By Erewunmi Peace The Anambra State Government has officially abolished the closure of schools on Mondays across the state, bringing an end to the lingering effects of the sit-at-home practice. The directive was issued through the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) and communicated to school authorities, teachers, and non-teaching staff. According to the […]
By FUNKE EGBEMODE Women, we do all kinds of things, for love, for men. Some of those things are smart, many are stupid. One of the stupidest ones, or should I call it strangest, is women killing themselves because their men are mean cheating, lying sons of Adam. Why should a woman die because she […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed strong condemnation over the alleged appointment of Abdulrasheed Maina as a Grand Patron of its Garki Branch in Abuja, describing the reported move as inconsistent with the ethical standards of the legal profession. In an official statement, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, said the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has directed that all electricity meters must be installed free of charge for consumers nationwide and warned that anyone found demanding payment for meter installation will face prosecution and sanctions. The announcement was made by Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, during an inspection of newly imported smart electricity […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of several ambassador‑designates to key international missions, including the United States, France, and the United Kingdom, in a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic presence abroad. The approved assignments include: Colonel Lateef Are (retd) — Ambassador‑designate to the United States of America Ambassador Ayodele […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s national electricity grid has collapsed once again, leaving millions of households, businesses, and public institutions without power. Preliminary reports indicate that electricity generation plunged from over 4,500 megawatts (MW) to as low as 24 MW, effectively cutting off supply to most electricity distribution companies (DisCos) nationwide. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) confirmed […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Presidency has clarified the political standing of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stating that he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and therefore does not hold leadership authority in Rivers State. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, made the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced plans to scrap the Higher National Diploma (HND) programme and replace it with a degree-awarding system in Nigeria’s polytechnics, a move aimed at ending the long-standing HND–Bachelor’s degree dichotomy. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a recent education stakeholders’ engagement. […]
By Erewunmi Peace Action Over Health Workers’ PayThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), warning that failure to address the demands of health workers could lead to a nationwide […]
By Erewunmi Peace Beatrice Ekweremadu, the wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria after being released from a prison in the United Kingdom, where she had been serving a sentence related to a criminal conviction. Her husband, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, remains in custody in the UK, continuing his sentence for […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Kano State Governor and NNPP national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he is “not for sale”, following the resignation of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other party officials from the New Nigeria Peoples Party . Kwankwaso made the statement during a gathering with supporters at his residence in […]
By Erewunmi Peace Six farmers have been killed in a fresh attack by suspected armed bandits in Unguwar Wawa community, located in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday night, when attackers stormed the community and opened fire on farmers working in their farmlands. Residents said the assailants operated […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Osun State Government has explained why Governor Ademola Adeleke recently directed the issuance of appointment letters to teachers who have been waiting since completing the recruitment process 23 months ago. Governor Adeleke gave the directive to the Commissioner for Education, Mr. Dipo Eluwole, during an event in Osogbo, emphasising the need […]
By Erewunmi Peace A retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Isiagu Joseph, has alleged that he was assaulted and humiliated by a serving police officer in Lagos while driving a commercial korope bus months after his retirement. Joseph, who retired from the Nigeria Police Force recently, told reporters that he resorted to driving a commercial […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, stating that anyone familiar with his background would understand that he is capable of addressing Nigeria’s challenges. Oba Ladoja made the remarks during a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has informed the Rivers State House of Assembly that he is currently unable to constitute the requested impeachment panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, citing existing legal constraints. In a letter dated January 20, 2026, addressed to […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court and 13 other legal practitioners to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. The recommendation was made during the NJC’s 110th meeting, chaired by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Motonmori […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has confirmed the disbursement of ₦152 billion to local contractors for verified projects, even as protests over unpaid entitlements continue in the nation’s capital. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka‑Anite, who said the funds were released following rigorous verification processes designed to […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act will be concluded and ready in good time before the 2027 general elections. Akpabio’s assurance comes in response to concerns raised by civil society groups, including the AdvoKC Foundation, which urged the National Assembly to reconvene early […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved targeted investment incentives for Shell’s proposed Bonga South-West deep-offshore oil project, as part of efforts to boost foreign investment, job creation, and revenue in Nigeria’s energy sector. The approval was granted following a meeting between the President and senior executives of Shell Plc, led by the […]
