By Peace Erewunmi The Lagos State Government has arrested 226 street beggars during a statewide enforcement operation aimed at improving public safety, environmental order, and urban sanitation across the state. The operation was carried out by a joint team of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Task Force and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the candidacy of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the forthcoming governorship election, dismissing a legal challenge against his nomination. The ruling comes just days before voters head to the polls. The appeal was filed by an […]
By Peace Erewunmi Some northern youth groups have expressed concern over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the 2027 general elections could face serious challenges if political tensions, insecurity, and alleged attempts to undermine democratic institutions are not addressed. The groups were reacting to recent political developments involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Federal Government has issued transition guidelines to facilitate the smooth implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, providing clarity for taxpayers, businesses, and government agencies as Nigeria moves into a new tax administration framework. The guidelines are designed to ensure a seamless transition from the previous tax regime to the new system […]
By Peace Erewunmi The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved an N83.2 billion intervention fund aimed at strengthening flood preparedness and climate-related disaster response across Nigeria. The approval was made during the 158th NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where members deliberated on urgent national economic and environmental […]
By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Kunle Elebute as the Chairmanh of the Governing Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN). The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. According to the […]
The council of ilamuren kingmakers in Ijebu-Ode, led by the Olisa, Chief Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya, has approved the nomination of five princes for the Awujale throne. In a letter addressed to the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and personally signed by the Olisa, he said the kingmakers acted under Section 4(2) of the Chiefs Law […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials in Ekiti State ahead of the 2026 governorship election scheduled for June 20. The exercise took place at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday morning, under tight security supervision involving law enforcement agencies […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Kwara State Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, over statements allegedly questioning the educational qualifications of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. According to court documents, the state government accused Saraki of making and circulating statements that allegedly suggested the governor lacked the educational qualifications required […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,000 personnel across Ekiti State ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, in a major security operation aimed at ensuring a peaceful and credible poll. According to the Corps, the deployment is part of its statutory responsibility to provide security for lives, property, […]
By Peace Erewunmi The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two senior officials and the Students’ Union Government (SUG) President over allegations of extortion involving students of the institution. The decision was taken pending the outcome of an investigation into the matter. According to reports, the affected officials include a director and […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) original result slips, enabling candidates to print the official document required for admission processing into tertiary institutions. The announcement was made by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, who disclosed that candidates can now […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Oyo State Government has demolished a residential property allegedly used as a hideout by criminal elements and a storage facility for arms and ammunition in a renewed effort to combat insecurity across the state. The property, comprising a storey building and two bungalows within a fenced compound, was located in the […]
By Peace Erewunmi As discussions on the creation of state police continue across Nigeria, former Lagos State Governor and former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has urged policymakers to approach the issue with caution, emphasizing the need for proper planning and institutional safeguards. Fashola, who has long supported the idea of decentralized […]
By Peace Erewunmi At least nine persons have been confirmed dead, while 11 others sustained injuries following a deadly attack by suspected terrorists on Unguwar Magaji community in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident reportedly occurred late on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, when armed attackers invaded the community and opened […]
By Peace Erewunmi A caucus of the House of Representatives has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State within 72 hours, amid rising concern over insecurity in parts of the country. The lawmakers condemned the abduction and described it as a disturbing escalation of attacks […]
By Peace Erewunmi An estimated 3.5 million internally displaced Nigerians are facing an increasingly uncertain future as humanitarian agencies, including the United Nations and the European Union, call for a shift away from long-term relief dependence toward more sustainable recovery solutions. The displaced population, largely affected by ongoing insecurity, climate-related shocks, and communal conflicts in […]
Former Deputy Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) and former Chairman of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps, Brigadier-General Kunle Togun (retd.), has criticized governors in the South-West region over what he described as inadequate attention to security challenges facing the area. Speaking during a recent interview, Togun alleged that many governors in the region […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦2.26 trillion among the Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils following a significant increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue. The allocation was approved at the committee’s monthly meeting attended by representatives of the three tiers of government and […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has dismantled a criminal syndicate accused of posing as guests to gain access to homes before robbing unsuspecting residents across parts of the state. The Commander of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed that the suspects employed a […]
