By Erewunmi Peace Residents in some parts of Lagos State may experience irregular electricity supply following an announcement by Ikeja Electric regarding a planned four-month power disruption. According to the company, the outage is part of a scheduled maintenance and upgrade of a major 132kV Gas Insulated Substation. The project is aimed at improving power […]
By Erewunmi Peace Security operatives have rescued two victims and arrested three suspects following a kidnapping incident at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident reportedly occurred when armed men abducted individuals believed to be cocoa farmers within the premises of the institute. The attack triggered a swift response […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following an official visit to the United Kingdom and is set to spend the Sallah holiday in Lagos State. The President arrived in Lagos in the early hours of Friday, where he was received by top government officials and political associates. His return comes […]
In preparation for the June 20, 2026, governorship election, the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in Ekiti State began a strategic tour of local governments on Tuesday, March 18, 2026, starting with Ekiti East Local Government.
By Erewunmi Peace Recent updates to the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are expected to significantly reduce fraudulent transactions within the country’s banking sector. The new measures introduce stricter controls on BVN usage and management, aimed at strengthening identity verification and limiting opportunities for financial fraud. One of […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against banditry, following the arrest of 32 suspected criminals during coordinated operations in forest areas of Kwara State. The security operation targeted criminal hideouts across communities including Kaiama, Patigi, Gbugbu, and Tsaraji, where armed groups were reported to be operating. […]
By Erewunmi Peace A socio-political group, the God and People Prayer Parliament, has proposed the restructuring of Nigeria into seven confederal republics as a solution to the country’s political and security challenges. The proposal, which has sparked public discussion, suggests dividing the country into regional entities with greater autonomy over governance, resources, and internal security. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in Ibadan, Oyo State, was recently attacked by armed men, resulting in the abduction of several individuals. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the incident and has launched operations to secure the area and apprehend the perpetrators. According to police reports, about four cocoa farmers were […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has disbursed over ₦2.4 billion to families of fallen police officers, providing long-awaited financial support and clearing outstanding welfare claims. The payment, which benefits 1,075 families, was made at the Force Headquarters in Abuja under the Nigeria Police Force welfare scheme. It covers both the […]
For about 30 years, according to PDP Governorship Candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, Ekiti State has depended on federal allocation to run its economy, entrenching its status as a civil service state. This, he intends to change in his tenure as the next governor of the State.
Professor Omolade Adeleke, the pioneer Director of the Institute of Part-Time Studies at Federal University, Oye, Ekiti State, currently directs the university’s new Institute of Distance Learning, overseeing its systematic growth
Ekiti State Bureau of Community Communications Director-General, Mrs. Mary Oso-Omotoso, has formed a team of 5,000 canvassers to secure Governor Oyebanji’s re-election. Each canvasser is tasked with obtaining at least 25 votes for the governor by June 20, 2026.
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, praising his extensive experience and dedication to national development. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja following Oyedele’s confirmation by the Senate. During the event, President Tinubu highlighted Oyedele’s strong […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Chukwuma Soludo has been officially sworn in for a second term as the Governor of Anambra State, reaffirming his commitment to continue delivering good governance and development across the state. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the Anambra State capital, on March 17, 2026. Soludo […]
The key to healthy aging? Eating a variety of these kinds of carbs. A large new analysis looked at the eating habits of more than 47,000 women at midlife.These are the foods to add to your diet as you get older By Linda Carroll Women who eat more fiber and high-quality carbohydrates in midlife are […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court in Lagos has fined a cargo vessel and 10 foreign sailors a total of $6 million for their involvement in cocaine smuggling, in a case prosecuted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The sailors, identified as foreign nationals, were arrested in November 2025 at the Apapa […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Task Force (JTF) operating under Operation UDO KA has successfully reclaimed several communities in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State from criminal elements linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The security operation, which began earlier in February 2026, involved coordinated efforts by multiple agencies, including the Nigerian […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has strongly condemned the recent suicide bombing attack that occurred in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the incident as “shocking and despicable.” The tragic attack reportedly took place in the city of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, where suspected suicide bombers targeted crowded areas, leaving several people dead […]
By Erewunmi Peace Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) following political negotiations that included a 60/40 power-sharing arrangement in the state. The agreement is part of ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The deal outlines how political positions and influence will be shared between existing APC […]
By Erewunmi Peace 23 people have been confirmed dead and 108 others injured following multiple bomb explosions in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. The Borno State Police Command confirmed the casualty figures after the blasts rocked several locations across the city on Monday evening. The explosions occurred around 7:24 p.m., sending panic through residents […]
