Turkey arrests scores in opposition stronghold

Naija247News reports that Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has raised alarm over what he described as a growing assault on free speech in Nigeria, following the reported ban of a new song by veteran hip-hop artist, Eedris Abdulkareem. Naija247news gathered that the controversial track, which was said to be critical of government policies and leadership practices, has been barred from receiving airplay on several mainstream media platforms, sparking public debate and concern within artistic and civil rights circles.

The Recruitment Crisis in Numbers To better understand the severity of the Southern rejection of military service, we compiled data from recent military recruitment drives and analyzed it across various states. The numbers paint a grim picture of a growing divide between the regions in terms of enlistment. Lagos State: In 2024, only 850 youths out of 3,000 available slots applied to join the Nigerian Army — a 25% decline from 2023.

NNPC Says $2.8bn AKK Gas Pipeline Hits 72% Completion as Nigeria Pushes Energy Transition Goals Abuja – Naija247news – April 12, 2025 – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced that the $2.8 billion Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project has reached 72% completion as of the end of the first quarter of 2025. This significant milestone was disclosed by the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Engr.

Lagos, April 12, 2025 (Naija247news) — The Lagos State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has criticised the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) for what it called a “non-transparent and poorly coordinated” rollout of the 2025 local government election guidelines. In a strongly worded statement co-signed by IPAC Chairperson, Mrs. Temilade Akinade, and Public Relations Officer, Mr. George Ashiru, on Saturday, the council accused LASIEC of bypassing communication protocols and keeping critical election information out of public view.

Lagos – Naija247news – April 12, 2025 – The United States is witnessing a significant slump in visa applications from Nigeria, driven by growing frustration over high rejection rates and the imposition of tougher application procedures. Fresh data and a wave of policy changes by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria are deepening anxiety among prospective travelers, students, and business professionals.

Naija247news reports that the Federal Ministry of Interior has confirmed that an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) was struck by a stray bullet in a recent incident that raised public concerns. The ministry, however, clarified that the incident was not linked to any misconduct by a Chinese firm operating in the area. Naija247news gathered that the officer was caught in the crossfire during an altercation in the vicinity of a construction site.

Naija247news reports that the World Health Organization (WHO) is set to cut its budget by more than 20% following the withdrawal of funding by the United States, a move that has triggered financial strain on the global health body. Naija247news gathered that the US, previously one of the WHO’s largest financial contributors, formally withdrew its support, citing concerns over transparency and accountability in the organization’s operations.

UN relief chief warns food ‘rotting’ at Gaza border as Israel breaching humanitarian law with blockade since March 18.

Naija247news reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a suspect in connection with the death of a tech entrepreneur in the state. The police authorities confirmed that the suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was brought before the court to face charges related to the tragic incident. Naija247news gathered that the tech entrepreneur was found dead under suspicious circumstances, sparking public outrage and calls for a thorough investigation.

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The trailer for the much-anticipated short film, Dust to Dreams, produced by Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu and British actor-director Idris Elba, has been released, bringing fresh attention to the highly anticipated project. The film features Nigerian-born British singer and record producer Henry ‘Seal’ Olusegun alongside Nollywood actress Nse-Ikpe Etim. The trailer also showcases Nollywood stars Eku Edewor, Atlanta Johnson, and emerging actress Constance Olatunde.

3, March 2025 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for rehabilitation work. The closure, scheduled for March 3 and 4, comes just two weeks after the runway was reopened following an 11-month maintenance shutdown. In a memo dated February 28, FAAN’s Head of Operations, J.U. Nwosu, cited safety concerns, stating that construction equipment at the A2 Taxiway-link could pose a hazard to landing and departing aircraft.

3, March 2025 Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has said that despite the withdrawal of criminal charges against him, he was still weighing options over his 21-day incarceration and legal battles. Speaking on The Duke Rants podcast published to YouTube weekend, Farotimi was asked what he would say if he met Chief Afe Babalola today. He said: “Like a good Yoruba boy, I’ll give him his salutations.

David Umahi Unveils Redesign of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to Reduce Bridge Costs and Enhance National Integration The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed that the federal government is undertaking a significant redesign of parts of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to reduce the need for bridges across several states. The redesign, which affects sections in Ondo, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa, aims to eliminate nearly 90% of the planned bridges, some of which would have been as long as three kilometers.

National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has dismissed rumors of his interest in the 2031 presidential race, urging former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, to allow him to focus on his current role. Naija247news reports that Ribadu’s statement came in response to comments made by el-Rufai during a public event, where he hinted at Ribadu’s potential candidacy. According to Naija247news, Ribadu, in a brief but firm statement on Tuesday, clarified that he has never discussed or considered running for president in 2031.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has announced plans to aggressively tackle the country’s soaring inflation rate, aiming to bring it down to a single-digit figure. Naija247news reports that Cardoso made this declaration during a keynote address at the Economic Summit held in Abuja on Thursday, where he described the current inflation rate as “unacceptably high for too long.” …