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Apapa LG Chairman Rejects Supervisors List Amid Tension With Lagos Political Leadership

By Erewunmi Peace There are emerging reports of a disagreement within the Apapa Local Government administration in Lagos State following claims that the council chairman rejected a list of supervisory councillors allegedly forwarded by political leaders in the state. Sources familiar with the development say the list, which reportedly included nominees for supervisory positions and […]

NiMet Issues Nationwide Advisory Over Extreme Heat in Nigeria

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide advisory warning Nigerians about extreme heat conditions currently affecting many parts of the country. According to the agency, rising temperatures across several states could lead to heat stress, dehydration, and other health-related risks, particularly for people who spend long hours outdoors.NiMet explained that […]

Ogun Government Engages Fulani Leaders, Security Chiefs to Strengthen Peace and Security

By Erewunmi Peace The Ogun State Government has engaged Fulani community leaders and security agencies in a strategic meeting aimed at strengthening peace and improving security across the state. The meeting, held in Abeokuta, brought together top security officials, representatives of Fulani communities, and other key stakeholders to discuss ways of preventing criminal activities and […]

JAMB Disowns Law Admissions at Lead City University Over CAPS Violation

By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared that it does not recognise the admission of students into the Law programme at Lead City University, Ibadan, stating that the admissions were not processed through its official platform, the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).JAMB explained that all tertiary institution admissions in Nigeria […]

Many Feared Dead as Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community

By Erewunmi Peace Several people are feared dead following a deadly attack by suspected armed herdsmen on a community in Benue State, sparking panic among residents and raising fresh security concerns in the region. According to reports from local sources, the attackers invaded the community late at night, opening fire on residents and forcing many […]

Tinubu Establishes Presidential Petroleum Reform Task Force

By Erewunmi Peace The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the establishment of a Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Task Force to drive reforms in the country’s oil and gas sector. According to official reports, the task force was created to develop strategies that will improve efficiency, transparency, and investment in Nigeria’s […]

EFCC Arrests Edo Monarch Over Alleged ₦250 Million Community Funds Diversion

By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a traditional ruler in Edo State over allegations involving the diversion of approximately ₦250 million belonging to a host community development fund. The monarch, Michael Sado, who serves as the traditional ruler of Okpella, was reportedly taken into custody following a petition submitted […]

Appeal Court Confirms Oluyede as PDP Candidate for 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election

By Erewunmi Peace The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has affirmed Wole Oluyede as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 election in Ekiti State. In its ruling delivered on Thursday, the appellate court overturned an earlier judgment of the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, which had nullified the […]

Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji as APC’s Consensus Candidate?

This is the second part of an exclusive interview with Debo Ranti Ajayi (DRA), a former Ekiti State commissioner and the Young Progressive Party (YPP) candidate who ran against incumbent APC Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the 2026 Ekiti governorship election. The interview took place on January 16, 2026.

Oyebanji pledges peaceful campaign for Ekiti 2026

Despite the pending court case regarding its 2025 primary election, Ekiti APC inaugurated its campaign council on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, for the June 20, 2026 governorship election. Incumbent Governor and party candidate, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, promised an issue-driven campaign.

Broda Shaggi Hospitalised After Alleged Shooting While Filming Skit

By Erewunmi Peace Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Broda Shaggi has reportedly been hospitalised after sustaining a gunshot injury during the filming of a comedy skit. The comedian, whose real name is Samuel Animashaun Perry, was said to have been shot while recording a skit with members of his crew under the Sango-Ota bridge […]

Tambuwal, Abaribe, Kingibe Lead Nine Senators to ADC as Party Emerges Largest Minority Bloc

By Erewunmi Peace Nine senators in the Nigerian Senate have reportedly defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that has positioned the party as the largest minority bloc in the upper legislative chamber. Among the prominent lawmakers leading the defection are Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Enyinnaya Abaribe, and Ireti Kingibe.The development was formally announced […]

FG Launches Nationwide Internet Connectivity Initiative for Schools

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at providing reliable internet connectivity to schools across the country as part of efforts to strengthen digital learning and modernize the education system. The programme was announced through collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Education and the Federal Ministry of Communications, […]

Tinubu Approves Fresh Military Hardware as Troops Intensify Anti-Terror Operations

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the acquisition of additional military hardware to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and insecurity across the country.The approval followed a high-level security meeting between the president and top military officials, including the Nigerian Armed Forces leadership in Abuja. Speaking after the meeting, the Chief of Defence […]

Countries Agree on Historic Release of Crude Oil Reserves to Lower Global Prices

By Erewunmi Peace Several countries have agreed to a historic release of crude oil from strategic reserves in an effort to stabilize global energy markets and reduce rising oil prices. The decision was coordinated by the International Energy Agency (IEA), with member nations committing to release hundreds of millions of barrels of crude oil from […]

Tinubu Explains Why He Signed Electoral Act, Says He Didn’t Want Nigeria in Turmoil

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained that his decision to sign the amended Electoral Act (Nigeria) was aimed at preventing political instability and unnecessary conflict in the country. Speaking on the matter, Tinubu said rejecting the bill passed by the National Assembly of Nigeria could have plunged the nation into serious political […]

Lenacapavir Arrives Nigeria to Boost HIV Prevention – FG

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the arrival of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug designed to help prevent HIV/AIDS. Health officials said the introduction of the drug marks a major step in strengthening the country’s HIV prevention strategy, particularly for individuals who are at higher risk of infection. According to the […]

Ekiti Guber: Senate Leader Bamidele Says APC Will Deliver 90% Votes for Oyebanji

By Erewunmi Peace The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure about 90 percent of the total votes cast in the upcoming governorship election in Ekiti State. Bamidele made the statement during the inauguration of the party’s campaign council for the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. According […]

Wike’s Former Deputy Dumps PDP, Defects to APC

By Erewunmi Peace A former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Banigo, who previously served as deputy governor under former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, announced her defection during a plenary session at the Nigerian Senate. Her letter […]