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FEC Approves ₦438 Billion Nationwide Road, Trailer Park Projects

By Peace Erewunmi The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved road construction and rehabilitation projects worth about ₦438 billion across Nigeria, alongside major highway and trailer park concessions. The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after Wednesday’s FEC meeting at […]

‘I’ve Trillions and Trillions and Trillions, and That Money Is for the Governors’ — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

By Peace Erewunmi National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic administration, questioning whether the increased revenue being generated by the Federal Government is translating into better living conditions for Nigerians. Baba-Ahmed made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television, where he discussed the […]

Subsidy: Atiku Is Confused, Voodoo Economist Going Back to What He Called a Fraud — Wike

By Peace Erewunmi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his recent position on fuel subsidy, describing him as a “voodoo economist.” Wike accused Atiku of contradicting his earlier position on fuel subsidy by now advocating a policy that, according to the minister, the former vice-president […]

Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Surge to $52.5bn, Highest in 17 Years

By Peace Erewunmi Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have risen above $52.5 billion, reaching their highest level in 17 years, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The latest figure, recorded as of July 17, 2026, has also surpassed the CBN’s annual reserve target for the year. The CBN attributed the increase to sustained foreign […]

2027: Kwankwaso Explains Decision to Run With Obi

By Peace Erewunmi Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has explained his decision to contest as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso, who is running with Obi on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said their partnership was driven by a shared desire to adopt […]

2027: Lagos APC Declares Readiness for Tinubu’s Re-election Campaign

By Peace Erewunmi The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared its readiness to mobilise voters across the state for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 presidential election. The party said its structures across Lagos had been strengthened and energised to take the message of the administration’s Renewed […]

Osun APC Stakeholders Write Tinubu, Give Reasons for Governorship Election Defeat

By Peace Erewunmi Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, outlining what they described as the major reasons behind the party’s defeat in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. In a statement dated August 18 and signed by the coordinator of the Osun APC Stakeholders […]

Intelligence Uncovers Fentanyl Production Threat in Ogun Forest as NDLEA Seeks More Support

By Peace Erewunmi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised concerns over the growing threat of illicit synthetic drug production in Nigeria following intelligence that uncovered clandestine drug-processing activities in forests across the South-West. The warning comes after the agency dismantled a large-scale clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Ijebu East, Ogun State, in May […]

TCN Adds 672MW Transmission Capacity to Lagos Power Network

By Peace Erewunmi The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has increased the transmission capacity of the Lagos electricity network by 672 megawatts (MW) following upgrades at major transmission substations across the state. The projects, commissioned as part of efforts to strengthen Lagos’ power infrastructure, are expected to improve the supply of bulk electricity to the […]

Police: Davido Was Target of Attack on Gov Adeleke’s Convoy

By Peace Erewunmi The Osun State Police Command has revealed that music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was the target of the attack that disrupted Governor Ademola Adeleke’s convoy in Osogbo on Wednesday. The incident occurred on August 19, 2026, shortly after Governor Adeleke visited the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo following […]

Tinubu Sets 90-Day Deadline for National Threat Assessment, Defence Operations Plan

By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan to strengthen Nigeria’s response to security challenges. The President issued the directive during the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House in Abuja, tasking an 11-member committee with producing […]

Tinubu Appoints Abel Enitan as New Head of Civil Service as Walson-Jack Retires

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), effective August 27, 2026. Enitan will succeed Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is due to retire from the Federal Civil Service after attaining the statutory retirement age of 60. The Presidency announced the appointment on […]

Osun Election Victory: Adeleke Receives Certificate of Return

By Peace Erewunmi Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Adeleke received the certificate on Wednesday at the INEC office in Osogbo, four days after he was declared winner of the election. The governor, […]

Osun Election: Adeleke Won Through Vote-Buying, Inducement — AAC Candidate Esan

By Peace Erewunmi The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in the 2026 Osun State election, Olajide Esan, has alleged that Governor Ademola Adeleke secured his victory through vote-buying and inducement rather than the strength of his policies or what he had to offer the people. Esan made the allegation during an interview with ARISE […]

Fayose: I Suffered ‘Federal Might’ in 2018, Tinubu Acted Differently in Osun

By Peace Erewunmi Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as allowing the will of the people to prevail in the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. Fayose, while speaking on TVC News, contrasted the conduct of the Osun election with his experience during the 2018 […]

Oyebanji Backs Ikogosi Road Race to Drive Youth Empowerment

By Peace Erewunmi Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his administration’s support for the 2026 Ikogosi Road Race, describing the event as an opportunity to promote youth empowerment, grassroots sports development and tourism in the state. The 17.5-kilometre road race is scheduled to return as part of efforts to provide young people with opportunities […]