Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Tottenham Sack Ange Postecoglou Despite Europa League Triumph. In a shocking turn of events, Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Ange Postecoglou, despite the Australian ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought with a Europa League victory. The dismissal comes just 16 days after Postecoglou guided Spurs to a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao, securing the club’s first European silverware in 41 years and a spot in next season’s Champions League. However, the North London club’s joy was overshadowed by a disastrous Premier League campaign, with Tottenham finishing a dismal 17th. The season…

Insecurity: Benue Records Additional 18,592 IDPs Amid Ongoing Crisis. The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) announced on Thursday, 5 June 2025, the registration of an additional 18,592 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA), highlighting the escalating insecurity plaguing Nigeria’s “Food Basket.” The surge in displacement follows recent attacks on communities, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation in the region. James Iorpuu, the acting Executive Secretary of BSEMA, revealed that a new IDP camp has been established at NKST Primary School in Naka, Gwer West, to accommodate the newly displaced individuals. The influx is…

Arms Proliferation: Nigerian Government Destroys 3,867 Illicit Weapons In Major Crackdown. In a significant step towards bolstering national security, the Federal Government of Nigeria destroyed 3,867 illicit small and light weapons (SALW) on Thursday, 5 June 2025, at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Giri, Abuja. The exercise, conducted by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to curbing the proliferation of illegal firearms and combating violent crime and terrorism across the nation. The destruction was overseen by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who was represented…

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Dies At 68. Zambia’s former president, Edgar Lungu, has passed away at the age of 68, his political party, the Patriotic Front, confirmed in a statement on Thursday. The news has sent shockwaves across the nation and the African continent, with tributes pouring in for the leader who served as Zambia’s sixth president from January 2015 to August 2021. Mr Lungu had been receiving specialised medical treatment in South Africa for an undisclosed illness in recent weeks, according to the Patriotic Front. He passed away on Thursday morning at 06:00 (04:00 GMT) at a…

Governor Umo Eno Of Akwa Ibom Defects To APC In Landmark Political Shift. In a stunning development, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the oil-rich state. The announcement, made on Friday, 6 June 2025, at the Government House in Uyo, ends over 25 years of PDP dominance in Akwa Ibom. Governor Eno, in a statement delivered amidst cheers from APC governors and supporters, described his move as a “progressive step” aimed at aligning Akwa…

OAU Management Denies Arrest Of Students Protesting Wike’s Presence. The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has refuted claims that two students were arrested for protesting the presence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on campus. The clarification came on Thursday following reports that security operatives had detained the students during the minister’s visit. Mr. Nyesom Wike was at OAU to deliver the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture, titled “Nigeria of Our Dreams,” at the university’s Oduduwa Hall. During the event, two students reportedly staged a protest, carrying placards and shouting in the middle…

Gunmen Kill Two Policemen, Abduct Chinese National And Nigerian In Kwara Attack. Suspected kidnappers launched a deadly assault on a mining site in Oreke-Okeigbo, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, resulting in the tragic deaths of two policemen and the abduction of two individuals, including a Chinese national and a Nigerian, authorities have confirmed. The violent incident occurred on Wednesday evening, 4 June 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., when armed gunmen stormed the mining site. According to a statement released by the Kwara State Police Command on Thursday, the attackers not only killed two mobile police officers but…

Nigeria Unveils Plans For 2025 Olympic Day Celebration. The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in partnership with the Nigeria Sport For All Commission, has announced an exciting lineup for the 2025 Olympic Day celebration, set to take place on Saturday, 28 June, across various states nationwide. This annual global event, which commemorates the founding of the modern Olympic Movement by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894, promises to be a vibrant celebration of sport, health, and unity. In a statement released on Thursday, the NOC outlined its plans to engage Nigerians of all ages and fitness levels in a range of…

MURIC Slams FG, NRC For Alleged Discrimination Over Free Train Rides During Eid-el-Kabir. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly criticised the Federal Government and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) for failing to provide free train rides to Muslims during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, alleging religious bias in the provision of festive season transport benefits. In a statement issued on Thursday, 5 June 2025, a day before the Sallah festivities, MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, expressed deep disappointment over what the group described as a “gross disparity and astounding imbalance” in the government’s approach to supporting religious communities during…

Former Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Mohammed Lawal Uwais, Passes Away at 89. The nation mourns the loss of Mohammed Lawal Uwais, the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, who passed away on Friday, 6 June 2025, at the age of 89. According to a family source, the respected jurist died in Abuja, marking the end of an era for Nigeria’s legal and judicial landscape. Born on 12 June 1936, Justice Uwais dedicated his life to the advancement of Nigeria’s judiciary, serving as Chief Justice from 1995 until his retirement in 2006. Over the course of his 11-year tenure, he…

Gabriel Magalhaes Signs New Four-Year Deal With Arsenal. Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes has penned a fresh four-year contract, committing his future to the Gunners until 2029, according to Sky Sports News. The 27-year-old, whose previous agreement was set to run until 2027, has solidified his status as a cornerstone of Mikel Arteta’s squad since joining from Lille for £27m in 2020. A key figure in Arsenal’s defence, Gabriel has made 210 appearances across all competitions, netting 20 goals and forging a formidable partnership with William Saliba. His prowess from set-pieces has also proven a vital weapon for the north…

Gwandu Emir Verdict: Buhari Hails Supreme Court Ruling. Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that affirmed his position as the rightful traditional ruler of the Gwandu Emirate in Kebbi State. In a statement issued on Thursday, Buhari described the verdict as a victory for justice, tradition, and the rule of law. The Supreme Court’s decision, delivered on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, brought an end to a nearly two-decade-long legal battle over the Gwandu Emirate throne. The court nullified a previous ruling by…