By Erewunmi Peace A commanding officer of the Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Umar Farouq, has reportedly been killed during a terrorist attack in Borno State. According to reports from security sources, the officer died after Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters launched an attack on a military base in Kukawa Local […]
By Erewunmi Peace Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 15 suspects over the alleged illegal transportation of suspected radioactive solid minerals in Kaduna State. According to the anti-graft agency, the suspects were intercepted while transporting the minerals in three trucks. The arrest was carried out by officers from the EFCC […]
By Ephraim Agbo As the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and global oil prices surge past $100 per barrel, a complex and deeply uneven picture is emerging across the African continent. Africa presents a fundamental paradox in this crisis: it is simultaneously a net importer of refined petroleum products and home to some of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of planning to secure a ₦300 billion loan allegedly using the state’s local government councils as collateral. The allegation was made by the Osun APC leadership, which claimed that the proposed loan arrangement could expose the state’s local government […]
By Erewunmi Peace Two former employees of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have raised concerns over what they describe as victimisation after allegedly exposing a network involved in the theft and illegal sale of railway assets. The dismissed staff members, Olarewaju Michael Onakan and Rufa’i Magaji, claim they were suspended and later sacked for speaking […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has introduced four digital payment options as part of a new cashless policy aimed at improving transparency and efficiency at Nigerian airports. The policy, which affects several airport services including toll gates and parking facilities, is designed to reduce the use of cash transactions and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Businesses across Nigeria are preparing for a possible surge in inflation following a sharp rise in petrol prices, which have climbed to about ₦1,300 per litre in several parts of the country. Industry stakeholders say the increase is already affecting transportation, logistics, and production costs, raising concerns about a fresh wave of […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of Major General Umar Mohammed (rtd.), a former Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), over the misappropriation of billions of naira belonging to the organization. In its ruling, the appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by the retired Army officer and affirmed […]
Ekiti APC prepares for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s 2026 re-election campaign, but a disqualified aspirant, Abimbola Olawumi Olajumoke, who is challenging the decision in court, maintains that Oyebanji is ineligible to represent the party.
The Federal High Court in Abuja ordered INEC on Friday 6th March, 2026 to reinstate Dr. Wole Oluyede, PDP’s governorship candidate, for the June 20, 2026 Ekiti election.
By Erewunmi Peace Teachers, students, and staff of Yemco Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College in Lagos narrowly escaped death after a four-storey building housing the school collapsed on Monday in the Ogba area of the city. According to eyewitness reports, the building collapsed just minutes after everyone had been evacuated, preventing what could have been […]
By Erewunmi Peace Workers in several local government are as in Cross River State staged a protest over unpaid salaries, claiming they have not received wages for up to eleven months. The affected workers, reportedly employed under the state’s local government service, gathered to express frustration over the prolonged delay in salary payments. Many of […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Super Eagles head coach Adegboye Onigbinde has passed away at the age of 88. The respected Nigerian football tactician reportedly died on Monday, March 9, 2026. His death has been confirmed by family sources, though details surrounding the cause of his death have not yet been made public. Onigbinde was widely […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. Placid replaces Benjamin Hundeyin, who previously served as the police spokesperson and played a key role in communicating the activities of the force […]
By Erewunmi Peace The internal crisis within the Labour Party has intensified as members of the party’s State Chairmen Forum criticised Senator Nenadi Usman and called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to intervene. The state chairmen accused the leadership of the caretaker committee headed by Usman of taking steps they claim could further […]
By Erewunmi Peace Global crude oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, marking the first time the benchmark has crossed the level in several months as tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about possible disruptions to global supply. Reports from international markets show that Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed above the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed five out of nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, while rejecting four others after a screening exercise. The nominees appeared before the Assembly for screening at the legislative complex in Port Harcourt, where lawmakers assessed their qualifications, experience, and readiness to serve […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Soladoye Fasanjo, a chieftain of the Accord Party, following allegations of criminal misconduct. According to a statement from the police, Fasanjo was taken into custody after failing to respond to multiple invitations related to a petition accusing him of obtaining money under […]
By Erewunmi Peace A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has observed that opposition parties in Nigeria are in disarray and unprepared to challenge the ruling party in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Abuja, Tolu Bankole, a member of the APC National Working Committee, said internal divisions and lack of […]
By Erewunmi Peace A fire outbreak has affected part of the Federal Secretariat complex in Abuja, causing panic among workers and visitors in the area. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday morning, with flames seen coming from a section of the building that houses the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the […]
