Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Atiku Condemns EFCC’s Detention Of Tambuwal As Political Witch-Hunt. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticised the detention of Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the former Governor of Sokoto State, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), labelling it a politically motivated move by the Tinubu-led administration to silence opposition voices. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, Atiku, a prominent figure in the opposition Coalition, accused the government of weaponising the fight against corruption to harass and intimidate political opponents. Atiku alleged that Tambuwal’s detention is part of a broader strategy to coerce opposition leaders…

Tinubu Appoints Ayo Hulayat Omidiran As New Federal Character Commission Chairman. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former member of the House of Representatives, as the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) in Nigeria. The announcement, made on Monday, 11 August 2025, marks a significant leadership change for the commission, with Omidiran succeeding Dr Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was marked by controversy. Omidiran, who represented the Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency of Osun State from 2011 to 2019, brings a wealth of experience to the role. Beyond her political career, she is a respected…

Former SGF Claims Peter Obi Won 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election. A startling claim has reignited debate over Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, with former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, asserting that Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, was the rightful winner, not President Bola Tinubu. Lawal, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the statement during an interview on Channels Television’s *Politics Today* on 11 August 2025, alleging that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) misrepresented the true results of the 25 February 2023 election. Lawal, a former ally of…

Ibom Air Passenger Ban Ignites National Debate On Justice And Double Standards. A recent incident aboard an Ibom Air flight has sparked a heated nationwide debate in Nigeria over justice, mercy, and perceived double standards in the country’s legal system. The controversy centres on the airline’s decision to impose a lifetime ban on a passenger, Comfort Bob Emmanson, and pursue criminal charges against her for allegedly assaulting a crew member on a flight from Uyo to Lagos on 10 August 2025. The case has drawn sharp criticism, with prominent voices, including Professor Joy Ezeilo, a renowned human rights lawyer and…

Nigeria Orders Urgent Evacuation Of Abeokuta Prison Over Deplorable Conditions. The Federal Government of Nigeria has mandated the immediate evacuation of inmates from the Abeokuta Custodial Centre in Ogun State, citing “horrible” sanitary conditions unfit for human habitation. The directive, issued by Dr Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, comes as part of an ongoing investigation into systemic failures within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The order, announced on Monday, 11 August 2025, during the third public hearing of the Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption and Other Violations in Abuja, gives the NCoS four weeks to…

Gaza Mourns As Israeli Strike Claims Lives Of Six Journalists Near Al-Shifa Hospital. Gaza City is reeling from a devastating Israeli airstrike that killed six journalists near Al-Shifa Hospital on Sunday, 10 August 2025. The attack, which targeted a media tent clearly marked with a “Press” sign, has sparked widespread grief and condemnation, with many describing it as a deliberate assault on press freedom. The journalists, who were among the few remaining voices reporting from within Gaza, were killed while sheltering outside the hospital complex, a location many assumed would be safe from attack. The victims have been identified…

Gunmen Kill Three In Renewed Assault On Benue’s Yelwata Community. Suspected armed herdsmen launched a fresh attack on Yelwata in Benue State, Nigeria, on Monday morning, resulting in the deaths of three residents and injuries to at least three others. The incident, which occurred around 7am, has reignited fears among locals still recovering from a devastating raid just two months earlier. The assault is part of coordinated attacks that also targeted the nearby Udei community, where gun battles ensued at approximately 5am. Police tactical units engaged the assailants, described as suspected herdsmen bandits, forcing them to retreat after fierce…

President Tinubu Appoints House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas To Lead APC Reconciliation In Bauchi. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, as chairman of a reconciliation committee tasked with resolving internal disputes within the Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement, made on Sunday, August 10, 2025, reflects the President’s commitment to fostering unity and strengthening the party’s cohesion ahead of future elections. The committee, established following directives from the APC’s national leadership, aims to address longstanding grievances among party stakeholders in Bauchi, promoting harmony and…

Federal Government Launches YouthCred To Empower Young Nigerians With Credit Access. The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced YouthCred, a national consumer credit scheme targeting Nigerians aged 18–39, including members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), to enhance access to credit and promote financial literacy. Launched in July 2025 under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the programme, managed by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), has already reached its 1,000th beneficiary and aims to support 400,000 youths nationwide. YouthCred offers low-interest, collateral-free loans without the need for guarantors, with loan amounts ranging from N5,000 to N5…

Imo State Government Sets 24 July 2025 Deadline To End Open Grazing. The Imo State Government has issued a firm directive to cattle herders, mandating an end to open grazing in the state capital, Owerri, by 24 July 2025. The announcement, aimed at fostering peaceful coexistence and maintaining public order, was made by Dr Anthony Mgbeahurike, the Commissioner for Livestock Development, during a stakeholders’ meeting with cattle breeders and herders in Owerri. The move addresses growing concerns over unchecked grazing practices that have disrupted daily life and strained relations between herders and local farmers. Dr Mgbeahurike emphasised the government’s…

President Tinubu Directs Vice President Shettima To Visit Former Leaders In London Hospitals. President Bola Tinubu has instructed Vice President Kashim Shettima to undertake a significant goodwill mission to London, where he visited two former Nigerian leaders receiving medical treatment. The directive, issued earlier this week, saw Shettima travel from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to check on the health of former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, both admitted to hospitals in the British capital. Shettima, who was in Ethiopia to attend the launch of the country’s Green Legacy Initiative at the invitation of Prime…

Geregu Power Posts ₦13 Billion Q2 2025 Profit, Surpassing Forecasts With 61% Year-on-Year Growth. Geregu Power Plc, Nigeria’s pioneering publicly listed power generation company, has announced a robust pre-tax profit of ₦13.297 billion for the second quarter of 2025, marking a significant 61.14% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The unaudited interim financial statements, released on 12 July 2025, reveal that the company not only exceeded its Q2 profit forecast but also demonstrated strong financial resilience amid challenging market conditions. The company reported a remarkable revenue of ₦55.875 billion for Q2 2025, reflecting an 84.72% surge from…