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Police Officer Killed as Gunmen Kidnap Chinese National in Oyo

By Erewunmi Peace A police officer has been killed following an attack by suspected gunmen at a company facility in Oyo State, where a Chinese national was also abducted. The incident occurred on Friday at Aqua Triton Company, located in the Ogunmakin area, along the Ibadan axis of the state. What Happened According to police […]

From 35 Ambulances to Less Than 10: The Struggle of Osun’s Emergency Services

By Erewunmi Peace Osun State’s emergency medical services, once regarded as a model for state-run ambulance systems in Nigeria, appear to be facing a slow decline, with reports suggesting a drastic reduction in operational ambulances. At its peak, the Osun State Ambulance Service, also known as O’Ambulance, reportedly had a fleet of nearly 35–49 ambulances, […]

Ekiti 2026: Coalition Aims for Good Governance

Owoola Daramola, the Young Progressive Party’s (YPP) governorship candidate and former IPAC chairman, now leads the Ekiti Rainbow Coalition, which advocates for Choice, Accountability, and Dignity in Governance.

Aribisogan: APC Is Not Sailing Well

Former Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olugboyega Aribisogan, explains why he believes the APC’s leadership of the state is failing.

FCTA Workers Announce Strike, Offices to Shut Down Monday

By Erewunmi Peace Workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have announced that they will shut down government offices starting Monday, January 19, 2026, as part of an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare and labour issues. The strike, organized by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), comes after a seven-day ultimatum issued to FCTA […]

Panic as Lagos Public School Building Collapses in Ikorodu

By Erewunmi Peace Panic erupted in Ikorodu, Lagos State, after a classroom block at Odokekere High School partially collapsed recently. The incident caused alarm among residents and parents, though it occurred mostly after school hours.Authorities confirmed that no fatalities or serious injuries were reported. Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and […]

Nigeria, UAE Scrap Tariffs on Over 13,000 Goods to Boost Trade

By Erewunmi Peace In a historic move to deepen economic ties, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to scrap tariffs on over 13,000 goods traded between the two countries. The agreement, signed during the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, was witnessed by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin […]

FG Sets Up Panels to Address Health Workers’ Grievances

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has inaugurated two high-level committees to tackle longstanding grievances within Nigeria’s health sector. This move comes as part of efforts to improve working conditions, resolve disputes, and ensure better healthcare delivery across the country. The committees are tasked with addressing concerns raised by health workers, including long working hours, […]

5 “Healthy” Foods You Eat Every Day That May Actually Be Unhealthy

By Erewunmi Peace Many people try to make healthier food choices, but not everything labeled or perceived as “healthy” is actually good for you. Experts warn that some everyday foods, often marketed as nutritious, can actually harm your health if consumed regularly.Here are five foods many people eat every day thinking they are healthy — […]

Anambra Man Escapes Kidnappers After Refusing ₦40 Million Ransom

By Erewunmi Peace A man abducted by suspected kidnappers in Anambra State has escaped from captivity after his abductors demanded a ₦40 million ransom, police authorities have confirmed. The victim, a Nigerian businessman based in South Africa, was reportedly kidnapped on January 1, 2026, in Orumba South Local Government Area while visiting his hometown. According […]

Jan 1966 Coup Was Not an “Igbo Coup” — Gen. Alabi-Isama Shares Fresh Perspective 60 Years After

By Erewunmi Peace A retired Nigerian Army officer, Brigadier-General Godwin Alabi-Isama (rtd), has challenged the long-held narrative that the January 15, 1966 military coup was an “Igbo coup,” insisting that the event was more complex than often portrayed. Speaking in a recent interview to mark 60 years since the coup, Alabi-Isama said key national figures […]

Terrorists Launch Attack on Military Base in Borno, Troops Repel Assault

By Erewunmi Peace Armed terrorists on Thursday launched a coordinated attack on a Nigerian military base in Borno State, triggering intense fighting before security forces successfully repelled the assault. According to military and security sources, the attackers, believed to be insurgents operating in the North-East, attempted to overrun a Forward Operating Base (FOB) using heavy […]

Rivers Court Halts Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara

By Erewunmi Peace A Rivers State High Court has issued an interim injunction stopping the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. The court order restrains the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, its members, and other relevant officials from taking further steps toward the impeachment while […]

Kachikwu Criticises Atiku, Obi Over Responses to National Tragedies

By Erewunmi Peace Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, has criticised opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, accusing them of offering mostly social media reactions whenever Nigeria experiences national tragedies. Kachikwu made the remarks while reacting to recent security and humanitarian crises across the country. According to him, statements and condolence […]

ASUU PRESIDENT’s ADDRESS

ʀᴇᴍᴀʀᴋꜱ ᴀᴛ ᴘʀᴇꜱᴇɴᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴇɴᴇɢᴏᴛɪᴀᴛᴇᴅ ᴀɢʀᴇᴇᴍᴇɴᴛ ʙᴇᴛᴡᴇᴇɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴄᴀᴅᴇᴍɪᴄ ꜱᴛᴀꜰꜰ ᴜɴɪᴏɴ ᴏꜰ ᴜɴɪᴠᴇʀꜱɪᴛɪᴇꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴇᴅᴇʀᴀʟ ɢᴏᴠᴇʀɴᴍᴇɴᴛ ᴏꜰ ɴɪɢᴇʀɪᴀ The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) reached an agreement with the Federal Government of Nigeria, 16 years after the last agreement was signed. The 2009 agreement was due for renegotiation in 2012, which was […]

Kwankwaso Sets Conditions for Possible Defection to APC

By Erewunmi Peace Former Kano State Governor and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has stated that any possible move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) would be subject to strict conditions. Kwankwaso, who was the NNPP presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, said he is open to […]

FG Unveils Consolidated Academic Allowance in New Deal with ASUU

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has unveiled a Consolidated Academic Allowance as part of a new agreement reached with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), signalling a fresh effort to improve welfare and stability in Nigeria’s public university system. According to official statements and reports from national media, the new deal is the […]

Defence Minister Explains Why US Military Airstrikes Hit Sokoto

By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), has provided clarity on the recent U.S. military airstrikes in Sokoto State, explaining why the operation targeted what he described as a significant armed group. Speaking in media interviews, Gen. Musa said the strikes were aimed at ISIS‑linked militants, stressing that the group involved […]