Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Danish Prime Minister To Visit Greenland Amid U.S. Interest. Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, is set to visit Greenland on Wednesday for talks with the territory’s incoming government, as international interest in the Arctic island continues to grow. The visit follows repeated expressions of interest from U.S. President Donald Trump in Greenland, as well as a recent trip by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, which was met with a frosty reception from both Denmark and Greenland’s leadership. Greenland’s incoming Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who recently won the general election and is forming a coalition government, welcomed Frederiksen’s visit, reaffirming…

Minister Warns Oil Block Owners Over Development Delays. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has issued a stern warning to oil block owners who have failed to develop their allocated resources, threatening to withdraw such licences. Speaking on the matter, the minister emphasised the government’s commitment to maximising the country’s oil and gas potential. He noted that undeveloped oil blocks pose a significant challenge to Nigeria’s energy sector and economic growth, stressing that action must be taken against non-performing operators. “We cannot afford to have valuable oil assets lying fallow while the country seeks…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Accuses Senate President Akpabio And Yahaya Bello Of Plotting Her Assassination. Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has levelled serious allegations against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, accusing them of plotting to have her killed and orchestrating her recall petition. Addressing a crowd of supporters at her homecoming rally in Kogi on Tuesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan shared what she described as an alarming sequence of events. She claimed that the recall petition against her, recently received by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was part of a…

Tinubu Appoints Bashir Bayo Ojulari As NNPC CEO, Restructures Board. President Bola Tinubu has appointed Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, replacing Mele Kyari. The restructuring also includes the appointment of Ahmadu Musa Kida as the new non-executive chairman, replacing Chief Pius Akinyelure. The announcement was made by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed that all board members appointed alongside Kyari and Akinyelure in November 2023 have been removed. The new 11-member board is expected to drive reforms aimed at increasing investment, improving oil and gas production,…

Icelandic Authorities Act Swiftly As Volcano Erupts Near Grindavik. A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Tuesday, prompting swift evacuations in the town of Grindavik and the temporary closure of the popular Blue Lagoon tourist site. This marks the 11th volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021, highlighting a period of heightened geological activity in the region. Aerial footage released by authorities showed molten lava flowing across the landscape, with thick white clouds rising into the sky following the eruption, which began at 9:45 a.m. Grindavik, a small fishing town located around 25 miles southwest of the…

Maryland Man Wrongfully Deported Due To Administrative Error. A Maryland man who was legally residing in the United States has been deported to El Salvador and imprisoned there due to an “administrative error,” officials from the Trump administration confirmed in a court filing on Monday. Despite the mistake, the officials claimed that American courts lacked jurisdiction to secure his release. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia had been living in the U.S. under protected legal status since October 2019. His wife and five-year-old child are both U.S. citizens. However, on 12 March, immigration agents stopped him and incorrectly informed him that…

Elanga Shines As Nottingham Forest Defeat Manchester United To Boost Champions League Hopes. Anthony Elanga once called Old Trafford home, but on Tuesday night, he left Manchester United trailing in his wake. The 22-year-old winger produced a stunning solo effort, sprinting 70 yards before calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner, sealing Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 victory over his former club. Despite the moment of brilliance, Elanga showed respect by refusing to celebrate against the team where he spent a decade developing his craft. The win keeps Forest’s Champions League ambitions alive, as they remain third in the…

Saka Shines On Return As Arsenal Secure Victory Despite Injury Concerns. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw Bukayo Saka mark his long-awaited return with a goal in their 2-1 win over Fulham, but the victory was overshadowed by fresh injury concerns ahead of their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. Brazilian defender Gabriel limped off in the first half with a hamstring injury, adding to Arsenal’s growing list of absentees. His setback comes as the Gunners have already lost Kai Havertz for the season to a similar issue. Jurrien Timber also had to be withdrawn with a knee problem, while…

Real Madrid Reach Copa Del Rey Final After Dramatic Extra-Time Winner. Real Madrid kept their Treble hopes alive in spectacular fashion as Antonio Rüdiger headed home a dramatic extra-time winner against Real Sociedad, securing a place in the Copa del Rey final. The German defender, introduced as a substitute, rose highest to meet Arda Güler’s 115th-minute corner, flicking a header past goalkeeper Alex Remiro to send the Santiago Bernabéu into raptures. A Thriller at the Bernabéu   With Sociedad holding a 1-0 lead from the first leg, the visitors struck first through Ander Barrenetxea in the 16th minute. However,…

Governor Nwifuru Orders Arrest Of Six Commissioners Over Alleged Contract Breach. Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest of six commissioners and the suspension of a local government chairman over an alleged breach of contract for the construction of 140 housing units for the Izzo and Amaze communities. The affected commissioners include Professor Omari Omaka (Tertiary Education), Victor Chukwu (Environment), Ifeanyi Ogbuewu (Culture and Tourism), Uchenna Igwe (Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters), Moses Ekuma (Health), and Felix Igboke (Project Monitoring). Additionally, the Chairman of Afikpo Local Government Area, Mr Timothy Nwachi, has been suspended. Allegations of…

CPPE Warns Against Proposed Ban On Solar Panel Imports. The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has strongly advised the Nigerian government against implementing a proposed ban on solar panel imports, warning that such a move could worsen the country’s energy crisis. Dr Muda Yusuf, the Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in response to the Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who suggested restricting solar panel imports to encourage domestic production.  Impact on energy access   CPPE, an economic think tank, argued that the proposed ban would slow…

Ondo Youths Urge Governor Aiyedatiwa To Prioritise Governance Over Political Disputes. A youth group in Ondo State, the Ondo South Youths Forum (OSYF), has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to focus on governance and the development of the state rather than getting involved in political conflicts. In a statement, OSYF emphasised that Aiyedatiwa has only four years in office and should prioritise legacy projects that will benefit the people. The group also expressed concern over the conduct of some of the governor’s appointees, particularly members of his cabinet, who they accused of engaging in political battles at the…