Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Ondo University Worker Freed After Kidnapping Ordeal. A staff member of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) in Ondo State, Mr Omoniyi Eleyinmi, has been released following his abduction last Sunday. The university worker was taken by unknown gunmen from his residence along the Akungba-Supare Akoko road, sparking widespread concern among colleagues and the local community. According to reports, Mr Eleyinmi, who works in the Faculty of Education, regained his freedom after an undisclosed ransom was paid to his captors. A colleague confirmed the news, expressing relief at his safe return but withholding further details about the circumstances of his…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Personally Reviews Salaries Of All 42,000 Employees. Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, has revealed an extraordinary approach to leadership by personally reviewing the salaries of all 42,000 employees at the tech giant. Speaking on the All-In podcast, Huang explained that this hands-on practice is a cornerstone of his management philosophy, ensuring that every worker is fairly compensated. The Taiwanese-American billionaire, who has steered Nvidia to a market value exceeding £2.5 trillion, uses machine learning to streamline the monthly review process, allowing him to assess and adjust pay across the entire workforce. Huang…

Gani Adams Urges Southwest Governors To Boost Economy Through Tourism. The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has called on Southwest governors to harness the region’s rich tourism potential to drive economic growth. Speaking at the 2025 Olumo Festival in Abeokuta, Adams emphasised that tourism could significantly enhance Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if properly developed. He urged both federal and state governments to invest in cultural and historical destinations to attract foreign visitors and create wealth. Adams highlighted the global success of countries like Thailand, which welcomes 40 million tourists annually, and Britain, with 35 million…

Doyin Abiola’s Funeral Set For September 9-12, Celebrating A Media Pioneer. The Moshood Abiola family has announced that the funeral of Dr Doyinsola Hamidat Abiola, the trailblazing former Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of the defunct Concord Press of Nigeria, will take place from September 9 to 12, 2025. Dr Abiola, who passed away on August 5 at the age of 82, was a towering figure in Nigerian journalism and the widow of the late Chief MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election. Dr Abiola’s remarkable career began in 1969 at the Daily…

Nigerian Air Force Commits To Enhanced Air Support In Kebbi To Tackle Terrorism. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has pledged robust air support to security agencies in Kebbi State to combat terrorism and ensure regional stability. During an operational visit to the state, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, reaffirmed the NAF’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, particularly in the North-West region, which faces persistent security challenges. Abubakar conducted inspections of military facilities and held strategic discussions with Kebbi State Governor, Mohammed Idris, and other security chiefs. He highlighted Kebbi’s critical role in Nigeria’s security…

Opposition Criticises Ondo Governor Over Deputy’s Seven-Month Sick Leave. The opposition in Ondo State has sharply criticised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the prolonged absence of his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, who has been on sick leave for seven months. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition groups have accused the governor of failing to provide transparent updates on Adelami’s health, raising concerns about governance and accountability in the state. According to PDP state chairman, Tola Alabere, the extended absence of the deputy governor has left a leadership vacuum, with no clear communication from the governor’s office. The opposition…

Floods Impact 140,228 People Across 21 Nigerian States, NEMA Reports. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that devastating floods have affected 140,228 individuals across 21 states in Nigeria this year, with 49,205 people displaced from their homes. The agency’s 2025 Flood Dashboard update highlights the severe toll of the flooding, particularly in Niger, Adamawa, Gombe, and Borno states, where 191 lives have been lost. NEMA has mobilised emergency response teams to Kogi State, one of the hardest-hit areas, to conduct search and rescue operations and provide critical support. Water purification equipment has been deployed to ensure access…

Super Eagles B Face Uphill Task As They Aim For Historic CHAN 2024 Triumph. Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles B have set their sights on a maiden African Nations Championship (CHAN) title as they compete in the 2024 edition, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from 2 to 30 August 2025. Drawn in Group D alongside defending champions Senegal, Congo, and Sudan, the team, led by newly appointed head coach Eric Chelle, is determined to make a mark in Zanzibar, where their group stage matches are being played at the 15,000-capacity Amaan Stadium. The Super Eagles B kicked off their…

Aviation Crisis Averted As Keyamo Secures Suspension Of Planned Strike. Nigeria’s aviation sector breathed a sigh of relief as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the suspension of a planned nationwide strike by aviation unions, set to begin on Monday, 11 August 2025. The decision, confirmed in a statement shared via the minister’s X account on Sunday, followed intense negotiations with union leaders, averting a potential shutdown of air navigation and traffic management services across the country. The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Association…

Harambee Stars Stun Morocco With 10 Men To Secure CHAN 2024 Quarter-Final Spot Kenya’s Harambee Stars delivered a historic performance on Sunday, 10 August 2025, defeating two-time champions Morocco 1-0 in a thrilling Group A match at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, held at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi. The victory, achieved despite playing the entire second half with 10 men, secured Kenya’s place in the quarter-finals in their tournament debut, sending the packed stadium into raptures. The decisive moment came in the 42nd minute when forward Ryan Ogam capitalised on a rebound after…

Central Africa Think Tank Forum In Cameroon Champions Collaboration And Inclusive Policymaking. The Central Africa Think Tank Forum, held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, concluded on 8 August 2025 with a resounding call for enhanced collaboration and inclusive policymaking across the region. Organised by the Nkafu Policy Institute, a think tank under the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation, the two-day event brought together policymakers, civil society leaders, researchers, and international development partners to address pressing socio-political, economic, and governance challenges. Held at the Djeuga Palace Hotel, the forum focused on strengthening the role of think tanks and civil society organisations (CSOs)…

Chadian Opposition Leader Succès Masra Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison A court in N’Djamena, Chad, has sentenced Succès Masra, the country’s former prime minister and leader of the opposition party Les Transformateurs, to 20 years in prison on 9 August 2025. The High Court convicted Masra on charges of spreading hateful and xenophobic messages and complicity in murder, linked to a violent inter-communal clash in Mandakao, southwestern Chad, on 14 May 2025, which claimed 42 lives, mostly women and children. Masra, a prominent critic of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, was also fined 1 billion CFA francs…