Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

President Tinubu Attends Historic Papal Installation In Rome. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome on Saturday to join global leaders at a solemn mass marking the inauguration of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and newly elected leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The installation mass, a significant event for the global Catholic community, is set to take place on Sunday, 18 May. Touching down at Mario De Bernardo Military Airport at 6 pm local time, President Tinubu was warmly received by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign…

Crystal Palace Stun Manchester City To Win Historic FA Cup At Wembley. Crystal Palace etched their name into football folklore with a sensational 1-0 victory over Manchester City in a pulsating FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, securing their first-ever triumph in the competition. The Eagles, defying all expectations, outfought and outwitted Pep Guardiola’s star-studded side to claim a famous underdog victory. The match began with City asserting their dominance, relentlessly pressing Palace in the opening 15 minutes. However, it was a lightning-fast counter-attack from the South Londoners that set the tone for the upset. Daniel Muñoz tore down…

Tornadoes Devastate US States, Killing At least 16 In Kentucky And Missouri. At least 16 people have lost their lives after powerful tornadoes ripped through parts of Kentucky and Missouri, leaving a trail of destruction, officials confirmed. The deadly storms, which struck on Friday and Saturday, caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, with thousands left without power. In Kentucky, authorities reported nine deaths in Laurel County, in the south-east of the state, where a tornado hit in the early hours of Saturday. Officials warned that the death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. In…

Israeli Offensive In Gaza Intensifies As Operation Gideon’s Chariots Targets Hamas. Israel has launched a major military offensive in Gaza, dubbed “Operation Gideon’s Chariots,” aimed at dismantling Hamas and securing the release of remaining hostages, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on its Hebrew X account. The operation involves seizing “strategic areas” of the Gaza Strip, with thousands of troops, including reservists, mobilised for what is expected to be a significant ground incursion. The offensive, which began with intensified airstrikes, has already claimed numerous lives. According to the Hamas-run civil defence, approximately 250 Palestinians have been killed since Thursday,…

Pentecostal Fellowship Of Nigeria Urges Tinubu To Prioritise Action Over Promises. The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to shift focus from grand promises to tangible action in implementing his administration’s policies, warning that Nigeria’s challenges require urgent and visible progress to restore public confidence and bolster the economy. Speaking at the close of a four-day special retreat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, PFN National Secretary, Bishop David Bakare, emphasised the need for both divine intervention and decisive leadership to address the nation’s woes. “Our perspective at PFN is that Nigeria needs divine intervention.…

AI Revolution Set To Transform Legal Profession, Experts Say. The legal profession is on the cusp of a seismic shift, with artificial intelligence (AI) poised to redefine how legal services are delivered and even how justice is administered, according to leading voices at a recent plenary session in Nigeria. In a bold address, a prominent legal expert described AI as “the most profound revolution that our profession has ever experienced,” predicting it will “radically change the delivery of legal services and even adjudication forever.” The speaker highlighted that lawyers are no longer the sole gatekeepers of legal knowledge or…

Nigerian Agencies Unite To Combat Human Trafficking And Climate Change Vulnerabilities. In a landmark move to address the intertwined challenges of climate change and human trafficking, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance climate change awareness and reduce vulnerabilities that fuel human trafficking. The signing ceremony, held on Wednesday at NiMet’s headquarters in Abuja, was marked by a shared commitment to protect vulnerable communities. Professor Charles Anosike, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, emphasised the agency’s readiness to…

Nigerian Navy Dismantles Illegal Refinery, Seizes 29,000 Litres Of Suspected Stolen Crude In Rivers State. The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny has struck a significant blow against crude oil theft, deactivating an illegal refining site in Peterside Community, Bonny Local Council, and seizing approximately 29,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in two separate operations on Wednesday, 14 May 2025. In the first operation, a specialist anti-crude oil theft team, acting on credible intelligence, conducted an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission in Peterside Community. The team uncovered an active illegal refining site concealed behind the community, complete…

Nigeria Distributes N1.681 Trillion To Federal, State, And Local Governments In April 2025. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has allocated N1.681 trillion to Nigeria’s three tiers of government for April 2025. The funds, drawn from a gross total of N2.848 trillion, were shared among the federal, state, and local governments, with additional allocations for oil-producing states. According to the FAAC communique issued on Friday, the Federal Government received N565.307 billion, state governments were allocated N556.741 billion, and local government councils got N406.627 billion. Oil-producing…

Kogi State Launches Climate-Resilient Oil Palm Training To Boost Agricultural Growth. In a significant step towards sustainable agriculture, the Kogi State Government has launched a climate-resilient oil palm production training programme to equip farmers with modern techniques to tackle the challenges of climate change. The initiative, held at the Auditorium of the College of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Kabba, aims to ensure farmers maintain productivity and high-quality output despite unpredictable weather patterns. The workshop was declared open by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Timothy Ojoma, represented by Kunle Agbana, Director of Agricultural Services. Ojoma highlighted the…

Galaxy Backbone Unveils Transformative Government Service Portal. In a landmark achievement, Galaxy Backbone has announced the successful completion of the Government Service Portal, a cutting-edge platform set to revolutionise how citizens and businesses interact with government services in Nigeria. Launched to enhance accessibility, security, and efficiency, the portal promises to usher in a new era of digital governance. The portal, designed with user convenience at its core, offers a single point of access to a wide array of government services. This streamlined approach eliminates the need for multiple platforms, saving time and effort for citizens and businesses alike. Whether…

Ekiti State Boosts Water Access With 110 New Solar-Powered Pumps. In a significant step towards improving access to clean water and sanitation, the Ekiti State Government has taken delivery of 110 solar-powered pumps and accessories to support the construction of 110 new Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities across its 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 22 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). This initiative, part of the World Bank-supported Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme, aims to enhance public health and quality of life for residents, particularly in underserved communities. The Commissioner for Infrastructure…