What was meant to be a routine trip from Lagos to Abuja turned into an ordeal for more than 50 passengers on an Ekeson Transport bus after a tyre burst left them stranded overnight on a lonely stretch of the Ado–Igede road in Ekiti State. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. […]
By Matias Spektor President Trump has announced 50 percent tariffs on India and Brazil, two of the global south’s largest economies. He wants India to cut ties with Russia, even though dozens of countries maintain similar ties without such steep consequences. And he wants Brazil’s government to drop charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who […]
By Erewunmi Peace World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has weighed in on Nigeria’s economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu, describing them as being “in the right direction” but emphasizing the need for stronger social safety nets to cushion their impact on vulnerable Nigerians. Her comments came during a recent visit to President […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has secured $2 billion in investment commitments under President Bola Tinubu’s accelerated Technology Transfer Programme, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s quest for industrial and technological advancement. Speaking during an interactive session with Nigerians in Japan at TICAD 9, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, […]
Julius Malema, President of the Economic Freedom Fighters, urged for a unified Africa during a speech at the Nigerian Bar Association conference. He proposed a single presidency, common currency, and borderless travel. Malema emphasized Nigeria and South Africa’s roles in this vision. His call for unity has ignited debates about Pan-Africanism, with mixed reactions regarding its practicality and impact.
By Erewunmi Peace A report circulating online has sparked widespread reactions, claiming that a Nigerian lady was sentenced to seven years imprisonment for allegedly collecting ₦30,000 transport fare from a man without fulfilling an agreement to visit him. The viral story, shared by Daily Gist Online and other blogs, alleges that the woman, identified as […]
By Erewunmi Peace A 72-year-old resident of Osogbo, Osun State, Sule Fabiyi, has accused a former First Bank employee, Abdulwahab Sani Shehu, of mismanaging his ₦10.5 million fixed deposit investment. Fabiyi revealed that he opened the fixed deposit on September 10, 2019, through Shehu, who was then serving as a business banker at First Bank’s […]
By Erewunmi Peace Ahead of the festive season, domestic airfares to Nigeria’s South-East and South-South regions have skyrocketed, sparking widespread outrage among travelers. Investigations reveal that some airlines have increased fares by as much as 131% on popular routes, with tickets for Lagos–Asaba flights rising from about ₦147,000 to ₦337,500. Similar hikes were recorded on […]
By Erewunmi Peace Legal practitioner Taiwo Ojumu has faulted former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent comments on the state of the judiciary, alleging that Obasanjo himself undermined judicial independence during his tenure from 1999 to 2007. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, Ojumu stated that the former president’s current criticisms of […]
By Erewunmi Peace INTERPOL has announced the successful dismantling of multiple cybercrime and fraud networks across Africa in a large-scale operation that led to the arrest of 1,209 suspects and the recovery of approximately USD 97.4 million. The crackdown, codenamed Operation Serengeti 2.0, ran between June and August 2025, targeting high-impact cyber threats including business […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two notorious drug traffickers, Ajetsibo Emami and Solomon Akpomuai, to a combined 10 years in prison for drug-related offenses. Justice Akintayo Aluko delivered the judgment after the duo was found guilty of conspiracy and trafficking in cannabis sativa. According to court records, Emami, 37, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Minister of Interior and interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has called for urgent political change in Nigeria, citing rising hardship and insecurity. Speaking at an affirmation ceremony in Lagos, Aregbesola formally welcomed several stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) into […]
Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has issued a strong warning to his political appointees, urging them to publicly defend the administration against criticism or risk sanctions. In a viral video making rounds on social media, the governor expressed disappointment that some of his aides have remained silent while the government comes under attack online and in the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced that the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2025 is now fully in force, signaling a new era of stricter regulation for online activities in the country. According to official sources, the law—approved by the National Assembly and signed into effect earlier this year—aims to combat cybercrime, online […]
By Erewunmi Peace Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have neutralized over 20 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in separate operations across Borno and Yobe States, following a series of coordinated attacks on military positions. The most significant encounter occurred on Friday, August 22, 2025, when insurgents launched a nighttime attack on the Forward Operating […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully carried out an airstrike on a notorious bandit stronghold in Pauwa Hill, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, rescuing 76 kidnapped victims, including women and children. The operation, which took place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, was targeted at the hideout of a notorious […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former presidential candidate and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dumebi Kachikwu, has pledged to restore the fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027. Kachikwu made this declaration during an interview, where he criticized the removal of fuel subsidy, describing it as a policy that unfairly punished ordinary Nigerians. According to Kachikwu, the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have uncovered an alleged ₦6.5 billion diversion linked to Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo, the Director-General of Protocol to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. According to court documents obtained by investigators, the funds were allegedly […]
By Erewunmi Peace Yoruba Nation agitator Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has finally apologized to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, for previous remarks considered disrespectful to the revered monarch. Igboho, who has been a vocal advocate for Yoruba self-determination, visited the Ooni’s palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Saturday, August […]
By Erewunmi Peace Veteran broadcaster and popular TV host, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, has announced her resignation from TVC Communications after 12 remarkable years. The Managing Director of TVC Entertainment and host of the flagship talk show Your View made the announcement via an emotional video posted on her social media on [insert date]. In her statement, […]
