By Erewunmi Peace NDLEA Chairman urges citizens to uphold values of character and unity at NMS Class of 1982 anniversary in Abuja. The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Buba Marwa (rtd), has said that what Nigeria needs most at this critical time are citizens who embody discipline, loyalty, and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Rivers Governor meets President in Abuja after lifting of emergency rule, pledges stability and cooperation. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Monday visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, declaring that “proper peace” has returned to the oil-rich state. The visit marks Fubara’s first official engagement with the President […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lagos politics has been thrown into mourning following the deaths of four female elected officials within a span of just two months after their inauguration. Those who passed include Oluwakemi Rufai (Ibeju-Lekki), Zainab Adesewa Shotayo (Odiolowo-Ojuwoye), Princess Oluremi Nutayi Ajose (Vice Chairman, Badagry West LCDA), and Basirat Oluwakemi Mayabikan (Shomolu). All four […]
By Erewunmi Peace Leaders and residents of Idiroko community in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State have raised alarm over renewed attacks on Oro worshippers, warning that the situation could escalate into a full-blown religious crisis if not urgently addressed. The traditional leaders said the violence, which broke out during the Oro festival rites, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has begun an investigation into allegations of examination malpractice following the circulation of a viral video purportedly showing impersonation during one of its professional examinations. The Registrar/Chief Executive of ICAN, Mr. Lanre Olasunkanmi, confirmed the probe in a statement, stressing that the institute maintains […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Ogun State Governor and current Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, is actively mobilizing support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, an effort that is taking place against the backdrop of a significant political rift within the state’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Senator Daniel has publicly declared his support for […]
By Erewunmi Peace Reports have emerged claiming that Chief Oludolapo Ibukun Akinkugbe, a doyen of pharmacy and respected industrialist, has passed away at the age of 96. However, as at press time, no official statement has been released by his family or professional bodies to confirm the news. Chief Olu Akinkugbe, born on 5 December […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) will host award-winning Kenyan author Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor in Lagos on Friday, September 26, 2025, as part of its BOOKTrek literary series. The event, titled “A Conversation with Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor,” will take place at 3:00 p.m. at the CORA Library & Resource Centre, Freedom Park, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an ex-convict, John Samuel, for allegedly shooting and robbing a businessman of his gold necklace in broad daylight. The incident occurred on August 18 along Gbajobi Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, where the suspect attacked the victim, identified as Gbenga Obama. According to police reports, Samuel […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent denial of pursuing a third term in office has stirred controversy, as former federal lawmaker Dr. Usman Bugaje insists that attempts were indeed made to extend Obasanjo’s stay in power. Obasanjo, speaking at a democracy dialogue organized by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana, said no […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has issued a stern warning to contractors handling federal road projects across the country, insisting that failure to meet agreed deadlines will attract the involvement of anti-graft agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested 51 suspected criminals, including the armourer of a notorious kidnap syndicate, across different parts of the state. Commander of the Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, who paraded the suspects in Akure on Friday, said the operation was carried out in […]
The family of late Inih Ebong, a lecturer victimised for over two decades by the University of Uyo (UniUyo), Akwa Ibom State , has fixed his burial for 10 October. Mr Ebong, 73, was an associate professor of theatre arts at UniUyo before his appointment was unlawfully terminated on 27 March 2002. This plunged his […]
By Erewunmi Peace Qatar has announced ambitious plans to invest more than $100 billion across Africa, signaling its intent to compete with Gulf rivals and global powers in securing access to the continent’s vast reserves of critical minerals. The investment drive, led by Qatari sovereign and private funds, targets sectors including mining, infrastructure, energy, housing, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has officially commenced construction of a state-of-the-art ₦32 billion Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The groundbreaking ceremony marks a major milestone for the country’s aviation sector, as the facility is expected to serve both domestic and international airlines, reducing […]
By Erewunmi Peace Indian apparel exporter Gokaldas Exports Ltd. has announced plans to expand production into Africa, particularly in Kenya and Ethiopia, as part of its strategy to counter the impact of steep U.S. tariffs on Indian-made garments. The move comes after the United States imposed tariffs of up to 50% on certain Indian textile […]
Nigeria’s Candidate for the position of Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Eniola Ajayi, is another Nigerian woman gunning for a top job at the global stage after Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Amina Mohammed are making great impacts at that level. In a chat with journalists in Abuja in the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya, has publicly distanced herself from her father’s bid for an eighth term in office. In a video posted on social media, the 27-year-old urged Cameroonians not to vote for the 92-year-old leader, blaming him for decades of stagnation and hardship in the country. […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President hailed 2Baba as a “resilient and patriotic artiste” who has used his […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tension is rising in Osun State as the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, of siding with Governor Ademola Adeleke in the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). In a statement, the APC alleged […]
