 2026. In a landmark announcement at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Nigeria has secured a significant $1.1 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) aimed at providing electricity to 5 million Nigerians by the end of 2026. The news was shared by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, with the official statement delivered by Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power. President Bola Tinubu, in his address, outlined this ambitious initiative alongside other ongoing projects,…