By Erewunmi Peace Renowned Nigerian businessman and boardroom titan, OtunbaAdekunle Ojora, has passed away at the age of 93. The death of the respected industrialist was confirmed on Tuesday, January 28, 2026, by members of his family. According to reports, Otunba Ojora died peacefully after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Security operatives in Kwara State have arrested a leader of the Miyetti Allah Cattle BreedersAssociation alongside other individuals over alleged involvement in the sponsorship of banditry and kidnapping activities in parts of the state. According to reports, the suspects were taken into custody following intelligence-led operations by security agencies targeting criminal networks […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has claimed that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s chances of securing re-election were effectively lost the moment former governor Abdullahi Ganduje publicly raised his hand in support of him. Kwankwaso made the statement while reacting to […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a large-scale telecommunications fraud valued at ₦7.7 billion and arrested six suspects in connection with the crime. According to the police, the fraud was uncovered through investigations conducted by the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) following a petition from a telecommunications company over suspicious activities within its […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has stirred political debate following reports surrounding the alleged defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing opposition efforts to defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 as “delusional.” Omokri made the remark while reacting to reports suggesting that Governor Yusuf had defected from the New […]
By Erewunmi Peace Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have attributed the recent and repeated collapses of the national power grid to low electricity generation, a situation that has continued to cause widespread power outages across the country. The DisCos made this known while reacting to the multiple grid collapses recorded in recent weeks, which […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former senator, Mudashiru Husain, has criticised comments credited to former Osun State governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Rauf Aregbesola, regarding the outcome of the 2023 general election. Husain’s reaction followed Aregbesola’s recent remarks suggesting that political structures, incumbency, and defections do not necessarily determine election results, citing developments from the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senator Ali Ndume has criticised the current team of advisers to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying they are less capable compared to those who served him when he was governor of Lagos State. Ndume made the comments during an interview on ARISE Television’s Prime Time programme, highlighting that Tinubu’s success as Lagos […]
The Federal University of Technology and Environmental Science (FUTESI), Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State, commenced operations in January 2026 with over 1,000 students across four faculties. According to its pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Aribisala, FUTESI is “the first of its kind” in Nigeria..
Akogun Abayomi Olumide (Lustay), the dismissed and prosecuted former General Manager of the Ekiti State Micro-Credit Development Agency, will remain in police custody until February 4, 2026 as his case suffered an adjournment on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State closed the Onitsha market for a week starting January 26, 2026.
The Ekiti State Police Command parades the gains of its recent major operations. The State Police Commissioner, Eribo, addresses the media.
By Erewunmi Peace Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison‑Madueke, is currently facing trial in the United Kingdom on bribery charges, with prosecutors telling London’s Southwark Crown Court that she allegedly lived a “life of luxury” funded by illicit payments while in office. According to British authorities, Alison‑Madueke is accused of accepting bribes from […]
By Erewunmi Peace A 20-year-old student of the Kwara State College of Nursing Sciences was found in police custody after being reported missing. According to social media posts and forum discussions, the student’s family alleges that she was denied access to her phone for five days while in police custody. The posts, circulating on platforms […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigerian singer and songwriter Korede Bello has publicly shared that he was born into Islam but later embraced Christianity, describing it as a deeply personal journey of faith. The artist made the revelation in a video and Instagram message, explaining that his transition to Christianity was guided by his personal study of […]
By Erewunmi Peace The King Kosoko Royal Family has officially declared veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko as the Oloja of Lagos‑elect, following a traditional ceremony at the family palace in Ereko, Lagos Island. During the event, senior members of the royal family presented Kosoko to family members and supporters, marking his emergence as the Oloja‑elect […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim (retd.), has stated that Nigerians who live in the country for an extended period may find it difficult to describe the nation as prosperous, despite its abundant natural and human resources. Admiral Ibrahim made the remark while speaking at a public event […]
By Erewunmi Peace Agboola Ajayi, former Deputy Governor of Ondo State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the last election, has officially returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ajayi rejoined the ruling party on Tuesday at his ward, Apoi Ward 2, in Kiribo, Ese Odo Local Government Area of the state. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Presidency has dismissed reports claiming that beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) have been directed to begin immediate repayment of their loans. The clarification follows widespread circulation of messages on social media suggesting that students who accessed the federal government’s education loan scheme would be required to start repaying […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent diplomatic engagement with Türkiye has continued to generate reactions within Nigeria’s political and policy circles, with analysts offering differing views on the significance of the visit amid shifting global dynamics. During the visit, discussions reportedly focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Türkiye, particularly in areas […]
