Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Carlo Ancelotti To Depart Real Madrid After Copa Del Rey Final. In a stunning development, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave the club immediately following the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on 26 April 2025, according to Sky Sports. The Italian tactician, widely regarded as one of football’s greatest managers, will not see out the remainder of the La Liga season, marking an abrupt end to his second stint with the Spanish giants. Ancelotti, 65, has been under increasing scrutiny following Real Madrid’s disappointing 5-1 aggregate defeat to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The…

New Terror Group Mahmuda Emerges In North-Central Nigeria, Killing Over 15 Vigilantes. A new militant group, known as Mahmuda, has emerged in North-Central Nigeria, spreading fear and violence across rural communities near the Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP), which spans parts of Kwara and Niger States. According to reports from SaharaReporters, the group launched a deadly attack on Wednesday in Kemanji, Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, killing over 15 vigilantes and villagers. The Mahmuda group, which has reportedly been active for over five years, operates freely in communities such as Kemaanji, Tenebo, Baabete, Nuku, and Nanu in Kaiama, as…

Federal Government Secures Release Of Six Nigerian Women Detained In Cape Verde. The Federal Government has successfully secured the release of six Nigerian women who were wrongfully detained by authorities in Cape Verde on false allegations of human trafficking. Their release was confirmed on Thursday in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after the women departed the island nation. According to the statement, the Nigerian diplomatic mission in Guinea-Bissau was instrumental in facilitating discussions with Cape Verdean authorities to resolve the matter. The Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, explained that the women had travelled to…

Lagos Police Debunk Claims Of Boko Haram Arrests, Urge Public To Remain Calm. The Lagos State Police Command has firmly refuted recent media reports alleging that hundreds of Boko Haram suspects were apprehended within the state. In a statement issued on Friday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, described the reports — published on 17 April 2025 in some newspapers — as false, malicious, and aimed at inciting public fear. Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, the command launched an immediate investigation to verify the claims. “The outcome of the…

Boko Haram Attack Claims Lives In Resettled Borno Community As Senator Renews Call For Armed Community Defence. Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Yamtake, a recently resettled community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, on Thursday night, killing two soldiers and an undisclosed number of civilians. The assault, which occurred around 11:15pm, targeted a local military formation before reinforcements could arrive from nearby Gwoza town. A military source confirmed that by the time help came, significant damage had already been done. Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) confirmed the incident and expressed deep sorrow over the loss…

Ukrainian Prime Minister To Visit Washington In Bid To Finalise Strategic Minerals Deal. Ukraine’s Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, is scheduled to visit Washington next week for high-level talks with top United States officials, as both nations push to finalise a long-anticipated agreement on strategic minerals and natural resources by 26 April. The visit, confirmed in a memorandum released on Friday by the Ukrainian government, signals a renewed commitment by both sides to conclude the deal, which had been delayed following a political disagreement between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in February. The proposed agreement is expected to grant…

Nigeria Urges Ethiopia To Finalise Agreement On Exchange Of Sentenced Persons. The Federal Government has called on the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to expedite the signing of the long-pending Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Exchange of Sentenced Persons between the two countries. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the appeal during a meeting with the Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria, Legesse Geremew Haile, at her office in Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja. Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu expressed Nigeria’s growing concern over the continued delay in signing the MoU, despite earlier assurances during a bilateral meeting held…

New US Ambassador Prays At Western Wall, Delivers Trump’s Message Of Peace. The new United States ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, marked the beginning of his diplomatic mission with a symbolic gesture of peace on Friday, placing a handwritten prayer from President Donald Trump into the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Huckabee, a former Republican governor and long-time supporter of Israel, visited the revered Jewish site wearing a traditional kippa, fulfilling what he described as a special directive from President Trump. “It was such an honour, an incredible privilege, to place on behalf of the President of the United…

Kwara Redemption Movement Begins Statewide Mobilisation, Targets 300,000 Members. The Kwara Redemption Movement (KRM), the platform that spearheaded the famous “Otoge” campaign which ended the dominance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019, has launched a fresh mobilisation drive across Kwara State. With a goal of recruiting 300,000 members within two months, the KRM on Thursday unveiled its coordinators across all 16 local government areas of the state, formally kicking off a new phase of political engagement aimed at reshaping the state’s political landscape. The inauguration, held in the presence of notable political figures, was attended by…

HYPREP Records Major Environmental Milestones In Ogoniland, Promises More Progress. The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has announced major achievements in its ongoing efforts to restore the environment and improve the lives of residents in Ogoniland. According to the Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, over 937,000 litres of oily sludge have been successfully treated from mangrove sediment, while more than 1.7 million kilogrammes of solid waste have been evacuated from the creeks of the region. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement in Port Harcourt, Prof. Zabbey described the event as an opportunity to involve youths in meaningful dialogue and gather…

Meloni Receives Warm Welcome From Trump Amid Uncertain Trade Progress. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy received an enthusiastic welcome during her visit to the White House on Thursday, as she became the first European leader to meet with President Donald Trump since the imposition of sweeping tariffs on the European Union. In a meeting marked by personal warmth and mutual admiration, President Trump showered the Italian leader with praise, expressing clear fondness for her stance on immigration and shared scepticism of progressive ideologies. The visit demonstrated the strong rapport between the two leaders, despite limited progress on key trade…

FBI Arrests Man Wanted In India Over Terrorism Allegations. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest of Harpreet Singh, a man wanted in India for alleged involvement in terrorist activities. Singh was apprehended on Thursday in Sacramento, California, after reportedly entering the United States illegally and evading authorities for some time. According to a statement released by the FBI, Singh had been using disposable phones and encrypted applications to avoid detection. He is suspected of collaborating with Pakistan’s intelligence services and a terrorist group linked to the Sikh separatist movement. India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA)…