By Erewunmi Peace Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly told close associates and political visitors at his Abuja residence that he is not interested in contesting in the 2027 presidential election, according to a report by The Nation quoted by Opera News. The report claims that Jonathan, who led Nigeria between 2010 and 2015, expressed […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigerian activist Deji Adeyanju has dismissed a legal notice from former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, who demanded a public retraction of alleged defamatory statements. Adeyanju, in a fiery response on social media, declared he is ready to face Obi in court. Obi’s legal team, through Ejesimen & Co. Madiba Chambers […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, has said that state governors are responsible for the bulk of Nigeria’s governance failures, stressing that they contribute significantly to the nation’s current challenges. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday, Yusuf argued that while the federal government often […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculations that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will automatically receive the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Wednesday, the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, stated that while President Tinubu has enjoyed endorsements from various APC leaders, the party remains committed to […]
By Erewunmi Peace A fresh controversy has emerged in Oyo State after a lawmaker raised an alarm over what he described as the “secret” approval of a ₦300 billion loan for the state government led by Governor Seyi Makinde. Hon. Shittu Ibraheem, representing Saki West in the Oyo State House of Assembly, claimed the approval […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has initiated a comprehensive personnel audit across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as part of efforts to eliminate ghost workers and build a more efficient civil service structure. The exercise, which is being coordinated by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) in collaboration with the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports of a tribal clash at the popular Balogun Market on Lagos Island, clarifying that the incident was a personal dispute between two individuals. According to police reports, the altercation occurred around 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in the Mandillas area of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former President Goodluck Jonathan has renewed calls for sweeping electoral reforms in Nigeria, urging stakeholders to strengthen democratic institutions and restore public confidence in the electoral process. Speaking at the National Action Plan for Electoral Reform Dialogue, Jonathan—represented by Ann Iyonu, Executive Director of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation—emphasized the need to review […]
By Erewunmi Peace The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has experienced a massive loss of academic talent, as 239 first-class graduate lecturers resigned within seven years over poor pay and harsh working conditions. The revelation was made by the institution’s former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, who described the trend as alarming and dangerous for the future […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent remarks describing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “competing with Buhari in incompetence.” In a strongly worded statement, APC Publicity Secretary Seye Oladejo said Obasanjo’s comments were “laughable” and “disgracefully hypocritical,” given the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Panic erupted at Balogun Market on Lagos Island on Wednesday following a violent clash that left at least three people dead and several others injured. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the fatalities, including a police inspector who is in critical condition. According to police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident was not […]
By Dare Babarinsa For the past 60 years, the 25-storey Cocoa House has been standing triumphantly at the epicentre of Ibadan, the political capital of the Yoruba people.The edifice was conceived by the Western Region government of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and completed and commissioned by his successor, Chief Ladoke Akintola. In the last 60 years, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured that the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland will follow due process, emphasizing transparency and fairness. The Governor made this statement after a closed-door meeting with the Awujale Chiefs in Council on Monday in Ijebu-Ode. The meeting comes after the death of […]
The Akure Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, held a press conference on Monday, 25th August, 2025 at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. They came up with a communique that gave an ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria over in-action on ASUU-government agreement since 2009.
Chief Oluyemi Ademiluyi successfuly defended his legal right to the Oba Orun of Ijan-Ekiti chieftaincy title. His victory called for a celebration by the Ikesan family in Ijan-Ekiti.
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate Court has summoned former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, over allegations of ₦509.6 million tax evasion. The summons, issued on August 21, 2025, follows claims by the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) that Melaye failed to pay his Personal Income Tax (PIT) for 2023 and 2024, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed that 411 Nigerians lost their lives in 2024 while attempting to scoop fuel from fallen tankers across the country. The alarming figure was disclosed by the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, during the “Operation Zero Tolerance” campaign briefing in Abuja, and reiterated at a […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Lagos High Court has sentenced Sulaiman Olayiwola Gbajabiamila, a mortgage banker, to 20 years imprisonment for defrauding a client of ₦31 million in a fraudulent property transaction and forging a bank manager’s cheque. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed the conviction on Monday, August 25, 2025, stating that Gbajabiamila […]
By Erewunmi Peace Panic erupted on Tuesday morning as an Abuja-Kaduna passenger train derailed along its route, causing widespread concern among commuters. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the incident, which occurred at approximately 11:09 a.m. at Kilometre 49, between Kubwa and Asham stations. Although no official casualty figures have been released, eyewitnesses reported […]
By Erewunmi Peace South African opposition leader Julius Malema has condemned xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing them as a “betrayal of African unity” and urging a renewed strategic alliance between Nigeria and South Africa to drive industrialization and economic freedom across the continent. Malema made this statement on Sunday during his keynote address at […]
