Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Tinubu Appoints Ronke Soyombo As New TRCN Registrar, Replacing Ajiboye. In a significant shake-up within Nigeria’s education sector, President Bola Tinubu has sacked Professor Segun Ajiboye as the Chief Executive and Registrar of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), appointing Mrs Ronke Soyombo as his replacement. The announcement, made on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, marks a new chapter for the agency tasked with regulating the teaching profession across the country. Professor Ajiboye, who was re-appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2021 for a five-year term set to conclude in September 2026, has been relieved of his duties…

Miyetti Allah Embraces End To Open Grazing In Benue, Signals New Era Of Peace. In a landmark move towards resolving the long-standing conflicts between herders and farmers in Benue State, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has declared that open grazing is no longer sustainable in the region. The association has pledged to support initiatives aimed at phasing out the practice and fostering peace in rural communities, marking a significant step forward in addressing one of Nigeria’s most pressing security challenges. The announcement, made on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, comes as a beacon of hope for…

Shell Tackles Surge In Nigerian Oil Spills With Robust Action Plan. Shell Plc has reported a 122% rise in operational oil spill incidents in Nigeria for 2024, attributing the increase to equipment failures and persistent sabotage, as detailed in its 2024 Annual Report and Accounts. Despite the challenges, the company’s Nigerian subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), is taking decisive steps to address the issue, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and operational resilience. The SPDC Joint Venture (JV) recorded 20 oil spill incidents exceeding 100 kilograms in 2024, up from nine in 2023. The surge…

NARD Raises Alarm As 19,000 Doctors Leave Nigeria In 20 Years, Urges Action To Curb Brain Drain. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has disclosed that nearly 19,000 doctors have emigrated from Nigeria over the past two decades in search of better opportunities abroad, exacerbating the country’s healthcare crisis. The revelation, announced on 20 May 2025, highlights the severe brain drain impacting Nigeria’s medical sector, with 3,974 doctors leaving in 2024 alone, a record high. NARD’s data, shared via recent posts on X and reported by outlets such as The Guardian and TheCable, paints a grim picture of…

Saudi Authorities Arrest Wife And Mother Of Notorious Nigerian Bandit Leader Ado Aliero In Medina. In a significant development in the fight against transnational crime, Saudi Arabian authorities have apprehended two women believed to be the wife and mother of Ado Aliero, one of Nigeria’s most infamous bandit leaders. The arrests, which took place in the holy city of Medina, mark a crucial step in disrupting the networks supporting armed banditry in Nigeria’s Northwest region. According to reports from credible Nigerian sources, including Daily Trust and Sahara Reporters, the women were detained during an intelligence-led operation targeting a network…

House Of Reps Education Committee Attributes 2025 UTME Result Crisis To Human Error. The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has revealed that the widespread issues with the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results stemmed from human error, not a technical glitch as initially reported. This clarification, announced at a press conference on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, follows a tumultuous period for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which faced nationwide criticism after over 78% of candidates scored below 200 out of 400 points in the examination. The committee’s chairman, Oboku Oforji, disclosed…

EFCC Hands Over Seized 750 Luxury Homes To Housing Ministry In Major Anti-Corruption Milestone. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has officially handed over a confiscated luxury housing estate comprising 753 duplexes and apartments to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The ceremony, which took place today in Abuja, marks a historic moment in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against financial crime, with the government now poised to make these properties available for purchase by Nigerian buyers to recoup misappropriated funds. The sprawling estate, located in Lokogoma, Abuja, and covering 150,500 square metres,…

Nigerian Woman Faces Sharia Court Trial For Converting To Christianity. A 22-year-old Nigerian woman, Zainab Muhamadu, is set to face trial in a Sharia Court in Zamfara State this Friday, accused of converting from Islam to Christianity, according to reports from Sahara Reporters. The case has sparked widespread debate about religious freedom and the application of Sharia law in Nigeria’s northern states. Zainab, who reportedly embraced Christianity after connecting with Pastor Samuel, a National Youth Service Corps member posted to her area, now finds herself at the centre of a legal storm. Her decision to switch faiths has been…

Tragedy Strikes In Ibadan As Police Stray Bullet Kills Student During Vehicle Chase. A heartbreaking incident occurred this morning along Gbagi Market Road in Ibadan, where a secondary school student was fatally struck by a stray bullet during a police pursuit. The student, who was en route to sit his West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams, was pronounced dead on arrival at Welfare Hospital. According to eyewitness accounts, the tragedy unfolded when police officers, in pursuit of a Hilux vehicle suspected to be carrying “yahoo boys” (a term often used to describe internet fraudsters), opened fire in an attempt…

Six Athletes Disqualified From National Sports Festival Over Doping Violations. The 22nd National Sports Festival, currently underway in Ogun State, has been rocked by the disqualification of six athletes due to anti-doping violations, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed. In a press statement released on Tuesday, Dr Kehinde Ajayi, the NSC’s Director of Press, announced that the decision follows the commission’s steadfast commitment to maintaining a doping-free environment in Nigerian sports. The move aligns with global best practices and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code, reinforcing Nigeria’s dedication to clean competition. The disqualified athletes, barred from competing for medals…

Cyclists Set To Compete For Gold At 2024 Gateway Games. The 22nd National Sports Festival, also known as the 2024 Gateway Games, is set to witness an exciting competition in cycling as athletes from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory converge to chase gold medals. The event, which begins on Tuesday, May 20, 2024, promises to be an exhilarating display of speed and endurance. According to Bashir Mohammed, Technical Director of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN), 17 events will be contested over nine days, with three events taking place on the first…

Obi Rules Out Vice-Presidential Role, Set To Declare Presidential Ambition Ahead Of 2027. Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reportedly ruled out the possibility of serving as a running mate in the 2027 presidential election. Sources close to Obi revealed that he is determined to contest as a presidential candidate, rather than a vice president. The development comes as talks between Obi’s camp and Atiku Abubakar’s team have reportedly broken down. A recent meeting in London between key figures from both sides ended without agreement, with Obi expected to make a public declaration within the week. …