By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of a suspected drug trafficker, Eke Henry Ifeanyi, during a major anti-drug operation in Lagos State. According to police authorities, operatives recovered 425 bags of substances suspected to be illicit drugs with an estimated street value of about ₦7.8 billion. The operation was reportedly […]
By Erewunmi Peace Cooking gas prices across Nigeria have reportedly risen to about ₦1,500 per kilogram, with marketers warning of possible supply shortages in different parts of the country. The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) raised concerns over the increasing cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), citing supply challenges and rising operational […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after winning the party’s nationwide primary election ahead of the 2027 general election. According to the official collation of results announced in Abuja, Tinubu secured about 10.99 million votes to defeat his challenger, Stanley Osifo, who […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, Kayode Are, has officially presented his Letter of Credence to U.S. President Donald Trump, formally beginning his diplomatic assignment in Washington. The ceremony took place at the White House alongside credential presentations by ambassadors from several other countries. Kayode Are, a retired Nigerian Army […]
By Erewunmi Peace The internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reportedly deepened following the adoption of Dumebi Kachikwu as the presidential candidate of a faction of the party ahead of the 2027 general election. Reports indicate that the declaration took place during a factional convention organized by the Kachikwu-led camp in Abuja. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 497 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Niger Republic following a voluntary return exercise coordinated with international migration agencies. The returnees arrived at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, where officials of NEMA and other agencies received them for documentation and support. According to […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Oyo State Government has suspended school excursions, field trips, inter-school competitions, and other outdoor academic activities across the state due to rising security concerns. The directive, issued through the Ministry of Education, applies to both public and private schools and takes immediate effect until further notice. According to the government, the […]
By Erewunmi Peace A prominent Islamic cleric has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, calling for stricter punishment for kidnappers and bandits responsible for violent attacks across the country. The cleric, who spoke during a public address on insecurity, reportedly argued that granting amnesty to bandits is against Qur’anic teachings and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The United Nations has warned that about 35 million Nigerians may face acute food insecurity in the coming months if urgent humanitarian support is not increased. The warning was issued by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and partner agencies following assessments of worsening hunger conditions across parts of the country. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has completed major approval, certification, and compliance processes for five proposed deep seaport projects across Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s maritime and trade sector. The announcement was made by the Managing Director of the NPA, Abubakar Dantsoho, during a […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Ogun State Government has shut down Avalon Industrial Estate located in the Moloko-Asipa area along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway over alleged illegal disposal of harmful waste materials. The action was carried out by the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) as part of the government’s ongoing environmental enforcement campaign across the state. […]
By Erewunmi Peace Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Danladi-Salihu secured victory during the party’s governorship primary election held across Kwara State, defeating businessman Yahaya Seriki and several other aspirants […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Presidency has denied reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning to change Nigeria’s name to the “United States of Nigeria” or abolish Sharia law in the northern part of the country. The denial was contained in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olisa Agbakoba, has attributed Nigeria’s worsening fiscal challenges to weak institutions and an inefficient civil service culture. Agbakoba made the remarks while speaking on issues surrounding governance, public finance management, and institutional performance in the country. He argued that Nigeria’s fiscal difficulties are not solely caused by […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced fresh efforts to revive the country’s textile industry following a significant decline in cotton production. The initiative is aimed at repositioning the cotton, textile, and garment value chain as part of broader economic diversification efforts. According to the Minister of State for Industry, the government […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the memoir of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, as an important contribution to Nigeria’s democratic development and national stability. Tinubu made the remark during the public presentation of Gowon’s autobiography, “My Life of Duty and Allegiance,” held in Abuja. The President said the memoir […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing it of poor management of public resources and policies that have worsened economic hardship in the country. Amaechi made the remarks during an interview appearance on a DCL Hausa programme, where he […]
By Erewunmi Peace Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was reportedly made during consultations with party leaders and political stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Governor AbdulRazaq described Seriki as a capable and grassroots […]
By Erewunmi Peace The South-West Development Commission (SWDC) has clarified that its recently approved rail licence is strictly for the operation of services on existing rail infrastructure, and not for the construction of new railway lines. The commission made the clarification in a statement following public reactions to the approval of its provisional rail operating […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, following his conviction and sentencing over financial crimes involving ₦33.8 billion. Mamman was recently convicted by a Federal High Court in Abuja on multiple counts of money laundering and financial misappropriation linked to power sector projects. The […]
