By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Miss Evelyn Osagie, an Assistant Editor at The Nation newspaper, who died on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a brief illness. In a statement issued by the Presidency, President Tinubu described Osagie as a dedicated and creative journalist who left […]
By Erewunmi Peace Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has dismissed the relevance of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party (LP) in the state, describing them as “dead” following the recent by-elections. Speaking on Sunday at a rally in Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area, Soludo boasted that his party, the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a $238 million loan facility from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen the country’s national power grid. The agreement was finalized during high-level engagements led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Power at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on politicians across the country to prioritize the interests of the people above political party affiliations. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Renewed Hope Initiative in Lagos on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that governance must rise above partisan considerations once […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Abia State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 65 suspects in connection with various drug-related offenses between June and August 2025. The State Commander, Joseph Owoputi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Umuahia. He revealed that the command seized 82 kilograms of illicit drugs, including cannabis […]
By Erewunmi Peace Japan has announced a landmark migration initiative that will strengthen cultural and economic ties with Nigeria. The Japanese government has officially designated Kisarazu City in Chiba Prefecture as the “hometown” for Nigerians under a newly launched special migration programme. The announcement was made during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has strongly criticized the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for allegedly meddling in the ongoing controversy over local government council allocations in the state. In a statement, the APC described the NBA’s intervention as a “devious role” and labeled the association a “meddlesome interloper” in […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning Nigerians about the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” sachets in the market. According to NAFDAC’s Public Alert No. 026/2025, the fake product mimics the packaging of Cowbell “Our Milk” 12 g sachets, which Promasidor […]
Two Ekiti youths who initially disagree with each other on the appropriateness of the dissolution of Ekiti State Government’s cabinet later agree in their assessment of governance under the governor. What is this agreement?
By: Erewunmi Peace Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has opened up about the ridicule and discrimination he faced due to his albinism during his 2023 governorship campaign. Speaking in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the governor narrated how his skin condition was used against him by political opponents during the heated […]
By Erewunmi Peace Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), has warned that drug use in Africa is projected to increase by 40%, with Nigeria already ranking among the worst affected countries. Marwa issued the warning during a seminar in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, themed “Dangers of Drug […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially unveiled a Personal Income Tax (PIT) Calculator to help Nigerians estimate their tax obligations under the country’s newly signed tax reforms. The digital tool, launched on Friday, is designed to promote tax transparency and enable citizens to understand how the 2025 Tax Reform Acts—set to take […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s external reserves have surged to $41 billion, the highest level recorded in nearly four years, according to fresh data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This marks a 44-month high, surpassing levels last seen in December 2021. CBN figures show that as of August 19, 2025, reserves stood at $41.00 […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a lawsuit against four lawmakers from Osun State who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The case was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on August 20, 2025, by the party’s legal counsel, Raphael Oyewole. The lawmakers involved include: Senators: Francis Adenigba […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that 15% of teenage girls in the country are either mothers or currently pregnant. This statistic was highlighted during the validation and adoption of Nigeria’s first National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, emphasized […]
By Erewunmi Peace Panic has gripped the Lakowe community in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, after a popular skit maker and hairstylist identified as Austin was gruesomely murdered by suspected cultists in the early hours of Thursday, August 14. According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers stormed Austin’s residence around dawn, dragged him out, and hacked him to […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Ajao Adewale, has raised alarm over the devastating impact of illegal mining on Nigeria’s economy and security, revealing that the country loses an estimated ₦13.7 trillion annually to the illicit activity. Speaking during a media engagement in Abuja, Adewale disclosed that illegal mining not only […]
Dr. Wole Oluyede, foremost PDP aspirant in the Ekiti governorship election slated for June 2026 has a magic wand which he reveals in this excerpt from his interview.
By Erewunmi Peace In an inspiring tale of resilience and determination, Romoke Adunbarin, a graduate of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), has shared how she rose from working as a cleaner to becoming a First-Class Mathematics graduate and a data scientist. Romoke revealed that in 2021, she worked as a cleaner to support herself financially […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued strict deadlines for the conclusion of the 2025 admission processes across Nigerian tertiary institutions, creating tension among universities and stakeholders in the education sector. According to JAMB’s latest bulletin, public universities must complete all admissions by October 31, 2025, while private universities have […]
