By Erewunmi Peace The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his resilience and leadership style, noting that he has not complained about the challenges he inherited from the previous administration. Speaking at a dinner held in New York during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Amina Mohammed said […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigerian broadcaster and social commentator Daddy Freeze has opened up about the emotional pain of being separated from his children for over a decade following the collapse of his first marriage. In a heartfelt conversation on the #WithChude show, the media personality revealed that he has not seen his children in nearly […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an alleged drug baron, Alhaji Hammed Taofeek Ode, identified as the suspected leader of a cocaine syndicate behind six United Kingdom-bound shipments of the illicit drug from Lagos State. The agency, in a statement released on Sunday, disclosed that the syndicate was uncovered […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tension is brewing in Akwa Ibom State following reports that security details attached to the immediate past Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, have been withdrawn. According to reports, policemen assigned to both of Mr. Emmanuel’s residences in Akwa Ibom were recalled over the weekend. The former Governor’s Special Assistant, Barrister Steve Abia, confirmed […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tension has gripped parts of Enugu State following the latest attack by suspected armed herdsmen that left one farmer dead and several others injured in Onoli community, Awgu Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses told reporters that the attackers invaded the farming settlement in the early hours of Saturday, inflicting machete wounds on villagers […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Armed Forces of Nigeria have confirmed the arrest of sixteen military officers over allegations of indiscipline and violations of service regulations. Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, noting that the arrests followed investigations into recent acts that contravened the military’s code […]
By Erewunmi Peace A recent BBC Panorama investigation has sparked widespread concern among Nigerian residents in the United Kingdom after uncovering evidence of racism, misogyny, and abuse of power within London’s Metropolitan Police. The undercover footage, filmed at Charing Cross Police Station, revealed shocking remarks made by some officers about immigrants and minority communities. The […]
By Erewunmi Peace Police authorities have released the three policemen accused of killing seven traders at the Owode-Onirin Motor Spare Parts Market in Lagos State, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. Findings also revealed that the suspected land grabber linked to the violent incident has been granted bail. Families of the deceased traders alleged that they were […]
By Erewunmi Peace A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Omisore made the announcement in a statement released on Saturday, October 4, 2025, where he revealed plans to formally launch his […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Executive Director of the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), David Anyaele, has shared how he was allegedly rejected by some Southeast governors but later received rehabilitation support through President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking in a recent interview, Anyaele recounted the tragic experience of losing both hands to Sierra Leonean rebels […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Ondo State Government has cleared a total of ₦12 billion in gratuity arrears owed to retired local government workers across the state, marking a significant step in reducing the financial burden on pensioners and restoring trust in the state’s welfare system. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who made the announcement during a meeting […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has reportedly acquired a luxurious £15 million mansion on The Bishops Avenue, one of London’s most exclusive residential areas popularly known as “Billionaires’ Row.” According to reports by international business outlet Bloomberg and UK financial daily City A.M., the property purchase was […]
By Erewunmi Peace A recent online report claiming that an Islamic cleric declared DNA testing “forbidden for Muslims” has stirred widespread debate and confusion among Nigerians on social media. The statement, first published by a local blog, has prompted many to question the stance of Islam on the use of scientific methods to establish paternity […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Olajumoke Oduwole, has disclosed that she chose a Nord Demir, assembled at the University of Lagos Assembly Plant, as her new official vehicle. According to her, her decision was based on her desire to boost local industry, create jobs, support education, and demonstrate that Nigerian […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigerian actress Laide Bakare has addressed the controversy surrounding her recent comments about taking her 17-year-old daughter, Simi, to a nightclub — a statement that sparked widespread criticism on social media. The actress initially drew backlash after a short video clip circulated online, in which she appeared to say she introduced her […]
By Erewunmi Peace Gunmen have allegedly killed a veterinary doctor in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with reports indicating that three of his children are still missing. According to Daily Trust, the victim, identified as Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbo, was attacked in Kungabokun, a community near Kubwa, on Thursday night. Residents said the assailants stormed the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and current lawmaker, has criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over its ongoing rift with the Dangote Refinery. Oshiomhole described the union’s recent actions as “ill-considered”, questioning the rationale behind extending industrial action beyond the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The once-peaceful Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has been thrown into turmoil following a series of deadly attacks that have forced residents to flee their homes in fear. According to reports, heavily armed men invaded the community on Sunday, September 28, killing at least 12 forest guards […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Lagos governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 Lagos governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jandor, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer in the 2023 election, made the announcement after formally rejoining the APC earlier this week. […]
By Erewunmi Peace An explosion occurred in the early hours of Friday along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway after a petrol-laden tanker overturned and spilled its content, sparking a major fire. According to reports from the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), the incident happened around 1:00 a.m. when a tanker carrying about 30,000 litres […]
