Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Resident Doctors Issue 10-Day Ultimatum To Nigerian Government, Threaten Nationwide Strike. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a stern 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning of a nationwide strike if their demands for improved welfare and working conditions are not met by 10 September 2025. The decision, announced on Monday, 1 September, follows an Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held virtually on Sunday, with a communiqué signed by NARD President Dr Tope Osundara, General Secretary Dr Oluwasola Odunbaku, and Publicity and Social Secretary Dr Omoha Amobi. NARD, representing medical school graduates training as…

Niger State Governor Umar Bago Dissolves Cabinet In Mid-Term Review. Minna, Niger State – On Monday, 1 September 2025, Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago announced the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council during a meeting at the Council Chamber in Minna. The decision, described as a mid-term review of his administration’s performance, aims to reposition the government for greater efficiency and inject fresh energy into the system. Governor Bago, often referred to as the “Farmer Governor,” expressed gratitude to the outgoing commissioners, special advisers, and special assistants for their contributions to the state’s development over the past…

El-Rufai Dismisses Obi And Amaechi’s Single-Term Pledges For 2027 Presidency. Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has publicly criticised Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi for their promises to serve only a single four-year term if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027, declaring such pledges “unrealistic” and lacking credibility. Speaking on Channels Television’s *Sunday Politics* programme on 31 August 2025, El-Rufai argued that Nigerians are unlikely to believe such commitments, given the complexities of governance and the duo’s experience as former governors. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has repeatedly stated he would serve just one term if…

Reno Omokri Criticises Peter Obi For Silence On Simon Ekpa’s Conviction. Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has publicly called out Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, for his silence following the conviction of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish separatist, in Finland. Ekpa, aged 40, was sentenced to six years in prison by the Päijät-Häme District Court on Monday, 1 September 2025, for terrorism-related offences, aggravated tax fraud, incitement to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, and violations of Finland’s Lawyers Act. Omokri, in a series of posts on X, accused Obi of selective outrage, highlighting what he…

Nigerian Government Hails Simon Ekpa’s Conviction As Major Blow To Terrorism. The Nigerian Federal Government has celebrated the conviction of Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafra agitator, as a significant triumph in its ongoing battle against terrorism. On Monday, 1 September 2025, the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland sentenced Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences, a ruling that Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described as a “landmark victory” for the Nigerian people. The court found Ekpa guilty of inciting terrorist acts and associating with a terrorist organisation. Between August 2021 and November 2024, Ekpa…

Nigerian Government Launches New Curricula To Transform Basic, Secondary, And Technical Education. The Nigerian Federal Government has introduced a sweeping overhaul of the national curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education, set to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. Announced by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, the new framework aims to reduce curriculum overload, deepen practical learning, and equip students with skills relevant to today’s global demands. The comprehensive review was conducted in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Nigerian Educational…

Finnish Court Sentences Simon Ekpa To Six Years For Terrorism Offences. Lahti, Finland – The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born former local politician, to six years in prison after convicting him of terrorism-related crimes. The ruling, delivered on Monday, 1 September 2025, found Ekpa guilty of participating in a terrorist organisation and inciting crimes for terrorist purposes, linked to separatist activities in Nigeria’s southeastern region. Ekpa, a 40-year-old resident of Lahti and former member of the National Coalition Party, was arrested on 21 November 2024 alongside four others on suspicion of terrorism-related offences.…

19-Year-Old Miracle Chukwu Secures Historic Win In Rivers State Election. Port Harcourt, Nigeria – A remarkable political breakthrough occurred on 31 August 2025, as 19-year-old Miracle Chukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) claimed a councillor seat in Ward 5, Oyigbo, during the Rivers State local government elections. Her victory, amid the APC’s dominant sweep of 20 out of 23 chairmanship seats, marks her as one of Nigeria’s youngest elected officials and shatters traditional age barriers in politics. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), chaired by Dr Michael Odey, declared the results on Sunday, praising the elections as…

South Africa And Nigeria Bolster Economic Ties With Successful 2025 Trade Mission. South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), in collaboration with the South African Consulate General in Lagos, has successfully concluded the 2025 Outward Selling Trade Mission to Nigeria, held from 25–27 August. The mission, a vibrant showcase of business-to-business (B2B) engagement, aimed to strengthen trade and investment ties between two of Africa’s economic powerhouses, with a keen focus on fostering investor confidence and supporting Nigeria’s ongoing regulatory reforms. The initiative, part of South Africa’s broader strategy to expand its trade footprint across the continent, brought…

Sule Lamido Accuses APC Of Betraying Nigerians With Failed Promises. Former Jigawa State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, Sule Lamido, has delivered a scathing condemnation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the administrations of former President Muhammadu Buhari and current President Bola Tinubu of plunging Nigeria into deeper poverty and hardship. Speaking at an expanded PDP caucus meeting in Dutse, Lamido claimed the APC has consistently failed to deliver on its promises, leaving Nigerians grappling with economic collapse and widespread suffering. Lamido, a seasoned politician with over four decades of experience, did not mince words as…

Bayer Leverkusen Sack Erik ten Hag After Disappointing Start To Bundesliga Season. Bayer Leverkusen have parted ways with head coach Erik ten Hag just three months into his tenure, following a dismal start to the 2025-26 Bundesliga season. The decision, confirmed by the club’s hierarchy on Monday morning, 1 September 2025, comes after the Dutchman oversaw only three competitive matches, with the team failing to secure a league victory. Ten Hag, appointed in May to succeed Xabi Alonso, who departed for Real Madrid after guiding Leverkusen to an unbeaten domestic double in 2023-24, faced an uphill battle from the…

Tragic Loss: FCT Head Of Civil Service, Mrs Grace Adayilo, Passes Away. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) mourns the sudden and tragic loss of Mrs Grace Adayilo, the Head of the Civil Service, who passed away in the early hours of Monday, 1 September 2025. Mrs Adayilo, a distinguished administrator and the first female and indigenous person to hold this prestigious position, reportedly collapsed and died, leaving a profound void in the FCT Administration. Mrs Adayilo, fondly known as ‘Mama Africa’, was a trailblazer in public service. Her appointment as Head of the Civil Service by President Bola…