Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Ooni Of Ife Commends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms As Nigeria-Kazakhstan Ties Strengthen. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his bold economic reforms, stating that the hardship caused by these policies is gradually easing and yielding positive results for Nigerians. Speaking at the maiden edition of the Nigeria-Kazakhstan Business Council International Conference in Abuja, the monarch highlighted the significant economic progress made under Tinubu’s administration, including the closure of the arbitrage between the parallel and official exchange markets for the first time in two decades. “We all know the challenges our…

Court Reinstates Olalekan Onafeko As ‘Clerk’ Of Lagos State House of Assembly. A National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the reinstatement of Olalekan Onafeko as the Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly following his controversial removal. Justice M. N. Esowe granted the order in response to an ex parte application filed by Onafeko’s legal representative, Yusuf Nurudeen. The case, marked NICN/LA/23/2025, was instituted against the Lagos State Government, the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, the Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission, the Speaker of the House, the Attorney-General of Lagos State, and Babatunde Ottun.…

APC Kicks As Governor Adeleke Swears In New Local Government Officials In Osun. A political dispute has erupted in Osun State following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s swearing-in of newly elected local government chairmen and councillors. The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the move, describing it as illegal and unconstitutional. The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) had declared candidates of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winners of all 30 chairmanship and 332 councillorship seats in the local government elections held on Saturday. At the swearing-in ceremony in Osogbo on Sunday, Governor Adeleke urged the new officials…

ASUU-KASU Suspends Strike After Government Intervention. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has officially suspended its strike following negotiations with the state government. The decision, announced on Monday by ASUU-KASU chairman Dr Peter Adamu, was taken on Saturday after Governor Uba Sani’s administration demonstrated a commitment to addressing the union’s long-standing demands. In a previous statement, Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Education, Professor Muhammad Sani Bello, noted that the dispute between ASUU-KASU and the government predated the current administration. However, he emphasised that Governor Sani had taken proactive steps to resolve the issues…

Friedrich Merz: Germany’s Next Chancellor And The Return Of Conservative Leadership. Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is set to become Germany’s next Chancellor, marking a return to conservative leadership in Europe’s largest economy. At 69, Merz is no stranger to German politics, having been a prominent figure within the CDU for decades. His supporters see him as a steadying force amid Europe’s political and economic uncertainty, positioning him as an antidote to what they describe as a *crisis of confidence* across the continent. A Political Journey Rooted in Conservatism Born in 1955 in Brilon, western…

Liverpool Edge Closer To Premier League Title With Commanding Win Over Manchester City. Liverpool took a giant step towards securing the Premier League title with a decisive 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, extending their lead at the top of the table to 11 points. As the final whistle blew, chants of “We’re going to win the league” echoed from the away section, leaving no doubt about the growing belief among Liverpool supporters. With just 11 matches remaining, the Reds appear destined to lift the trophy, continuing the rich legacy of legendary managers such as Bill…

Semi Ajayi Suffers Fresh Injury Setback. Super Eagles and West Bromwich Albion defender, Semi Ajayi, faces another spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during West Brom’s 2-0 victory over Oxford United on Saturday. Ajayi, who had only recently returned from a long-term injury, was forced off late in the first half with what appeared to be a hamstring issue—his second such injury this season. The match was just his second appearance since undergoing surgery and spending over three months in recovery. West Bromwich Albion now await scan results to determine the severity of the setback, as the…

Lookman Responds to Criticism With Stunning Brace In Atalanta’s 5-0 Victory Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman silenced critics in emphatic fashion by scoring twice in Atalanta’s resounding 5-0 victory over Empoli on Sunday. Following Atalanta’s midweek Champions League play-off defeat to Club Brugge, Lookman faced scrutiny, particularly after missing a crucial penalty. However, he responded in style, playing a pivotal role in his team’s dominant performance. Atalanta took an early lead through a fortunate deflection off Emmanuel Gyasi, which looped over the goalkeeper into the net. Moments later, Lookman’s clever cross was flicked on by Berat Djimsiti…

Ahudiyannem FC Stun Enyimba To Win Abia FA Cup In a dramatic upset, non-league side Ahudiyannem FC defeated Enyimba FC on penalties to claim the 2025 Abia FA Cup title. The underdogs secured a 3-1 victory in the shootout after a goalless draw in regulation time, marking a historic achievement for the club. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Ahudiyannem FC held their own against the Aba giants, showing resilience and determination. Their journey to the final was equally remarkable, having eliminated top-flight side Abia Warriors in the semi-finals. Owned by Chief Robert Onyeali, popularly known as Roko, Ahudiyannem…

D’Tigers Secure Afrobasket 2025 Qualification With Resilient Performance Against Uganda. Nigeria’s national basketball team, D’Tigers, have officially secured their place in the 2025 Afrobasket tournament in Angola, marking a remarkable turnaround in their qualification campaign. After a disappointing start in the first window of qualifiers, where they failed to secure a single victory, D’Tigers approached the second window with renewed determination under the leadership of Deji Akindele. With their hopes hanging in the balance, they needed wins against Libya and Uganda to remain in contention. Displaying resilience and skill, D’Tigers staged a comeback to defeat Libya 75-70, with standout…

Telecom Services At Risk As NUPENG Strike Disrupts Diesel Supply. The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has called for urgent intervention following the strike action by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). The industrial action, which commenced this morning, is in protest against the alleged harassment of tanker and petroleum product drivers by police officers in Lagos State. As a result of the strike, all truck loading operations and fuel distribution have been suspended indefinitely, leading to a severe disruption in diesel supply to telecom base stations…

China Develops World’s Most Powerful Spy Camera With Face-Recognition Capability From Space. Chinese scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in optical imaging technology, developing an advanced laser-based surveillance system capable of capturing millimetre-level details from over 100 kilometres away. This innovation sets a new benchmark in global reconnaissance and remote sensing. The research, conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Aerospace Information Research Institute, was published in the peer-reviewed Chinese Journal of Lasers on Friday. According to the study, the newly developed synthetic aperture lidar system surpasses traditional spy cameras and telescopes by enabling high-resolution imaging at unprecedented distances. …