Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Nigeria Ranks 7th Globally For Helping Strangers In UN World Happiness Report 2025. Nigeria has earned international acclaim for its generosity, securing the 7th spot globally for helping strangers, according to the UN World Happiness Report 2025. The report, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, highlights Nigeria’s remarkable culture of kindness, despite challenges in other areas of benevolence. The 2025 report, themed “Caring and Sharing,” draws on data from the Gallup World Poll (2022–2024) and the World Risk Poll (2019), evaluating six key…

Benue Massacre: Locals Aided Attackers With Shelter And Supplies, Alleges Defence Chief. Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has alleged that some residents of Yelwata, a community in Benue State’s Guma Local Government Area, provided shelter, food, and even women to armed assailants responsible for a recent massacre that claimed over 150 lives. The claims were made during a media briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, highlighting a disturbing level of local complicity in the attack. The devastating assault on Yelwata, which occurred in the early hours of 14 June 2025, targeted an…

Federal Government Of Nigeria Takes Over Regulation Of Social Media Advertising. In a significant development for Nigeria’s digital landscape, the Federal Government has announced it will assume direct oversight of social media advertising, marking a bold step to regulate the rapidly growing online marketing sector. The move, revealed today, aims to address concerns over misleading advertisements, consumer protection, and compliance with national standards, while fostering a more accountable digital advertising ecosystem. The decision follows a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Lagos, which upheld the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria’s (ARCON) authority to regulate advertising across all…

Israel Considers Arresting Citizens For Watching Al Jazeera, Sparking Press Freedom Concerns. In a controversial move, Israel is reportedly considering legislation that could lead to the arrest of citizens caught watching Al Jazeera, the Qatar-based news network. The proposal, backed by far-right Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, has ignited a fierce debate over press freedom and national security, raising alarm among human rights advocates and media watchdogs. According to a statement attributed to Ben-Gvir, the minister urged the public to report anyone watching Al Jazeera to the police, describing the network as a “threat to national security.”…

Tinubu To Select 2027 Running Mate After APC Convention, Presidency Confirms. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will announce his running mate for the 2027 Nigerian presidential election only after securing the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination at the party’s convention in 2026, according to a statement from the Presidency. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, made this clarification in an exclusive interview with Daily Trust on Thursday, addressing speculation surrounding Vice President Kashim Shettima’s political future. Onanuga dismissed reports suggesting a rift between President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima as “baseless” and described the omission…

Iran Prepares Missiles For Potential Strikes On US Bases Amid Rising Tensions. Tehran has reportedly readied missiles and military equipment for potential attacks on US bases in the Middle East, should the United States intervene in Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran, according to American officials citing intelligence reports. The development marks a significant escalation in the region’s already volatile atmosphere, raising fears of a broader confrontation. The intelligence, reviewed by US authorities, suggests Iran is positioning its arsenal as a deterrent against American involvement in the conflict, which has intensified following recent Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets. While Iran…

Israeli Strike Kills Senior Iranian Military Official, Deepening Regional Tensions. In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel has confirmed it carried out a targeted strike on Tuesday, killing a senior Iranian military official who had only recently assumed his role. The strike comes just days after the official’s predecessor was also killed, dealing a significant blow to Iran’s military leadership and further destabilising its chain of command. The Israeli government, in a statement released on Wednesday, claimed responsibility for the operation but provided no further details on the identity of the official or the specifics…

Nigerian Military Kills 6,260 Terrorists, Rescues 5,365 Civilians In Two Years, Says DHQ. Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced significant strides in the fight against terrorism, revealing that 6,260 terrorists have been neutralised and 5,365 civilians rescued across the country in the past two years. The announcement, made during a briefing in Abuja, underscores the military’s ongoing efforts to restore security and stability nationwide. Brigadier General Ibrahim Abu-Mawashi, Deputy Director of Defence Media Operations, shared the figures on Thursday during an expanded parley with media executives at the DHQ. He highlighted that joint military operations…

PDP A Faded Shadow, Strong Opposition Rising Soon, Says Ex-Lawmaker. A former Nigerian lawmaker has declared the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) a “faded shadow” of its former self, predicting the emergence of a robust opposition force in the near future. The statement, made during an exclusive interview with The Guardian Nigeria, has sparked widespread discussion about the state of opposition politics in the country. The ex-lawmaker, whose identity was not disclosed in the report, argued that the PDP, once a dominant force in Nigerian politics, has lost its vibrancy and influence. “The PDP is no longer the formidable party…

Over 1,500 Deaths In More Than 100 Tanker Accidents, NEMA Reports. Lokoja, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed that over 1,500 people have lost their lives in more than 100 fuel tanker explosions and accidents across Nigerian roads in the past five years. The alarming statistic was revealed by NEMA’s Deputy Director, Zakari Abubakar, during a public awareness programme on tanker explosions and fire disasters held in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Thursday. The event, organised by the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (KOSEMA), aimed to address the growing concern over the devastating impact of tanker-related…

Lagos Calls For Bold Action To Combat Global Plastic Pollution Crisis. Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has issued a clarion call for transformative action to tackle the escalating global threat of plastic pollution, urging residents and stakeholders to adopt sustainable practices to protect the environment. The appeal came during the 2025 World Environment Day celebrations held at the Ifako Ijaiye Secretariat in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, emphasised that safeguarding the planet demands more than mere awareness—it requires deliberate and…

Oyo State Cracks Down On Open Grazing, Seizes 58 Cows In Two Years. The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing its anti-open grazing law, with over 58 cows seized and numerous herdsmen prosecuted over the past two years for breaching the regulation. The announcement, made by the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, underscores the government’s determination to protect farmlands and ensure food security in the region. Speaking at an inter-ministerial press briefing in Ibadan on Thursday, 19 June 2025, Olaleye declared that the anti-open grazing law, passed by the Oyo State…