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Tinubu Has Stood His Ground, You Don’t Expect America Under Trump Not to Find Fault in Him — Shettima

By Peace Erewunmi Alhaji Yerima Shettima, Convener of the Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiatives (NSCI), has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid reported tensions between the Nigerian government and the administration of United States President Donald Trump. Shettima alleged that the United States has been attempting to pressure or “blackmail” Tinubu because the Nigerian president has […]

Plateau Govt Shuts Schools Over Suspected Diphtheria Outbreak

By Peace Erewunmi The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state following suspected cases of diphtheria. The directive, announced on Saturday, September 5, 2026, will take effect from Monday, September 7, and applies to schools that have already resumed academic activities. They […]

UN Backs ‘Correct the Map’ Campaign to Show Africa’s True Size

By Peace Erewunmi The United Nations General Assembly has backed an African-led campaign to promote world maps that more accurately represent the size of continents, in a move spearheaded by Togo and supported by the African Union. The resolution, adopted on Friday, passed with 164 countries voting in favour, six abstaining and the United States […]

Defence Minister Accuses El-Rufai of Planning Killings in Southern Kaduna

By Peace Erewunmi Minister of Defence Christopher Musa has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of deliberately planning the killing of people in Southern Kaduna during his time in office. Musa made the allegation on Thursday, September 3, 2026, while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he discussed the security situation in Kaduna […]

The Politics of Wike and Fayose

Adeleke is a former PDP chieftain in Oyo State who became the Caretaker Chairman of the party in Ekiti State for a while.  He’s an ardent follower of the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the current Presidential candidate of APM.  Here, Adeleke characterizes the politics of two former governors from the south-south and the […]

BudgIT Urges FG to Make Reform Gains Felt in Everyday Life

By Peace Erewunmi BudgIT Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to ensure that the benefits of its economic reforms are reflected in the everyday experiences of Nigerians, rather than being measured mainly through fiscal and economic figures. The civic organisation made the call while responding to the Federal Ministry of Finance’s report on Nigeria’s 4.43 […]

Boko Haram Attacks APC Governorship Candidate’s Convoy in Borno

By Peace Erewunmi The convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State, Mustapha Gubio, has come under attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The incident occurred on Thursday along the Kareto–Damasak Road in northern Borno State as Gubio and members of his entourage travelled to Damasak for a thank-you visit to […]

Arabambi Raises Questions Over Peter Obi’s UNN and NYSC Records

By Peace Erewunmi Labour Party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi has renewed questions over the importance of thoroughly scrutinising candidates’ credentials during political screening, particularly where discrepancies are alleged in educational or service records. Arabambi, who was part of the panel that screened Peter Obi ahead of the Labour Party’s 2022 presidential primary, had alleged that Obi’s […]

Osun Election: Coalition Demands Independent Probe Into Alleged IReV Manipulation

By Peace Erewunmi A coalition of civil society organisations has called for an independent investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election. The coalition, operating under the Liberation Movement of Nigeria and Vanguard for Human Rights, alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Result Viewing Portal (IReV) was compromised during […]

Where’s Subsidy Money?

A lot of Nigerians have questioned the Tinubu’s administration on subsidy savings. This article by Sarki Yakin Baba Buhari points to where savings from subsidy have gone.

Force Sex on Wife, Risk Life Imprisonment — Lagos Govt Warns

By Peace Erewunmi The Lagos State Government has warned husbands against forcing their wives into sexual relations without consent, stating that such an act could attract life imprisonment under the state’s criminal law. The warning was issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions in the Lagos State Ministry of Justice during a press briefing to […]

Nigeria Customs Hands Over 189,000 Rounds of Ammunition to Arms Control Centre

By Peace Erewunmi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Niger/Kogi Area Command, has handed over 189,000 rounds of live ammunition intercepted in Niger State to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). The handover took place in Minna, Niger State, as part of efforts to strengthen the control of illicit […]

Police Probe Borno Commissioner, Kuje Chairman, Senator Fadahunsi Over Alleged Inciting Remarks

By Peace Erewunmi The Nigeria Police Force has commenced investigations into alleged inciting remarks attributed to three political figures as concerns grow over inflammatory statements ahead of the 2027 general elections. Those under investigation are Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba; Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, […]

Why Betta Edu Was Included in Tinubu’s Campaign Council – APC

By Peace Erewunmi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the inclusion of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, in President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. The party said Edu was included because she has not been found guilty of any offence despite the ongoing investigation into allegations of financial […]

Shettima@60: ‘You are Trusted Ally, Patriot’ says Tinubu

By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a trusted ally, patriot and valued partner in governance. In a birthday message issued on Tuesday, President Tinubu praised Shettima’s years of public service and his commitment to Nigeria’s progress. The President described the Vice […]

Uneasy Calm in UNIOSUN over Adeleke’s Extension of VC’s Tenure in violation of 5-year Single Term Law

By Peace Erewunmi There is growing controversy at Osun State University (UNIOSUN) following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s decision to extend the tenure of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, by two years. Governor Adeleke announced the extension while inaugurating the reconstituted Governing Council of the university. According to the university, the governor said the decision […]

Four Dead, Four Rescued as Building Collapses in Ilorin

By Peace Erewunmi Four people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a building in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day at the Popo-Giwa/Abemi area of Ilorin West Local Government Area, near Masalasi Gogoro. Eight people were initially trapped after a section of […]

NAPTIP Rescues Over 180 Trafficked Children, Arrests Nurse Over Alleged Child Purchase

By Peace Erewunmi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued more than 180 children allegedly trafficked from five states across Nigeria. The agency said the children were allegedly taken by criminal groups operating under the guise of civil society and humanitarian organisations, with some of the suspects reportedly using […]

CPPE: Nigeria’s GDP Growth Must Create Jobs, Raise Household Incomes

By Peace Erewunmi The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Federal Government to ensure that Nigeria’s recent economic growth translates into more jobs, higher household incomes and improved living standards. The call followed the release of Nigeria’s second-quarter 2026 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, which showed that the economy […]