Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Lagos To Host Epic Theatre Celebration For Wole Soyinka At 91 With ‘The Noble Warrior’. In a grand tribute to one of Nigeria’s most revered literary icons, Lagos is set to host a spectacular theatre celebration honouring Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka as he turns 91 on 13 July 2025. The centrepiece of this cultural extravaganza will be the critically acclaimed stage play The Noble Warrior (Eni Ogun), a black musical masterpiece penned and produced by Nigerian-American playwright and producer Cash Onadele, also known as Aiye-Ko-ooto. The production, which blends music, dance, and drama, will take place at the…

Peter Obi Calls For Gradual Fuel Subsidy Removal, Criticises Abrupt Approach. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has reiterated his support for the removal of Nigeria’s fuel subsidy but stressed that the process should have been handled gradually rather than abruptly. In a recent interview with Arise Television on Monday, 9 June 2025, the former Anambra State governor criticised the current administration’s “haphazard” implementation, arguing that a more organised approach would have mitigated the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. “I have consistently maintained that I would have removed the fuel subsidy,” Obi stated,…

Ondo Anti-Corruption Agency Launches Probe Into Job Buying Scandal At SUBEB, TESCOM. The Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes, and Anti-Corruption Commission (SPFACC) has initiated a thorough investigation into allegations of a job buying scandal involving the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), the agency announced on Sunday, 8 June 2025. The probe follows complaints from job seekers and parents of long-unemployed education graduates, who have accused government officials of commodifying public service positions. Reports suggest that candidates allegedly paid sums ranging from ₦200,000 to ₦1,200,000 to secure teaching roles during a…

Tinubu Tackles Herders-Farmers Crisis In South-East, Says Umahi. President Bola Tinubu’s administration has made significant strides in addressing the long-standing herders-farmers crisis in Nigeria’s South-East region, according to the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Sunday evening, 8 June 2025, during a Sallah homage by the state’s Muslim community, Umahi hailed the President’s efforts as a key achievement in fostering peace and integration in the region. Umahi, a former governor of Ebonyi State, highlighted the resolution of the persistent conflict between nomadic herders and local farmers as a cornerstone…

Rivers Women Demand Reinstatement Of Fubara As Governor: ‘We Won’t Rest’. A determined group of women, united under the banner of Rivers Women Unite for Sim (RWUS), staged a passionate protest on Monday, 9 June 2025, demanding the immediate reinstatement of Siminalayi Fubara as the governor of Rivers State. The women, clad in white and wielding placards, marched towards the Government House, calling for an end to the ongoing emergency rule and the restoration of democratic governance in the state. The protest follows President Bola Tinubu’s controversial decision on 18 March 2025 to suspend Governor Fubara and declare a…

French Tourist Found Dead In Benue Hotel, Police Launch Investigation. A 67-year-old French tourist, identified as Pietier Gilles, was tragically found dead in a hotel room in Gboko, Benue State, over the weekend, prompting an immediate investigation by the Benue State Police Command. According to reports, Mr. Gilles, believed to be on a long-distance cycling tour across West Africa, had entered Nigeria from the Niger Republic on 19 May 2025. He checked into Hotel Jovina in Gboko on Friday, 6 June, before his lifeless body was discovered on Saturday, 7 June. The hotel manager, Mr. Emmanuel Terhide Laha,…

Celebrated British Author Frederick Forsyth Dies At 86. The literary world is mourning the loss of Frederick Forsyth, the acclaimed British author and journalist, who passed away on Monday morning at the age of 86 following a brief illness. His literary agents confirmed the news, noting that he died peacefully, surrounded by family. Forsyth, a master of the thriller genre, was renowned for his meticulous research and gripping narratives, most notably in his seminal work, The Day of the Jackal. Published in 1971, the novel captivated readers with its tale of a professional assassin and was adapted into a…

Robert Lewandowski Quits Poland National Team After Captaincy Row. In a dramatic turn of events, Robert Lewandowski, Poland’s record goalscorer and one of the nation’s most celebrated footballers, has announced he will no longer play for the national team whilst Michal Probierz remains manager. The shock declaration came shortly after the Barcelona striker was stripped of the captaincy on Sunday, a role he had held since 2014. The Polish Football Federation (PZPN) confirmed the change in leadership, stating, “By decision of coach Michal Probierz, Piotr Zielinski became the new captain of the Polish national team.” The statement added that…

Premier League’s First Black Referee Uriah Rennie Dies At 65. The football community is in mourning following the passing of Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first Black referee, at the age of 65. The Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association announced the sad news on Sunday, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the sport. Born in Jamaica, Rennie moved to Sheffield as a child and went on to make history in 1997 when he took charge of a Premier League match between Derby County and Wimbledon. Over the course of his illustrious career, he officiated more than 300…

Abacha, Reinhard Bonnke And Obasanjo Remarkable Tale of Faith And Unexpected Friendship. In a story of resilience, faith, and unexpected alliances, German evangelist Reinhard Bonnke overcame immense challenges to continue his mission in Nigeria, as detailed in a statement reflecting on his extraordinary journey. The saga began in 1991 when Bonnke travelled to Kano for a crusade, igniting fury among Muslim fundamentalists. Their violent protests and attacks wreaked havoc, targeting Bonnke and leaving him mere minutes from death. In a dramatic turn, he was rescued by troops led by General Sani Abacha, who single-handedly quelled the riots. Despite this…

SERAP Urges President Tinubu To Halt FCT Minister’s Plan To Close 34 Foreign Embassies Over Unpaid Ground Rents. Abuja, 9 June 2025 – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and prevent the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from proceeding with a controversial plan to shut down 34 foreign embassies in Abuja over unpaid ground rents. In a strongly worded statement posted on its official X account, SERAP warned that such a move would breach international diplomatic laws, specifically Article 22 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations,…

Maryam Abacha Rejects Claims Of Late Husband’s Treasury Looting, Calls For Evidence And Unity. Former First Lady of Nigeria, Maryam Abacha, has vehemently dismissed longstanding allegations that her late husband, General Sani Abacha, looted the nation’s treasury during his tenure as military Head of State from 1993 to 1998. In a passionate interview broadcast on TVC on Sunday to mark 27 years since General Abacha’s death in office on 8 June 1998, she branded the claims as fabricated and a misrepresentation of her husband’s financial dealings. The allegations of the so-called “Abacha loot” have persisted for decades, with successive…