By Erewunmi Peace A former senator, Ikechukwu Obiorah, has submitted a constitutional amendment bill seeking to strip President Bola Tinubu – and any future Nigerian president – of the power to appoint the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Obiorah, who represented Anambra South in the Senate between 2007 and 2011, argues that […]
By Erewunmi Peace Traditional rulers in Ife North, Osun State, have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, demanding that he prove his recent allegations against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, or face legal action. The Oluwo had accused the Ooni of conspiring with his former Canadian wife […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Anti-Corruption Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has declared support for the Federal Government’s investigation into the controversial UK property dispute involving human rights lawyer Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and the family of the late Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, recently ordered a […]
By Erewunmi Peace Local government workers in Osun State have announced plans to resume duties on Monday, after several months of inactivity due to disputes over council administration. The workers, operating under the Association of Concerned Local Government Workers of Osun State, said their resumption is in line with the recent reinstatement of All Progressives […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has raised fresh concerns over the worsening insecurity and socio-economic challenges in northern Nigeria, describing the situation as a national emergency. Dogara, who spoke during a recent public engagement, warned that the scale of killings, poverty, and displacement across the region has gone […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 62-year-old man, Bernard Odinchefu, for allegedly extorting families and traders in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that the suspect was arrested on October 1, 2025, following intelligence reports. He is accused of demanding levies from traders […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially renamed the National Arts Theatre in Lagos as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, in honour of Nigeria’s Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Tinubu described Soyinka as a national treasure whose contributions to literature, culture, and the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lagos State Government has reaffirmed that all building developments in the state must obtain planning permits, declaring that only defence-related facilities are exempt from the rule. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, stated this while addressing concerns over unapproved constructions in the state. According to him, whether or not the […]
ABIODUN ALADE A storm is gathering over one of Nigeria’s most powerful labour unions, and the thunderclap may soon bring its roof down. Once upon a time, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) wore the robe of a fearless defender of workers’ rights. Today, it is accused of having shed that […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has successfully brokered peace between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, bringing an end to the industrial crisis that recently shook the oil and gas sector. Following days of tension after the reported disengagement of over 800 refinery workers, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of five of its officers who were killed in September 2025 by reckless motorists while carrying out their duties across different parts of the country. According to the FRSC, the tragic incidents occurred in multiple locations, including Ekiti, Ogun, Taraba, Jos By-Pass, […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his address to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, stated that the country has “finally turned the corner” and that “the worst is over.” The remarks triggered mixed reactions from Nigerians, many of whom remain skeptical. In his nationwide broadcast, Tinubu defended the painful economic reforms of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Allegations have surfaced that Nigeria’s oil workers’ unions, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), were drawing as much as ₦120 billion yearly in salaries linked to the country’s non-functional refineries. The claim was made by Obiareri, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has condemned the alleged mistreatment of Nigerian nationals in India, describing the reports as “heartbreaking and unacceptable.” NiDCOM’s Chairperson, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, reacted to disturbing accounts claiming that some Nigerian girls detained in deportation camps in New Delhi were subjected to rape, assault, and forced administration […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the withdrawal, suspension, or cancellation of registration for 101 pharmaceutical products in Nigeria. The full list, published on the NAFDAC website, includes some widely used medicines such as Flagyl (metronidazole) and artemether-lumefantrine combinations, which are commonly prescribed for infections […]
By Erewunmi Peace Factional Chairperson of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, Elizabeth Ativie, has taken a swipe at the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying Nigerians have now seen the “true nature” of someone who could have become president. Ativie, who leads the Edo LP faction loyal to the party’s national chairman, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has revealed that his monthly salary is ₦750,000, lamenting that while many lawmakers struggle financially, some individuals spend ₦100 million at once without scrutiny. Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, made this disclosure in a recent interview with Channels Television. According to him, not all politicians […]
By Erewunmi Peace Doctors in Kogi State are celebrating as Governor Usman Ododo has approved a ₦300,000 special monthly allowance for medical professionals working in government-owned hospitals. The announcement, confirmed by multiple sources on Monday, is aimed at motivating health workers and strengthening the state’s medical sector. Governor Ododo said the new allowance will serve […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tragedy struck the Nigerian media industry on Monday as Arise News confirmed the death of one of its anchors, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, following an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In an official statement, the television network described the incident as a devastating loss, adding that security agencies have […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has called on President Bola Tinubu to release the full report of the Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede–led panel on fuel subsidy fraud, insisting that Nigerians deserve to know the truth about the multi-trillion-naira scheme. Otedola said the release of the report would “unmask the real subsidy thieves” and put […]
