By Peace Erewunmi Thirteen people have been rescued after a residential building collapsed in the Dan Dishe area of Kwanar Yashi, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, in the early hours of Saturday. The incident reportedly left 16 people injured, according to the Kano State Fire Service. The agency said its Emergency Response Unit […]
By Peace Erewunmi Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has reacted to the demolition of a 60-year-old stadium by a state government, questioning the decision to pull down a facility with decades of history. Sani expressed his concerns in a social media post following the demolition, drawing attention to the historical and sporting significance of […]
By Peace Erewunmi Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has linked Nigeria’s persistent electricity shortages, particularly in rural communities, to population growth, arguing that darkness after 7 p.m. leaves residents with limited recreational activities. Fayose made the remarks in Abuja after his inauguration as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Board. He said many […]
WHEN CRIME BECOMES AN ECONOMY: THE DISTURBING LESSONS FROM ADO-EKITI’S NEAR EMPTY HOTELS – an Opinion by Ojudu Babafemi
By Peace Erewunmi A factional spokesman of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has called on the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to step aside from active political engagements and address questions surrounding his academic certificate, insisting that Nigerians deserve clarity on the matter. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Arabambi argued that public […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Federal Government has announced that payment of the outstanding wage award arrears owed to federal workers will commence in the middle of August 2026, as part of efforts to fulfil its commitments to public sector employees. The government said the payment is intended to clear the remaining balance of the wage […]
By Peace Erewunmi Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly referred to as diesel, in a move expected to ease fuel costs and intensify competition in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. Under the new pricing structure, the […]
By Peace Erewunmi The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to focus on an issues-based campaign ahead of the August 15 governorship election, rather than making allegations against political opponents. Basiru made the call while reacting to comments by Governor Adeleke during […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has donated ₦100 million and a brand-new Toyota Hilux vehicle to support the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based security outfit established by Yoruba Nation advocate, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The donation was announced during a courtesy visit by Igboho […]
Elder Kayode Oso is a key follower of former APC governorship aspirant in Ekiti State. Engr. Kayode Oso. He foretells the possible demise of the party in Ekiti State.
January 2027 is Nigeria’s next presidential election. The polity heats up in the countdown to the deadline. How clear is the 2027 democratic path? Professor Mobolaji Aluko answers the question.
Osun governorship election holds on the 15th of August, 2026. There are confrontations between the incumbent government in the State and the APC administration at the national level. In the countdown to the election, Professor Mobolaji Aluko, an APC stalwart in Ekiti State, speaks for the Accord Party Candidate, Ademola Adeleke, the dancing governor.
By Peace Erewunmi Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has achieved a major academic milestone by breaking into Nigeria’s top 20 universities and emerging as the third-best state university in the 2026 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. According to the latest rankings, UNIOSUN’s improved position reflects its growing reputation in research, academic excellence, digital visibility and global […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has concluded its investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), widely described as a “phantom” government agency, and is expected to submit its findings to the Presidency. The probe followed a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who ordered […]
By Peace Erewunmi Vice President Kashim Shettima has defended the economic reforms introduced by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the policies deserve commendation rather than condemnation as they are beginning to produce positive results for Nigeria’s economy. Shettima made the remarks at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit in Asaba, where […]
By Peace Erewunmi Team Nigeria concluded its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with an impressive performance, finishing seventh overall on the final medals table and emerging as Africa’s highest-ranked nation at the Games. Nigeria ended the competition with a total of 24 medals—10 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze. The country’s […]
By Peace Erewunmi The self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, has claimed that he did not act alone in the operations of the disputed agency, alleging that several Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government processed, recognised or interacted with the organisation. Adeyemi, who is […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed that Nigeria recorded 172.9 million active mobile telephone lines as of June 2026, highlighting continued competition among major telecommunications operators for subscribers in the country’s growing digital market. According to the NCC’s latest industry statistics, MTN Nigeria maintained its position as the country’s largest mobile […]
By Peace Erewunmi Civil servants under the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) have issued a strong warning to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding entitlements or risk […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to stop awarding contracts or entering into any financial commitments without first obtaining the required budgetary approval and cash backing. The move is aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline, curbing abandoned projects and ensuring strict compliance with Nigeria’s public procurement and financial […]
