Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Israeli Envoy Attributes Global Terrorism to Iranian Influence in Nigeria and Beyond. The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has identified Iran as a major driver of global terrorism, citing its ongoing support for extremist groups active in the Middle East and Africa. Speaking during the screening of the documentary We Will Dance Again in Abuja, which commemorates the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks, Freeman underscored the destabilising impact of Iranian-backed organisations, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. Freeman explained that Iran’s influence extends beyond the Middle East, increasingly affecting parts of Africa, particularly Nigeria, where it is…

Nigeria Plunged Into Darkness Again As National Grid Collapses Nigeria has been hit by another blackout following a fresh collapse of the National Grid on Thursday, 7th November. This latest failure marks the second collapse within just three days, leaving many Nigerians facing prolonged power outages. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) recently addressed the issue, attributing the frequent grid failures to the inability of electricity distribution companies (Discos) to handle the load of generated power. According to the NOA, while power generation has seen improvements, the distribution network remains inadequate, resulting in frequent collapses. This year alone, the grid…

Musiala’s Goal Secures Crucial Win For Bayern Against Benfica. Jamal Musiala’s decisive header in the 67th minute clinched a vital 1-0 victory for Bayern Munich over Benfica in the Champions League. The young midfielder capitalised on Harry Kane’s perfectly timed header across the six-yard box, giving Bayern the breakthrough they needed. Bayern dominated throughout, showcasing a more assertive style against a cautious Benfica side. Harry Kane and Serge Gnabry both saw dangerous first-half attempts saved by Benfica’s impressive goalkeeper, Anatoliy Trubin. In the second half, substitute Leroy Sane also tested Trubin, only to be denied on two occasions. …

Lewandowski Nears Historic 100 Goals As Barcelona Thrash Red Star Belgrade. Robert Lewandowski continued his remarkable form with a double as Barcelona secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League, marking their third consecutive win in the competition. The 36-year-old Polish striker, now on 99 Champions League goals, is just one away from joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players to score a century in Europe’s elite competition. Barcelona took an early lead through Inigo Martinez, who headed in from a Raphinha free-kick, but Red Star momentarily levelled as Silas Katompa…

Valencia And Levante Matches Postponed Amid Devastating Floods In Spain Valencia’s La Liga fixture against Espanyol, scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed as the city of Valencia continues to recover from severe floods that struck eastern Spain last week. The unprecedented flooding, which began on Tuesday, has tragically claimed at least 218 lives and left widespread destruction in its wake. Levante, another club based in Valencia, has also had their Sunday fixture in the Spanish second division against Tenerife postponed due to the ongoing crisis. Last week, Valencia’s Copa del Rey match with Parla Escuela and their La Liga…

Oil Marketers Challenge Dangote’s Monopoly Bid, Express Willingness To Collaborate. As fuel prices rise across Nigeria, three leading oil marketers have raised concerns over the potential monopoly of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, urging the Federal High Court in Abuja to prevent it from dominating the country’s oil market. The marketers—AYM Shafa Limited, A.A. Rano Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited—warned that giving Dangote exclusive control could escalate fuel prices and compromise Nigeria’s energy security by increasing reliance on a single supplier. In their response to a lawsuit filed by Dangote in September, these companies argued that Nigeria’s daily petroleum demand…

Trump Prepares For White House Return As Harris Vows Peaceful Transition. Following a decisive election victory, Donald Trump is gearing up to select his top advisors as he prepares to return to the White House. Kamala Harris, in her first public remarks since the loss, pledged a “peaceful transfer of power” despite expressing concerns about the nation’s future. “I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time, but for the benefit of us all, I hope that is not the case,” Harris told her supporters. Trump’s victory was secured through his wins in five out of…

Ruben Amorim Bids Emotional Farewell To Sporting, Set For Manchester United Challenge. Ruben Amorim couldn’t have scripted it better. His last home match as Sporting Lisbon’s manager, after four and a half transformative years at the club, came with a memorable victory over Manchester City. It was a poignant farewell for Amorim, whose new role at Manchester United will see him go head-to-head with the very side that has dominated English football for the past decade. The timing of this fixture was fate itself—a scheduling twist, coupled with Sporting’s refusal to release Amorim early, crafted a storybook ending that…

Nigerian Electricity Meter Prices Increase By 28% Amid Market Deregulation. Nigeria’s Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have announced a significant increase in electricity meter prices, marking the second price adjustment in just four months. The cost of single-phase meters has now risen by 28.03%, going from approximately ₦117,000 to as high as ₦149,800, depending on the distribution company. This hike is part of an ongoing market deregulation led by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), aimed at improving the efficiency of meter provision. New meter prices were published on DisCos’ official X accounts, with the new rates effective from 5…

Acting Chief Of Army Staff Mourns Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, Praises His Selfless Leadership. The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olatubosun Oluyede, has led tributes to the late Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, describing him as a courageous leader and a dedicated patriot who gave his all in service to Nigeria. The Nigerian Army and the nation as a whole are in mourning following the passing of Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, a respected figure remembered for his professionalism and commitment to his country. In a statement, Lt. Gen. Oluyede highlighted Lagbaja’s outstanding dedication, stating that his exemplary leadership and sacrifice…

Kamala Harris Concedes U.S. Presidential Election, Congratulates Donald Trump. In a significant development in U.S. politics, Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate and current Vice President, has formally conceded defeat in the 2024 presidential election. Harris placed a call to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to extend her congratulations, following his victory as the Republican candidate. The Associated Press reported that the call was made in recognition of Trump’s successful campaign, which has led him back to the White House as the 47th President of the United States. This marks Trump’s return to power four years after his previous term…

World Leaders React Following Trump’s Remarkable Victory. In a historic victory, Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, securing 279 electoral college votes against Kamala Harris’s 223. Garnering 71,487,736 votes, which represents 51% of the popular vote, Trump has returned to office in what supporters are calling “the greatest comeback” in recent American political history. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who shared a challenging relationship with outgoing President Joe Biden, praised Trump’s triumph as a “new beginning for America” and emphasised the importance of the longstanding US-Israel alliance. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also extended his congratulations,…