Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Rivers State Administrator Approves Recruitment Of 10,000 People Into Civil Service. Rivers State Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has approved the recruitment of 10,000 eligible graduates and non-graduates into the state’s civil service. The announcement, made earlier today, has been hailed as a significant step towards addressing unemployment and empowering the youth of the region. The decision comes amidst ongoing efforts by the Rivers State government to revitalise its workforce and stimulate economic growth. Vice Admiral Ibas, a highly respected figure who assumed the role of Sole Administrator following a period of political transition in the state,…

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price To ₦865 Amid Ongoing Policy Support. In a welcome development for consumers, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦865 per litre. This marks a ₦15 decrease from the previous price of ₦880 per litre recorded just a day earlier. According to Punch, the refinery communicated the new price in a customer notice issued on Thursday morning. The adjustment has also been confirmed by industry tracker petroleumprice.ng. This price reduction follows recent developments concerning the federal government’s crude-for-naira initiative, which had experienced…

NCDC Identifies Three States As Epicentre In Ongoing Lassa Fever Outbreak. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo states as the epicentres of the Lassa fever outbreak currently affecting the country. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, the NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, revealed that the three states have collectively contributed over 70 per cent of the confirmed Lassa fever cases reported so far in 2025. Dr Idris stated that between January and the end of March 2025, Nigeria recorded 660 confirmed cases of Lassa fever. Ondo State accounted…

DR Congo Hands Over Americans Jailed Over Failed Coup Attempt. Three United States citizens who were sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for their involvement in a failed coup attempt have been repatriated to the US after their sentences were commuted to life imprisonment. The handover was confirmed on Tuesday by Congolese presidential spokesperson Tina Salama, who stated that the trio — including Marcel Malanga, the son of coup leader and political exile Christian Malanga — will now serve their life sentences in the United States. The coup attempt, which occurred in May 2024,…

OPay Celebrates Prestigious Fintech Award Win At Leadership Awards. In a momentous achievement for Nigeria’s financial sector, OPay has been crowned the Fintech Company of the Year 2024 at the esteemed Leadership Awards. The glittering ceremony, held on 8 April at the iconic Aso Rock Villa, recognised OPay as the sole fintech recipient, spotlighting its remarkable contributions to innovation, security, and financial inclusion across the nation. OPay stood out amongst a competitive field of contenders, earning the accolade for its steadfast dedication to broadening financial access for tens of millions of Nigerians, particularly those in unbanked and underbanked communities. The…

Hope For Cheaper Petrol As Government Restores Naira-For-Crude Policy. There is renewed optimism that Nigerians may soon enjoy lower prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, as the Federal Government has officially reinstated the crude and refined product sales in naira initiative. In an update posted on its official X handle, the Federal Ministry of Finance announced that the Technical Sub-Committee on the initiative held a strategic meeting on Tuesday to assess progress and address implementation issues. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun,…

Nigerian Teenager Selected As Microsoft MVP, Heads To US Summit. In a remarkable achievement, 18-year-old Izuafa Abdulrafiu, a third-year Software Engineering student at Veritas University in Abuja, has been named a Microsoft Most Valuable Player (MVP). The prestigious recognition comes with an invitation to attend a three-day summit in the United States, where he will join other global MVPs to collaborate with Microsoft’s product teams and explore cutting-edge technologies. Abdulrafiu’s selection as an MVP highlights his exceptional contributions to the tech community, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The Microsoft MVP programme celebrates individuals who demonstrate outstanding expertise…

NEMA Welcomes 144 Nigerians Home From Libya In Heartwarming Repatriation. Tears of joy and sighs of relief filled the air at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos yesterday as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received 144 Nigerians repatriated from Libya. The group, which included women, children, and young men, had endured months of hardship in the North African nation, but their safe return has been hailed as a shining example of Nigeria’s dedication to its citizens abroad. The repatriation, completed on Wednesday evening, was the result of tireless collaboration between NEMA, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and…

Viral Kid In Peter Obi Campaign Picture Remanded In Custody Amid Alleged False Charges, Lawyer Reports. A shocking case of alleged injustice emerged from the Magistrate Court of Lagos in the Apapa Magisterial District on 9 April 2025, where Alabi Quadri, a minor, has reportedly been detained since January under questionable circumstances. Inibehe Effiong, a lawyer who visited the young man at the Minimum Security Custodial Centre in Kirikiri, Apapa, Lagos, provided a detailed statement following hours spent at the court and the custodial facility. Effiong, accompanied by a colleague from his law firm, Alabi’s mother, other family members,…

Nigeria Takes Bold Step In Cancer Fight With Training For 120 Young Researchers. A ray of hope has emerged in Nigeria’s battle against cancer as the Federal Government launched a pioneering programme to train 120 young researchers in cutting-edge techniques to prevent and treat the disease. Unveiled this week in Lagos, the initiative has been hailed as a landmark effort to tackle a health crisis that claims countless lives across the nation each year. Health Minister Dr Adeola Johnson, who presided over the launch at a bustling conference centre, described the programme as a “game-changer” for Nigeria’s healthcare system.…

NAPTIP Rescues Over 7,000 Trafficking Victims In Two Years, Heralding Hope For Nigeria. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has delivered a stunning triumph in the fight against human trafficking, rescuing more than 7,000 victims across Nigeria in just two years. The milestone was unveiled at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, shining a spotlight on the agency’s relentless efforts to dismantle trafficking networks and restore lives. Director-General Fatima Waziri, beaming with pride, credited the success to a united front of international partners, local communities, and law enforcement. “Every rescue is a step…

Stranded Train Passengers Turn Ordeal Into Tale Of Resilience In Kogi Forest. What began as a routine journey to Abuja transformed into an extraordinary test of endurance for passengers aboard a train that broke down in a remote forest in Kogi State on Tuesday. Forced to abandon the stalled carriages, commuters, including prominent Marxist activist Kola Edokpayi, trekked for hours through rugged terrain to safety, only to find help from an unexpected source. Edokpayi, who documented the incident in a widely shared video, explained that he had opted for the rail route from Agbor to Itakpe after failing to…