Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Trump Announces Israel’s Agreement To 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire, Urges Hamas To Accept Terms. United States President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalise a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, a significant step towards pausing the nearly two-year conflict. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump expressed hope that Hamas would accept the deal, warning that conditions would “not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE” if the group rejects the proposal. While specific details of the agreement remain undisclosed, the announcement comes as Trump prepares to host Israeli…

Macron And Putin Hold First Talks In Nearly Three Years, Finding Common Ground On Iran But Clashing On Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone on Tuesday, marking their first direct conversation in over two and a half years. The two-hour discussion, described as substantial by both the Élysée Palace and the Kremlin, focused on Iran’s nuclear programme and the ongoing war in Ukraine, revealing areas of agreement as well as persistent divisions. On the issue of Iran, the two leaders found a degree of alignment, emphasising their shared responsibility as permanent members of…

Suspected Thief Hides In Bank Ceiling, Allegedly Tries To Hack Systems Overnight. Panic broke out at a FCMB bank branch in Lagos after a suspected thief was found hiding in the ceiling allegedly attempting to tamper with the bank’s systems Eyewitnesses say the man entered the bank during business hours & quietly locked himself in the restroom. From there, he reportedly climbed into the ceiling, remaining hidden until after closing time when all staff had left By the next morning, bank staff arrived to find a door mysteriously locked from the inside. After forcing it open, they were…

92-Year-Old Man Jailed For Life In UK’s Oldest Solved Cold Case. A 92-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 75-year-old widow in a case that remained unsolved for 58 years, marking it as the UK’s longest-running cold case to reach resolution. Ryland Headley was 34 when he broke into the home of Louisa Dunne in Easton, Bristol, on 28 June 1967, where he raped and strangled her. The elderly widow was found dead on her living room floor by a neighbour, with a pathologist confirming she died from asphyxia due to…

Tinubu Honoured with Knighthood In Saint Lucia, Declares Black Race’s Resilience. President Bola Tinubu has been conferred with an honorary knighthood by the government of Saint Lucia, a prestigious recognition during his recent visit to the Caribbean nation. In his acceptance speech, Tinubu passionately declared that “the Black race is not lazy,” emphasising the resilience, creativity, and determination of African people in overcoming historical and contemporary challenges. He highlighted the contributions of Nigerians and other African diasporas to global development, urging for greater unity and recognition of their potential. The knighthood ceremony, attended by Saint Lucian officials and Nigerian…

Fatima Alkali Declines Nigerian Law Reform Commission Appointment As Senate Confirms Nominees. Fatima Alkali, one of three nominees appointed by President Bola Tinubu to serve as commissioners on the Nigerian Law Reform Commission (NLRC), has declined her nomination. The announcement came as the Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointments of the other two nominees, Professor Dakas C.J. Dakas (SAN) as Chairman and Dr. Uchenna Eugene Okolocha as Commissioner representing the South-South geopolitical zone, during a plenary session on Tuesday. Alkali, who was selected to represent the North-East geopolitical zone, formally notified the Presidency of her decision to withdraw. The Senate…

Over 5,000 Defect To APC In Enugu As Minister Welcomes New Members. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has received a significant boost with over 5,000 defectors from the Labour Party (LP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) joining its ranks. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, formally welcomed the defectors at a ceremony in Enugu, describing their decision as a vote of confidence in the APC’s leadership and President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The event marks a notable shift in Enugu’s political landscape, traditionally a PDP stronghold.The defectors, including prominent local leaders and grassroots…

CAC Launches AI-Powered Business Registration Portal. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has unveiled an innovative AI-powered business registration portal, aimed at streamlining the process of starting a business in Nigeria. The new platform, launched in Abuja, is designed to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, allowing entrepreneurs to register their companies faster and with greater ease. CAC Registrar-General, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, described the portal as a game-changer for Nigeria’s business environment, aligning with the government’s ease-of-doing-business reforms. The AI-driven system enables users to complete registration processes online, from name searches to document uploads, with real-time support from an intelligent chatbot. The…

INEC To Introduce New Guidelines For Reviewing Election Results. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to draft new guidelines aimed at improving the process of reviewing declared election results in Nigeria. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, stating that the move is part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and credibility in the electoral process. The proposed guidelines will address ambiguities in existing frameworks, ensuring that result reviews are conducted with greater precision and fairness.Yakubu explained that the new rules would focus on standardising procedures for handling disputes arising…

Temporary Disruption To SIM Services In Nigeria As NIMC Introduces New Verification Platform. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced that mobile network subscribers across the country will face temporary disruptions to SIM-related services. The interruption stems from a directive issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) mandating a transition to a new identity verification platform. ALTON, in a statement released on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, and signed by its Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, and Publicity Secretary, Damian Udeh, explained that the migration to the new platform has encountered unforeseen technical challenges. These issues have…

Tinubu Announces Scholarship Programme For OECS Students To Study In Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has revealed that a new scholarship programme for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will begin in the upcoming academic year, enabling them to pursue higher education in Nigerian universities. The initiative aims to strengthen educational and cultural ties between Nigeria and the OECS, fostering opportunities for academic excellence and collaboration. The announcement, made during a recent address, underscores Nigeria’s commitment to supporting international students and promoting educational exchange. The programme will provide selected OECS students with access to a range of…

Lagos Monarch Dethrones Six Chiefs For Attending Labour Party Campaign. The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Aromire Oyegbemi, has taken the drastic step of dethroning six palace chiefs for attending a Labour Party campaign flag-off event in Apapa, Lagos State, without his approval. The decision, announced on July 1, 2025, has sparked widespread discussion about the intersection of traditional authority and political engagement in Nigeria. The affected chiefs, identified as Chief Lateef Ojora (Bale Alaba Oro), Chief Saliu Biliamin (Bale Alafia Dodoro), Chief Taiwo Hassan (Bale Oke Ira), Chief Idris Ojora (Bale Abule Kere), Chief Hakeem…