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Kwara Govt Files Criminal Defamation Suit Against Bukola Saraki Over Allegations Targeting Gov. AbdulRazaq’s Educational Qualifications

By Peace Erewunmi The Kwara State Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, over statements allegedly questioning the educational qualifications of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. According to court documents, the state government accused Saraki of making and circulating statements that allegedly suggested the governor lacked the educational qualifications required […]

Ekiti Poll: NSCDC Deploys 10,000 Personnel

By Peace Erewunmi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,000 personnel across Ekiti State ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, in a major security operation aimed at ensuring a peaceful and credible poll. According to the Corps, the deployment is part of its statutory responsibility to provide security for lives, property, […]

Varsity Suspends Two Officials, SUG President Over Extortion Allegations

By Peace Erewunmi The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two senior officials and the Students’ Union Government (SUG) President over allegations of extortion involving students of the institution. The decision was taken pending the outcome of an investigation into the matter. According to reports, the affected officials include a director and […]

JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Original Result Slip

By Peace Erewunmi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) original result slips, enabling candidates to print the official document required for admission processing into tertiary institutions. The announcement was made by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, who disclosed that candidates can now […]

Oyo Govt Demolishes Criminal Hideout, Arms Storehouse

By Peace Erewunmi The Oyo State Government has demolished a residential property allegedly used as a hideout by criminal elements and a storage facility for arms and ammunition in a renewed effort to combat insecurity across the state. The property, comprising a storey building and two bungalows within a fenced compound, was located in the […]

State Police: Why We Must Listen to Fashola

By Peace Erewunmi As discussions on the creation of state police continue across Nigeria, former Lagos State Governor and former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has urged policymakers to approach the issue with caution, emphasizing the need for proper planning and institutional safeguards. Fashola, who has long supported the idea of decentralized […]

Nine Killed, 11 Injured in Suspected Terrorist Attack on Kaduna Community

By Peace Erewunmi At least nine persons have been confirmed dead, while 11 others sustained injuries following a deadly attack by suspected terrorists on Unguwar Magaji community in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident reportedly occurred late on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, when armed attackers invaded the community and opened […]

3.5 Million Displaced Nigerians Face Uncertain Future as UN, EU Demand Shift From Relief-Dependent Response

By Peace Erewunmi An estimated 3.5 million internally displaced Nigerians are facing an increasingly uncertain future as humanitarian agencies, including the United Nations and the European Union, call for a shift away from long-term relief dependence toward more sustainable recovery solutions. The displaced population, largely affected by ongoing insecurity, climate-related shocks, and communal conflicts in […]

‘Why Southwest Governors Are Not Serious About Security’ – Brig. Gen. Kunle Togun (Rtd)

Former Deputy Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) and former Chairman of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps, Brigadier-General Kunle Togun (retd.), has criticized governors in the South-West region over what he described as inadequate attention to security challenges facing the area. Speaking during a recent interview, Togun alleged that many governors in the region […]

FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.26 Trillion as VAT Revenue Surges

By Peace Erewunmi The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦2.26 trillion among the Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils following a significant increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue. The allocation was approved at the committee’s monthly meeting attended by representatives of the three tiers of government and […]

Amotekun Bursts Syndicate Feigning Guests to Rob Residents, Recovers Stolen Vehicles

By Peace Erewunmi The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has dismantled a criminal syndicate accused of posing as guests to gain access to homes before robbing unsuspecting residents across parts of the state. The Commander of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed that the suspects employed a […]

Nigerian Survivor Exposes Harrowing Sexual Violence by Bandits in Zamfara

By Peace Erewunmi A Nigerian survivor has shared disturbing details of her experience while in captivity under armed bandits in parts of northwestern Nigeria, shedding light on the ongoing humanitarian and security crisis in the region. The survivor recounted that she and other abducted women were subjected to repeated sexual violence during their time in […]

Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Accord, Three Other Political Parties

By Peace Erewunmi A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties over alleged failure to meet constitutional requirements. The judgment was delivered by Justice Peter Lifu following a suit filed by the National Forum […]

N381bn Revenue, Little to Show: Osun’s 2025 Budget Report Exposes Governance Deficit

By Adebayo Adedeji Osun State’s 2025 budget performance report has raised concerns over spending priorities, revealing what analysts describe as a widening governance deficit despite significant revenue inflows. According to the report, the state generated a total of about ₦381 billion in revenue, yet critics argue that the impact of the expenditure on key sectors […]

ADC Announces Amaechi as Atiku’s Running Mate for 2027 Polls

By Peace Erewunmi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reportedly announced former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement, according to party sources, follows consultations within the party leadership and coalition stakeholders as the ADC […]

Government Announces Ban on Social Media Use for Under-16s

By Peace Erewunmi A government has announced a new policy banning children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, in a move aimed at strengthening online safety and protecting minors from harmful digital content. According to the announcement, the policy will require social media companies to restrict account creation and access […]

Latest Update on El-Rufai’s ICPC Corruption Trial

By Peace Erewunmi The ongoing corruption case involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has continued at the Federal High Court as proceedings progress under the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Recent court records show that the trial is still at the stage of pre-trial and motion hearings, with the court […]

Troops Rescue Late Gen. Rabe Abubakar’s Widow After Gun Battle

By Peace Erewunmi Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued the widow of late Major General Rabe Abubakar from bandits’ captivity in Katsina State, days after the retired senior military officer died while being held by his abductors. Mrs. Abubakar was freed during a military operation carried out by troops of the 17 Brigade […]