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31
Jul

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Travellers Stranded After Floodwaters Submerge Benin–Ore Expressway

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By Peace Erewunmi Hundreds of travellers were left stranded after heavy floodwaters submerged a section of the Benin–Ore Expressway, causing severe traffic congestion and disrupting movement along one of Nigeria’s busiest highways. The flooding followed hours of torrential rainfall, leaving motorists trapped in long queues as vehicles struggled to pass through the affected section. Videos […]

31
Jul

Ex-Finance Minister Abubakar Alhaji Dies at 87

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By Peace Erewunmi Former Minister of Finance and Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, has died at the age of 87. Family sources confirmed that the elder statesman passed away in Abuja on Thursday after a brief illness. Alhaji served as Minister of State for Budget and Planning in 1988 before becoming Minister of Finance between […]

31
Jul

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Students Escape Through Ceiling as Gunmen Kidnap Five at Ogun Polytechnic Hostel

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By Peace Erewunmi At least five students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade (GAPOSA), Ogun State, were abducted after suspected gunmen attacked a private hostel in Ipara-Remo on Wednesday night, prompting a major security operation by the police. According to reports, the armed men stormed the hostel at about 8:00 p.m., firing gunshots and causing panic […]

31
Jul

2027: Leadership Crisis Rocks OK Movement Supporting Obi–Kwankwaso Alliance

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By Peace Erewunmi Fresh cracks have emerged within the OK Movement, a political support group promoting the proposed Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election, following a leadership dispute that has reportedly unsettled key figures in the coalition. The crisis was confirmed by Ladipo Johnson, spokesperson to former Kano State Governor Rabiu […]

31
Jul

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Tinubu Meets Olubadan Ladoja, Urges Governors to Prioritise Roads and Security

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By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, and members of the Olubadan-in-Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he urged state governors to prioritise road construction, security and projects that directly improve the lives of citizens over costly flyovers and other “white elephant” projects. […]

31
Jul

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Wole Olanipekun: 50 Years at the Bar

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A tribute by Ajayi Adewale Victor.

30
Jul

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Tinubu Dissolves Federal Properties Committee, Bars Former Official from Acting

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By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties, bringing to an end the operations of the committee established more than two decades ago to oversee the disposal of federal government properties. According to the Presidency, the committee had […]

30
Jul

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Kwara Kidnappers Reject ₦155 Million Ransom, Threaten to Marry Female Captives and Kill Others

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By Peace Erewunmi Families of 176 abductees from Woro and neighbouring communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies for urgent intervention after suspected terrorists allegedly rejected over ₦155 million raised as ransom for the victims’ release. Community leaders said residents sold personal belongings, exhausted […]

30
Jul

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Prof. Segun Aina Takes Over as JAMB Registrar on Friday

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By Peace Erewunmi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will usher in a new phase of leadership on Friday, July 31, 2026, as its outgoing Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, formally hands over to his successor, Professor Segun Aina. JAMB announced that the official handover ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. and will be […]

30
Jul

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Army Dismantles Illegal Bunkering Site in Lagos, Arrests Six Suspects

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By Peace Erewunmi Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 65 Battalion have dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile area of Lagos State, arresting six suspected oil bunkerers during an intelligence-led operation aimed at combating economic sabotage. The operation was carried out following credible intelligence on illegal oil bunkering activities in the area. The […]

30
Jul

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Police Arrest Osun SSG, Five Others Over Alleged Electoral Offences, Recover ₦4.81 Million

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By Peace Erewunmi The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, and five other suspects during an operation in Osogbo as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged electoral offences and other criminal activities ahead of the August 15 governorship election. According to […]

30
Jul

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Body of Missing 27-Year-Old NYSC Member Found in Bayelsa

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By Peace Erewunmi The body of a 27-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, has been recovered in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, days after he was declared missing. The tragic discovery has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Chimaroke, a Civil Engineering graduate and former […]

30
Jul

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Femi Emmanuel Defends Fuel Subsidy Removal, Says Reforms Were Necessary to Save Nigeria’s Economy

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By Peace Erewunmi Pastor and public affairs commentator Femi Emmanuel has defended the Federal Government’s decision to remove fuel subsidy and allow the Naira to adjust, describing the measures as difficult but necessary steps to prevent a deeper economic crisis. Speaking during an interview on the Morayo Afolabi-Brown Podcast on Monday, July 27, 2026, Emmanuel […]

30
Jul

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Oshiomhole: Peter Obi Is a Trader, Cannot Think Long-Term Like Tinubu

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By Peace Erewunmi Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former Governor of Edo State and representative of Edo North, has criticised the presidential ambition of Peter Obi, describing the former Anambra State governor as a trader whose approach does not reflect the long-term planning required to lead Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines, Oshiomhole […]

30
Jul

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Akwa Ibom Approves ₦31bn Economic Empowerment Programme Across 31 LGAs

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By Peace Erewunmi The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the release of ₦31 billion for an economic empowerment programme targeted at residents across the state’s 31 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The programme, approved by the State Executive Council, is designed to support youths, women, traders, farmers, transport operators and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) […]

29
Jul

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Ekiti 2026: I didn’t sell my mandate – Oluyede

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The PDP governorship candidate in the Ekiti 2026 election, Dr. Wole Oluyede, gathered above 40 thousand votes to emerge second after the APC candidate, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji who came first with over 300 thousand votes. A day after the election, the winner, the incumbent Ekiti State governor, visited Oluyede at home in the company of […]

28
Jul

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US Embassy Celebrates Nigerian Innovator Behind Multi-Million-Dollar Robotics Breakthrough

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By Peace Erewunmi The United States Embassy in Nigeria has celebrated Yinka Ogunbiyi, a 27-year-old Nigerian-American biomechanical engineer and Harvard graduate, following her groundbreaking innovation in the beauty technology industry. Ogunbiyi developed HaloBraid, described as the world’s first patented braid-assist robot, designed to reduce the physical strain on hairstylists while significantly shortening the time required […]

28
Jul

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Oyo Principal Recounts 56-Day Captivity, Says Airstrikes Were More Frightening Than Bandits

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By Peace Erewunmi The Principal of Esinle Community High School, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, has recounted the traumatic experience of spending 56 days in captivity, revealing that at one point the captives feared military airstrikes more than the armed bandits holding them. Speaking during a thanksgiving service at Antioch Baptist Church in Ogbomoso after her release, […]

28
Jul

Education

Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant Says JAMB Is Not Too Difficult to Pass

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By Peace Erewunmi Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, Osasere Okundaye, has said the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is not excessively difficult to pass, arguing that the real challenge lies in the quality of education available to many students across the country. Speaking during an interview on […]

28
Jul

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Najatu: Peter Obi May Struggle to Win Northern Votes in 2027

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By Peace Erewunmi Former presidential adviser and political activist Najatu Muhammad has expressed doubts about the electoral prospects of Peter Obi, saying the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) may find it difficult to secure widespread support across Northern Nigeria in the 2027 presidential election. According to Najatu, many of the votes Obi […]