By Peace Erewunmi Four Mobile Police officers and seven civilians have been killed after suspected armed attackers invaded Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack reportedly occurred on Thursday evening, September 10, with the assailants invading the community and opening fire on residents and security personnel. The Benue State Police […]
By Peace Erewunmi OPay is facing backlash from some Nigerian users over its reported decision to feature betting and gambling applications on its platform. The criticism followed the reported rollout of a “game centre” within the OPay app, giving users access to multiple betting platforms, including Aviator. Some users and social media commentators have expressed […]
By Peace Erewunmi Former House of Representatives member Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma has alleged that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar transferred millions of dollars through different companies into the United States in 2006. Agbonayinma reportedly made the claim while calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to reopen an old financial-crimes investigation involving Atiku. The former […]
By Peace Erewunmi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Festus Ibewuike, also known as Chidibest Ibewuike, a suspected drug kingpin allegedly linked to the seizure of 49.70 kilogrammes of heroin. Ibewuike was reportedly arrested after being on the run in connection with the major heroin seizure at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, […]
By Peace Erewunmi A researcher at leading artificial intelligence company Anthropic has resigned, warning that the rapid race to develop increasingly powerful AI systems could pose an unprecedented threat to humanity. Jacob Coxon, a 27-year-old researcher who previously worked at OpenAI, announced his resignation from Anthropic on Tuesday. He accused Anthropic and OpenAI of racing […]
By Peace Erewunmi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised concerns over the growing circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in Nigeria, linking part of the trend to Chinese nationals allegedly involved in counterfeit operations within the country. NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Martins Iluyomade, said recent investigations […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has claimed that a house allegedly built for the Vice-Chancellor of a private university that was forfeited to the Federal Government was bigger than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official residence at the State House, Abuja. Olukoyede reportedly made the disclosure […]
By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Peter Onwubuariri, a media aide attached to the Presidential Villa. Onwubuariri, who served as an Assistant Director of Media at the State House, was reportedly involved in the communication activities of the Presidency before his death. President Tinubu condoled with the […]
By Peace Erewunmi Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has explained his decision to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, despite previously backing Peter Obi. Ortom spoke during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, where he described his support for Tinubu as a deliberate […]
By Peace Erewunmi The convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, was reportedly blocked by suspected political thugs during his visit to Benue State on Tuesday. The incident occurred as Obi was travelling to Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area as part of a visit to the community, which […]
By Peace Erewunmi Peoples Democratic Party chieftain and Ogun State governorship aspirant, Segun Showunmi, has called for a consistent, long-term development plan for Nigeria, arguing that frequent changes in government policies and development strategies are slowing the country’s progress. Showunmi said Nigeria needs a national development framework that can survive changes in administration and remain […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to eliminate bottlenecks at the nation’s ports and accelerate cargo clearance. Oyedele gave the directive during the 65th Regular Meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service Board in Abuja, where he called for improved […]
By Dr James Bwala The controversy surrounding Vice President Kashim Shettima’s political symbolism has recently gained renewed attention following remarks by Datti Baba Ahmed, who questioned Shettima’s authenticity by asserting that he does not wear the Asiwaju cap—a potent emblem associated with political allegiance to President Tinubu and his Renewed Hope agenda. Baba Ahmed further […]
By Peace Erewunmi The legal battle over the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election has begun, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) filing separate petitions challenging Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election. The petitions were displayed on the notice board of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Osogbo […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties and candidates against using abusive, inflammatory or threatening language during campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC said campaign rhetoric that crosses the line into hate speech, intimidation, threats of violence or coercion could attract sanctions under the Electoral Act 2026. […]
By Peace Erewunmi A 43-year-old Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, Igho Ubiribo, has reportedly died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure while on holiday in Thailand. According to reports cited by Osun Defender, a UK coroner ruled that the cosmetic procedure led to a fatal pulmonary embolism. Ubiribo, who was also known by the […]
By Peace Erewunmi Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said none of the major politicians challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election can improve Nigeria, including his former running mate, Peter Obi. Baba-Ahmed made the remarks during an interview on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye. When […]
By Peace Erewunmi Alhaji Yerima Shettima, Convener of the Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiatives (NSCI), has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid reported tensions between the Nigerian government and the administration of United States President Donald Trump. Shettima alleged that the United States has been attempting to pressure or “blackmail” Tinubu because the Nigerian president has […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state following suspected cases of diphtheria. The directive, announced on Saturday, September 5, 2026, will take effect from Monday, September 7, and applies to schools that have already resumed academic activities. They […]
By Peace Erewunmi The United Nations General Assembly has backed an African-led campaign to promote world maps that more accurately represent the size of continents, in a move spearheaded by Togo and supported by the African Union. The resolution, adopted on Friday, passed with 164 countries voting in favour, six abstaining and the United States […]
