By Erewunmi Peace Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called for the immediate release of the Commander-General of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Dr. Joshua Osatimehin, and six other officials reportedly detained since April 2026. Falana alleged that the officials were being held following directives linked to the […]
By Erewunmi Peace A rescue mission launched to secure the release of abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State has reportedly turned tragic after explosives planted by kidnappers killed members of the security team. The operation involved soldiers, operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, and local hunters who were deployed to track […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of ₦100 million. The court also directed the former governor to provide a surety in like sum as part of the bail conditions. According to the ruling, the surety is expected to meet […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has reportedly withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary amid growing political tensions within the party in the state. The development follows internal disagreements surrounding the party’s candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reports indicate that […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned popular relationship therapist and social media personality, Blessing CEO (Blessing Okoro), before a Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged fraud involving ₦36 million. She was arraigned on charges bordering on obtaining money under false pretence, following allegations that she received funds from […]
By Erewunmi Peace Gunmen have reportedly attacked the campaign office linked to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, causing damage and vandalizing property. The incident is said to have occurred amid rising political tension in the state ahead of future elections, sparking concerns over growing cases of political violence. According to reports, the attackers destroyed campaign […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a new Foreign Exchange (FX) Manual aimed at improving liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in the country’s forex market. The announcement was made by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, during a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja. According to the apex bank, the updated manual is designed […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Nigerian-born politician Christopher Adegoke on his historic election victory in the United Kingdom. Dabiri-Erewa described the development as a significant milestone and a source of pride for Nigerians in the diaspora, noting that it reflects the positive impact of […]
Not long before the now-departed Jose Peseiro was hired as technical adviser to the Super Eagles, I found myself listening to one of those radio stations where everybody is committed to sounding like they schooled at Eton. I was driving, which was my first mistake. The second was leaving the radio on. The programme was […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, and renowned Ifa priest, Yemi Elebuibon, have called on the Osun State Government to promote the Obatala Grove in Ifon-Osun as a major cultural and heritage tourism site. The appeal was made during activities surrounding the Obatala Festival held in Ifon-Orolu area of Osun […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified reports surrounding the identity of an ISWAP commander known as Abu Bilal Al-Minuki, following recent counter-terrorism operations involving Nigerian and foreign security forces. The clarification came after confusion emerged online over earlier reports from 2024 which claimed that a commander bearing the same name had previously […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered military-grade ammunition concealed inside bags of garri during an anti-drug operation. According to the agency, the discovery was made during routine interceptions carried out by its operatives as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and related crimes across the country. NDLEA […]
By Erewunmi Peace Eyewitnesses have narrated how armed men abducted pupils during coordinated attacks on schools in Oyo State, leaving parents and residents in shock. The incident reportedly occurred in Oriire Local Government Area, where attackers invaded school premises during morning activities. According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants arrived in large numbers and stormed at […]
By Erewunmi Peace Violence reportedly broke out during the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election in Ondo State, leaving several persons injured. The incident occurred during the party’s candidate selection process in some constituencies, where tension reportedly escalated among party members and supporters. Eyewitnesses said the disruption led to chaos at the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has approved the redeployment of the Ondo State Commissioner of Police as part of a wider police reshuffle. The development is part of ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen security operations and improve efficiency across state commands. According to reports, the redeployment […]
By Erewunmi Peace Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has reacted to the reported killing of a senior ISIS commander during a joint operation involving U.S. and Nigerian forces. Gumi stated that the fight against terrorists is a religious obligation, while also stressing the importance of how such operations are carried out. He noted that efforts […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been cleared to participate in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The clearance followed the conclusion of the party’s screening exercise for aspirants seeking elective positions under the APC platform. Reports indicate that the screening process assessed […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted drugs concealed in cartons that were reportedly destined for the United Kingdom and Australia. The agency disclosed that the shipments were discovered during routine inspection and intelligence-led operations aimed at curbing international drug trafficking. In a related operation in Delta State, NDLEA operatives […]
By Erewunmi Peace Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu, has called for increased global investment into Africa’s economy. Elumelu made the call while speaking on the need to accelerate economic growth across the continent through stronger private sector participation and foreign capital inflows. He urged […]
By Erewunmi Peace Security experts, academics, and policy stakeholders have called for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s policing system during a roundtable discussion held at the University of Ibadan (UI). The participants warned that the country could face worsening security challenges if comprehensive reforms are not implemented promptly. During the discussions, several speakers advocated for the […]
