Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Inflation Rises To 24.23% In March, Driven By Food And Beverage Costs. Nigeria’s headline inflation resumed its upward trend in March, climbing to 24.23 per cent — a 1.05 per cent increase from the previous month. The latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicates that the surge was primarily driven by food and non-alcoholic beverages, which contributed 9.28 per cent to the overall figure. Interestingly, despite the rise in headline inflation, the report shows a modest relief in food inflation, which dropped from 23.51 per cent in February to 21.79 per cent in March. However,…

Arsenal Crush Leicester To Keep Women’s Super League Title Hopes Alive. Arsenal kept their Women’s Super League (WSL) title hopes very much alive with a commanding 5-1 victory over Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium, cutting Chelsea’s lead at the top of the table to just three points. Renee Slegers’ side wasted no time asserting their dominance, opening the scoring after just nine minutes through Caitlin Foord, who finished off Frida Maanum’s precise cross at the back post. Stina Blackstenius doubled the advantage moments later, tapping in from close range, before Foord struck again with a deflected effort from…

Klopp Linked With Real Madrid Role As Spurs Consider Managerial Options. Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is reportedly emerging as a contender to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. The German tactician, who is currently serving as global head of football at Red Bull, has been linked with the top job at the Santiago Bernabéu, according to reports from Sport in Spain. Klopp, who stepped down from his role at Anfield at the end of the 2023/24 season, has maintained a relatively low profile since taking on his new position with Red Bull, overseeing the footballing operations of clubs…

Federal Government Declares Public Holidays For Easter Celebration. The Federal Government has officially declared Friday, 18 April and Monday, 21 April 2025 as public holidays to commemorate Good Friday and Easter Monday. This announcement was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo urged Christians across the country to reflect on the values of sacrifice, love, and redemption exemplified by the life and death of Jesus Christ. He emphasised that Easter offers an opportunity to meditate on the selflessness of Christ’s crucifixion and the…

Nigerians Count Losses As CBEX Ponzi Scheme Collapses. Hundreds of Nigerians have been left devastated following the sudden crash of CBEX, a suspected Ponzi scheme that promised unrealistic financial returns to its investors. Only weeks ago, social media was awash with testimonies and screenshots of impressive account balances – some boasting earnings of up to $85,000 – as participants celebrated what they believed to be a gateway to “financial freedom.” Today, many of those same investors are in disbelief, unable to access their funds and grappling with the harsh reality of their losses. By Tuesday morning, CBEX users reported…

Champions League: PSG Survive Villa Scare As Barcelona Reach Semi-Finals. Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have secured their places in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a dramatic night of quarter-final action. PSG were given a major scare by Aston Villa at Villa Park, losing 3-2 on the night but advancing 5-4 on aggregate. The French giants had raced into a 2-0 lead, only for Villa to produce a spirited comeback that saw them win the match. Despite the loss, PSG held on to progress, thanks to their first-leg advantage. Meanwhile, Barcelona booked their place in the last four…

UNILORIN Student Sets New World Record With Longest Mathematics Lesson. A mathematics student from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kazeem Sanusi, has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the Longest Mathematics Lesson. Kazeem, a 400-level student, delivered an uninterrupted mathematics lecture lasting 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 26 hours of continuous teaching. The remarkable feat was achieved in the presence of Guinness World Record representatives, with a captivated audience cheering him on throughout the marathon session. The event was graced by the Vice-Chancellor of UNILORIN, Professor Wahab…

Youth Group Applauds National Assembly’s Push For Inclusive Early Voting Reform. The Unemployed Youth Initiative (UYI) has lauded the National Assembly for introducing a progressive bill aimed at establishing early voting provisions for key segments of Nigeria’s population, including police officers, prison inmates, and members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the group, which represents unemployed, underemployed, and marginalised citizens across the country, described the initiative as a welcome development that could enhance democratic participation and ensure that no eligible citizen is left behind in the electoral process. Jointly…

France Warns Of Firm Response After Algeria Expels 12 Diplomats Amid Rising Tensions. France’s foreign minister has strongly criticised Algeria’s recent decision to expel 12 French diplomats, describing the move as “regrettable” and promising a firm response if tensions continue to escalate. Speaking on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the expulsion “will not be without consequences”, warning that “if Algeria chooses escalation, we will respond with the greatest firmness.” The diplomatic fallout follows the arrest of an Algerian consular official in France, a move which Algeria’s foreign ministry denounced as a “vile act”. Algerian authorities have blamed…

Customs Intercept Cannabis Worth N112 Million In Ondo/Ekiti Command. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ondo/Ekiti Command, has made a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking with the interception of over 140 sacks of Cannabis sativa, popularly known as Indian hemp, weighing more than 1,400 kilogrammes and valued at N112 million. The seizure took place in Ado Ekiti during a routine operation, as confirmed by the Comptroller of the Command, Mrs Morenikeji Bewaji. Two suspects were reportedly apprehended while transporting the illicit substance. The suspects, along with the confiscated drugs, were handed over to the National Drug Law…

NBA Urges Government To End Killings, Demands Swift Justice For Victims In Plateau And Benue. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a strong appeal to the federal and state governments to urgently address the ongoing wave of violence and senseless killings in Plateau, Benue, and other parts of the country. The call follows the tragic attack on Zike hamlet in the Kimakpa community, Kwall district of Irigwe Chiefdom, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, where at least 52 people were confirmed dead, including a family of eight. In a statement released on Tuesday, NBA President, Afam…

Tinubu Declares National Emergency On Food Security, Unveils New Irrigation Plans. President Bola Tinubu has declared a national emergency on food security, calling for the expansion of irrigation infrastructure and participatory water resource management across Nigeria. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the President made the announcement during the opening ceremony of the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage held in Abuja on Monday. In his address, Tinubu urged African nations to adopt innovative and collaborative strategies to tackle the continent’s pressing irrigation and water management challenges. He described…