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Ekiti 2026: Questions Oluyede asked as an Aspirant in 2025

Dr. Wole Oluyede, a medical practitioner and politician, a governorship aspirant on the platform of PDP in Ekiti State, has indeed tasted abundantly what good life is.  Forty years off the shores of Africa offered more than enough experiences to learn from and apply back home.  He was a 2025 Valentine guest at POF TV […]

NASS APC Caucus Raises Alarm Over Alleged N13.7bn Payroll Fraud in Osun, Demands Probe

By Erewunmi Peace Members of the Osun State caucus in the National Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have raised concerns over an alleged N13.7 billion payroll fraud in Osun State, calling on anti-corruption agencies to immediately investigate the matter. The lawmakers, who are members of the ruling party at the federal level, alleged […]

Kidnapping: Police Advocates for Suspension of Night Church and Mosque Programmes in Ondo

By Erewunmi Peace The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has advised religious leaders across the state to temporarily suspend night programmes, including church vigils and late-night mosque activities, following rising cases of kidnapping. The advisory comes after suspected kidnappers abducted six worshippers during a midnight service at a Celestial Church in the […]

Ekiti Amotekun Arrests Five Suspected Gunmen, Recovers Weapons

By Erewunmi Peace Operatives of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps have arrested five suspected gunmen in Ekiti West Local Government Area and recovered weapons and other items linked to criminal activity. The arrests were made on February 25, 2026, following a tip-off from residents. According to officials, the suspects were intercepted while alighting from a […]

NUC States Honorary Doctorate Recipients Cannot Use ‘Dr.’ Title

By Erewunmi Peace The National Universities Commission (NUC) has clarified that recipients of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria are not allowed to use the title “Dr.” The commission emphasized that the prefix is reserved for individuals with earned doctoral degrees and licensed medical professionals. According to the NUC, honorary doctorates — also called honoris causa […]

IPI Nigeria Urges Acting IGP Tunji Disu to End Press Repression

By Erewunmi Peace The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria National Committee has called on the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to break what it described as a persistent cycle of press repression in the country. In a public statement, IPI Nigeria urged the Acting IGP to take immediate steps to halt harassment, […]

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Defects to APC

By Erewunmi Peace Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced his decision in a statewide broadcast, stating that the move was taken in the best interest of Adamawa State. According to him, aligning with the ruling party […]

Police Declare ADC Spokesperson Wanted in Akwa Ibom

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Police Force has officially declared Manfred Ekpe, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State, wanted. The announcement follows alleged offences including cyberstalking, threats to life, and other criminal activities, according to police reports. This development comes amid rising political tensions, including recent incidents of violence at […]

After 144 Years, Sagrada Família Reaches Its Full Height

By Erewunmi Peace After 144 years of construction, Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família has finally reached its full height, marking a historic milestone for the world’s tallest church. The basilica, designed by legendary architect Antoni Gaudí, now stands at 172.5 meters (566 feet), crowned by the final cross atop the Tower of Jesus Christ. This milestone […]

How Nigeria’s N152 Trillion Debt Was Largely Inherited – Edun Tells Senate

By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s total public debt of N152 trillion is largely a legacy of previous administrations, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, informed the Senate on Friday. Addressing senators during a session on the economy, Edun explained that a significant portion of the country’s debt was inherited, rather […]

KPMG Appoints Tola Adeyemi as CEO for Africa

By Erewunmi Peace KPMG International has appointed Tola Adeyemi as the new Chief Executive Officer for KPMG One Africa, effective March 2026. The appointment places Adeyemi at the helm of the firm’s operations across the African continent. Adeyemi succeeds the previous Africa CEO and will lead KPMG’s strategic initiatives in professional services, focusing on growth, […]

Alleged IPP Fund Diversion, Illegal Levies Force Delta Governor Oborevwori to Redeploy Commissioners and Deputy Directors

By Erewunmi Peace Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has reportedly redeployed two commissioners and several deputy directors following allegations of illegal levies and mismanagement of Independent Power Project (IPP) funds, according to an exclusive report by local media. The report suggests that concerns over the diversion of IPP funds and the collection of unauthorized levies […]

FOCUS ON SPIRITUAL ESSENCE OF RAMADAN – SHEIK AJILEYE

Muslims have been called upon to see fasting in the month of Ramadan beyond mere abstinence from food and drinks. This admonition was given by an Islamic scholar, Sheik Mudathir Ajileye, in his address at a programme organized to sensitize Muslim youths on the spiritual essence of the month of Ramadan, held at the Ansarudeen […]

Rethinking consumer protection in Nigeria

By ‘Sola Salako Ajulo Understanding the Challenges, Progress, and Strategic Pathways for Nigerian Consumers in 2026 When we talk about consumer protection in Nigeria, we often speak in legal language — policies, regulations, enforcement frameworks, and complaint statistics. But consumerism is not just about laws. It is about the everyday lived experience of Nigerians; the […]

Gunmen Storm Kwara Community, Abduct Four Family Members

By Erewunmi Peace Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted four members of a family in Babanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when the armed men stormed a farm where the victims were working. According to local sources, five family members were […]

Opposition Parties Reject 2026 Electoral Act, Demand Fresh Amendment

By Erewunmi Peace Several opposition political parties have rejected the recently signed Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment), calling for a fresh review of the law ahead of the 2027 general elections. The criticism follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the amended Electoral Act after its passage by the National Assembly. Opposition Raises ConcernsMajor opposition figures, […]

Amid Tight Monetary Policy, Stanbic IBTC, FCMB, Others’ Reserves with CBN Rise to N6.9tn

By Erewunmi Peace The combined reserves of five Nigerian banks with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have risen to N6.9 trillion amid the country’s tight monetary policy stance. The affected banks include Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Wema Bank, and Sterling Financial Holdings Company, among others. Why the ReservesIncreased The […]