Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

President Trump Expresses Wish To Have His Likeness Carved On Mount Rushmore. Washington, USA – President Donald Trump has reignited speculation about adding his likeness to Mount Rushmore, the iconic South Dakota monument featuring the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. The President’s long-standing fascination with joining this revered lineup has gained renewed attention since his return to the White House in January 2025, with supporters and officials taking his comments seriously. However, significant logistical and philosophical barriers stand in the way, as outlined by the National Park Service and experts. Trump’s affinity for…

Russia Unleashes Massive Drone And Missile Barrage On Ukraine In One Of War’s Largest Assaults. Russia launched a colossal overnight assault on Ukraine, deploying over 450 drones and 40 missiles in what Ukrainian authorities described as one of the largest attacks of the three-year war. The barrage, which struck infrastructure across multiple regions, killed at least two people and injured 14 in the southern port city of Odesa, while causing widespread damage to residential and critical facilities, officials reported on Sunday, 29 June 2025. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia unleashed 452 drones and 45 missiles, including Kh-101/55…

APC Schedules 24 July NEC Meeting To Appoint New National Chairman. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will take place on 24 July 2025 to nominate a new substantive National Chairman, following the resignation of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. The decision was made during an emergency meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) held on Monday at the APC’s national secretariat in Abuja. The NWC, led by Deputy National Secretary Barr. Festus Fuanter, confirmed that a notice for the NEC meeting has been formally sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission…

President Tinubu Strengthens Nigeria-Saint Lucia Ties With Historic Address To Parliament. On Monday, 30 June 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a landmark address to a special joint sitting of the Senate and House of Assembly of Saint Lucia at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, Sandals Grande, Gros Islet. The event marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement with the Caribbean, as Tinubu became the first Nigerian head of state to address Saint Lucia’s parliament, reinforcing historical and cultural ties between the two nations. Arriving in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, on Saturday, 28 June, President Tinubu was warmly…

Loneliness Claims 871,000 Lives Annually, WHO Warns, But Solutions Are Within Reach. In a sobering report released on Monday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared loneliness a global public health crisis, estimating that it contributes to approximately 871,000 deaths each year worldwide—equivalent to 100 deaths every hour. The WHO Commission on Social Connection’s landmark report, titled *From Loneliness to Social Connection: Charting the Path to Healthier Societies*, highlights the profound impact of loneliness and social isolation on physical and mental health, urging governments, communities, and individuals to prioritise social connection to combat this growing epidemic. The…

Nigerian Government Launches Online Immigration Amnesty Portal For Visa Overstayers. The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a groundbreaking initiative to address irregular migration by launching an online immigration amnesty portal in July 2025. This portal will allow foreigners who have overstayed their visas to regularise their status before stringent penalties take effect on 1 August 2025, as confirmed by recent announcements from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The initiative, part of the Nigeria Visa Policy (NVP) 2025, aims to encourage voluntary compliance among overstayers, offering a 30-day grace period to legalise their stay or depart without immediate penalties.…

Nigerian Women’s Beach Volleyball Team Secures Spot At 2025 World Championships In Adelaide. In a thrilling achievement for Nigerian sport, the country’s women’s beach volleyball team has secured qualification for the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships, set to take place in Adelaide, Australia, from 14 to 23 November. The team earned their place at the prestigious global event after a hard-fought victory at the recent CAVB Continental Championship in Martil, Morocco. The Nigerian duo of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa clinched their qualification with an impressive 2-1 victory (21-14, 20-22, 15-9) over Egypt, securing third place in the…

Bode George Warns Against Authoritarianism As Police Disrupt PDP Meeting. Chief Bode George, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a stark warning to the Federal Government, urging it not to transform Nigeria into an authoritarian state reminiscent of North Korea. The caution came after police barricaded the PDP’s National Secretariat in Abuja, preventing the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) from holding scheduled meetings on Monday. Addressing journalists in the wake of the incident, George expressed dismay at the heavy police presence at Wadata Plaza, the PDP’s headquarters, which…

Tinubu Approves New Decentralised Framework For PPP Projects In Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has introduced a groundbreaking decentralised framework for public-private partnership (PPP) projects, aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s infrastructure development. The directive, announced on Sunday in Abuja by Jobson Ewalefoh, the director-general of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), grants parastatals and ministries greater autonomy in approving projects, streamlining processes and reducing bureaucratic delays. Under the new system, parastatals can independently approve PPP projects valued up to N10 billion, while ministries have the authority to greenlight projects worth up to N20 billion. These approvals will be overseen by project…

NELFund Warns Students Against Fake Loan Application Portals. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has issued an urgent warning to students across the country to be cautious of fraudulent loan application portals claiming to offer educational funding. The alert comes as scammers attempt to exploit students seeking financial support for their studies. NELFund, the government agency responsible for providing interest-free loans to Nigerian students in tertiary institutions, emphasised that its official application process is conducted solely through its verified portal. The agency urged students to avoid sharing personal or financial information on unverified websites or platforms promising quick…

Rano Air Flight Safely Lands After Mid-Air Engine Failure. A Rano Air flight bound for Kano from Sokoto experienced a serious mid-air incident on Sunday when one of its engines failed, prompting swift action from the flight crew to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has since grounded the aircraft, registered as 5N-BZY, pending a thorough investigation into the incident. According to Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, the aircraft encountered a failure in its number one engine, with smoke observed in both the cabin and…

Pharmacists Urge Tinubu To Declare Drug Abuse A National Emergency Amid Rising Crisis. The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has issued an urgent call to President Bola Tinubu to declare drug abuse a national emergency, citing its devastating impact on the nation’s youth, public health, and societal stability. The plea was made in a statement released to mark the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 June, highlighting the escalating crisis of substance misuse across Nigeria. In a strongly worded statement, ACPN National Chairman, Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma, described drug abuse as a…