Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Hope For Peace In Rivers State As Tinubu And Fubara Hold Private Talks. Tensions in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State appear to be easing following weeks of political unrest and protests, as President Bola Tinubu and Governor Siminalayi Fubara have reportedly begun discreet negotiations that may redefine the region’s political landscape. According to sources within the Presidency, both leaders met privately in London last week, shortly after President Tinubu concluded engagements in Paris. The meeting, described as “quiet diplomacy,” was said to have been initiated by Governor Fubara, who is seeking a return to full political control after a state…

Tinubu Urges United Global Leadership To Tackle Climate Crisis Ahead Of COP30. President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to unite with courage and unwavering commitment in the global fight against climate change, stressing that the worsening crisis requires collective and sustained action. Speaking during a high-level virtual summit convened by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Tinubu underscored the importance of global solidarity. The meeting brought together 17 national leaders from major economies and climate-vulnerable nations, aiming to accelerate climate ambition ahead of COP30, which will be hosted in Brazil.…

Tinubu Issues Fresh Security Orders As Killings Surge Across Nigerian States. President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive steps to address the recent wave of deadly attacks across parts of Nigeria, summoning top security chiefs to an emergency meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting followed brutal killings in Benue, Plateau, and Kwara states, which have left dozens of Nigerians dead. Though no official communique was issued after the closed-door session, sources close to the Presidency indicated that President Tinubu expressed deep displeasure over the resurgence of violence and gave new directives aimed at swiftly restoring peace. …

Lagos Aims To Tackle Shortage Of Healthcare Workers With Major Training And Infrastructure Drive. The Lagos State Government has revealed a significant gap in its healthcare workforce, disclosing that an additional 33,000 doctors and another 33,000 nurses are required to provide adequate medical services for the state’s growing population. This was made known by the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, during a ministerial press briefing held on Wednesday to mark the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. According to Professor Abayomi, Lagos currently has about 7,000 doctors, far short of the estimated 40,000…

EU Fines Apple And Meta 700 Million Euros For Breaching Digital Competition Rules. The European Union has imposed fines totalling 700 million euros on tech giants Apple and Meta for breaching digital competition regulations under the bloc’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA), a move that risks heightening tensions with US President Donald Trump’s administration. Announced on Wednesday, the penalties include a 500 million euro fine for Apple for restricting app developers from guiding users to alternative, often cheaper, options outside its App Store. Meta was fined 200 million euros for its controversial “pay or consent” system, which was found…

135,224 Residents Living With HIV In Lagos, Says State Government. The Lagos State Government has made significant strides in public health, disclosing that 135,224 residents are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The revelation was made by the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, during the ongoing 2025 ministerial press briefing marking the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. In a bid to strengthen community engagement, Professor Abayomi announced that the state has appointed over 100 religious leaders as HIV and AIDS ambassadors to support awareness, prevention, and destigmatisation efforts across local communities.…

Bola Ahmed Tinubu Airport Minna Named Official Alternative To Abuja Airport. The Federal Government has officially designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, as the alternative airport to Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation development. The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during the inauguration of commercial flight operations by Overland Airways from the Minna facility. Speaking at the event, Keyamo highlighted the airport’s strategic advantages, noting its capacity to handle heavy aviation traffic. “This facility has everything—an international-grade runway, strategic…

Macron Begins Historic Visit To Madagascar To Deepen Ties And Strengthen French Presence In Indian Ocean. French President Emmanuel Macron has commenced a significant two-day visit to Madagascar, marking the first official visit by a French head of state to the island nation since President Jacques Chirac’s trip in 2005. The visit, which began on Wednesday, aims to revitalise bilateral relations and reinforce France’s strategic presence in the Indian Ocean, despite lingering disputes rooted in the colonial era. President Macron, accompanied by First Lady Brigitte Macron, received a warm welcome at Ivato International Airport, where schoolchildren lined the tarmac…

Breaking: Nigeria Releases £50 Billion To Settle University Staff Allowances, Boosting Education Sector. The Federal Government has announced the release of N50 billion (£27 million) to settle long-standing earned allowances for university staff. The funds, unveiled by Education Minister Maruf Olatunji Alausa in Abuja, will benefit both academic and non-academic staff unions, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), marking a significant step towards stabilising the nation’s higher education system. The initiative, part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to address financial grievances that have historically triggered strikes and disrupted academic calendars. Speaking at the…

Russian Drone Strike On Ukrainian Workers’ Bus Claims Nine Lives, Dozens Injured. A Russian drone strike early on Wednesday morning has claimed the lives of at least nine people and injured 30 others after targeting a bus carrying workers in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, according to regional officials. The attack took place in the city of Marganets, located around 10 kilometres from the front line. Sergiy Lysak, the governor of the region, confirmed the fatalities in a post on Telegram and said the number of injured continued to rise as emergency services responded to the incident. Images shared by…

2Face Idibia Appointed Technical Adviser For Entertainment And Community Outreach In Benue State. Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has appointed Nigerian music icon Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Face Idibia, as the Technical Adviser for Entertainment and Community Outreach. The announcement, made on Wednesday, has sparked widespread excitement across the state and beyond, with many hailing the decision as a strategic step to harness the power of entertainment for community development. 2Face, an award-winning artist and native of Okpokwu Local Government Area in the Benue South Senatorial District, brings a wealth of experience and influence to…

Former Nigerian Vice-Presidential Candidate Okowa Defects To APC In Major Political Shift. In a seismic shift in Nigerian politics, Ifeanyi Okowa, former Delta State governor and vice-presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement, made on Wednesday in Asaba, also saw Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other prominent PDP figures join the APC, marking a significant blow to the opposition party. The defection was declared by Senator James Manager at the Government House in Asaba, where he revealed that the entire PDP…