Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Devastating Floods In Nigeria Destroy 180,000 Farmlands, Prompting Urgent Action. Nigeria’s agricultural sector has been dealt a severe blow as widespread flooding has destroyed an estimated 180,000 cultivated farmlands across more than 30 of the country’s 36 states, according to a recent report by SBM Intelligence. The catastrophic deluge, which began in July 2024, has affected approximately 1.2 million people, exacerbating food insecurity and threatening livelihoods in a nation already grappling with economic challenges and climate change. The flooding, attributed to a combination of poor infrastructure, badly maintained dams, and human activities, has hit Nigeria’s Middle Belt—often referred to…

Petrol Tanker Explosion Sparks Chaos On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. A catastrophic explosion rocked the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, when a petrol-laden tanker overturned and burst into flames at the NASFAT U-Turn axis near Aseese Bus Stop, causing significant disruption and widespread concern. The incident, confirmed by the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), led to severe traffic congestion and affected nearby vehicles, though early reports suggest no fatalities occurred. The blaze, which erupted in the afternoon, sent plumes of thick black smoke into the sky, with the fire spreading rapidly and engulfing…

President Tinubu To Mark Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day With Nationwide Broadcast And National Assembly Address. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will commemorate Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day on Thursday, 12 June 2025, with a nationwide broadcast at 7:00 AM, followed by a special address to a joint session of the National Assembly at noon. The announcements, made by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Democracy Day Celebration, highlight a packed schedule to mark 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in Nigeria, a milestone rooted in the historic 1993 presidential election won by Chief MKO Abiola. The Federal Government has declared 12 June a…

Tinubu To Wike, The Door Of APC Is Open To You. President Bola Tinubu has publicly invited Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and a prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure, to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stating, “We will welcome you to APC whenever you decide.” The remarks, made during the commissioning of the refurbished International Conference Centre in Abuja on 10 June, have sparked widespread discussion about Wike’s political future and the dynamics within Nigeria’s political landscape. Tinubu’s comments came as he praised Wike’s transformative work in the FCT, including infrastructure…

Tunde Onakoya Defends Visit To President Tinubu Stresses Non-Political Motive. Tunde Onakoya, the renowned chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent visit to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, firmly denying any political motives. The meeting, which sparked significant debate on social media, was described by Onakoya as a step towards advancing youth empowerment, not an endorsement of the current administration. Onakoya, who recently set a second Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon—playing non-stop for 64 hours in Times Square, New York—faced criticism after photos of his meeting with Tinubu…

Labour Party Crisis Deepens As Abure Faction Rejects Peter Obi’s Claims. The ongoing leadership crisis within Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) has escalated, with the faction led by National Chairman Julius Abure accusing former presidential candidate Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti of orchestrating the party’s internal turmoil. In a strongly worded statement, the Abure faction rejected Obi’s allegations that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the federal government were behind the LP’s woes, urging him to “look in the mirror” instead. The statement, issued on 10 June, came in response to an interview Obi granted on…

TikTok Star Khaby Lame Leaves US After Brief Detention For Visa Overstay. Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok personality with over 162 million followers, has left the United States following a brief detention by immigration authorities for allegedly overstaying his visa. The Senegalese-Italian influencer, whose legal name is Seringe Khabane Lame, was detained on 6 June at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, according to a statement from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Lame, 25, entered the US on 30 April on a temporary visa and was found to have overstayed its terms, ICE confirmed. The social media…

Elon Musk Expresses Regret Over Social Media Posts About Donald Trump. Tech billionaire Elon Musk has publicly expressed regret for some of his recent social media posts targeting US President Donald Trump, admitting they “went too far.” The statement, posted on Musk’s social media platform X in the early hours of Wednesday, marks a notable shift in tone following a highly publicised feud between the two influential figures. “I regret some of my posts about President .@realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” Musk wrote, without specifying which posts he was referring to. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO had previously…

Thomas Frank Set To Take Over As Tottenham Hotspur Head Coach. Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to appoint Thomas Frank as their new head coach, marking a significant shift for the north London club following the departure of Ange Postecoglou. The deal, confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, will see Brentford release their highly regarded manager for a compensation fee in the region of £10 million. Frank, 51, has been at the helm of Brentford since October 2018, guiding the club from the Championship to an established Premier League side. His tenure saw the Bees secure promotion in…

Nigeria’s Solar Revolution: Government Urged To Boost Local Manufacturing And In-Country Capacity. In a bold call to action, experts and industry leaders are pressing Nigeria’s Federal Government to prioritise local solar panel manufacturing and develop in-country capacity to meet the nation’s soaring energy demands. With Nigeria’s abundant sunlight and ambitious renewable energy targets, this push for self-reliance in solar production is being hailed as a transformative step toward energy security, economic growth, and sustainability. The urgency of this initiative was spotlighted in discussions on X, where stakeholders emphasized the need for Nigeria to reduce its dependence on imported solar technology.…

Nigeria’s Public Schools Left In The Dust As Government Fumbles ICT Progress. Nigeria’s public education system is rotting under the weight of gross mismanagement, with a damning 2023 report exposing that fewer than 30% of public primary and secondary schools have functional computer labs. This leaves millions of pupils stranded without the digital skills needed for a modern world, a crisis laid bare by furious posts on X that highlight the Federal Government’s shameful neglect. While private schools parade cutting-edge tech, the 22.7 million children packed into public primary schools in 2019 are forced to make do with chalkboards and…

FG And Meta Join Forces To Boost AI Innovation In Nigeria. The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has partnered with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, to launch the “Llama Impact Accelerator,” an eight-month programme aimed at supporting AI startups in Nigeria. The initiative, announced on 10 June 2025, seeks to harness artificial intelligence to address critical challenges in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, security, and more. The Llama Impact Accelerator will provide selected startups with access to Meta’s open-source AI model, Llama, enabling them to develop innovative solutions tailored to Nigeria’s unique needs. The programme…