Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Eurostar Services Suspended After WWII Bomb Discovered Near Gare du Nord. Eurostar has suspended all train services between London and Paris on Friday following the discovery of an unexploded Second World War bomb near the tracks in the French capital. The incident has caused major travel disruptions, leaving many passengers stranded at key stations such as Paris’ Gare du Nord and London St Pancras. Images and videos shared online have highlighted the impact of the cancellations. Initially, Eurostar cancelled 12 services in the morning but later decided to halt all journeys for the day, citing safety concerns. The…

NAFDAC Demands Retraction And Apology From AIT Over Misleading Report. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has demanded an immediate retraction and public apology from Africa Independent Television (AIT) over a misleading report regarding its Director-General, Professor Moji Adeyeye. In a statement, NAFDAC refuted claims made in AIT’s recent broadcast, which alleged that Professor Adeyeye accused the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) of involvement in counterfeit drug distribution. The agency described the report as a gross misrepresentation of the Director-General’s remarks during a press conference held on 1 March. According to NAFDAC, Adeyeye’s…

Oba Of Benin Suspends 67 Enigie Over Alleged Rebellious Activities. The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has suspended 67 Enigie (traditional rulers) in Benin Kingdom over allegations of anti-palace and rebellious activities. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, on Friday. According to the statement, the affected Enigie were sanctioned for their alleged disloyalty to the revered Benin throne and for engaging in actions deemed detrimental to the traditional institution. The suspension marks a significant move by the Benin…

President Tinubu Appoints Six New Chief Medical Directors For Federal Hospitals. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of six new Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal hospitals across the country, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare services. The appointments, announced on Friday, cover hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafia, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. Professor Olusegun Sylvester Ojo has been named as the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State. In Gombe, Professor Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi will continue in his role as the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.…

Governor Fubara Appoints Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi As New Vice-Chancellor Of Rivers State University. The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi as the new Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. The announcement was made in a special government statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, in Port Harcourt on Thursday. According to the statement, the appointment takes immediate effect. Professor Zeb-Obipi takes over from Professor Nlerum Okogbule, who was appointed by former Governor Nyesom Wike on 5th March 2020. Before his appointment, Zeb-Obipi was…

Peter Obi Expresses Optimism For Nigeria’s Future Following London Visit. Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has reaffirmed his belief in Nigeria’s potential after a productive visit to the United Kingdom. Obi confirmed that he arrived in London safely on Sunday, 2nd March, for a packed schedule. He explained that he travelled via Air Peace business class, following his usual policy for long-haul flights, especially when immediate engagements awaited him upon arrival. Following his arrival, he proceeded to Cambridge for a series of meetings with development experts. According to him, the discussions focused on proposed solutions to the…

4 Dead, 15 Rescued As Building Collapse In Lagos. Emergency responders in Lagos have successfully rescued 15 people from the rubble of a collapsed three-storey building at Oriwu Estate, Lekki. The swift response by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other rescue teams played a crucial role in saving lives following the tragic incident on Wednesday evening. According to reports, over 30 construction workers were on-site when the building gave way, with initial investigations suggesting that prior warnings from authorities had been ignored. Despite the severity of the collapse, the efforts of emergency personnel ensured that 14 individuals were…

Court Orders Forfeiture Of $1.4m Linked To Former CBN Governor. A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the forfeiture of $1,426,175.14, a sum linked by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Delivering judgment on the case, Justice Ayokunle Faji ruled that the funds were proceeds of unlawful activities and should be forfeited to the Federal Government. The judge stated that the EFCC had successfully demonstrated the illicit nature of the funds, justifying their forfeiture. The anti-graft agency, represented by its counsel, Bilkisu…

Zirkzee Scores First European Goal As Manchester United Held By Real Sociedad. Joshua Zirkzee opened his European goal-scoring account for Manchester United, but the Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. The Dutch forward broke the deadlock in the 57th minute, firing a low shot from the edge of the box that caught home goalkeeper Alex Remiro off guard. However, United’s lead was short-lived as Real Sociedad equalised through a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty, awarded following a VAR review for handball by Bruno Fernandes. …

Neymar Returns To Brazil Squad For World Cup Qualifiers. Neymar has been recalled to the Brazil squad for the first time in 17 months ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. The Santos forward has not featured for the national team since suffering a knee injury against Uruguay in October 2023. However, after an underwhelming spell at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, Neymar has rediscovered his form since rejoining his boyhood club in January. The 33-year-old has impressed in the Brazilian top flight, registering three goals and three assists in seven appearances. With 128…

Conference League: Chelsea Edge Closer To Quarter-Finals With Victory Over Copenhagen. Chelsea took a significant step towards the Europa Conference League quarter-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Copenhagen in their last-16 first-leg clash in Denmark. Despite a sluggish first half in which Enzo Maresca’s side failed to register a shot on target, the visitors made an immediate impact after the restart. Substitute Marc Cucurella, on for the injured Malo Gusto, surged down the left and set up captain Reece James, who unleashed a stunning low strike from 30 yards to open the scoring. Copenhagen came close to…

Tensions Rise In Rivers State As Militants Threaten Oil Installations. Tensions have escalated in Rivers State as a militant group, the Niger Delta Rescue Movement, has threatened to attack oil installations in response to the alleged seizure of the state’s allocation. The group has also issued a warning for non-indigenes residing in the state to leave for their safety, citing imminent hostilities. A viral social media video surfaced yesterday, showing about eight armed militants in an undisclosed forest, chanting war songs and expressing their discontent. The group accused the Martin Amaewhile-led faction of 27 lawmakers of attempting to destabilise…