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 […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to approve a compensation package of ₦200 million for the family of two-year-old Ivan Onosereba Omhonrina, who was tragically killed during a botched raid by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State on July 13, 2023. The […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has issued a strong call to the Federal Government to stop the use of public funds for acquiring electricity infrastructure that is eventually handed over to privately-owned Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos). Lawmakers described this as an act of public enrichment of private enterprises, urging urgent reforms in how the […]
No Link Between VP Shettima’s Remarks At Book Launch And Certain Media Reports The Office of the Vice President has noted with stern concern the gross misrepresentation of the remarks made by His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, during the public presentation of the book, “OPL 245: The […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has announced a groundbreaking $400 million waste-to-energy (WTE) project designed to tackle the city’s worsening waste crisis while providing electricity to over 2 million residents. Unveiled at the Lagos Investors’ Roundtable 2.0, the project will be located in Epe and is part of the state’s long-term strategy to […]
By Erewunmi Peace Abuja, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on the National Assembly to pass legislation that would criminalize the possession of unexplained wealth, in a renewed effort to combat corruption and financial crimes in Nigeria. Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, made this appeal during a high-level […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has officially named Senator Aniekan Bassey (Akwa Ibom North-East) as the new Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations, replacing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central). The announcement was made during Wednesday’s plenary session by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. While no formal reason was provided during the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Fresh political tension is brewing in Osun State as rumors swirl around a possible defection of Governor Ademola Adeleke from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2026 governorship elections. The speculation has sent ripples through both major parties, potentially reshaping the political landscape in […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating cybercrime, with National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu declaring a relentless crackdown on cybercriminals across the country. Speaking at the 2025 National Cybersecurity Conference held in Abuja, Ribadu stated that the FG is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts […]
Adewale Victor, a concerned Ekiti youth, gives his verdict on the tenure of the incumbent Ekiti State Governor, stating why political office holders endorse the man popularly known as BAO and why the governor should be disqualified from second term in office.
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has officially commenced the long-awaited reconstruction of the Eastern Rail Line Corridor, beginning with the Port Harcourt–Aba section, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). This development is part of the Tinubu administration’s ongoing effort to revitalize critical infrastructure and improve transportation connectivity across the country. Work Underway in […]
By Erewunmi Peace Recent claims circulating online that former President Muhammadu Buhari stopped construction giant Julius Berger Nigeria Plc from giving a 10% bribe or luxury houses to government officials have been found to be unverified and unsupported by credible evidence. Although the narrative has sparked public interest, independent checks and official records do not […]
By Erewunmi Peace Country music legend Dolly Parton has announced that she is putting her music projects on hold, months after the death of her beloved husband, Carl Dean. The heartbreaking decision comes as the 79-year-old icon continues to grieve and navigate life after losing her partner of nearly six decades. “I Can’t Do It […]
Aragbiji of Iragbiji Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi Odundun IV has on Wednesday played host to a 5-man delegation from the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology on an inspection visit with a view to ascertaining the feasibility of establishing a Federal Fishery and Marine College in Iragbiji. Addressing the press at Elephant-Fall Earth Dam, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has openly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s controversial suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that the president has no constitutional authority to remove an elected governor. Speaking at a high-profile book launch in Abuja on Wednesday, Shettima emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of […]
By Erewunmi Peace A British woman’s dream of love turned into a nightmare after she was defrauded of nearly £200,000 by a Nigerian man posing as her perfect partner online. The man, Emmanuel Jack, 35, had presented himself as a successful architect on dating websites, targeting vulnerable women seeking genuine connection. He scammed six women, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Ogun State Government has officially debunked widespread reports suggesting that Mr. Ogbonna Ogbojionu was imprisoned for 22 years solely for purchasing a stolen generator. According to a statement by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), the convict was jailed for his role in a violent armed […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its readiness to welcome Chinese investors to revive the long-abandoned Ajaokuta Steel Company, marking a major step toward industrial development under the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This was disclosed by Joseph Tegbe, Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), following a high-level delegation visit […]
By Erewunmi Peace A fresh wave of controversy has hit Nigeria’s oil sector as new revelations revive the long-standing $1.3 billion OPL 245 oil block saga — a case that has haunted multiple administrations, triggered international lawsuits, and cast shadows over top government officials. The Heart of the Scandal: OPL 245 The story dates back […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a landmark ruling delivered today, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, putting an end to months of legal battle following the 2024 gubernatorial polls. Delivering the unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the apex court led […]
