Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Lagos Celebrates Successful 2025 Hajj As All 1,315 Pilgrims Return Safely. The Lagos State Government has hailed the safe return of all 1,315 pilgrims who participated in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, marking the conclusion of what officials have described as an exceptionally smooth and hitch-free operation. The final batch of pilgrims touched down at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday, 22 June, bringing to an end a spiritually fulfilling journey for the state’s contingent. The 2025 Hajj exercise, which saw over 1.6 million Muslims from 171 countries converge on Mecca, was lauded for its…

Tinubu Hands Over ECOWAS Leadership To Sierra Leone’s President Bio At Abuja Summit. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has officially transferred the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, marking a significant leadership transition for the regional bloc. The handover took place during the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Sunday, 22 June 2025, with regional leaders and stakeholders in attendance. In a symbolic gesture, President Tinubu presented the ECOWAS…

Femi Falana Calls For Urgent Prosecution Of Suspects In Benue Killings To End Culture Of Impunity. Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has issued a passionate plea for the immediate prosecution of suspects linked to the ongoing violence in Benue State, condemning what he describes as a “dangerous culture of impunity” that allows perpetrators of heinous crimes to evade justice. Speaking as the chair of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), Falana expressed alarm over the repeated failure of authorities to hold accountable those responsible for deadly attacks in the state, despite…

Favour Ofili Switches Allegiance To Turkey After Years Of Frustration With Nigerian Athletics Federation. In a significant development for global athletics, Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ofili has officially transferred her allegiance to Turkey, citing persistent administrative failures by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC). The 22-year-old, known for her blistering pace and record-breaking performances, began the process on 31 May 2025, as confirmed by Jamaican sports journalist Kayon Raynor via a post on X. This move marks a new chapter for Ofili, who has faced repeated setbacks due to mismanagement by Nigerian sporting authorities.…

Santi Cazorla’s Fairytale Finish: Arsenal Legend Leads Boyhood Club Real Oviedo Back To La Liga After 24 Years. In a story that feels scripted by destiny, 40-year-old Santi Cazorla has etched his name into the heart of Real Oviedo forever, guiding his boyhood club back to La Liga after a 24-year absence. The former Arsenal midfielder, whose career has been defined by resilience and brilliance, delivered a masterclass in the Segunda Division play-off final, inspiring a dramatic 3-2 aggregate victory over Mirandes to secure promotion for the Asturian side. The Estadio Carlos Tartiere was a cauldron of emotion on…

Kenyan Protester Shot By Police Sparks Outrage In Nairobi. A protest against police brutality in Nairobi, Kenya, took a shocking turn on Tuesday when a police officer shot a demonstrator in the head at close range, an incident captured in harrowing photographs that have ignited widespread anger across the country. The victim, identified as Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old mask vendor from Kangema, survived the attack but remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit at Kenyatta National Hospital. The demonstration, which saw hundreds flood the streets of Nairobi, was sparked by the death of a man in…

US Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Escalating Middle East Tensions. In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, American warplanes and submarines have launched precision strikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities, marking the United States’ direct involvement in Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran. The attacks, confirmed by US President Donald Trump, targeted sites at Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz, with Trump declaring that the objective was the “complete and full obliteration” of Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The strikes, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, have heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. President Trump, addressing the nation,…

ECOWAS Ministers Urged To Implement Key Resolutions For Regional Prosperity. Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has called on member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to diligently implement decisions reached during the 94th Ordinary Session of the Council, which concluded on Friday, 20 June 2025, in Abuja. The two-day meeting, a precursor to the 67th Ordinary Summit of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, focused on advancing regional integration, economic growth, and security. In his closing remarks at the session held…

Keyamo Dismisses ADA’s Ambitions, Bolsters APC Confidence Ahead Of 2027 Elections. In a robust defence of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has dismissed the newly formed All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as a “pedestrian joke” incapable of replicating the seismic political coalition that birthed the APC in 2013. Keyamo’s remarks, shared via his official X account on Friday, 20 June 2025, come as opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the ADA…

President Tinubu Urges West African Unity For Economic Transformation At Inaugural Summit. Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a unified approach to economic development across West Africa, urging regional leaders to harness the subregion’s youthful population and vast natural resources to drive industrialisation, education, and innovation. Speaking at the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) on Saturday, 21 June 2025, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, Tinubu, who also serves as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, emphasised the urgent need for coordinated policies to unlock the…

Nigerian Troops Dismantle Bandit Hideout In Taraba, Uncover Detention Cells And Human Skull. Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have destroyed a major bandit hideout in Southern Taraba, uncovering a chilling scene of four detention cells and a human skull during a two-day clearance operation. The operation, conducted on 19 and 20 June 2025, targeted criminal enclaves in Wukari and Takum Local Government Areas, demonstrating the military’s resolve to restore peace to the region. Led by Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, the troops from the newly established Forward Operating Base…

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Welcomed Into APC With Assurances From President Tinubu. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warmly welcomed Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), assuring him that his decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will bring substantial benefits to both him and the people of Akwa Ibom. The grand reception, held on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, marked a historic moment for the state’s political landscape. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu described Governor Eno’s move as a bold and progressive…