By: Erewunmi Peace Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has confirmed that he is still in consultation over his political future amid increasing speculation about his potential defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking after a high-level meeting with Osun PDP leaders on Saturday, Adeleke revealed that the party’s leadership in the state had […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The United Kingdom is experiencing its third major heatwave of the summer, with meteorologists warning that record-breaking temperatures could be recorded across several parts of the country. The UK Met Office has issued amber and yellow heat-health alerts, especially in southern and central England, as temperatures continue to soar above 30°C, with […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Caffeine is part of daily life for millions — from early morning coffee lovers to energy drink enthusiasts. But how much caffeine is actually safe to consume per day? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other health authorities, up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per day is […]
By: Erewunmi Peace With the rise of mobile banking in Nigeria, fake bank alerts have become one of the most common forms of fraud, especially targeting small business owners, online vendors, and service providers. Criminals now use mobile apps and text spoofing tools to send messages that appear to be legitimate bank credit alerts — […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Resident doctors in England have voted overwhelmingly in favor of industrial action, with a five-day strike now scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 25, and end on Tuesday, July 30. The strike is the latest in a series of efforts by the British Medical Association (BMA) to push for pay restoration. According […]
By Erewunmi Peace One year after the landmark Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy, Agora Policy, an Abuja-based think tank, is set to host a high-level national dialogue on Monday, July 22, 2025. The event, themed “Local Governance Reforms: One Year After the Supreme Court’s Ruling”, will take place at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following a two-week diplomatic tour that took him to the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia and later to Brazil, where he participated in the 17th BRICS Summit. The president touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja in […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded Nobel laureate and literary icon Wole Soyinka as an “uncommon patriot” in a warm tribute marking the celebrated playwright’s 91st birthday. In an official statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Soyinka as a “well-decorated literary giant, activist, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria is in mourning following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Saturday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. The former leader reportedly passed away in a clinic in London, where he had been receiving medical attention. The news was confirmed by Bashir Ahmad, Buhari’s former media […]
By Erewunmi Peace Akin Osuntokun, former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, has issued a stark warning about the future of the Labour Party (LP), describing it as a party “heading towards extinction.” Speaking in an interview with Arise News, Osuntokun attributed the party’s dwindling relevance to internal crisis, weak institutional structure, and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has come under intense public scrutiny after ordering over 300 dental students—from 200 to 600 level—to vacate the campus, following revelations that the institution had grossly exceeded its approved admission quota. The decision, which was reportedly communicated during a tense meeting between the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Florence Banku […]
By Erewunmi Peace Osogbo, Nigeria — Amid swirling rumors of a potential political defection, the Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Bukar Dalori, has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to cease the alleged “social media decamping” and follow official procedures if he truly intends to join the party. Dalori’s remarks, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The South-West caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially distanced itself from the newly formed opposition coalition movement reportedly spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola. The movement, which is said […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded the peaceful conduct of the local government elections held across the state on Saturday, despite encountering a few logistical challenges in some areas. The governor made the remarks shortly after casting his vote at Polling Unit 006, Ward E3, Lagos Island, around 11:09 a.m., alongside […]
Criminals, not patriots, should fear a National Security Adviser delivering results. Who should be afraid of Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser? That answer is simple: kidnappers, terrorists, bandits, economic saboteurs, internet fraudsters, oil thieves, and those who profit from insecurity. These elements of the underworld despise Ribadu because, under his leadership, they no […]
By Erewunmi Peace Ghanaian lawmaker, Hon. Sam Nartey George, representing the Ningo-Prampram Constituency, has publicly debunked claims circulating online about the establishment of an “Igbo kingdom” in his constituency. The lawmaker issued a strong warning, urging non-Ghanaians not to take the country’s hospitality for granted. The controversy began when a Nigerian national, Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, […]
By Erewunmi Peace In what appears to be a growing realignment of political forces in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno is being increasingly recognized as a central figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), following his high-profile defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Though no official statement has yet been released by Senate […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Benue State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Samuel Ortom, has thrown his weight behind the call for power rotation to the South in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. He also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership style and governance reforms. Speaking during a media interaction in Makurdi, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that he has been forced to relocate to a secret apartment and live under armed police protection due to death threats stemming from the ongoing implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform agenda. Oyedele made the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged the National Assembly to pass a dedicated law criminalizing unexplained wealth in Nigeria. He made the call during the National Conference on Public Accountability and Fiscal Transparency held in Abuja on July 9, 2025. Olukoyede stressed that the […]
