Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Poor Sanitation Fuels Spread Of Communicable Diseases, Warns Nigerian Minister. The Nigerian Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, has highlighted poor environmental sanitation as a key driver of preventable communicable diseases across the country. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on 26 June 2025, ahead of the 2025 National Environmental Sanitation Day (NESD), the minister stressed the urgent need for improved sanitation and hygiene practices to curb outbreaks of diseases such as cholera, typhoid fever, and monkeypox. Represented by Dr Bahijjahtu Abubakar, Director of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, Lawal underscored that unsanitary environments create fertile ground for…

NJC Sacks 10 Imo Judges For Age Falsification In Major Judicial Shake-Up. In a decisive move to uphold integrity within Nigeria’s judiciary, the National Judicial Council (NJC) has ordered the compulsory retirement of ten judges from the Imo State Judiciary for falsifying their dates of birth to extend their tenure unlawfully. The announcement, made on 26 June 2025, follows the NJC’s 109th meeting in Abuja, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The NJC’s investigation revealed that nine of the ten judges—five from the Imo State High Court and four from the Customary Court of…

Kenyan Court Rules Nnamdi Kanu’s Abduction Illegal, Awards ₦120 Million In Damages. In a landmark ruling, a Kenyan court has declared the abduction and rendition of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to Nigeria as illegal. The court has ordered the Kenyan government to pay Kanu ₦120 million (approximately 10 million Kenyan Shillings) in damages for the violation of his rights. This decision marks a significant victory for Kanu and his legal team, led by prominent barrister and civil rights advocate P.L.O Lumumba, and has sparked widespread reactions across Nigeria and beyond. Nnamdi Kanu, a…

Kenya And Senegal Lead Africa In Power Regulation, Says AfDB’s 2024 Index. Kenya and Senegal have emerged as joint leaders in Africa’s energy regulation landscape, topping the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), according to a report from Africa Business Communities. The index, unveiled at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town on 20 June 2025, evaluates the regulatory frameworks of 43 African countries, highlighting the remarkable progress of both nations in power sector governance, transparency, and efficiency. The 2024 ERI, which benchmarks regulatory performance across three pillars—Regulatory Governance, Regulatory Substance, and Regulatory Outcomes—awarded Kenya and…

Crypto And Mobile Tech Pave The Way For Financial Freedom In Francophone Africa. In Francophone Africa, where access to traditional banking services remains limited, a quiet financial revolution is underway. The rapid rise of mobile technology and cryptocurrencies is empowering millions to send money, safeguard savings, and engage in the global economy like never before, according to a recent report from Africa Business Communities. Across West and Central Africa, mobile phone ownership is soaring. In Senegal, registered mobile money accounts surged from 7 million in 2013 to 38 million in 2023, boosting mobile money penetration from 45% to an…

15 African Startups Selected For Prestigious Google For Startups Accelerator Programme. In a significant boost for Africa’s burgeoning tech ecosystem, Google has announced the selection of 15 innovative startups from across the continent for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 7 programme. This milestone marks a continued commitment to fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa, with the chosen startups poised to tackle pressing challenges in sectors such as healthcare, education, fleet management, logistics automation, and recruitment. The seventh cohort, revealed on 14 March 2022, includes startups from seven African nations, with Côte d’Ivoire making its debut in…

Tinubu Brokers Peace As Wike And Fubara Resolve Rift In Historic Meeting. In a significant step towards restoring stability in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu has successfully mediated a reconciliation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. The breakthrough was announced following a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, 26 June 2025, marking the end of a protracted political crisis that has gripped the oil-rich state for nearly two years. The meeting, which also included the Speaker of the Rivers State House…

Outrage In Osun As NULGE Rejects Alleged Plan To Divert Local Government Funds To APC Chairmen. The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Osun State has sparked widespread outrage by rejecting what it claims is a plot by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) to divert local government allocations to private accounts controlled by All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen. The controversy, which has deepened the ongoing local government crisis in the state, has prompted calls for urgent intervention by President Bola Tinubu to prevent financial mismanagement and uphold fiscal autonomy. …

Nigerian Army Declares Three-Day Mourning Period For Fallen Heroes In Niger State. The Nigerian Army has announced a three-day mourning period from 25 to 27 June 2025 to honour the memory of 17 gallant soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The soldiers lost their lives during a military operation in Kwana Dutse Local Government Area, Niger State, in a tragic incident that has deeply moved the nation. In a statement issued by the Army Headquarters, the Nigerian Army expressed profound respect for the fallen heroes, whose bravery and dedication in defending the country against…

Tinubu Signs Landmark Tax Reform Bills, Overhauling Nigeria’s Revenue System. President Bola Tinubu has signed four transformative tax reform bills into law, heralding a significant shake-up of the nation’s revenue collection agencies. The signing ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, 26 June 2025, marks a pivotal step towards streamlining Nigeria’s fragmented tax system, boosting investor confidence, and fostering economic growth. The four bills – the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill – were passed by the National Assembly following months…

Manchester City Deliver Resounding 5:2 Victory Over Juventus At Club World Cup. Manchester City sent a powerful message to their Club World Cup rivals with a commanding 5-2 triumph over Italian giants Juventus at the Camping World Stadium, securing their place in the last-16 as group winners. The emphatic win showcased City’s attacking prowess and underlined their credentials as serious contenders for the title, though hopes of an all-English final were dashed as other results reshaped the tournament’s path. The Sky Blues wasted no time asserting dominance, with Jeremy Doku opening the scoring in the ninth minute, his precise strike…

NDLEA Seizes 1.26 Tonnes Of Illicit Drugs In Enugu, Arrests 446 In Year-Long Crackdown. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Enugu State has delivered a significant blow to drug trafficking, seizing 1.26 tonnes of illicit substances between June 2024 and June 2025. The agency’s relentless efforts also led to the arrest of 446 suspects, with 62 convictions secured and over 450 drug addicts rehabilitated, marking a robust campaign against drug-related crime in the region. In a statement released on Wednesday, the NDLEA detailed its year-long operation, which targeted a range of illicit drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, and…