By Peace Erewunmi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed three factories in Ogun State for allegedly producing alcoholic drinks in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml, in violation of the Federal Government’s ban on such products. The enforcement exercise forms part of the agency’s nationwide crackdown on the […]
By Peace Erewunmi Emergency responders have commenced rescue operations following the collapse of a building in Ota, Ogun State, with reports indicating that some occupants trapped beneath the rubble were still able to answer phone calls, raising hopes that more survivors could be rescued. Officials of the Ogun State Emergency Management Agency (OGSEMA), the National […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has called on African countries to stop exporting raw minerals and instead prioritise local processing and value addition to maximise the continent’s economic potential. Speaking at the Ministerial Forum on Critical Minerals, Value Chain and Beneficiation in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Alake said Africa […]
By Peace Erewunmi Nigeria’s first astronaut, Chief Owolabi Salis has met former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as part of a strategic dialogue targeted at national development. The New York based lawyer and chartered accountant who was in Nigeria recently disclosed that the move had become expedient to put Nigeria on the right democratic trajectory. According […]
By Peace Erewunmi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a consignment of cocaine destined for the United Kingdom and arrested a Lagos-based businessman allegedly linked to the attempted drug trafficking operation. The seizure forms part of the agency’s ongoing crackdown on transnational drug syndicates. According to the NDLEA, the illicit drug was […]
By Peace Erewunmi The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has suspended seven lecturers over allegations of misconduct, including sexual harassment and the unauthorised sale of handouts and textbooks, as part of efforts to restore discipline and integrity within the institution. According to the Polytechnic’s Public Relations Officer, John Onimisi, six of the lecturers were […]
By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has challenged Nigerian universities to move beyond their traditional teaching role and become centres for developing practical, evidence-based solutions to the country’s pressing challenges, including insecurity, food insecurity, climate change and technological underdevelopment. He made the call at the 55th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Saturday, August 1, 2026, for a mock accreditation exercise ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election slated for August 15, 2026. The exercise is aimed at testing the Commission’s readiness and ensuring the smooth deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) before election […]
By Peace Erewunmi Residents of Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State are fearing that several people have been killed, while about 30 others remain missing, following a fresh attack by suspected armed herders on communities in the area. The assault reportedly forced many residents to flee their homes as gunmen invaded the affected communities. […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), has emphasised that responsible data handling is a critical component of the Commission’s anti-corruption mandate, stating that public confidence depends not only on successful investigations and prosecutions but also on the protection of personal […]
By Peace Erewunmi Fresh details have emerged from the ongoing trial of military officers and civilians accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with prosecutors alleging that the suspects developed a detailed operational plan targeting key government institutions and officials. According to documents presented before the Federal High Court in […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, ordered officers to shoot criminals or anyone carrying illegal firearms on sight, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the police […]
By Peace Erewunmi The United States Government has condemned the killing of nine family members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a Plateau State-based cleric, and called on Nigerian authorities to ensure that those responsible are identified, arrested and brought to justice. The attack, which occurred in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, has drawn international […]
By Peace Erewunmi Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has disclosed that the five governors of Nigeria’s South-East region have resolved to work together in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general election. Uzodimma made the disclosure during a state banquet held in Owerri, Imo State, at the conclusion of the […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has indefinitely suspended two lecturers in its Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering over allegations of extortion and violations of the institution’s regulations. The decision followed the recommendations of a committee established to investigate complaints against the staff members. The affected lecturers, Dr. […]
By Peace Erewunmi Retired American mental health counsellor Jeffrey Guterman has said the lobbying campaign reportedly initiated by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the United States will not prevent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from securing victory in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. Guterman argued that attempts to revive allegations relating to President Tinubu’s past legal […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Federal Government has approved a reduction in textbook assessment and ranking fees, providing relief for publishers and authors ahead of the implementation of the National Textbook Ranking System scheduled to commence in September 2026. The decision is aimed at easing the financial burden on stakeholders in the publishing industry while encouraging […]
By Peace Erewunmi Former Lagos State Governor and former Minister of Works, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has ruled out any ambition to contest for the presidency of Nigeria, dismissing speculations linking him with a possible presidential bid. Speaking during an interview on TVC, Fashola gave a direct response when asked whether he intended to run […]
By Peace Erewunmi Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has successfully completed a landmark US$2.5 billion private equity placement, in what the company described as Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement by value. The fundraising marks a major milestone in the refinery’s long-term expansion strategy. According to the company, the offer was 3.7 times […]
By Peace Erewunmi The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has called for the immediate convocation of a Sovereign National Conference (SNC) to produce a new constitution that it says genuinely reflects the aspirations, diversity and democratic ideals of Nigerians. In a statement signed by its factional President-General, Chief Omenazu Jackson, the group argued […]
