Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Lagos State Reopens Teaching Recruitment Portal To Boost Employment. The Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has relaunched its recruitment portal, marking a significant step towards enhancing access to teaching opportunities across the state. The initiative, announced at a press briefing, reflects the state’s commitment to fostering equity, fairness, and inclusivity in its teaching workforce. Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Peregrino, TESCOM Chairman, highlighted the portal’s user-friendly design and its focus on inclusivity, ensuring that young people, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalised groups have equal access to job opportunities. “This portal stands out for its accessibility and commitment to creating…

Baltasar Engonga Sentenced To 18 Years For Embezzlement In Equatorial Guinea. Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former Director-General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for embezzling government funds. The verdict, delivered by a court in Malabo on 2 July 2025, marks a significant development in a case that has gripped the nation and drawn international attention due to its political and social ramifications. Engonga, a great-nephew of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, was found guilty following an investigation that uncovered substantial sums of money traced to secret accounts linked to him.…

President Tinubu Replaces NYSC Director-General In Strategic Leadership Shake-Up. President Bola Tinubu has made a significant change in the leadership of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), removing Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed as Director-General and appointing Brigadier General Nafiu Olakunle as his replacement. The announcement, reflects the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen key institutions and promote national unity through effective leadership. Brigadier General Ahmed, appointed in January 2023 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, has been succeeded by Brigadier General Olakunle, a seasoned artillery officer from Ileogbo in Aiyedire Local Government Area of Osun State. The new Director-General…

Nigerian House Of Representatives To Review Proposals For 46 New States and 117 Local Governments. The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced plans to consider an unprecedented 46 proposals for the creation of new states and 117 requests for new local government areas (LGAs) across Nigeria. The announcement, made on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, marks a significant step in the ongoing effort to reshape the country’s administrative and political landscape, potentially increasing the number of states from 36 to 82 if all proposals are approved. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who chairs…

Nigeria Set To End Diesel Dependency And Slash Carbon Emissions, Says Vice President Shettima. Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced an ambitious plan for Nigeria to phase out diesel dependency and significantly reduce carbon emissions through the adoption of an integrated hybrid energy system. Speaking at the Decarbonising Infrastructure in Nigeria Summit (DIN Summit) in Abuja on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, Shettima outlined the government’s commitment to transforming the nation’s infrastructure to align with sustainable development goals. Shettima emphasised that 75% of Nigeria’s greenhouse gas emissions stem from the infrastructure sector, encompassing energy, transport, urban development, and agriculture.…

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Dies At 90, Leaving A Legacy Marked By Faith And Controversy. Rev. Jimmy Swaggart, a fire-and-brimstone Pentecostal preacher who rose to global fame as a pioneering televangelist before his ministry was rocked by scandal, died Tuesday at the age of 90. Swaggart passed away at Baton Rouge General Medical Center following a cardiac arrest on June 15, 2025, his family announced. His death marks the end of a seven-decade career that saw him fill stadiums, reach millions through television, and navigate a tumultuous fall from grace. “Today, our hearts are heavy as we share that Brother…

ADC Leadership Resigns To Pave Way For David Mark’s Coalition Ahead Of 2027 Elections. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has undergone a significant leadership shake-up as its entire executive team, led by National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, announced their resignation to support a new interim leadership under former Senate President David Mark. The move, confirmed on Wednesday, is seen as a strategic step to bolster the opposition coalition’s platform as it prepares to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 Nigerian general elections. Nwosu, who has led the ADC since its inception, stated that the decision followed…

Iran Halts Cooperation With UN Nuclear Watchdog, Raising Global Concerns. In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Iran has announced the suspension of its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog. The decision, confirmed by Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, effectively bars international inspectors from monitoring the country’s nuclear facilities, prompting fears that Tehran may be poised to accelerate its nuclear programme. The move comes amid heightened regional friction and follows recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites, which have intensified scrutiny of its nuclear ambitions. Qalibaf stated that the Iranian parliament would act…

LASIEC Reaffirms Commitment To Transparent Elections Amid PDP Allegations. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has strongly refuted claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it unjustly disqualified candidates ahead of the local government elections scheduled for 12 July 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, LASIEC addressed concerns raised by the PDP regarding the screening and validation process, asserting its dedication to conducting free, fair, and transparent elections. The PDP had accused LASIEC of irregularities, unfair practices, and administrative negligence during the candidate validation exercise that began on 26 June 2025. Specifically, the party claimed that…

ADC Faction Rejects Opposition Coalition’s Adoption, Declares Party Not For Sale. A significant faction within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has publicly rejected the recent adoption of the party by a coalition of opposition politicians as a platform for the 2027 Nigerian general elections. The group, identifying itself as the “Concerned Stakeholders of the ADC,” issued a strongly worded statement on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, condemning what it described as an undemocratic attempt to hijack the party’s structure for elite political gain. The statement, signed by Musa Isa Matara, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, expressed outrage over the lack…

Northern Political Leaders Unite Under ADC Banner For 2027 Elections. A coalition of prominent opposition leaders, including key figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The decision, finalised during a high-level meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, marks a significant step towards consolidating opposition forces to unseat President Bola Tinubu. The coalition, spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President David Mark, includes influential PDP stalwarts such as former governors Sule Lamido (Jigawa),…

Heathrow Airport Shutdown Caused By Preventable Substation Fire, Report Finds. A major fire at an electrical substation that brought London’s Heathrow Airport to a standstill for over 12 hours in March 2025 was caused by a short circuit in a poorly maintained component, a report by Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) has revealed. The blaze, which disrupted more than 1,000 flights and affected around 270,000 passengers, exposed significant vulnerabilities in the UK’s critical infrastructure, prompting calls for urgent improvements. The fire broke out just before midnight on 20 March at the North Hyde substation in Hayes, approximately…