By Erewunmi Peace Former Nigerian Heads of State — General Yakubu Gowon, General Ibrahim Babangida, and General Abdulsalami Abubakar — alongside former Senate President David Mark, have paid glowing tributes to the late Professor Jonah Isawa Elaigwu, describing him as an outstanding scholar and patriot whose work shaped Nigeria’s political thought. The distinguished leaders joined […]
By Erewunmi Peace A new investigative report has uncovered disturbing accounts of inmates in Nigerian correctional centres allegedly engaging in sexual acts for money as a means of survival amid poor feeding conditions. The report, conducted by journalist Ayo Oladiran and published by Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), detailed how some prisoners in facilities such […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has expressed deep concern over the recent allegations of genocide being linked to Nigeria, describing the claims as “distressing” and “unjustified.” Speaking in an interview on Politics Today aired by Channels Television, Akinyemi said he felt both depressed and upset that such a […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja on Sunday, October 12, for Rome, Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, a high-level forum focused on advancing security cooperation and counterterrorism strategies across West Africa and the Sahel region. The Aqaba Process, initiated by His […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former U.S. President Joe Biden is currently receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to official reports from Reuters, Associated Press (AP), and The Guardian. Doctors have described the condition as hormone-sensitive, meaning the cancer remains responsive to […]
By Erewunmi Peace The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has again disowned the Bachelor’s degree certificate claimed by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, following the emergence of conflicting letters allegedly issued from the university’s registry. In a fresh statement addressed to Premium Times and signed by F. C. Achiuwa on behalf […]
By Erewunmi Peace Two passengers have been arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA1), Lagos, for allegedly being in possession of undeclared foreign currencies. According to reports from Premium Times and Legit.ng, the suspects — identified as Yahaya Nasidi and Mahmud Nasidi — were intercepted by airport security officials and handed over to operatives […]
By Erewunmi Peace The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reportedly introduced new subject combinations for students ahead of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to reports by PM News, The Nation, and Legit.ng, the new subject arrangement bars students in the Science and Art departments from offering Economics, a subject […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, has appealed to Nigerians to desist from vandalising railway infrastructure across the country, describing the act as “economic sabotage.” Okhiria raised the alarm following reports of increasing vandalisation of railway electrical and signalling installations, particularly along the Lagos–Ibadan Standard Gauge corridor. […]
By Erewunmi Peace A recent online controversy has emerged following comments made by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike). Olayinka accused Rufai Oseni, a well-known anchor with Arise Television, of being “paid to go to Abia to celebrate […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor and Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has expressed support for most of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, but cautioned that Nigeria’s progress remains hindered by reckless government spending and a bloated cost of governance. Speaking during a recent event in Lagos, Sanusi said he […]
By Erewunmi Peace The University of Ibadan (UI) has been named Nigeria’s best university in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, reclaiming the top spot ahead of Covenant University and the University of Lagos. According to the latest THE global ranking released this week, UI ranked within the 801–1000 band globally, making […]
Reports circulating on social media suggesting that Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, employed members of the Osun Amotekun Corps as “ad-hoc operatives” have been found to be misleading. Investigations reveal that the governor’s administration is in fact expanding and institutionalizing the state security outfit, rather than casualizing it. Governor Adeleke has overseen the recruitment […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, joined other African First Ladies at the 2025 edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, held in The Gambia. The high-level conference brought together First Ladies, health ministers, policymakers, and medical experts from across Africa and Asia to advance discussions on health capacity building and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Claims circulating on social media alleging that Professor Joash Amupitan, the recently nominated Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was a member of President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 election legal team have been found to lack credible evidence. A review of official tribunal documents, court records, and credible media reports shows […]
By Erewunmi Peace Reports circulating on social media suggesting that Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, employed members of the Osun Amotekun Corps as “ad-hoc operatives” have been found to be misleading. Investigations reveal that the governor’s administration is in fact expanding and institutionalizing the state security outfit, rather than casualizing it. Governor Adeleke has […]
By Erewunmi Peace A fresh political exchange has emerged between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, following Kalu’s recent claim that the former leader once confided in him about plans to seek a third term in office. Senator Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, alleged in a recent interview that Obasanjo […]
By Erewunmi Peace Prominent human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has expressed surprise over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying he did not expect the appointment to come from outside Lagos or Osun State. Adeyanju made the remark on […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tragedy struck in Akwa Ibom State after a Nigerian Army medical officer, Lieutenant Dr. Samson Haruna, was reportedly set ablaze by his wife, identified as Mrs. Haruna, following a domestic dispute. The young officer later succumbed to severe burns sustained during the attack. According to multiple reports, the incident occurred in Calabar […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Campaign for Democracy (CD) has condemned the recent killings in Akinlalu, Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, allegedly involving operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps. The group called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the corps’ Commandant, Brigadier General Bashir Adewinbi (rtd), and other officers connected to the […]
