By Erewunmi Peace Abia State Governor Alex Otti has signed into law the Senior Citizens Support Bill, a legislative initiative aimed at improving the welfare of residents aged 60 years and above. The law provides for monthly stipends, access to free healthcare at public health facilities, and priority access to government services for eligible senior […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate but nullified the ₦5 million fine previously imposed on her by a lower court. Senator Akpoti‑Uduaghan had been suspended over alleged misconduct during plenary proceedings in 2025. The Federal High Court initially confirmed her […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tension has emerged in Nigeria’s legal community ahead of the forthcoming Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) national elections, following reports that NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, allegedly admitted to being biased in favor of a particular candidate. According to some online reports, representatives of Egbe Amofin Oodua, a prominent lawyers’ group, raised […]
The Fire Service is one of the departments in the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities where Professor Mobolaji Aluko is the Commissioner. He narrates the evolution of the department from the administration of Dr. John Kayode Fayemi to Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s government.
The annual Teaching Methodology Workshop at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) is a key policy driving the university’s top ranking in Nigeria. The 2026 workshop was held on the 6th and 7th of January.
In line with its pace-setting principle, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, on the 7th of February, 2026, signed a memorandum of understanding with Cherami PV Group, a Chinese company, to advance the course of diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
By Erewunmi Peace Security forces have successfully overrun a notorious bandits’ camp in Kogi State, rescuing sixteen kidnapped victims during a coordinated operation in the state. According to reports from local authorities, the operation was carried out in forested areas believed to be strongholds for criminal groups responsible for recent kidnappings and attacks within the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, has announced that the state is fully prepared to receive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a state visit to inaugurate key government projects. Governor Idris disclosed this while addressing supporters and stakeholders in the state, noting that the President is scheduled to visit Kebbi next week […]
By Erewunmi Peace Suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a medical doctor in Edo State and the killing of his younger brother have been arrested after reportedly taking their sick child to the same hospital where the doctor works. According to the Edo State Police Command, the suspects were involved in the kidnapping of […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reopening of the Nigeria–Benin border at the Tsamiya crossing in Kebbi State to facilitate trade and improve movement of goods between the two countries. The Nigeria Customs Service confirmed that the reopening aims to boost regional commerce, especially in agricultural produce and other commercial goods, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Recent scientific studies have revealed innovative cancer treatments that can destroy or suppress cancer cells while leaving healthy tissue largely unaffected, offering hope for safer therapies in the future. One such approach involves near-infrared LED light combined with tin-based nanoflakes, which, in laboratory tests, eliminated up to 92% of cancer cells without […]
By Erewunmi Peace Four gospel artistes were found dead inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos State, in what authorities are describing as a shocking incident. The deceased include gospel singer Matthew Ogundele, his team member Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and blogger Matthew Awosanya (known as Joes TV). They had […]
By Erewunmi Peace Reports claim that BUA Group has dismissed over 700 truck drivers AR its Obu‑Okpella plant in Edo State following a protest over exclusion from a staff reward payout. The alleged protest reportedly centered around a N30 billion loyalty and long-service reward distributed to 510 employees in December 2025. According to the reports, the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed concern over the Nigerian fintech sector’s growing dependence on foreign funding, warning that such reliance could expose the industry to global market fluctuations and foreign exchange risks. According to the CBN’s latest fintech policy insight report, while Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem has experienced significant growth, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has officially banned the activities of Neolife and the Faith Heroic Group (FHG) across its campuses. In a directive issued by the university management, students were instructed to refrain from participating in or associating with the activities of the two groups within the institution. The […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed claims of regional exclusion in the issuance of Nigerian passports, describing the allegations as false, misleading, and a misrepresentation of ongoing reforms within the Service. In an official statement, the NIS refuted reports circulating online suggesting that certain regions of the country, particularly in the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s solidarity with the people of Kwara State following the tragic attack on communities in the Woro area of Kaiama Local Government Area. Shettima made the statement during a condolence visit to the state, where he conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sympathies to the […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to March 19, marking the first state visit by a Nigerian president to the UK in 37 years. According to official announcements from the UK Royal Household, President Tinubu accepted an invitation from King […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Police Force is mourning the loss of Inspector Aderibigbe Abimbola, also known as Bimbo, as Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Tunji Disu recalls her extraordinary contributions to law enforcement. In a heartfelt tribute, AIG Disu described Inspector Abimbola as a courageous and dedicated detective, whose role in solving complex criminal […]
By Erewunmi Peace The collapse of the Ajaokuta Steel Company has been described as a major turning point in Nigeria’s industrial decline. Professor Banji Oyeyinka-Oyelaran, a development economist and former senior United Nations official, made this statement while reflecting on Nigeria’s industrial challenges. According to Prof Banji, the failure to complete and operationalize the Ajaokuta […]
