Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Regular Shawarma Consumption May Harm Liver: Health Experts Warn. Health experts have raised concerns about the regular consumption of shawarma, a popular fast food, highlighting its potential to cause liver damage. Physicians and nutritionists are urging Nigerians to reconsider their dietary habits, as the frequent intake of shawarma and similar processed foods could pose serious risks to liver health. According to medical professionals, shawarma, alongside items like instant noodles, sugary sodas, and processed snacks, often contains high levels of unhealthy ingredients such as saturated fats, trans fats, refined sugars, and excessive salt. These components, experts warn, can place significant…

BREAKING: APC Chieftain Jesutega Onokpasa Passes Away. Jesutega Onokpasa, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and respected lawyer, has reportedly passed away. The news of his demise, which occurred on Monday, 9 June 2025, has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political and legal circles. Onokpasa, widely recognised for his incisive political commentary and staunch support for the APC, was a key figure in the party’s publicity efforts. He served as a member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 general election, where he frequently appeared on national television to defend and promote the policies of…

Nigeria Secures Third Spot In Africa’s Top Manufacturing Nations, Says New Report. In a significant boost to Nigeria’s economic standing, the country has been ranked third among Africa’s top ten manufacturing nations, according to a recent report by The African Exponent, a respected analytical business information source for entrepreneurs and prospective investors across the continent. The report, which highlights the growth and influence of manufacturing sectors across Africa, places Nigeria behind only South Africa and Egypt in the rankings. It underscores the remarkable strides made by Nigeria in recent years, driven by major industrial players such as Dangote…

Ghanaian Cedi Tops List Of 15 Worst-Performing Currencies Against US Dollar In 2025, As Naira Narrowly Escape. The Ghanaian Cedi has emerged as the hardest-hit currency in a recent ranking of the 15 worst performers against the US Dollar, suffering a staggering year-on-year (YoY) loss of 31.09% as of 6 June 2025, according to data from Statisense. In stark contrast, the Nigerian Naira has narrowly escaped the list, signalling a glimmer of resilience amidst global economic turbulence. Ghanaian Cedi’s Steep Decline Topping the list of struggling currencies, the Ghanaian Cedi’s 31.09% plunge reflects severe economic pressures gripping the West…

Credit And Liquidity Risks Hinder Deployment Of Nigeria’s N22.8 Trillion Pension Capital For Infrastructure. Nigeria’s vast pension assets, totalling N23.26 trillion as of January 2025, hold immense potential to drive infrastructure development across Africa’s largest economy, yet credit and liquidity risks are stifling their effective deployment, according to a new report. The State of Africa’s Infrastructure (SAI) Report, released by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), highlights that despite amassing over N22.8 trillion (approximately US$14.2 billion) in assets under management, structural challenges are keeping much of this capital sidelined. The report, a comprehensive analysis of the continent’s infrastructure landscape, notes…

Kaduna Police Arrest 27 Suspected Criminals In Coordinated Raids. The Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended 27 suspected criminals following a series of coordinated raids in the Kawo area of Kaduna metropolis. The operation, conducted on 8 June 2025, targeted criminal hideouts and resulted in the recovery of dangerous weapons and illicit drugs, bolstering efforts to maintain peace across the state. The joint tactical operation, launched at approximately 8:30 pm, involved collaboration between the police, military, Department of State Services (DSS), Kaduna State Geographic Information Service (KADGIS), and local vigilante groups. According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan,…

Pastor Abel Damina Sparks Debate: ‘Your Offerings, Tithes Are Spent By Men, Not God’. Controversial Nigerian cleric Pastor Abel Damina, founder of Abel Damina Ministries International (ADMI), has once again stirred debate with a bold pronouncement during a recent Sunday sermon. In a statement that has ignited widespread discussion across social media and religious circles, the pastor declared, “No offering goes to heaven. Every time we gather offerings in church, it is men that spend it.” The viral remark, captured in a video circulating online, challenges traditional views on tithing and offerings, a cornerstone practice in many Christian communities.…

Africa’s $777 Billion Pension And Insurance Assets Hold Key To Growth, Says AFC. Africa’s vast pension and insurance assets, totalling $777 billion (£610 billion), could be a game-changer for the continent’s economic growth, according to the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). In its recently released 2025 State of Africa’s Infrastructure (SAI) Report, titled “Mobilising Domestic Capital,” the AFC highlights the transformative potential of these funds, urging African nations to redirect this capital towards critical infrastructure and industrial development. The report reveals that Africa holds over $4 trillion (£3.14 trillion) in domestic savings, with $1.1 trillion (£860 billion) in long-term institutional…

Lagos To Host Epic Theatre Celebration For Wole Soyinka At 91 With ‘The Noble Warrior’. In a grand tribute to one of Nigeria’s most revered literary icons, Lagos is set to host a spectacular theatre celebration honouring Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka as he turns 91 on 13 July 2025. The centrepiece of this cultural extravaganza will be the critically acclaimed stage play The Noble Warrior (Eni Ogun), a black musical masterpiece penned and produced by Nigerian-American playwright and producer Cash Onadele, also known as Aiye-Ko-ooto. The production, which blends music, dance, and drama, will take place at the…

Peter Obi Calls For Gradual Fuel Subsidy Removal, Criticises Abrupt Approach. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has reiterated his support for the removal of Nigeria’s fuel subsidy but stressed that the process should have been handled gradually rather than abruptly. In a recent interview with Arise Television on Monday, 9 June 2025, the former Anambra State governor criticised the current administration’s “haphazard” implementation, arguing that a more organised approach would have mitigated the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. “I have consistently maintained that I would have removed the fuel subsidy,” Obi stated,…

Ondo Anti-Corruption Agency Launches Probe Into Job Buying Scandal At SUBEB, TESCOM. The Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes, and Anti-Corruption Commission (SPFACC) has initiated a thorough investigation into allegations of a job buying scandal involving the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), the agency announced on Sunday, 8 June 2025. The probe follows complaints from job seekers and parents of long-unemployed education graduates, who have accused government officials of commodifying public service positions. Reports suggest that candidates allegedly paid sums ranging from ₦200,000 to ₦1,200,000 to secure teaching roles during a…

Tinubu Tackles Herders-Farmers Crisis In South-East, Says Umahi. President Bola Tinubu’s administration has made significant strides in addressing the long-standing herders-farmers crisis in Nigeria’s South-East region, according to the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Sunday evening, 8 June 2025, during a Sallah homage by the state’s Muslim community, Umahi hailed the President’s efforts as a key achievement in fostering peace and integration in the region. Umahi, a former governor of Ebonyi State, highlighted the resolution of the persistent conflict between nomadic herders and local farmers as a cornerstone…