By Erewunmi Peace A tragic and horrifying incident occurred in the quiet community of Oba-Ile, Osun State, on Tuesday evening, when a man identified as Sodiq Eniola allegedly killed three siblings with a machete before being lynched by a furious mob. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect, believed to be under the influence of hard drugs, […]
By Erewunmi Peace In an extraordinary academic feat, 16-year-old Dennis “Maliq” Barnes has been accepted into 185 universities and awarded more than $10 million in scholarship offers — setting a new national record in the United States. The teen prodigy, who graduated from the International High School of New Orleans two years ahead of schedule, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called for a paradigm shift in the perception and involvement of traditional institutions within Nigeria’s governance and development systems. Speaking at the 10th Coronation Anniversary Colloquium of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Governor Makinde emphasized the need to redefine and legally integrate […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has issued a strong message to traditional rulers who disregard cultural customs after ascending the throne, urging them to resign rather than desecrate the values of their forebears. Speaking at a colloquium in Akure, the Ondo State capital, to mark the 10th coronation […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has made a startling allegation, claiming that some state chairmen of the party are being offered as much as ₦20 million to resign from their positions. According to Kachikwu, this is part of a coordinated effort by a political coalition allegedly […]
By Erewunmi Peace Abuja, Nigeria — Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has issued a stark warning that Nigeria is on the brink of becoming a failing state, blaming the political class for the country’s worsening democratic decline. Speaking at a democracy workshop in Abuja on Monday, July 15, the senator expressed grave concern over the deliberate […]
By Cornelius Boulus The false claims that Governor Ademola Adeleke has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and that President Bola Tinubu begged him to join the party have been debunked. It has been established that President Tinubu did not promise Adeleke an automatic ticket, nor is he aware of the fake claims of […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a major bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate has voted to exempt the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) from proposed federal spending cuts, protecting more than $400 million in funding for global HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. The action comes as part of a broader $9 billion rescissions package supported by […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, has issued a firm warning to party members engaging in anti-party activities, urging them to “step aside immediately” to allow for their swift replacement. The warning comes ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, as the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Despite growing speculation, prominent leaders of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have denied reports of a planned mass defection ahead of the 2027 general elections. This comes amid circulating online reports suggesting that members loyal to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari—who originally rose […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a bold move to sanitize the Nigeria Police Force, 151 senior officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) in Abuja over allegations of professional misconduct, ethical violations, and abuse of office. The officers—ranging from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and above—are being investigated for offenses including […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s efforts to combat HIV/AIDS received a major boost as the United States Senate rejected proposed budget cuts from former President Donald Trump that would have slashed critical international aid, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). What Happened? Earlier this month, Trump-backed lawmakers introduced a $400 million cut targeting […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command, has secured the conviction of a final-year student and three others involved in internet fraud in Kwara State. The convicted student, Olaitan Abdulwahab Damilare, a 25-year-old final-year Quantity Surveying student, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by Justice M.M. Akanbi of the […]
An erstwhile antagonist of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji turns a protagonist, taking up the responsibility to defend the governor. Here, Comrade Idowu Afuye responds specifically to two critics of the governor – a former APC member and Local Government Chairman, Mrs. Motunde Fajuyi and Prince Wale Alade Oba, an appointee of the governor who recently […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has downplayed the political impact of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that his exit will not in any way affect the fortunes of the party. Makinde made this statement on Tuesday during an interactive session with party […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The University of Ibadan (UI) is under fire from human rights organizations, student bodies, and advocacy groups following the suspension of student activists who protested against recent fee hikes. The suspended students—Ayodele Aduwo, Mide Gbadegesin, and reportedly Nice Linus—were sanctioned for their involvement in what the university described as “acts of misconduct” […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a political twist stirring conversations across Osun State, former APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has firmly stated that Governor Ademola Adeleke cannot join the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun through Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Omisore, while addressing the press on Tuesday, made it clear that Adeleke’s alleged […]
By Erewunmi Peace In what many are calling a historic legislative move, the Nigerian Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has passed bills establishing 15 new universities of technology across the country. Speaking during the plenary session, Akpabio described the development as unprecedented, stating, “I must say that this is totally uncommon; […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a dramatic political twist, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending decades of affiliation with Nigeria’s once-dominant political platform. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP National Chairman, Atiku stated that the party had strayed from the values and […]
By Boluwatife Adedokun Nigeria bid farewell to one of its most consequential leaders as former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, following his passing in London on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. The burial, which drew high-ranking government officials, dignitaries, military personnel, and ordinary […]
