By Erewunmi Peace Residents of communities in Benue State have raised concerns over the reported movement of suspected armed herders across parts of the state, sparking fear and tension among locals. According to reports from affected communities in Guma and Logo Local Government Areas, groups of unidentified armed men were allegedly sighted moving through farmlands […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former London imam, Abdul Halim Khan, has been convicted of multiple serious sexual offences following a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. The 54-year-old was found guilty of numerous charges, including rape and sexual abuse involving women and underage girls. Prosecutors told the court that Khan abused his position of religious authority […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tension escalated in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections today as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) openly criticized the involvement of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in the electoral process. In a statement released on social media, Dr. Moses Paul (ADC) challenged […]
By Erewunmi Peace Teachers in parts of Kwara State have reportedly refused to resume classes following a deadly attack by suspected terrorists that claimed the life of a school principal. The incident, which occurred in communities within Kaiama Local Government Area, has heightened fear among residents and education workers, leading to the indefinite closure of […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed February 25, 2026, for the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged cybercrime-related offences. The case, filed by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), is scheduled to be heard before Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court. Details of the ChargesAccording […]
The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ado-Ekiti, also known as Progress FM, declares ABUAD Multi-System Hospital, AMSH, a world-class healthcare centre.
Samuel Joseph Ajayi, a kidney patient undergoing dialysis in a Nigerian hospital, urgently needs a kidney transplant to survive.
By Erewunmi Peace Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El‑Rufai, remains under scrutiny by Nigerian security and anti‑corruption agencies. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) are conducting investigations related to financial impropriety and alleged cyber offences from his tenure as governor. EFCC InvestigationThe EFCC has detained El‑Rufai in […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a shocking incident, Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledun, the Alagamo of Agamo in Akure North Local Government Area, was hacked to death by unknown gunmen. According to eyewitnesses and police reports, the attackers stormed the monarch’s palace, attempting a kidnapping. Oba Faledun resisted, but was overpowered. He was later found dead a […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, after discovering large quantities of expired food and beverage products valued at over ₦100 million. The enforcement operation, carried out by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement team, targeted warehouses along Minna Road and behind […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially suspended the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following weeks of political tension and legal challenges. The impeachment process, initiated earlier this year, was based on allegations of gross misconduct and constitutional violations. However, during a plenary session on […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted additional confessional statements and forensic evidence in the trial of the suspects accused of the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. During proceedings before Justice Emeka Nwite, the court accepted confessional statements from the defendants, as […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El‑Rufai, remains under scrutiny by Nigerian security and anti‑corruption agencies. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) are conducting investigations related to financial impropriety and alleged cyber offences from his tenure as governor. EFCC InvestigationThe EFCC has detained El‑Rufai in […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Arewa Think Tank, a Northern Nigeria civil advocacy group, has cautioned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai against misinterpreting President Bola Tinubu’s tolerance and patience as a sign of weakness. The statement comes amid recent political disagreements and public criticisms involving El‑Rufai. The WarningThe group, led by Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, stated […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced that salaries of federal civil servants who fail to complete the ongoing Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) verification exercise will be suspended beginning March 2026. The directive was issued through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation as part of […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026 into law, marking a significant development in Nigeria’s electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections.The signing ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, shortly after the bill was passed by the National Assembly. What the Amendment MeansThe amended […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tension escalated in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following a clash between supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The incident reportedly occurred ahead of the scheduled area council elections, with supporters of both parties engaging in a confrontation that disrupted activities […]
By Erewunmi Peace Dr. Pedro Agbonifo Obaseki, popularly known as Don Pedro Obaseki and a relative of former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, has initiated legal proceedings following an abduction and assault incident in Benin City, Edo State. According to reports from multiple Nigerian media outlets, Don Pedro was reportedly abducted and physically assaulted in […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as “purposeful and servant-oriented leadership,” saying it is positioning Nigeria on the path of sustainable growth and development. Wike made the remarks on Monday during a public lecture in Abuja, where he […]
By Erewunmi Peace Students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) have staged a protest over the decision by the university management to transfer the Departments of Anatomy and Physiology from the College of Health Sciences to the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences. The protest, which took place at the institution’s main campus in […]
