Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Lagos Council Elections Proceed Smoothly As Sanwo-Olu Lauds LASIEC’s Efficiency. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his satisfaction with the peaceful and well-organised conduct of the local government elections held across the state on Saturday, 12 July 2025. The elections, which took place in 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), saw residents voting to elect new chairmen and councillors in a process described as orderly and efficient. Governor Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, cast his vote at Polling Unit 006, Ward E, St. Stephen’s Nursery and Primary School, Adeniji…

Bauchi State To Embrace New Anthem And Logo In Push For Cultural Pride. Bauchi State is set to introduce its own anthem and official logo, a move aimed at fostering patriotism and celebrating its rich cultural heritage, as announced by the state government on Thursday, 10 July 2025. The initiative, revealed by Commissioner for Information and Communication Usman Shehu Usman during a press briefing following the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, is designed to instil a sense of unity and pride among residents while reviving the state’s tourism and cultural prominence. The proposed anthem and logo will reflect…

Jannik Sinner Storms Past Novak Djokovic To Secure First Wimbledon Final Berth. World number one Jannik Sinner delivered a commanding performance to defeat seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4, on Friday, 11 July 2025, securing his place in his maiden Wimbledon final. The 23-year-old Italian will now face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated showdown on Sunday, setting the stage for a thrilling clash between the sport’s rising stars. Sinner showcased his brilliance on Centre Court, overpowering Djokovic with relentless precision and power. From the outset, the Italian broke Djokovic’s serve early…

Senator Kingibe Of Labour Party Defects To ADC. The Labour Party (LP) is grappling with a deepening crisis following the defection of Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement, made during a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, 12 July 2025, has intensified political tensions within the LP, with Kingibe citing the party’s internal divisions as her primary reason for leaving. Senator Kingibe, who was elected under the LP banner in 2023, described her move as a deliberate and strategic decision, asserting…

Nigerian Government Unveils Plan To Combat Food Insecurity Crisis Affecting 161 Million. The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised a critical alarm over the escalating food insecurity crisis, revealing that approximately 161 million Nigerians are currently unable to access sufficient food. The announcement, made during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Friday, underscores the urgent need for action to avert a deepening food and nutrition crisis across the nation. Alhaji Nuhu Kilishi, Director of the Nutrition and Food Safety Department at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, highlighted the severity of the situation, noting that only 20…

Labour Party Opens 2027 Presidential Ticket With Commitment To Fair Primaries. The Labour Party (LP) has announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 Nigerian general election is now open to all aspirants, with a firm pledge to ensure a transparent and impartial selection process. In a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, declared that no politician would be favoured, marking a significant shift in the party’s approach to candidate selection. Arabambi emphasised that the LP will hold primary elections to determine its flagbearer, ensuring a level playing field for all…

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…