Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Victor Osimhen Rejects Galatasaray Offer, Eyes Premier League Move. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has made headlines by turning down a lucrative offer from Turkish giants Galatasaray, opting instead to pursue a move to the Premier League. The 26-year-old, currently on loan from Napoli, rejected the bid despite Galatasaray’s willingness to activate his €75 million release clause and provide a substantial wage package, according to reports from The Guardian. Osimhen’s decision underscores his long-standing ambition to play in England’s top flight, where he believes he can showcase his talents on a global stage. The forward enjoyed a prolific 2024-25 season…

Nigerian Medical Association Slams Government’s Deal To Send Doctors To Saint Lucia. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has strongly condemned the Federal Government’s agreement to deploy Nigerian doctors and health workers to Saint Lucia, labelling the move as contradictory and unacceptable. The criticism stems from stark disparities in remuneration, with the NMA highlighting that doctors in Nigeria earn an annual salary of N11.9 million, while those sent to Saint Lucia under the deal will receive N40.8 million per year. The NMA argues that this significant pay gap underscores a lack of value placed on healthcare professionals working within…

Nigerian Army Chief Oluyede Vows Robust Action Against Insecurity On Army Day. Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s steadfast commitment to tackling the nation’s security challenges and safeguarding its democratic institutions. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday ahead of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) on 6 July, Oluyede outlined a renewed military resolve to confront terrorism, banditry, and other threats undermining Nigeria’s peace. The announcement comes as the country grapLisaes with escalating violence in regions such as the North-East and North-Central, where Boko Haram and armed militias continue to wreak havoc.…

Gunmen Attack Former Minister’s Home In Plateau, Leaving One Dead And Policeman Injured. A violent assault by unknown gunmen on the residence of former Minister of Sports, Damishi Sango, in Dalwal village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, has left one person dead and a police officer wounded. The attack, which occurred at approximately 10:46 p.m. on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, has heightened concerns about escalating insecurity in the region, prompting swift responses from local authorities and security forces. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the assailants stormed Sango’s compound, opening fire on those present. A female…

Zamfara Assembly Threatens Impeachment Of Governor Lawal Over Alleged ₦9bn Hospital Renovation Scandal. The Zamfara State House of Assembly, led by Hon. Bashar Gummi, has issued a stern warning to Governor Dauda Lawal, threatening impeachment proceedings over the alleged mismanagement of ₦9 billion  allocated for the renovation of Yariman Bakura Teaching Hospital in Gusau. The Assembly, during a parallel plenary session held on Thursday in the state capital, described the expenditure as a flagrant misuse of public funds, sparking outrage among lawmakers. The hospital, originally initiated by former Governor Aliyu Shinkafi and completed under Abdulaziz Yari’s administration at a…

Opposition Coalition Vows To Safeguard Nigeria’s Democracy, Says David Mark. Former Senate President David Mark, now interim national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that a newly formed opposition coalition will prevent Nigeria from descending into a one-party state. Speaking at the coalition’s unveiling in Abuja on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, Mark described the alliance as a united front of opposition parties, youth groups, civil society, and patriots dedicated to rescuing Nigeria’s democracy from what he called a “creeping descent into civilian dictatorship” under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The coalition, which has adopted the…

Mali’s Junta Leader Secures Renewable Five-Year Term Without Election. Mali’s military-appointed legislative body, the National Transitional Council (NTC), has granted General Assimi Goïta, the country’s junta leader, a five-year presidential term, renewable “as many times as necessary” without the need for elections. The decision, made on Thursday, 3 July 2025, paves the way for Goïta to remain in power until at least 2030, despite earlier promises by the military government to restore civilian rule by March 2024. The move has sparked concerns about the erosion of democratic processes in the West African nation, which has been under military control since…

Arsenal Promote James Ellis To Technical Director Role. Arsenal Football Club have confirmed the promotion of their highly regarded head of recruitment, James Ellis, to the position of technical director. The move signals the club’s intent to build on their recent progress with internal talent steering the recruitment strategy. Ellis, who joined Arsenal from Fulham in 2021, has earned widespread praise for his work as head of recruitment. His keen eye for talent and meticulous approach have been instrumental in shaping the Gunners’ squad under manager Mikel Arteta. The decision to elevate Ellis to technical director reflects Arsenal’s confidence…

Canada Sees Surge In Emigration As 27,086 Depart In Early 2025. Canada is witnessing a significant wave of emigration, with Statistics Canada reporting that 27,086 citizens and permanent residents left the country between January and March 2025. This figure marks the second-highest first-quarter emigration total since 2017, when 27,115 individuals departed, highlighting a growing trend of Canadians seeking opportunities abroad. The data reveals a 3% increase in emigration compared to the first quarter of 2024, when 26,293 people left Canada. Alongside this, a notable 9,676 emigrants returned to Canada during the same period in 2025, a slight rise from…

Enugu Air Set To Launch With Inaugural Flight On July 7. Enugu, Nigeria – The skies above Enugu are poised for a historic moment as Enugu Air, the state-owned commercial airline, prepares to launch its inaugural flight on Monday, 7 July 2025. The announcement, made by the Enugu State Government, marks a significant milestone in Governor Peter Mbah’s vision to transform the state into a major aviation hub and bolster its multimodal transport ecosystem. The launch ceremony will take place at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, as the special…

Labour Party Leadership Reaffirms Support For Peter Obi Amid Factional Dispute. The Labour Party (LP), under the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman, has firmly dismissed a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Julius Abure-led faction demanding the resignation of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The ultimatum, described as “mischievous” and “politically motivated,” stems from Obi’s participation in a new opposition coalition led by former Senate President David Mark, which was unveiled in Abuja on Wednesday. In a statement released on Thursday, Senator Usman, the Acting National Chairman of the LP’s National Caretaker Committee (NCC), condemned the Abure faction’s…

Trump To Host Five African Leaders For Trade Summit, Nigeria Notably Excluded. United States President Donald Trump is set to welcome the leaders of five African nations to the White House next week for a high-level summit focused on trade and investment opportunities. The presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal will join Trump for discussions and a working lunch on 9 July 2025, marking his administration’s first major diplomatic engagement with African leaders since his return to office. However, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and largest economy, has been conspicuously left off the guest list, raising questions about…