Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

JAMB Accuses 2025 UTME Top Scorer Of Identity Manipulation. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has levelled serious allegations against Chinedu Okeke, the top scorer in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), accusing him of manipulating his identity and academic records to secure multiple university admissions. Okeke, who achieved an impressive score of 375, has been thrust into the spotlight following revelations about inconsistencies in his personal and academic details. JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed during the board’s 2025 Policy Meeting in Abuja that Okeke, initially celebrated for his academic prowess, is currently a 400-level…

Egypt’s New Administrative Capital: A £45 Billion Vision For The Future. Egypt is forging ahead with an ambitious plan to construct a new capital city, dubbed the New Administrative Capital (NAC), at an estimated cost of £45 billion ($58 billion), making it the most expensive capital project in the world. Located 45 kilometres east of Cairo in the desert, this sprawling megacity aims to alleviate the chronic overcrowding of Egypt’s historic capital while redefining the nation’s administrative and economic landscape. Announced in 2015 by then-Housing Minister Mostafa Madbouly, now Egypt’s Prime Minister, the NAC is a cornerstone of President…

Former Lagos Deputy Governor Demands Cancellation Of Local Government Elections Amid Alleged Irregularities. Senator Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has called for the immediate cancellation of the ongoing local government elections in the state, citing widespread irregularities and alleged attempts to manipulate the electoral process. The prominent politician made the statement on Saturday while addressing reporters at polling unit 19 in Iru-Victoria Island Local Council Development Area. Bucknor-Akerele, a seasoned politician and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, expressed deep concerns about the integrity of the elections, accusing the Lagos State Independent…

National Hospital Abuja Seeks Public Help To Identify Unconscious Female Patient. The National Hospital Abuja has issued an urgent appeal for public assistance in identifying a female patient currently receiving treatment in its Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The woman, whose identity remains unknown, was discovered unconscious along Kubwa–Deidei Road in Abuja on the evening of 8 July 2025. According to a statement released by the hospital on Friday, 11 July 2025, the patient was found at approximately 10:30 PM and was promptly brought to the Trauma Centre by a compassionate individual. She is now under medical care, with…

China Unveils DF-5B ICBM, Capable Of Striking New York In Under 30 Minutes. China has showcased its formidable DF-5B intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a weapon capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads, each with a destructive yield over 200 times greater than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Launched from Beijing, the missile could reach New York in under 30 minutes, marking a significant escalation in China’s strategic posturing. The DF-5B, an upgraded variant of the Cold War-era DF-5, was highlighted by state broadcaster CCTV in a rare disclosure on 3 June 2025. Unlike its predecessor, which carried a single warhead,…

US Court Sentences Nigerian To 11 Years For $1.3 million Million COVID-19 Fraud. A United States District Court has sentenced Abiola Femi Quadri, a 43-year-old Nigerian residing in Pasadena, California, to over 11 years in federal prison for orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme that siphoned $1.3 million (£1 million) in COVID-19 unemployment and disability insurance benefits from California and Nevada. The sentencing, delivered by Judge George H. Wu on 10 July 2025, also mandates Quadri to pay $1,356,229 in restitution and a $35,000 fine, marking a significant crackdown on pandemic-related fraud. Quadri, who pleaded guilty to one count of…

NNPC Considers Selling Refineries As Rehabilitation Challenges Mount, Says Ojulari. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is contemplating the sale of its state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, as ongoing rehabilitation efforts face significant hurdles, according to Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari. Speaking at the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria, on 10 July 2025, Ojulari revealed that a strategic review of the company’s refinery operations is underway, with a decision expected by the end of the year. The potential sale marks a pivotal shift for Nigeria’s oil sector, which has struggled to revive…

Lagos Local Government Elections: 139 Candidates Vie For 57 Chairmanship Seats. Lagos State is gearing up for a fiercely contested local government election, with 139 from 10 political parties competing for 57 chairmanship positions across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Scheduled for 12 July 2025, the polls will also see 842 councillorship candidates from 14 parties vying for 376 ward seats, marking a significant moment for grassroots democracy in Nigeria’s commercial hub. According to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), 15 of the 19 political parties that initially expressed…

President Tinubu Endorses AFRIMA 2025 As Nigeria Prepares To Host Historic Music Awards. Lagos is set to become the epicentre of African music and culture as President Bola Tinubu has officially endorsed the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), scheduled to take place from 25 to 30 November 2025. The announcement, heralded as a significant boost for Nigeria’s creative industry, follows a formal request from the African Union Commission (AUC) for Nigeria’s collaboration in hosting the prestigious event. The Federal Government has moved swiftly to establish an inter-ministerial Local Organising Committee (LOC) to ensure the event’s success,…

Dubai Imposes Strict Visa Restrictions On Nigerians Aged 18-45. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced stringent new visa regulations for Nigerian travellers, significantly impacting those planning to visit Dubai, a key destination for business and tourism. According to a directive issued by Dubai immigration authorities, Nigerians aged 18 to 45 are now barred from obtaining tourist visas unless accompanied, while transit visa applications have been entirely suspended. The policy, communicated to travel agents on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, also imposes rigorous financial requirements for applicants aged 45 and above. Those in this age group must provide a six-month…

Vice President Shettima’s Remarks Misrepresented, Says State House. The Office of the Vice President has strongly condemned the misrepresentation of comments made by Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of Nigeria, during a book launch in Abuja on Thursday, 10 July 2025. Speaking at the public presentation of *OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block* by Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN) at the Yar’Adua Centre, Shettima’s remarks were distorted by some media outlets, sparking unwarranted controversy. Certain reports falsely linked the Vice President’s historical references to the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan with the recent state…

Liverpool FC Retire No. 20 Shirt In Emotional Tribute To Diogo Jota. Liverpool Football Club has announced the permanent retirement of the number 20 shirt across all levels of the club, a poignant tribute to their late forward, Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away alongside his brother, André Silva, in a car accident in Spain on 3 July 2025. The decision, a first in the club’s storied history, underscores the profound impact Jota had on the team and its supporters during his time at Anfield. The announcement came after consultations with Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, and his family, ensuring their…