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Tinubu Approves Fresh Military Hardware as Troops Intensify Anti-Terror Operations

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the acquisition of additional military hardware to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and insecurity across the country.The approval followed a high-level security meeting between the president and top military officials, including the Nigerian Armed Forces leadership in Abuja. Speaking after the meeting, the Chief of Defence […]

Countries Agree on Historic Release of Crude Oil Reserves to Lower Global Prices

By Erewunmi Peace Several countries have agreed to a historic release of crude oil from strategic reserves in an effort to stabilize global energy markets and reduce rising oil prices. The decision was coordinated by the International Energy Agency (IEA), with member nations committing to release hundreds of millions of barrels of crude oil from […]

Tinubu Explains Why He Signed Electoral Act, Says He Didn’t Want Nigeria in Turmoil

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained that his decision to sign the amended Electoral Act (Nigeria) was aimed at preventing political instability and unnecessary conflict in the country. Speaking on the matter, Tinubu said rejecting the bill passed by the National Assembly of Nigeria could have plunged the nation into serious political […]

Lenacapavir Arrives Nigeria to Boost HIV Prevention – FG

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the arrival of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug designed to help prevent HIV/AIDS. Health officials said the introduction of the drug marks a major step in strengthening the country’s HIV prevention strategy, particularly for individuals who are at higher risk of infection. According to the […]

Ekiti Guber: Senate Leader Bamidele Says APC Will Deliver 90% Votes for Oyebanji

By Erewunmi Peace The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure about 90 percent of the total votes cast in the upcoming governorship election in Ekiti State. Bamidele made the statement during the inauguration of the party’s campaign council for the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. According […]

Wike’s Former Deputy Dumps PDP, Defects to APC

By Erewunmi Peace A former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Banigo, who previously served as deputy governor under former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, announced her defection during a plenary session at the Nigerian Senate. Her letter […]

Iran Strikes Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Raising Global Energy Concerns

By Erewunmi Peace Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Iran reportedly targeted commercial vessels passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns across global energy markets. According to international reports, several merchant ships were struck by projectiles and drones in the busy shipping route, causing damage to some vessels and forcing crews to […]

PDP Board of Trustees Holds Emergency Meeting in Abuja

By Erewunmi Peace The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) held an emergency meeting in Abuja amid ongoing leadership tensions within the party. The meeting, led by BoT chairman Adolphus Wabara, was attended by key party leaders, including Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed, Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, and other senior PDP […]

Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Rising Kidnappings and Killings in Ekiti Communities

By Erewunmi Peace A member of the House of Representatives, representing Ekiti North I Federal Constituency, has raised serious concerns over a surge in kidnappings, killings, and violent attacks in several communities across Ekiti State. The lawmaker presented a motion of urgent public importance in the House, calling on the Federal Government and security agencies […]

Three More Senators Defect From PDP to APC

By Erewunmi Peace Three sitting senators have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), further strengthening the ruling party’s position in the Nigerian Senate. The senators — Amos Yohanna (Adamawa North), Aminu Iya Abbas (Adamawa Central), and Ikra Aliyu Bilbis (Zamfara Central) — submitted their defection letters during […]

Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Tinubu’s Minister

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Taiwo Oyedele as a minister in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Oyedele, who has been nominated as Minister of State for Finance, received approval from the Senate after a successful screening and a voice vote in plenary. Prior to his nomination, Oyedele served as Chairman […]

Wike-Led PDP Faction Holds Abuja Meeting, Demands Court-Approved Convention

By Erewunmi Peace Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Nyesom Wike held a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, insisting that the party’s next national convention follow the procedures approved by the Court of Appeal. The meeting comes after the court nullified the 2025 PDP convention held in Ibadan. According to reports by […]

Tracking Records Reveal Suspected Kidnapper ‘Small’ Communicated With Ebonyi Officials Before Engineers’ Disappearance

By Erewunmi Peace A report by Sahara Reporters states that a suspected kidnapper known as “Small” communicated with individuals linked to officials in Ebonyi State before the disappearance of two engineers associated with the Nigerian Electricity Liability Management Company (NELAN). According to Sahara Reporters, tracking records show that the suspect had phone contact with some […]

Tinubu Orders Deployment of 100,000 CNG Conversion Kits Nationwide

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the deployment of 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits across Nigeria as part of efforts to reduce the impact of rising fuel prices on citizens. The directive was issued under the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), a government program designed to promote the […]

PDP Leaders Move to Resolve Party Crisis Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Erewunmi Peace Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have begun consultations aimed at resolving the internal crisis affecting the party as preparations for the 2027 general elections gradually begin. According to reports, key stakeholders within the party have called for an expanded meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) to address ongoing disagreements […]

Boko Haram Attack: Nigerian Army Commanding Officer Umar Farouq Killed in Borno

By Erewunmi Peace A commanding officer of the Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Umar Farouq, has reportedly been killed during a terrorist attack in Borno State. According to reports from security sources, the officer died after Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters launched an attack on a military base in Kukawa Local […]

EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects with Suspected Radioactive Solid Minerals in Kaduna

By Erewunmi Peace Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 15 suspects over the alleged illegal transportation of suspected radioactive solid minerals in Kaduna State. According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects were intercepted while transporting the minerals in three trucks. The arrest was carried out by officers from the EFCC […]

Sacked Railway Staff Allege Victimisation After Exposing Theft in NRC

By Erewunmi Peace Two former employees of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have raised concerns over what they describe as victimisation after allegedly exposing a network involved in the theft and illegal sale of railway assets. The dismissed staff members, Olarewaju Michael Onakan and Rufa’i Magaji, claim they were suspended and later sacked for speaking […]