By Erewunmi Peace Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has publicly disowned two kidnapping victims who were seen in a viral video claiming to be his younger brothers. The governor clarified that the victims were not related to him, and described the statement as a coercive tactic used by their abductors to pressure for ransom. The […]
By Erewunmi Peace Prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Senate President David Mark, have called on Nigerians to rally together in a united front to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 general elections. This call to action was made during a […]
By Erewunmi Peace A tragic scene unfolded in Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State on Monday evening, as unidentified gunmen stormed a community meeting and opened fire on unsuspecting residents. At least 10 people were confirmed dead, and nine others sustained injuries during the violent assault. According to eyewitness reports, the armed […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a commendable act of integrity, a Nigerian bank employee, Ajayi Michael Folaseye, has made headlines for rejecting a $7,000 bribe allegedly offered to him in a bid to compromise the internal system of Premium Trust Bank. Folaseye, an IT officer at the bank, disclosed this on Monday, June 30, during his […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has been appointed as the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a major political development ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The appointment was announced during a high-level meeting of the ADC National Caucus held in Abuja […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a historic move marking the beginning of academic operations at the newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Mufutau Olaoye Atayese as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the institution. Prof. Atayese, who currently serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Senator Tanko Umaru Al-Makura, the former Governor of Nasarawa State, as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). This announcement was made on Monday, July 1, and has since generated commendation from various stakeholders in the education sector, especially given […]
By Erewunmi Peace A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has raised concerns over what he described as increasing harassment and political intimidation of opposition governors, allegedly aimed at coercing them into defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Ologbondiyan claimed that […]
By Erewunmi Peace A tragic scene unfolded in the heart of Ado-Ekiti over the weekend when a man identified as Deji Ojo, fondly described as a Good Samaritan by locals, was stabbed to death during a violent clash among youths in the Atikankan area. The altercation erupted while he was distributing alms to the less […]
By Erewunmi Peace In what has stirred mixed reactions across legal and academic circles, former Chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Muiz Banire, has made a bold statement regarding the interpretation of legal documents in Nigeria. While addressing a public forum on constitutional matters, Dr. Banire […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a dramatic political turn, Elon Musk has openly declared his opposition to former President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping piece of legislation that has divided the Republican Party. Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has vowed to fund primary challengers against any GOP lawmakers who vote in favor of […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has officially addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the admission status of one of its graduates, Jamiu Basola Owodunni, after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) declared his admission invalid. The Student’s Plight Jamiu Basola, who enrolled in FUTA’s Civil Engineering program in 2017 and […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a welcome development for households and traders nationwide, the price of beans — a staple food in many Nigerian homes — has plummeted significantly, following a record-breaking harvest in the first quarter of 2025. Just a few months ago, the price of a 100kg bag of beans hovered around a staggering […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a landmark shift toward democratic accountability and improved service delivery, Nigeria’s local government areas (LGAs) have entered a new era of financial autonomy following the Supreme Court’s historic ruling affirming direct allocation of federal funds to LGAs. This ruling—hailed by governance advocates as a bold step toward true fiscal decentralisation—is now […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters following a major sting operation at Joyous Hotel, located in the Nyanya area of Abuja. The raid, which took place in the early hours of Sunday, June 30, 2025, was part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on cybercrime and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has questioned Abuja-based businesswoman and NGO founder, Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, over allegations of involvement in an appointment and contract scam. According to EFCC sources, Tejuosho was invited for interrogation following petitions alleging that she used forged documents and fake federal appointment letters to defraud unsuspecting […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) of excessive land acquisition without meaningful development, describing it as a form of land grabbing. During an official visit to the university’s land allocation sites, Wike expressed concern over the massive expanse of land—reportedly over […]
By Erewunmi Peace As Lagos gears up for its upcoming local government elections, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised a red flag over the alarming rise in drug abuse among students, warning that Nigeria’s future leadership is at risk if decisive actions are not taken. Speaking during a youth sensitization program organized […]
By COL ABUBAKAR D. UMAR (Rtd) When the President called to inform me of his decision to magnanimously confer on me the the National Award of Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR, on account of my much advertised role in the struggle for the validation of the June 12th election and affirmation of Chief MKO […]
By Erewunmi Peace As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 general elections, political strategists and commentators have begun to weigh in on the evolving political landscape. Dr. Bolaji O. Akinyemi, Convener of the Apostolic Round Table, has shared critical insights on the challenges that the proposed opposition alliance, referred to as the African Democratic Alliance (ADA), […]
