Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Over 800 APC, PDP, And ADP Members Defect To NNPP In Ogun State. In a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, more than 800 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Action Democratic Party (ADP) have defected to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The mass defection, which took place on Thursday, 22 May 2025, at the NNPP secretariat in Ijebu-Igbo, drew party leaders, grassroots mobilisers, and supporters from all 11 wards of the local government. The event marked a growing…

President Tinubu Appoints Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura As Director-General Of Citizenship And Leadership Training Centre. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura as the Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), a key institution dedicated to fostering leadership skills and civic responsibility among Nigerian youth. The announcement, made on Friday, 23 May 2025, underscores the administration’s commitment to strengthening national development through capacity building and youth empowerment. Senator Kaura, a prominent figure from Zamfara State, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as a senator and as…

Napoli Clinch 2024-25 Serie A Title In Dramatic Finale, Ending Inter’s Reign. The streets of Naples erupted in a sea of blue and white as Napoli secured their fourth Serie A title, and second in three seasons, with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Cagliari on the final matchday of the 2024-25 season. The triumph, sealed by goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku, marked a triumphant return to glory for the Partenopei under the stewardship of Antonio Conte, who became the first manager to win the Scudetto with three different Italian clubs. The title race went down to the…

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Announces Defection From PDP To APC. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has declared his intention to defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement, made to his commissioners and political appointees on Thursday, 22 May 2025, has sent shockwaves through the state’s political landscape, with Eno directing his cabinet to either join him in the defection or resign from their positions. Governor Eno’s decision, reported widely across Nigerian media, is set to be formalised in June 2025, according to sources close to the administration. The…

Zambian President Calls For Refunds On Rejected EU And UK Visa Fees. In a bold move to address the financial burdens faced by Zambian citizens, President Hakainde Hichilema has demanded that the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) refund fees paid for rejected visa applications. The announcement, made on Friday, 23 May 2025, highlights growing concerns over the high costs and frequent rejections of visa applications, which have impacted many Zambians seeking to travel for tourism, business, or education. The Zambian government’s stance comes amidst ongoing discussions about global travel equity and the economic challenges faced by…

President Tinubu Appoints Hamza Ibrahim Baba As National Programme Manager For GEEP. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hamza Ibrahim Baba as the National Programme Manager for the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP). The announcement, made on Friday, 23 May 2025, underscores the administration’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small-scale businesses across Nigeria. The GEEP, a key component of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), aims to provide accessible credit and financial support to market women, traders, artisans, and youth entrepreneurs. The programme, which includes initiatives like the Iyaloja Fund, has previously seen significant…

DSS And Police Arrest 20 Suspects For Allegedly Hacking 2025 UTME Results. Operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force have apprehended 20 individuals suspected of hacking into the server of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The arrests, confirmed on Friday, 23 May 2025, follow reports of unauthorised access to the computer-based test (CBT) system, raising concerns about the integrity of the examination process. According to a statement from JAMB, the board had implemented stringent anti-cheating measures for the 2025 UTME, which commenced…

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Ban On International Student Enrolment. Harvard University has launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration, branding its decision to bar the Ivy League institution from enrolling international students as an “unlawful” and “unconstitutional” act of retaliation. The lawsuit, filed on Friday in a federal court in Boston, comes just hours after the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revoked Harvard’s certification to enrol foreign students under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), effective for the 2025-2026 academic year. The abrupt move by DHS, announced on Thursday by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem,…

Nigerian Musicians Ruggedman And Sunny Neji Detained Over Alleged £130,000 Theft From PMAN Secretariat. Nigerian rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, and veteran musician Sunny Neji have been detained at Panti Police Station in Lagos following allegations of stealing $130,000 (£100,000) from the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) national secretariat in Lekki. The arrests, which also involve other individuals, have sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s entertainment industry. According to reports, Ruggedman, alongside three others—Fruitful Mekwunye, Boniface Itodo, and Faga Bem-Paul—was arraigned at Yaba Magistrate Court 1 on Friday, facing charges of burglary, conspiracy, and theft. The group…

FCTA To Seize 4,794 Abuja Properties Over Unpaid Ground Rent. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to commence the repossession of 4,794 properties in Abuja starting Monday, 26 May 2025, due to prolonged non-payment of ground rent, with some defaults spanning up to 43 years. The move, described as a critical step to enforce compliance with land regulations, targets high-profile districts including Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama, and Guzape. The decision was revealed during a press briefing on Friday by key FCTA officials, including Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special…

Meta Takes Down Sowore’s Facebook Page Following Alleged Mass Reporting By ‘Obidients’. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has reportedly taken down the official Facebook page of Nigerian human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. The removal comes amid a rising wave of political tension between Sowore and fellow former presidential aspirant, Peter Obi. Although neither Sowore nor Obi directly mentioned each other in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the content and context of their messages made the targets of their criticisms unmistakably clear. The dispute reignited after Sahara Reporters, a…

Manchester United Face £80m Financial Deficit After Extremely Poor Season. Manchester United are grappling with a staggering £80 million financial shortfall following a calamitous 2024-25 season, marked by their failure to secure European football for the first time in a decade. The Red Devils’ struggles on the pitch have triggered a cascade of financial repercussions, including a hefty penalty from their kit sponsor, reduced Premier League earnings, and significant losses in matchday revenue. A key blow comes from the club’s lucrative kit deal with Adidas. As part of their £90 million-per-year agreement, which begins in the 2025-26 season, United…