Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Delta Police Arrest 106 Suspects, Recover Arms And Rescue Victims In Major Crackdown. The Delta State Police Command has arrested 106 suspects in connection with various crimes during the first quarter of the year, as part of intensified efforts to rid the state of criminal elements. A detailed breakdown of the arrests revealed that 35 individuals were apprehended for armed robbery, 24 for kidnapping, 21 for murder, 22 for cult-related activities, while four suspects were linked to cases of defilement. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda, noted that the command’s proactive and intelligence-led operations…

First Lady Urges Traditional Rulers To support Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation And Hepatitis B. The wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on traditional rulers across the country to support efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM), Hepatitis B, and other diseases that disproportionately affect women. During her visit to Ondo State for the launch of the South West zone of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Tinubu highlighted several health concerns impacting Nigerian women, including HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B. She emphasised that the involvement of monarchs in awareness campaigns could significantly advance the elimination…

NSCDC Deploys 2,250 Personnel Across Lagos For Easter Security Operations. The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,250 officers and men to strategic locations across the state in preparation for the Good Friday and Easter festivities. The deployment follows the Federal Government’s declaration of Friday, 18th April, and Monday, 21st April 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. State Commandant Mr Adedotun Keshinro reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to safeguarding critical national assets and infrastructure throughout…

SEC Declares CBEX Unauthorised, Warns Nigerians Against Fraudulent Investment Platforms. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), also known by aliases such as ST Technologies International Ltd and Smart Treasure/Super Technology, was never registered to operate as a Digital Assets Exchange in Nigeria. In a circular dated 17th April 2025, the Commission responded to recent media coverage regarding CBEX’s activities. It clarified that the entity falsely portrayed itself as a legitimate digital asset trading platform offering high and unrealistic returns to unsuspecting Nigerian investors. The SEC confirmed that CBEX and its affiliates…

Flutterwave Launches Virtual Workshop To Empower Africa’s Next Tech Innovators. Flutterwave, Africa’s foremost payments technology company, has announced the launch of the Flutterwave Accelerate Workshop, a two-day virtual coaching programme aimed at equipping young Africans with the practical skills needed to thrive in the tech industry. Targeted at university students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals, the initiative will offer participants valuable insights into four high-demand career paths: Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Design, Marketing, and Product Management. The sessions, scheduled for 26th April and 3rd May 2025 , will be led by a team of accomplished tech professionals. These…

Ukraine And US Sign Preliminary Minerals Deal As Economic Partnership Progresses. Ukraine’s government has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Intent with the United States, laying the foundation for a broader economic partnership and a future investment fund to support the country’s reconstruction. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed the development via social media platform X, stating that the agreement marked a significant step forward in Ukraine’s post-war recovery and economic revitalisation efforts. The deal is expected to grant the United States access to Ukraine’s critical mineral resources, as well as its oil and gas reserves. “We are…

Two Dead, Six Injured In Florida State University Shooting Involving Officer’s Son. A tragic shooting at Florida State University (FSU) has left two people dead and six others injured, after a 20-year-old student opened fire near the campus student union. Authorities have identified the suspect as Phoenix Ikner, a current FSU student and the son of a long-serving Leon County police officer. The incident occurred around midday in Tallahassee, with witnesses describing scenes of panic as multiple gunshots rang out. Students and staff were urged to seek shelter as police responded to the active shooter alert. Campus authorities…

US Military Destroys Fuel Terminal In Yemen Amid Ongoing Strikes On Houthi Targets. The United States military has confirmed the destruction of a fuel terminal in Yemen’s Red Sea port of Ras Isa, in its latest strike targeting the Iranian-backed Houthi movement. According to the US, the operation aimed to disrupt vital fuel supplies and financial resources used by the Houthis, who have carried out repeated attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since the onset of the Israel-Gaza conflict in October 2023. The Houthis, however, claim that Thursday’s airstrike resulted in the…

Kano Lawmaker Cautions Local Hunters Against Southern Operations, Donates N5 Million To Bereaved Families. A member of the House of Representatives from Kano State, Alhassan Kabiru Rirum, has urged local hunters from his constituency to refrain from undertaking hunting expeditions in southern Nigeria, warning that such actions could provoke tension and violence. Rirum, who represents the Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya Federal Constituency, gave the advice on Thursday during a condolence visit to Torankawa village in Bunkure Local Government Area, where he met with the families of 16 hunters recently killed in Uromi, Edo State. The lawmaker, a former Speaker of the…

House Of Representatives Postpones Interactive Session With Rivers State Sole Administrator. The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee overseeing developments in Rivers State has postponed its scheduled interactive session with the Sole Administrator of the state, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. The session, which was initially slated for Thursday, was intended to allow for a comprehensive engagement with Ibas following the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the indefinite postponement of the session was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the House Spokesperson, Honourable…

EFCC Questions Delta State Acting Accountant General And Deputy over Alleged N1.3 Trillion Misappropriation. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly questioned the acting Accountant General of Delta State, Vincent Okubor, along with his deputy, in connection with the alleged misappropriation of N1.3 trillion during the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. This latest development is part of a broader investigation by the anti-graft agency, which had earlier arrested former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa—who was the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections—as well as the immediate past Accountant General,…

IMF Warns Trade War Threatens Global Growth And Fuels Inflation. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning that rising global protectionism, spearheaded by President Donald Trump’s trade policies, is likely to weaken global economic growth and push inflation higher in the months ahead. Speaking ahead of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva revealed that the Fund’s latest projections, due for release next week, will show a marked slowdown in global output, though not yet a recession. “Our new growth projections will include notable markdowns, but not recession,”…