Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Breaking: Lagos State Government Enforces Ban On Single-Use Plastics From July 1, 2025. Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has today, July 1, 2025, begun enforcing a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics, targeting items such as Styrofoam packs, plastic straws, cutlery, and thin plastic bags. The move, which aims to curb the environmental damage caused by plastic waste, will see authorities sealing shops found selling or storing these prohibited items. The ban, first announced in January 2024, follows an 18-month period of stakeholder engagement and public awareness campaigns. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources,…

Ebonyi Governor Rewards Abakaliki FC With Millions For Federation Cup Feat. Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has celebrated the remarkable achievement of Abakaliki Football Club by rewarding its 34 registered players with ₦1 million each for their runner-up finish in the 2025 President Federation Cup. The announcement was made during a reception for the team in Abakaliki on Monday, 30 June 2025, following their narrow defeat to Kwara United in a thrilling final at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on 28 June. The match, which ended goalless after regulation time, saw Abakaliki FC lose 4-3 on…

Real Estate Developers Association Chairman Prince Akintoye Adeoye Named New Oluoke Of Okeigbo. The President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Prince Akintoye Adeoye, has been selected as the new Oluoke of Okeigbo in the Ile Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The announcement, made by the Aare Kugbaigbe Ruling House, marks a significant moment for the community as it welcomes a new traditional ruler following the passing of the previous monarch, Oba Lawrence Babajide, in 2023. Elder Ayodele Olopade, Media Director of the Aare Kugbaigbe Ruling House, confirmed the selection, highlighting the transparent and…

NCDMB Unveils ‘Nigeria First’ Procurement Plan To Boost Local Content. The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched its ‘Nigeria First’ Procurement Policy, a transformative framework aimed at prioritising local content in the oil and gas sector. Announced by Executive Secretary Felix Omatsola Ogbe during the 24th Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja on Monday, 30 June 2025, the policy seeks to enhance energy sufficiency and economic independence by mandating the use of Nigerian-made goods and services. The policy, aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Nigeria First’ directive, stipulates that all goods and services…

Ibadan Polytechnic Students Protest Renaming To Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic. Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in Oyo State, have taken to the streets to protest the decision by Governor Seyi Makinde to rename their institution Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic. The demonstration, which began in the early hours of Tuesday, 1 July 2025, saw hundreds of students block the main gates of the institution and the busy Sango-Eleyele Road, causing significant disruption to commuters and staff in the state capital. The decision to rename the polytechnic was announced by Governor Makinde on 26 June 2025 during an interdenominational commendation service for the…

Nigerian Court Denies Bail To CBEX Promoters In Alleged ₦1.5 Trillion Fraud Case. The Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a significant ruling, refusing bail to three detained promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) implicated in an alleged fraud exceeding ₦1.5 trillion. Justice Emeka Nwite, presiding over the case on 30 June 2025, determined that the evidence presented by the Economic Obtaining Over Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was substantial, warranting the continued detention of the accused. The defendants, identified as Adefowora Abiodun Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, Seyi Oloyede, Avwerosuo Otorudo, and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, are accused…

NNPCL Records ₦6.008 Trillion Revenue In May, Boosted By Rising Crude Oil Output. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reported a robust revenue of ₦6.008 trillion for May 2025, marking a marginal increase from the ₦5.972 trillion recorded in April. This financial upswing, announced in the company’s latest monthly report, is attributed to a steady rise in crude oil and condensate production, reflecting Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to bolster its position as Africa’s leading oil producer. According to the NNPCL’s Monthly Report Summary, the company achieved a profit after tax of ₦1.054 trillion in May, a notable…

Saint Lucia Celebrates Deep Nigerian Roots, Says Senate President Alvina Reynolds. During a historic address to the Saint Lucian bicameral parliament on 30 June 2025, Senate President Alvina Reynolds highlighted the profound ancestral ties between Saint Lucia and Nigeria, revealing that most African slaves brought to the Caribbean island were of Nigerian origin. Citing a British census from 1815, she noted that of the 16,282 enslaved people in Saint Lucia at the time, 3,488 were born in Africa, with 34% hailing from Nigeria, 11% from the Nigeria-Cameroon region, and 22% from the Congo. The remaining 12,794, born on the island,…

India Rejects BRICS Joint Currency, Backs US Dollar To Bolster Trade Ties. India has officially distanced itself from proposals for a unified BRICS currency, opting instead to maintain its reliance on the US dollar to safeguard its robust trade relationship with the United States. The decision, announced by Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, underscores New Delhi’s commitment to economic stability and its strategic partnership with Washington, particularly in technology, energy, and defence sectors. The BRICS alliance—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and newer members Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates—has been exploring alternatives to…

Nigerian Lawyer Makes History As First From Nation To Journey Into Space. In a groundbreaking achievement, Owolabi Salis, a Nigerian-born lawyer and politician based in the United States, has become the first Nigerian to travel to space. The historic feat occurred on 29 June 2025, when Salis joined five other passengers aboard Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission, which launched from West Texas. The 10-minute suborbital flight soared past the Kármán line, the internationally recognised boundary of space, reaching a peak altitude of 105.2 kilometres. Salis, hailing from Ikorodu, Lagos, was part of a diverse crew dubbed “The Solstice 33,” which…

China Unveils New Divorce Law To Protect Individual Property Rights. China has introduced a significant reform to its divorce laws, fundamentally altering the division of marital property, as announced in a statement circulating on social media. Effective from February 2025, the new regulation stipulates that a wife can no longer automatically claim a share of her husband’s property post-divorce unless she directly contributed to its acquisition. This shift has sparked global interest and debate about property rights in marital dissolution. The updated law moves away from the previous practice of equally dividing all marital assets, regardless of ownership or…

Europe Swelters Under Record-Breaking Heatwave with Health And Fire Alerts Issued. A ferocious heatwave is sweeping across Europe, pushing temperatures well above seasonal averages and triggering widespread health and fire alerts. Forecasters warn that the scorching conditions, which have already shattered June temperature records in several countries, are set to continue into next week with little respite overnight, posing significant risks to public health and safety. The heatwave, driven by a high-pressure “heat dome” bringing hot air from North Africa, has seen temperatures soar to unprecedented levels. In Spain, El Granado recorded a staggering 46°C (114.8°F) on Saturday, potentially…