Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

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…

Opposition Coalition Group’s All Democratic Alliance Seeks INEC Registration Ahead Of 2027 Nigerian Elections. In a significant development for Nigeria’s political landscape, the National Opposition Coalition Group (NOCG), led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the registration of a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). The application, submitted on 19 June 2025 and acknowledged by INEC the following day, marks a bold step by opposition leaders to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The…

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict With Israel. Tehran, Iran – A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran on Friday, 20 June 2025, rattling the region near Semnan as the country grapples with escalating tensions due to its ongoing conflict with Israel. The tremor, which occurred at 9:19 PM local time, was felt across parts of northern Iran, including the capital, Tehran, approximately 150 kilometres away, but caused no reported casualties or significant damage, offering a moment of relief amidst a turbulent period. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake’s epicentre was located 37 kilometres…

Suicide Bomber Attacks Borno Market, Killing 10 And Injuring Several. A devastating suicide bombing struck a bustling fish market in Borno State, Nigeria, on Saturday, 21 June 2025, claiming the lives of at least 10 people and leaving several others injured, according to reports from local authorities and eyewitnesses. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, has been attributed to suspected Boko Haram insurgents, though no group has officially claimed responsibility at the time of reporting. The explosion took place at a crowded market in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, a region that has been…

Lagos Police Arrest Notorious Assassin ‘Olori Eso’ In Major Breakthrough Against Violent Crime. In a significant victory for law enforcement, the Lagos State Police Command announced the arrest of Wasiu Akinwande, alias Olori Eso, a 44-year-old notorious hired killer and cultist kingpin, on Friday, 20 June 2025. The operation, codenamed “Silence, Speed, and Surprise,” marks a pivotal moment in the fight against violent crime in Lagos, particularly in the Mushin area, where Akinwande and his gang have terrorised residents for over a decade. The Tactical Squad operatives of the Lagos State Police Command tracked Akinwande to his hideout in…

Putin Dismisses NATO Rearmament As Threat, Signals Openness To Ukraine Talks. St Petersburg, Russia – Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that NATO’s plans to increase defence spending and bolster its military capabilities across Europe pose no threat to Russia’s security. Speaking at a press conference with international journalists during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on 19 June 2025, Putin expressed confidence in Russia’s self-sufficient defence capabilities, while also indicating a willingness to engage in peace negotiations with Ukraine under specific conditions. Addressing NATO’s push to raise member states’ defence budgets to 5% of GDP, a proposal championed…

Adekunle Gold Launches Free Health Insurance For 1,000 Sickle Cell Warriors In Nigeria. Nigerian Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to support individuals living with sickle cell disease, marking a significant milestone in his advocacy for the condition. On World Sickle Cell Day, 19 June 2025, the award-winning singer, through his Adekunle Gold Foundation, launched the ‘5 Star Care’ programme, which will provide free, comprehensive health insurance to 1,000 sickle cell patients in Lagos State. The initiative, announced via a heartfelt Instagram post, is a deeply personal endeavour for the 37-year-old artist, born Adekunle Kosoko, who…

Abia State To Bolster Education With Recruitment Of 4,000 Additional Teachers. In a boost to the education sector, Governor Alex Otti has announced plans to recruit 4,000 additional teachers for primary and secondary schools across Abia State. This ambitious initiative, revealed during the June edition of his monthly media chat, “Gov. Alex Otti Speaks to Abians,” on Thursday, 19 June 2025, aims to increase the total number of new teachers in the state to 9,394. The recruitment drive follows the successful onboarding of 5,394 teachers, who are currently undergoing orientation in Aba and Umuahia. Governor Otti stated that the…

EU Considers Suspending Visa-Free Travel For Israeli Citizens Amid Human Rights Concerns. In a significant development, the European Union is contemplating the suspension of visa-free travel for Israeli citizens to the Schengen Area, citing concerns over alleged human rights violations. The move, reported by Euronews on 18 June 2025, follows the adoption of new EU regulations that expand the grounds for suspending visa-free schemes to include breaches of human rights, international humanitarian law, and the UN Charter. The reform, agreed upon by the European Parliament and the Council, grants the European Commission the power to temporarily suspend visa-free travel…