Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

“Gwo Gwo Gwo N Gwo” Croner Mike Ejeagha Passes Away At 95. The Nigerian music scene is in mourning following the death of highlife legend Mike Ejeagha, famed for his iconic “Gwo Gwo Gwo” track, dies at the age of 95. The veteran musician, known for weaving Igbo folklore and proverbs into captivating songs, passed away on Friday, 6 June 2025, at approximately 8:00 pm after a prolonged illness. Emma Ejeagha, the eldest son of the late musician, confirmed the sad news to journalists on Friday night. He revealed that his father died at the 32 Garrison Hospital, a…

Nasarawa Group Demands Justice For Slain Kano Divisional Police Officer. The Eggon Cultural and Development Association (ECDA) has issued a passionate plea for justice following the brutal murder of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Baba Ali Mohammed, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rano Local Government Area in Kano State. CSP Mohammed, an indigene of Nasarawa State, was tragically killed by a mob, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for swift action. In a statement released on Friday, 6 June 2025, in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, ECDA National President, Mr. Mandy David Abuluya, expressed profound grief over the “gruesome”…

Anambra Police Arrest Five Over Murder Of Villagers In Land Dispute. The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended five suspects linked to the tragic killing of two individuals during a violent land dispute in Okochi-Ime Village, Okpuno, Awka South Local Government Area. The arrests, confirmed by police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga on Thursday, 5 June 2025, mark a significant step in addressing the incident that has left the community reeling. According to a statement from the police, the attack occurred on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, when armed men, operating from an unmarked black Toyota Corolla, descended on the victims,…

Akwa Ibom Commissioner Resigns, Refuses To Join Governor Umo Eno In APC. The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, Comrade Ini Ememobong, has tendered his resignation from the State Executive Council, citing his inability to follow Governor Umo Eno in defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement came shortly after the governor officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling APC on Friday, 6 June 2025, in a move that has stirred political waves across the state. In a heartfelt statement posted on his Facebook page, Ememobong expressed gratitude to…

Binance Financial Crime Chief Tigran Gambaryan Departs Firm Months After Nigerian Detention. Tigran Gambaryan, the former Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced his departure from the company, just months after enduring a harrowing eight-month detention in Nigeria. The news, shared by Gambaryan via a LinkedIn post on Friday, 6 June 2025, marks the end of a tumultuous four-year tenure with the crypto giant. Gambaryan, a former U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) special agent dubbed the “Crypto Wizard” for his pioneering work in tracing illicit cryptocurrency transactions, joined Binance in 2021. During…

BUA To Complete Over 500km Of Federal Roads By 2027 Under Tax Credit Scheme, Says Abdul Samad Rabiu. Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has announced that the conglomerate is set to complete over 500 kilometres of critical federal roads across Nigeria by 2027, under the Federal Government’s Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme. The ambitious commitment was revealed during the official flag-off ceremony for the Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road and several other federal road projects, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, 5 June 2025. Speaking at the event, Rabiu highlighted that BUA Group…

Makinde Advocates Six-Year Single Term For President And Governors To Boost Governance. Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has called for a constitutional amendment to introduce a single six-year term for elected political office holders across all levels of government in Nigeria, challenging the current system of two four-year terms. The governor made this bold proposal on Friday, 6 June 2025, while hosting Muslim faithful, clerics, traditional rulers, and political office holders at his Ikolaba residence in Ibadan, shortly after Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Agodi Eid Ground. Governor Makinde argued that the existing double-term structure creates significant distractions, with…

Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Pray Fervently For Troops Battling Insecurity. President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to offer heartfelt prayers for the nation’s military and security agencies as they confront the ongoing challenges of terrorism and banditry. The impassioned plea came during a press interaction following Eid-al-Adha prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos on Friday, 6 June 2025. Speaking to journalists, President Tinubu emphasised the importance of unity and compassion during this critical period. “We must pray hard for our troops to keep us safe,” he stated, acknowledging the sacrifices made by soldiers and security personnel on the…

Wike’s Aide Urges Reuben Abati To Resign From Arise TV And Focus On Amaechi’s PR Role. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on veteran journalist Reuben Abati to resign from his role as a presenter on Arise Television and take up what he claims is Abati’s new position as spokesperson for former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. The statement, made during an appearance on The Morning Show on Arise TV on Friday, 6 June 2025, has sparked a heated debate amid ongoing…

Nigerian Pilgrims To Begin Return From Saudi Arabia On June 9, Announces NAHCON. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that Nigerian pilgrims who participated in the 2025 Hajj will commence their return journey from Saudi Arabia on Monday, 9 June 2025. The announcement was made by NAHCON Chairman and CEO, Professor Abdullahi Saleh, in a statement issued in Mina on Friday, 6 June 2025, coinciding with Eid al-Adha celebrations. In his address, Professor Saleh expressed heartfelt gratitude to Allah for the opportunity to witness another Eid al-Adha, a significant celebration of sacrifice in the Muslim…

NAFDAC Issues Urgent Warning: Dove Deodorant And Soap Pose Risks To Reproductive Health. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a critical alert to the public, cautioning against the use of certain Dove-branded deodorant and soap products due to potential health risks. The regulatory body highlighted that these products contain a banned chemical substance that could harm the reproductive system, affect unborn children, and cause skin sensitisation. In a statement released on 6 June 2025, NAFDAC identified four variants of Dove hand soap and deodorants containing 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde, commonly known as BMHCA. This…

Nigerian Boxer Segun Olanrewaju’s Remains To Be Repatriated Next Week. The remains of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju, fondly known as “Success,” is set to be returned to Nigeria next week, nearly two months after his tragic death during a bout in Ghana. The announcement brings a sense of closure to his family, friends, and fans, who have been mourning the loss of the talented athlete. Olanrewaju collapsed in the ring during a match against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu on 29 March at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra. Despite being rushed to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, he was sadly pronounced…