Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Gombe Police Ban Weapon Displays During Festivities To Curb Violence. The Gombe State Police Command has introduced a stringent ban on the public display of dangerous weapons during celebrations, festivals, and large gatherings across the state, as part of a robust effort to enhance public safety and curb rising incidents of thuggery. The announcement, made on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, comes in response to growing concerns over violence linked to local gangs, known as ‘Kalare’, during public events. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, on behalf of Commissioner of Police Bello Yahaya,…

Peter Obi Declares Nigeria No Longer A Democracy, Citing Erosion Of Key Institutions. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has declared that Nigeria is no longer a democratic nation, accusing the current administration under President Bola Tinubu of dismantling the country’s democratic foundations. Speaking during an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme on 1 April 2025, Obi argued that Nigeria lacks the fundamental tenets of democracy, including a functional legislature, an independent judiciary, and elections that reflect the will of the people. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, stated, “There is…

Osinbajo Condemns Fraudulent AI-Generated Videos Promoting Fake Products And Schemes. The office of Nigeria’s former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, has issued a strong warning to the public regarding a series of fraudulent AI-generated videos circulating online. These videos falsely depict Osinbajo endorsing fake hypertension medications and a dubious money-making investment scheme, exploiting his image and voice to deceive unsuspecting Nigerians. In a statement released on Thursday, 12 June 2025, by his media aide, Mohammed Braimah, the former Vice President’s office described the videos as “fraudulent” and “completely unauthorised.” The statement clarified that Osinbajo has no affiliation…

Fela Kuti’s Iconic ‘Zombie’ Album Inducted Into 2025 Grammy Hall Of Fame. The late Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been posthumously honoured with induction into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his seminal 1976 album, Zombie. The Recording Academy announced the accolade earlier this week, recognising the album’s “lasting qualitative or historical significance” as a work that has profoundly shaped music and culture. This marks a historic moment, as Zombie becomes the first Nigerian album to receive this prestigious honour. Released in 1976 by Coconut Records in Nigeria and in 1977 by Creole Records in the UK,…

Israel Launches Major Airstrikes On Iran, Escalating Middle East Tensions. Israel has conducted a series of devastating airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, military bases, and leadership targets, significantly escalating tensions in the Middle East. The operation, codenamed “Rising Lion,” targeted Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility and other strategic sites, resulting in the deaths of senior military figures, including Hossein Salami, head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and several nuclear scientists. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the strikes as a necessary preemptive measure to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions, claiming Tehran possessed enough enriched uranium to produce “nine nuclear…

Crude Oil Prices Surge Past Nigeria’s 2025 Budget Benchmark, Boosting Economic Outlook. There’s a major development for Nigeria’s economy, as price of crude oil surpassed the federal government’s 2025 budget benchmark, reaching $75.15 per barrel. This milestone, achieved for the first time this year, marks a positive shift for the nation’s fiscal projections, as the government had set a crude oil price benchmark of $75 per barrel in its N55 trillion 2025 budget. The price of Bonny Light crude, one of Nigeria’s key oil blends, has risen to $78.62 per barrel, according to recent market data, further exceeding the…

Nigerian Troops Deliver Major Blow To Terrorist Networks, Neutralise Kingpin Auta In Zamfara. In a significant victory for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) under Operation Fasan Yamma have eliminated a notorious terrorist leader, Auta, and at least 14 of his associates in a decisive offensive in Zamfara State. The operation, conducted on 10 June 2025 around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area, marks a critical step towards restoring peace in the troubled North-West region. According to Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, the operation targeted Auta, a key figure…

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To Multi-Party Democracy In Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has firmly dismissed speculations that his administration is steering Nigeria towards a one-party state, emphasising his unwavering commitment to multi-party democracy. In a passionate address to a joint session of the National Assembly on Democracy Day, 12 June 2025, the President declared, “At no time in the past, nor any instance in the present, and at no future juncture shall I view the notion of a one-party state as good for Nigeria.” The statement comes amid growing concerns from opposition parties, including the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Labour…

Presidency Issues Apology For Error In Democracy Day Honours List. The Nigerian Presidency has issued a formal apology after mistakenly including two prominent living figures, Pa Reuben Fasoranti and Dr Edwin Madunagu, in the posthumous honours category during President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address. The blunder, which caused widespread confusion, occurred during a televised speech at the National Assembly, where the President announced national honours for pro-democracy activists and national figures for their contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency acknowledged the…

Seriake Dickson Criticises Tinubu’s Silence On Rivers State Political Crisis. Former Bayelsa State Governor and serving Senator, Seriake Dickson, has publicly condemned President Bola Tinubu for his silence amid the escalating political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking on Democracy Day, Dickson accused the Tinubu administration of failing to uphold democratic principles, warning that the ongoing turmoil in Rivers State undermines Nigeria’s democratic credentials. In a strongly worded statement, Dickson declared, “We cannot celebrate democracy while suppressing it in Rivers State.” His remarks, made during a press briefing in Abuja, highlighted what he described as a troubling inaction from the…

Tinubu Mocks Opposition’s Woes In Democracy Day Speech. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took a sharp jab at Nigeria’s opposition parties during his Democracy Day address on 12 June 2025, declaring, “It is, indeed, a pleasure to witness you in such disarray.” The provocative remark, delivered to a joint session of the National Assembly, targeted the internal crises plaguing parties like the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to gain ground through defections. Speaking at the National Assembly in Abuja, Tinubu addressed concerns raised by…

Federal Government Announces Plan To Build Bamboo Smart Homes For Low Income Earners. The Federal Government’s latest announcement to construct affordable “smart houses” using bamboo for low and medium-income earners has sparked a mix of intrigue and scepticism across Nigeria. Unveiled by Mrs. Esuabana Nko Asanye, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, at a workshop in Abuja on Wednesday, the plan promises eco-friendly, durable homes to address the nation’s chronic housing shortage. But with scant details and a history of ambitious yet unfulfilled projects, many are questioning whether this is a genuine breakthrough or…