By Peace Erewunmi The Federal Government has received the first batch of 268 Nigerian nationals evacuated from South Africa following renewed concerns over xenophobic attacks and safety challenges faced by foreign residents. The evacuees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard an Air Peace flight arranged as part of a government-supported evacuation exercise. […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns over the rising cost of elections in Nigeria, revealing that some governorship aspirants spent between ₦20 billion and ₦30 billion to secure party tickets and contest elections. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made the disclosure during a lecture at the University of Ilorin, […]
By Peace Erewunmi Aviation authorities have launched an investigation after an aircraft reportedly landed on the Asaba–Ogwashi-Uku expressway instead of the intended Asaba Airport in Delta State. According to initial reports, the pilot mistakenly touched down on the road corridor believed to have been confused for a landing area before later taking off again. The […]
By Peace Erewunmi Security operatives in Enugu State have uncovered another cache of weapons during a joint operation conducted by the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS). According to security sources, the operation led to the recovery of arms and other military-related items allegedly linked to suspected members of proscribed groups operating […]
By Peace Erewunmi A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, has told a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja how extracts of a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting were certified and transmitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The testimony formed part of proceedings in […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Ekiti State University (EKSU) community has been thrown into mourning following the death of a Deputy Registrar, Mr. Afolabi, during a screening exercise for the position of substantive Registrar. According to reports, the senior university official collapsed while participating in a written test organized as part of the selection process for […]
By Peace Erewunmi Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to contractors handling sections of the Abuja-Lokoja Road project over concerns about delays and project execution. The directive followed an inspection visit to the highway, during which the minister assessed the progress of ongoing construction and rehabilitation works. Umahi reportedly expressed dissatisfaction […]
By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in two new ministers into the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The new ministers are Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, who will serve as Minister of Power, and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, who assumes office as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The brief ceremony […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-styled herbalist and his wife before a Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged ₦1.09 billion fraud. The defendants were brought before Justice Abubakar Usman on multiple counts bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and retention of proceeds of crime. […]
By Peace Erewunmi A soldier and four civilians have been killed following a violent attack by suspected kidnappers at a dredging site in Magbon Village, Mowe, within Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to the Nigerian Army, the incident occurred when security operatives responded to a distress call from a location where Chinese […]
By Peace Erewunmi Health authorities in Borno State are battling a major cholera outbreak that has affected thousands of residents across several local government areas. Officials say the disease has placed significant pressure on hospitals and treatment centres as health workers struggle to cope with the growing number of patients requiring urgent care. Recent reports […]
By Peace Erewunmi A fresh dispute has emerged between the Federal Government and indigenous contractors over claims that more than ₦700 billion has been paid to settle outstanding obligations owed to contractors. The controversy followed an announcement by the Federal Ministry of Finance that over ₦700 billion in verified contractor payments had been processed, with […]
By Peace Erewunmi A recent political statement credited to a commentator identified as Ayuba has sparked reactions online after he claimed that Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is as well known in northern Nigeria as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu but may struggle with full acceptance in the region due to two key factors. The […]
By Peace Erewunmi A group of Yoruba leaders, including intellectuals, professionals, and activists, has announced the formation of a new socio-political platform known as the Omo Odùduwà Collective. The group said the initiative was born out of concern over Nigeria’s current governance challenges, economic hardship, and what it described as the declining state of democratic […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved payments to 1,240 local contractors across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. The approval is part of ongoing efforts to settle verified outstanding obligations owed to contractors and stimulate economic activity across the country. According to official reports, the payments were […]
By Peace Erewunmi Security and governance analyst, Tonnie Iredia, has described the Department of State Services (DSS) as one of the most proactive security agencies in Nigeria. Iredia made the remark while speaking on national security issues, where he highlighted the growing role of the DSS in intelligence gathering and internal security operations across the […]
By Peace Erewunmi Former senator and daughter of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing lack of acceptance and alleged unfair treatment within the party. She made the announcement in a resignation letter dated May 31, 2026, addressed to the APC leadership in Ogun State. According to her, […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has called on Yoruba traditional rulers to intensify efforts in supporting the fight against banditry and kidnapping across the region. The monarch made the appeal while speaking at a cultural gathering, where he expressed concern over the growing insecurity affecting several communities in the […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Nigerian Army has graduated a new batch of paratroopers following the successful completion of specialized airborne and combat training designed to enhance national security operations. The graduation ceremony featured senior military officials who charged the newly trained personnel to apply their skills in addressing insecurity across various parts of the country. […]
By Peace Erewunmi Many Nigerian households are currently grappling with rising cooking gas prices as the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) reportedly climbs to as high as ₦2,400 per kilogram in some parts of the country. The increase has sparked widespread concern among consumers, many of whom rely heavily on cooking gas for daily […]
