Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Amaechi Refuses To ‘Engage In Childish Insults’ In Response To Wike’s Remarks. Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has firmly rebuffed recent comments made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, declaring that he will not “stoop to the level of a child” by trading insults. In a candid interview with Arise Television on Tuesday, Amaechi addressed Wike’s recent criticisms, emphasising their past professional relationship. “I was once his boss, whether he likes it or not. I hired him. I could have said no,” Amaechi stated, recalling Wike’s tenure as his…

Premier League Confirms 2025/26 Season Start Date, Fixtures To Be Unveiled On 18 June. The Premier League has officially announced key dates for the 2025/26 season, setting the stage for another thrilling chapter of top-flight English football. The campaign will kick off on the weekend of 16 and 17 August 2025, with all 380 matches scheduled to be revealed at 09:00 BST on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. Football enthusiasts across the nation can mark their calendars for the fixture release, which will be published on the Premier League’s official website, premierleague.com, and via its app. The announcement will provide…

DSS Seeks Court Order To Restrain Patrick Utomi From Staging Shadow Government Rallies. The Department of State Services (DSS) has urgently requested the Federal High Court in Abuja to issue an injunction preventing Professor Patrick Utomi, a former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), from organising rallies, road shows, or public engagements related to his proposed “shadow government” in Nigeria. In a fresh application filed on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, the DSS, through its legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Akinlolu Kehinde, expressed concerns over intelligence reports suggesting that Utomi, currently abroad, plans…

No One Above The Law On Tax Payment In Abuja, Says Wike. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to residents and property owners in Abuja, declaring that no one is above the law when it comes to tax payment. Speaking on Thursday, the former Rivers State governor reiterated his commitment to enforcing compliance with tax obligations, dismissing the notion of “untouchables” in the capital city as a myth. In a bold statement, Wike emphasised that all residents, regardless of status, must fulfil their tax duties, asserting, “Heaven will not fall”…

Oborevwori Calls For Calm Amid Contentious INEC Ward Delineation In Warri. Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged residents of Warri Federal Constituency to remain calm and exercise restraint amid rising tensions over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recent ward delineation exercise. The governor’s plea comes in the wake of heated debates and protests sparked by the controversial reorganisation of electoral wards in Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas, a process ordered by a Supreme Court judgement on 2 December 2022. Speaking through a statement released by his office, Governor Oborevwori appealed…

Abuja Indigenes Reject FCT Relocation Plans, Demand Inclusive Integration. Indigenous communities of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have strongly opposed the long-standing relocation policy of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), labelling it a violation of their fundamental human rights and a breach of the rule of law. Instead, they are calling for an inclusive urban renewal and integration strategy that promotes acceptance, ensures comfort, and provides humane and equitable alternatives for all residents. The stance was passionately articulated during a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Area Councils and Ancillary Matters at the National…

High Courts Summon Senate President Akpabio And Deputy Chief Whip Nwaebonyi Over Allegations By Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Two High Courts in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have issued summons to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Chief Whip Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, following allegations of sexual harassment, defamation, and breaches of fundamental rights brought by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the representative for Kogi Central. Justice Abubakar Idris Kutigi, presiding over suit FCT/HC/CV/754/2025 at the Federal High Court in Abuja, granted leave for Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to serve the writ of summons, statement of claim, and related court documents on Senator Akpabio, both…

Trump Imposes Travel Ban On 12 Countries, Adds Restrictions For Seven More. Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump has enacted a sweeping travel ban, prohibiting entry to the United States from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Iran, in a move he claims will “protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors.” The proclamation, announced on Wednesday, also imposes partial travel restrictions on nationals from seven additional countries, such as Cuba and Venezuela. The measures are set to take effect on 9 June 2025. Speaking at the White House, Trump declared, “We don’t want them,” referencing a recent attack in Colorado…

Chief Of Army Staff Relocates To Benue To Tackle Escalating Wave Of Killings. Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has relocated to Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, in a decisive move to address the relentless wave of killings by suspected herders and militia groups. The deployment, announced on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, comes amid growing concern over the security crisis that has claimed numerous lives, left many injured, and displaced countless residents across the state. Lt Gen Oluyede, accompanied by Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) and senior personnel from Army Headquarters, arrived in Benue on…

Presidency Moves To Clear #2 Trillion Legacy Debt Owed To GenCos In Power Sector Overhaul. The Nigerian Presidency has taken a significant step towards stabilising the nation’s beleaguered power sector, with internal approvals underway to resolve a #2 trillion legacy debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos). The announcement came from Eriye Onagoruwa, representing Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, during the second Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Stakeholders Meeting of 2025, hosted by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja on Monday, 2 June 2025. Speaking to stakeholders, Ms Onagoruwa acknowledged the severe strain…

Nigerian Troops Seize Truck Carrying 164,650 Live Cartridges In Anambra. Security forces in Anambra State have dealt a significant blow to illegal arms trafficking, intercepting a truck laden with 164,650 live cartridges on 29 May 2025. The operation, conducted by troops of Sector 5 of Operation UDO KA, alongside operatives from the 63 Brigade and the Department of State Services (DSS), took place along the Asaba–Onitsha expressway, a key route in Nigeria’s southeast. Acting on credible intelligence, the joint team halted the vehicle and apprehended a suspected arms courier, Mr Emeka Omenife, believed to be part of a transnational…

Niger State Governor Grants Pardon To 11 Death Row Inmates In Reconciliation Move. Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has granted an unconditional pardon to 11 inmates previously sentenced to death, offering them a new lease on life. The announcement, made on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Nasiru Mu’azu, during a press briefing in Minna, marks a significant step towards peace and reconciliation in the region. The pardoned individuals—Mohammed Mohammed, Nana Sheshi, Isah Nmadu, Mohammed Mohammed Ndabida, Abubakar Salihu, Baba Shaba, Adamu Babaminin, Haruna Mohammed, Isah Mohammed Alhaji Inuwa, Ibrahim Mohammed,…