By Erewunmi Peace Nollywood producer and media executive Don Pedro Obaseki was reportedly assaulted and publicly humiliated by a group of suspected thugs in Benin City on Sunday, 28 December 2025. Eyewitness accounts and viral videos show Obaseki being beaten, stripped naked, and dragged through parts of the city before being taken near the Oba […]
By Erewunmi Peace Investigators have traced a substantial portion of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami’s, wealth to multiple controversial sources, according to reports from TheCable. Among the key areas under scrutiny are: Paris Club refunds made to states Unpaid loans from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the Anchors Borrowers Programme […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has recently married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife.The union has attracted significant public attention and sparked conversations across social media platforms. Following the marriage, Akume’s first wife, Hon. Regina Akume, shared a heartfelt birthday […]
By Erewunmi Peace British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State on Monday, December 29, 2025. According to multiple reports, Joshua’s vehicle collided with a stationary truck in Makun, resulting in the deaths of two individuals at the scene. Fortunately, Joshua sustained only minor […]
By Erewunmi Peace Dr. Charles Omole, author of From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, has raised concerns about the influence of powerful inner circles — often referred to as “cabals” — in Nigerian governance. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Omole explained that every Nigerian president since 1999 has had […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nine suspected bandits were killed during a heavy gun battle with Nigerian military troops in Bakaji and Unguwar Garma communities in the Goron Dutse area of Shanono Local Government, Kano State. The clash occurred late at night when armed bandits attacked the communities, prompting security forces to engage them. Tragically, one vigilante […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tragedy struck at the Gombe State Government House on December 26, when a casual staff worker, identified as Mallam Umar (“Baba Usama”), was found dead within the premises. Authorities say investigations, including CCTV footage, led to the arrest of 19-year-old Shuaibu Adamu (“Yaya Mama”), a fellow casual worker, who allegedly confessed to […]
By Erewunmi Peace Reports of United States airstrikes targeting terrorist elements in parts of Sokoto State have continued to generate reactions across Nigeria, following comments by Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi describing the action as a “war against Islam and Muslims in Northern Nigeria.” According to international and Nigerian media reports, the airstrikes were […]
By Erewunmi Peace The United States has confirmed that it carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) militants operating in northwest Nigeria, according to a statement by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump announced that the strikes targeted Islamic State fighters accused of carrying out deadly attacks on civilians in the region. The operation reportedly […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, emphasizing that the reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s administration are aimed at delivering long-term stability and growth. In a Christmas and New Year message, APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, acknowledged the challenges faced by citizens but reassured the public that […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the newly appointed leaders of Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory agencies to focus on reducing import dependence and boosting investment in the domestic oil and gas sector. On December 19, 2025, the Nigerian Senate confirmed Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has explained why it allowed U.S. forces to conduct targeted strikes against terrorist groups in the country. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision is part of a strategic security cooperation with international partners, aimed at combating terrorism and violent extremism. The strikes […]
By Erewunmi Peace Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has criticized the Federal Government of Nigeria for allowing U.S. forces to carry out airstrikes against terrorist groups in the country. Describing the decision as a mistake, Sheikh Gumi warned that foreign military involvement could undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty, worsen security challenges, and potentially escalate civilian casualties. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have concluded the long-awaited renegotiation of the 2009 FGN–ASUU Agreement, bringing an end to years of protracted talks over academic staff welfare and the funding of public universities. The union disclosed the development in a statement shared on its […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a high-powered All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation to address internal disputes within the ruling party and strengthen cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee is chaired by Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, with prominent figures including […]
By Erewunmi Peace A bomb explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, has left multiple worshippers dead and many others injured, according to official reports. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening during Maghrib prayers, sending residents fleeing in panic. The Nigerian police and security agencies confirmed that at least five people were […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Kano State House of Assembly has been thrown into mourning following the death of two serving lawmakers, who passed away within hours of each other. The deceased lawmakers have been identified as Hon. Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo, who represented Ungogo Constituency, and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, the lawmaker representing Kano Municipal Constituency. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared that any individual or group that terrorises citizens will be classified and treated as terrorists, regardless of the name or label they operate under. The declaration was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a recent press briefing in Abuja, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Army has confirmed that four people lost their lives while 32 others sustained injuries following a bomb explosion at a mosque located within Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening during the Maghrib prayer, when worshippers had gathered at the mosque. The explosion caused […]
By Erewunmi Peace The leadership crisis within Nigeria’s Labour Party has further escalated as the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) issued a strong warning to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, his deputy Ikechukwu Emetu, and other party stakeholders. In a statement released by the party’s national leadership, the NWC cautioned Governor Otti and loyalists […]
