Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Police Service Commission Mandates Retirement Of Senior Officers Over 60 Amid IG Tenure Debate. The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have served for over 35 years or reached the age of 60. This directive comes amidst swirling debates regarding the continued tenure of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who recently celebrated his 60th birthday. The decision, detailed in a statement released on Friday by the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, addresses the controversy surrounding the Inspector General’s position. Despite the legal backing from both…

Tragic Incident Claims Lives Of Four Soldiers In Lagos. A dark Friday it is this morning, as four soldiers lost their lives while several others sustained injuries when a reckless driver ploughed into a group of soldiers during their morning parade in Shomolu, Lagos. The incident took place along the Morocco-WAEC axis, a typically bustling route now marred by tragedy. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle involved was driving at an excessive speed, showing a blatant disregard for the safety of others. The impact was catastrophic, immediately claiming the lives of four service members and leaving others in critical condition.…

Manchester United Lead The Way As Europa League Knockout Stage Takes Shape. The Europa League group stage has concluded, with the knockout phase now set. Manchester United emerged as the only team to remain unbeaten throughout the group matches, securing a 2-0 victory over FCSB to advance directly to the last 16. Tottenham, despite struggling with injuries, produced an impressive 3-0 win against Elfsborg, while Rangers secured a 2-1 triumph over Union Saint-Gilloise. Both sides have also bypassed the knockout play-off round, booking their spots in the last 16. Teams Through to the Last 16 – Lazio -…

Investigators Recover Black Boxes From Fatal DC Plane Crash. Investigators have recovered the flight data recorders, commonly known as black boxes, from the American Airlines jet that tragically collided with a US Army helicopter over the Potomac River near Washington, DC. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed the discovery and stated that while they have gathered a substantial amount of information, it will take time to verify the details. A preliminary report is expected to be released within 30 days. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday night, claimed the lives of all 64 passengers on the regional jet and…

Meta Reaches $25m Settlement With Donald Trump Over Account Ban. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay former US President Donald Trump $25 million (£20 million) as part of a legal settlement over his account suspensions. The deal, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, brings an end to a lawsuit Trump filed against the company and its chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, in 2021. Trump’s accounts were suspended following the 6 January Capitol riots, with Meta initially banning him for at least two years. However, restrictions on his Facebook and Instagram accounts were lifted in…

Anti-Islam Activist Salwan Momika Shot Dead In Sweden. Salwan Momika, the Iraqi refugee known for publicly burning copies of the Koran, has been shot dead in Sweden while livestreaming on TikTok. The 38-year-old was attacked in an apartment in Södertälje on Wednesday night, in what Swedish authorities are treating as a serious criminal investigation. According to local reports, police arrived at the scene to find Momika suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A video seen by MailOnline showed police switching off a phone that had been broadcasting the attack live. …

Eight Hostages Freed After 15 Months In Gaza Amid Chaotic Scenes. Eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thai nationals, have returned to Israel after being held captive in Gaza for over 15 months. Their release, which took place in Khan Younis, was marked by chaotic scenes, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express deep concern over the situation. One of the freed hostages, Arbel Yehud, was seen being led through a crowd by masked gunmen before being handed over. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that seven of the hostages crossed into Israel under military escort, while the…

Trump Says Illegal Migrants That Poses High Security Threats Will Be Sent To Detention Centre At Guantanamo Bay. US President Donald Trump has announced plans to construct a migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, which he claims will hold up to 30,000 individuals. The facility, separate from the high-security military prison at the US naval base, is intended to house what Trump described as “the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people.” Guantanamo Bay has previously been used to house migrants, though the practice has drawn criticism from human rights groups. Expansion of Migrant Detention Operations Speaking…

American Airlines Jet And Military Helicopter Collide Mid-Air Over Washington DC. An American Airlines jet has collided mid-air with a military helicopter in Washington DC, with both aircraft crashing into the Potomac River. The commercial flight, which was arriving from Wichita, Kansas, had 60 passengers and four crew members on board, while the helicopter carried three US Army soldiers. Emergency response teams, including around 300 personnel, are in “rescue mode” as police divers and boats search for survivors in challenging conditions marked by strong winds and darkness. Authorities have confirmed to CBS News that 18 bodies have been…

Manchester City To Face Real Madrid or Bayern Munich In Champions League Play-offs. By Olukayode Olumuyiwa  Manchester City have secured their passage into the knockout play-off round of the UEFA Champions League, where they are set to face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in what promises to be a blockbuster tie.  After a heart-stopping performance against Club Brugge, where they came from behind to clinch a 3-1 victory, Pep Guardiola’s side managed to qualify for the next stage, finishing 22nd in the league phase standings of the revamped 36-team competition format. The draw, which will determine their…

PDP Meeting Descends Into Chaos Amidst Leadership Dispute. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters in Abuja was engulfed in pandemonium during a crucial Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting, highlighting the escalating crisis over the party’s National Secretary position. The meeting, intended to address the party’s internal affairs, turned volatile as two contenders for the National Secretary post, Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye, clashed. The tension peaked when Ude-Okoye, who was affirmed by the Court of Appeal in December 2024 as the rightful National Secretary, was forcibly removed from the meeting by supporters of Anyanwu. The legal battle for…

Police Withdraw Defamation Charge Against Dele Farotimi. According to reports coming out of Ekiti State, the Nigeria Police Force has decided to withdraw the defamation charge against Lagos-based lawyer and author, Dele Farotimi. The notice of discontinuance was filed on January 29th at the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, following the wishes of the nominal complainant, Are Afe Babalola. The notice, was lodged under Section 108 (1) (2)(a) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015. It was signed by police prosecutor Samson Osobu, who confirmed to our correspondents that the police are seeking to have the charge against…