Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

One Killed, Five Injured In Tragic Landmine Explosion At Imo Market. A devastating landmine explosion rocked Eke Ubaheze Market Square in Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, on Tuesday, 23 June 2025, claiming the life of a market woman and leaving five others injured. The incident, which occurred around 2:40 pm during bustling trading activities, has sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about security in the region. The victim, identified as Mrs Ngozi Umeh from Ubaheze village, was critically injured after stepping on a landmine suspected to have been planted by members of the proscribed…

Court Sentences Killer To Death By Hanging For Murder Of NYSC Member Salome Adaidu In Abuja. In a landmark ruling, the Nasarawa State High Court in Lafia has sentenced Timileyin Ajayi, a former gospel singer, to death by hanging for the brutal murder and dismemberment of 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Salome Adaidu. The judgment, delivered by Justice Simon Aboki on June 26, 2025, brings closure to a high-profile case that has gripped the nation since the horrific crime came to light in January 2025. The Crime That Shocked Nigeria Salome Adaidu, a young NYSC member serving…

Nigerian Star Israel Adesanya Inducted Into UFC Hall Of Fame For Epic 2019 Clash. Nigerian-born UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has been immortalised in the UFC Hall of Fame today, as his thrilling 2019 interim middleweight title fight against Kelvin Gastelum is inducted into the prestigious Fight Wing. The ceremony, held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas during UFC International Fight Week, marks a monumental achievement for the former two-time UFC middleweight champion, celebrated as the first African fighter to receive this honour. The announcement, first made during the UFC 312 broadcast in Sydney on 9 February 2025, recognised the…

Niger State Governor Orders Immediate Closure Of IBB University Over Security Concerns. Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) in Lapai until further notice. The directive, announced on Wednesday, follows a series of disturbing security breaches, including the tragic killing of a 300-level student, which has sparked widespread concern within the university community. The announcement was made through a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, in Minna. According to Usman, the closure was prompted by recent incidents, notably the fatal stabbing of a student…

PDP Crisis Deepens As NWC Rejects Acting Chairman’s Move To Reinstate National Secretary. The ongoing internal strife within Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has intensified, with 11 members of the National Working Committee (NWC) publicly opposing the reinstatement of the embattled National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. The controversy erupted following a press briefing by the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, where he announced Anyanwu’s return to the position. Damagum described the decision as necessary but challenging, aiming to restore stability within the party. However, the move has sparked fierce…

NADF, NOVA Bank, And Flour Mills Launch N1.5bn Pilot To Boost Farming In Kaduna. The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), in partnership with NOVA Bank and Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Agro, has launched a N1.5 billion pilot programme aimed at supporting 1,500 small-scale maize farmers in Kaduna State. The initiative, part of the National Agricultural Development Programme (NADP-1), was officially unveiled in Abuja on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. The programme, which will develop 1,500 hectares of agricultural land, is designed to scale up to reach 10,000 farmers by the end of this year’s rainy season. It aligns with…

NEPZA, FG, And Dangote Refinery Join Forces To Slash Petrol Prices In Nigeria. As part of efforts to bolster Nigeria’s energy security and economic growth, the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), the Federal Government’s One-Stop-Shop Committee on the Sale of Crude in Naira, and the Dangote Refinery & Petrochemicals Free Zone Enterprises have forged a strategic partnership to implement a presidential directive aimed at reducing domestic petrol prices. This landmark collaboration was announced following a courtesy visit by the committee to NEPZA’s Managing Director, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, in Abuja on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. The initiative focuses on…

President Tinubu To Sign Transformative Tax Reform Bills Into Law. In a move set to reshape Nigeria’s fiscal landscape, President Bola Tinubu will sign four groundbreaking tax reform bills into law on Thursday, 26 June 2025, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The signing ceremony, a historic moment for Nigeria’s economy, will be attended by key figures, including the Senate President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Senate Majority Leader, the House Majority Leader, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, and his House counterpart. Also present will be the Chairman of the Governors Forum, the Chairman…

Swiss Women’s National Team Suffers Heavy 7:1 Defeat In Friendly Against Luzern U-15 Boys. Nottwil, Switzerland – The Switzerland women’s national football team, ranked 23rd in the world, faced a humbling 7-1 defeat against FC Luzern’s Under-15 boys’ team in a behind-closed-doors friendly match, as they prepare to host the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, according to reports from Swiss media. The match, held in Nottwil, was intended as a preparatory fixture ahead of the European Championship, which kicks off on 2 July. Swiss outlet Blick reported that the Swiss Football Association (SFA) had hoped to keep the result under…

Lawlessness In Nigeria Deters Investors, Says Peter Obi. Prominent Nigerian figure and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decried the escalating lawlessness in Nigeria, warning that it undermines the nation’s appeal to investors. Speaking after a distressing incident involving the illegal demolition of his brother’s property in Ikeja, Lagos, Obi highlighted how the absence of the rule of law continues to erode civil liberties, personal security, and basic living standards across the country. Obi reported that his youngest brother had contacted him in a state of panic, revealing that a group of individuals had invaded his company’s property…

Abuja Alternative Medicine College Continues To Receive Budget Funding 15 Years After Closure, Panel Reveals. In a startling revelation, a House of Representatives panel has raised concerns over the continued budgetary allocations to the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Abuja, despite the institution ceasing academic operations in 2010. The discovery, reported by TheCable on 25 June 2025, has sparked calls for greater accountability in Nigeria’s public financial management. The college, established in 2008 under the Federal Ministry of Health, was intended to advance research and training in complementary and alternative medicine. However, following a directive from…

Nigeria Senate Approves ₦1.485 Trillion Rivers State Budget For 2025. In a significant development for Rivers State, the Nigerian Senate has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, approving a budget of ₦1.485 trillion for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2025. The decision, made on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, follows a thorough review of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Oversighting the Emergency Rule in Rivers State, chaired by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. The budget, which was presented to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu in May, authorises the issuance of ₦1,485,662,592,442 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of Rivers State. According to…