Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

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…

Wike Slams ADC Coalition As ‘Failed Politicians’ In Fiery Attack. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), unleashed a blistering critique of the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during a media parley in Abuja on Thursday, 3 July 2025. Targeting prominent figures such as former Senate President David Mark and former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi, Wike branded the coalition a “gang of failed and expired politicians” desperate to regain relevance ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ADC, recently adopted as the platform for a coalition of opposition leaders including…

Cooking Gas Prices Rise To ₦8,167.43 For 5kg Cylinder in Nigeria, NBS Reports. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a 3.57% increase in the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, in Nigeria. According to the NBS’s “Cooking Gas Price Watch” for May 2025, released on Thursday, 3 July 2025, the price rose from ₦7,885.60 in April to ₦8,167.43 in May, reflecting ongoing economic pressures impacting households across the country. The report highlights significant regional variations in pricing. Abia recorded the highest average price for a…

Angélique Kidjo Makes History As First African Artist To Receive Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star. Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first African artist to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The announcement, made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, places the five-time Grammy Award winner among the prestigious Class of 2026, a group of 35 global entertainers recognised for their contributions to music, film, television, and sports. Kidjo, 64, hailing from Cotonou, Benin, has captivated audiences worldwide for over four decades with…

FCT Teachers’ Strike Nears Resolution As Wike Secures Agreement With Stakeholders. Abuja, Nigeria – The prolonged teachers’ strike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which has disrupted primary education since March 2025, is on the verge of resolution following a crucial meeting convened by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on Thursday, 3 July 2025. The closed-door discussions, held at the minister’s official residence in Abuja, brought together leaders of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), and chairmen of the six FCT Area Councils to address the grievances that have kept schools shuttered for months.…