Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Kane Shines As Bayern Dominate Leverkusen In Champions League Clash. Bayern Munich took a significant step towards the Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their last-16 tie, thanks to a brace from Harry Kane. Kane opened the scoring just nine minutes into the all-German encounter, nodding home a well-delivered cross from Michael Olise. Jamal Musiala doubled Bayern’s lead early in the second half, capitalising on an error from Leverkusen goalkeeper Matej Kovar. The visitors’ troubles deepened when Nordi Mukiele received a second yellow card, reducing them to 10 men.…

Russian Missile Attack Kills Four In Zelensky’s Home Town. A Russian missile strike on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, the home town of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has killed four people and left more than 30 others injured. The attack, which took place just hours before Zelensky’s scheduled summit with European leaders in Brussels, also damaged several civilian structures around the hotel. In a statement on his Telegram channel, Zelensky revealed that volunteers from a humanitarian organisation, including US and British citizens, had been staying at the hotel but managed to escape before the strike. “Ballistic missiles hit…

Nigerian Amputee Footballers Secure Professional Contracts In Turkey. In a major breakthrough for Nigerian amputee football, several players have secured professional contracts with top Turkish clubs, marking a new era of growth and opportunity for the sport. Nigerian Players Making Strides in Turkey  Three new Nigerian players have recently moved to Turkey to continue their careers: – Abba Musa (Gebze Gucu Engelliler Spor Kulübü) – Olaogun Bolaji David (Gebze Gucu Engelliler Spor Kulübü) – Friday Habu (Sakarya Bedensel Engelliler Spor Kulübü) They join a growing number of Nigerian players already excelling in Turkish amputee football, and other parts…

First Bank Lays Foundation For Nigeria’s Tallest Building At Eko Atlantic.   First Bank of Nigeria Limited has taken a bold step towards reshaping Nigeria’s financial landscape with the foundation-laying ceremony for its 44-storey head office at Eko Atlantic, a development set to become the tallest building in the country. The ceremony, held yesterday, brought together key figures from Nigeria’s political, financial, and business sectors, highlighting FirstBank’s role as a pioneer in the nation’s banking industry. The bank, which has been a pillar of the Nigerian economy for over 130 years, now aims to make a lasting mark on Eko…

NCDC Highlights Delayed Treatment And Poor Sanitation As Key Drivers Of Rising Lassa Fever Deaths. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over the rising fatalities caused by Lassa fever, attributing the trend to delayed hospital visits, high treatment costs, and poor environmental sanitation. In its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 8, 2025, the agency confirmed 95 deaths with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.8 per cent, warning that late presentation at healthcare facilities significantly reduces patients’ chances of survival. Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic disease, is primarily transmitted through contact…

Interior Minister Pledges To Eradicate Corruption In Correctional Centres. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has vowed to eliminate corruption in Nigeria’s correctional centres and shift their focus from punishment to rehabilitation and reintegration. Speaking at the second public hearing on alleged corruption and violations within the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in Abuja on Wednesday, Tunji-Ojo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the correctional system. He emphasised that correctional facilities should serve as centres for rehabilitation rather than condemnation. “When condemnation takes the place of correction, then the system has failed,” he stated. “We must change our…

Court Adjourns Andy Uba’s Arraignment Over Alleged N400 Million Fraud. A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of former senator Andy Uba and his co-defendants to 17 March 2025, following delays in serving an amended charge on him. During Wednesday’s proceedings, the prosecution counsel, representing the Inspector General of Police (IGP), informed the court that the amended charge had yet to be served. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who presided over the case, noted that the previous order for substituted service did not cover the new charges. Seeking more time, the prosecution requested the court’s indulgence to…

Tinubu Appoints Two New Permanent Secretaries In Federal Civil Service. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service. The announcement was made in Abuja on Wednesday by Mrs Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF). The newly appointed officials are Mr Adeladan Olarinre, representing Oyo State, and Mr Mukhtar Muhammed, representing the North-West geopolitical zone. Commitment to Meritocracy and Excellence  According to Olotu, the appointments followed a rigorous and…

Ukraine Ready for Peace Talks As Trump Reads Zelensky’s Letter In Congress. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness for peace talks with Russia and the finalisation of a US minerals agreement, according to US President Donald Trump. This development comes just days after their contentious White House meeting, which led to a suspension of crucial US military aid to Kyiv. Since the televised dispute in the Oval Office, relations between Kyiv and Washington have strained significantly. However, Zelensky has taken steps to mend ties, stating on social media that their disagreement was “regrettable” and expressing his desire to…

LASU Demands Swift Justice For Murdered Former Student. Lagos State University (LASU) has called for swift justice following the alleged murder of its former student, Adedamola Ogunbode, popularly known as Horlar. In a statement released on Tuesday by the university’s Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, LASU expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident. Ogunbode, a 28-year-old Political Science Education graduate, had been missing since 16 January 2025. His mutilated body was later discovered by security agencies, buried within a church compound in the Ojo area of Lagos. The prime suspect, a…

US Bureau Of Counterterrorism Commends Nigerian Air Force For Efforts Against Terrorism. The United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has praised the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its contributions to the fight against terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, confirmed the commendation. Jessica Long, the Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism, commended the NAF during a high-level meeting in Abuja. She acknowledged the Nigerian military’s recent successes in disrupting terrorist networks and highlighted its adoption of innovative,…

Rivers State Governor Recognises Reinstated Lawmakers In Landmark Move. Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has formally recognised 27 State House of Assembly members, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, following a Supreme Court ruling that reinstated the lawmakers. The decision marks a turning point in a political saga that has gripped the state for over 17 months. The crisis began when the Amaewhule-led lawmakers, loyalists of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In response, Governor Fubara declared their seats vacant, sparking a protracted…