By Erewunmi Peace The Kano State Government has directed the closure of all entertainment venues across the state ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The directive, issued by the Kano State Censorship Board, aims to ensure that residents observe the fasting period in peace and engage in religious activities without disturbance. The closure affects […]
By Erewunmi Peace At least 37 miners are feared dead and about 25 others hospitalized after a toxic gas leak at an underground mining site in the Company Zurak community, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Eyewitnesses reported that the miners were overcome by carbon monoxide that had accumulated in the poorly ventilated tunnels, […]
By Erewunmi Peace A tragic accident occurred in Awhum community, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Tuesday evening when a large ancestral tree collapsed onto a commercial bus, killing all 18 passengers on board. Eyewitnesses said the incident happened during heavy rainfall, which may have weakened the roots of the massive tree, known […]
Here is the conclusion of an exclusive interview with Professor Mobolaji Aluko, Ekiti State Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities.
By Erewunmi Peace The Imo State Police Command has dismissed three officers following allegations that they kidnapped a man and extorted ₦1.7 million at gunpoint. The decision came after an internal investigation and orderly room trial found the officers guilty of misconduct. Details of the Incident The three dismissed officers — including two sergeants and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced tracking of 64 federal projects valued at approximately ₦21.6 billion in Sokoto State as part of its nationwide anti-corruption monitoring initiative. Scope of the Tracking Exercise The exercise, part of Phase 8 of the Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking (CEPT) […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Assembly is reportedly considering adjusting the date of the 2027 presidential election after concerns arose that the original timetable clashes with the holy month of Ramadan. Lawmakers Review Election Calendar According to sources, the Senate and House of Representatives have convened emergency sessions to examine the electoral timetable set by […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Tinubu visited Adamawa State on Tuesday, assuring Nigerians of continued economic reforms and pledging efforts to deliver greater prosperity nationwide. During the visit, he also commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu for their leadership and dedication to development and security. Promoting Economic Reforms and DevelopmentTinubu […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has announced plans to deploy surveillance drones as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance security and intelligence gathering across the state. Drone Initiative for Enhanced Security According to the LagosState Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), the drones will support aerial surveillance, rapid response operations, and better coordination among […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Presidency has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of attempting to create political tension in the country, describing his recent public actions as a distraction from ongoing corruption investigations against him. Allegations of Political Distraction According to the Presidency, El-Rufai’s recent statements, including correspondence to the National Security Adviser, constitute […]
By Erewunmi Peace Civil rights leader and advocate Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84, his family confirmed Tuesday. Jackson, a longtime champion of racial equality and social justice, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones..A Life Dedicated to JusticeJesse Jackson rose to prominence as a key figure in the American civil rights […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tension erupted in the House of Representatives on Tuesday after the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, approved a motion seeking to review the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. The development triggered protests from several lawmakers, resulting in a heated and rowdy session inside the green chamber. The controversy began when a motion was moved to […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are losing between ₦5 trillion and ₦10 trillion annually to employee fraud and occupational corruption, according to the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE). The disclosure was made by the Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, Dr. Muda Yusuf, who described employee fraud as […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has described former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as a “threat to national security” amid ongoing political tensions. Fani-Kayode made the statement while reacting to recent comments and political positions attributed to El-Rufai, which have generated debate within Nigeria’s political space. Political Tensions Rise The […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has ordered the immediate retirement of top directors in the Federal Ministry of Health who have spent eight years or more on the directorate cadre. The directive, which was reportedly communicated through an official memo from the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, affects directors within the ministry, federal health institutions, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the sum of ₦5 billion to support victims of the recent fire outbreak at the popular Singer Market in Kano. The donation was announced by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who visited the affected market to sympathize with traders who lost goods and property in the […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mike Igini, has warned that a majority of federal lawmakers may struggle to return to the National Assembly in 2027 if the mandatory electronic transmission clause is removed from the Electoral Act. Igini made this statement amid ongoing debates at […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called for the urgent integration of gender-inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curricula in schools across Nigeria. The association emphasized that promoting inclusive STEM education from an early stage is critical to increasing female participation in science and engineering fields and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Seme BorderThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted suspected cocaine valued at approximately ₦1 billion along the Badagry–Seme border corridor in Lagos State. According to reports, Customs operatives discovered 22 packages of suspected cocaine concealed inside a Toyota Highlander. The illicit substances were reportedly hidden in a specially constructed compartment beneath the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a China-based Nigerian businessman alongside two Angolan nationals after recovering 236 cocaine pellets at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. The suspect, Ibeanu Vincent Chukwudulue, 34, a businessman based in China, and the two Angolan nationals, Mbandu […]
