Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Barcelona  Stage Thrilling Comeback To Defeat Celta Vigo 4–3. Barcelona moved a step closer to the LALIGA title on Saturday evening after mounting a sensational comeback to defeat Celta Vigo 4–3 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Despite taking an early lead, the Catalan side looked on course to drop crucial points after Borja Iglesias struck a remarkable hat-trick for the visitors. However, Barcelona rallied back, with goals from Raphinha and Dani Olmo turning the tide in dramatic fashion. Ferran Torres opened the scoring for Barcelona with a smart finish following a bright start. But Celta responded swiftly, with…

Enugu Airport Temporarily Closed For Emergency Runway Repairs. The Federal Government, through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has announced the temporary closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu to allow for urgent runway repairs. According to a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos by Mrs Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, the runway will be closed from 22nd April to 6th May due to a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway. “In compliance with Nigerian civil aviation regulations, FAAN has closed the runway…

Jigawa Police To Commence Shooting Range Exercise For New Constables. The Jigawa State Police Command has announced plans to conduct a shooting range exercise for newly recruited constables, aimed at enhancing their operational efficiency and preparedness. According to a statement released in Dutse on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu, the training will take place from 19th April to 11th May in Tsohon Kafi village, located in the Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. SP Shiisu explained that the exercise is designed to improve the recruits’ weapon handling skills, marksmanship, and overall operational readiness. He…

Easter Message: Jonathan Urges Nigerians To Embrace Hope And Selfless Service. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Christians and all Nigerians to embrace the spirit of Easter by drawing strength from the message of Christ’s resurrection, which symbolises hope, renewal, and triumph over adversity. In a statement released by his Special Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, on Friday in Abuja, Jonathan encouraged citizens to remain positive despite the country’s present challenges, and to find encouragement in Christ’s sacrificial love and the promise of salvation. “I join millions of Christians around the world to commemorate Good Friday,” the former president…

Cross River Assembly Passes Bill To Establish Senior Citizens Centre. The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Senior Citizens Centre Bill, 2025 into law, marking a major milestone in the state’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of its elderly population. Initially introduced on 1st August 2023, the bill progressed to its second reading on 10th August before being handed over to the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions, and Conflict Resolution for detailed review. Presenting the committee’s report, the Chairman and Deputy Leader of the 10th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Davies Etta (Abi),…

SEC Unable To Recover £1.3 Trillion Lost In CBEX Ponzi Scheme Collapse. In a devastating blow to thousands of Nigerian investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed it is unable to recover an estimated N1.3 trillion (£620 million) lost in the collapse of the digital investment platform CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX). The announcement, made by SEC Director General Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has sparked widespread dismay among victims of what has been described as one of Nigeria’s largest Ponzi schemes. The CBEX platform, which lured investors with promises of 100% returns within 30 days, abruptly crashed on 14 April…

Lagos PFN And ACRM Forge Alliance To Strengthen The Church’s Public Image In Nigeria. The Lagos State chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the Association of Church Reputation Managers (ACRM) have announced plans to collaborate in a concerted effort to improve the public perception and reputation of the Church in Nigeria. The initiative was unveiled during a courtesy visit by the leadership of ACRM to the PFN Chairman in Lagos, Pastor Yemi Davids, at The Goodland, the international headquarters of Global Impact Church. Speaking during the meeting, Pastor Davids and ACRM Convener, Pastor Joseph ‘Yemi Adeniran,…

NIDCOM Rescues 200 Trafficking Survivors In Four Months, Reunites Girls With Families. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), in collaboration with the Nigeria in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), has successfully rescued 200 victims of human trafficking over the past four months. This milestone was revealed by the Chairman and CEO of NIDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, during the reception of three Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana, who were safely returned to Lagos. According to Dabiri-Erewa, two of the girls, cousins aged 17 and 19, hail from Bayelsa State, while the third, aged 18, is from Akwa Ibom State. Their rescue…

NAPTIP And IMSU Alumni Call For Government Support For Vulnerable Children. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Rivers Command, has partnered with the Imo State University (IMSU) Alumni Association, Rivers Spectacular Chapter, to call for increased government support for vulnerable children in Nigeria. The appeal was made during a joint visit to the Handmaid Children’s Home in Port Harcourt on Friday, where both organisations reaffirmed their commitment to protecting children from trafficking and exploitation. Mrs Comfort Udofia, Assistant Chief of NAPTIP, Rivers Command, highlighted the challenges the agency faces in its efforts to…

Rivers Lawmaker Urges NBA To Return ₦300 Million ‘Gift’ From Suspended Governor Fubara. A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Solomon Bob, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to refund the sum of ₦300 million it received from suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the payment as improper and a stain on the Association’s credibility. In a strongly worded statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, Bob argued that the NBA’s claim that the funds were a mere “gift” is unacceptable and unbecoming of what he described as a “self-appointed ombudsman” of the Nigerian democratic space.…

NEMA Urges Residents Of Rivers And Bayelsa To Relocate Upland Ahead Of Predicted Flooding. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called on residents of Rivers and Bayelsa States to move to higher ground in anticipation of severe flooding forecast for the region during the current rainy season. Mr Eric Ebhodaghe, the South-South Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, issued the advisory on Friday during a news conference held in Port Harcourt. The warning follows a recent forecast by the Nigerian Meteorological Institute (NIMET), which predicted heavy flooding in at least 30 states across Nigeria, including the coastal states of…

Peter Obi Vows To Sponsor Education Of Quadri Yusuf Alabi, After Unlawful Detention. Mr Peter Obi has pledged his personal commitment to ensuring that Quadri Yusuf Alabi, a young boy recently freed from unlawful incarceration, receives the quality education he desires and deserves. Speaking after meeting Quadri in person, Mr Obi described the encounter as deeply moving. He commended the resilience and courage shown by the young lad, whose only dream, despite the trauma he had endured, was to return to school and complete his education. Obi revealed that Quadri’s unwavering desire to learn stood out clearly during their…