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Utomi: I’ll Withdraw Support if Peter Obi Accepts Vice-Presidential Role in 2027

By Erewunmi Peace Professor of Political Economy Pat Utomi has announced that he will withdraw his support for Peter Obi if the former Labour Party presidential candidate accepts a vice-presidential candidacy in the 2027 general elections. Utomi made the comments on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, stressing that he believes […]

Food Items to the Less Privileged

The Southwest Zonal Ex-Officio of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mrs. Lanre Fajuyi, on Tuesday the 23rd of December 2025, distributed a variety of items to about 150 widows, the physically challenged and other less privileged members of the society.

Ekiti Airport – From Conceptualization to Execution

Commercial flights began at Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport on December 10, 2025. Professor Mobolaji Aluko, Ekiti State Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, recounts that the airport’s construction spanned four administrations.

Ooni of Ife Appointed Chancellor of Kashim Ibrahim University

By Erewunmi Peace The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has been appointed as the Chancellor of Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, Borno State. The appointment was made by the Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, and was formally communicated to the monarch through an official letter delivered to his palace in Ile-Ife. […]

2026 Will Mark Start of More Robust Economic Growth – Tinubu

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism that 2026 will mark the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, following economic reforms implemented by his administration. The President stated this in his New Year message to Nigerians on Wednesday, where he reviewed the state of the nation’s economy […]

Senator Godiya Akwashiki Dies at 52 in India

By Erewunmi Peace Former Senator representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Godiya Akwashiki, has died at the age of 52. According to reports, the lawmaker passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2025, while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India after a prolonged illness. The death of the senator was confirmed by family sources and […]

Insecurity: Group Demands Overhaul of Amotekun, Cites Leadership Failure

By Erewunmi Peace A civil society organisation, The Osun Masterminds (TOM), has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, citing alleged leadership and operational failures. The group made the call in a statement while reacting to the rising cases of insecurity across parts of Osun […]

Gunmen Attack, Burn Police Station in Ondo Community as Residents Flee

By Erewunmi Peace Panic gripped residents of Ipele community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State following an attack by armed gunmen who set the local Divisional Police Station ablaze during the early hours of the New Year. According to reports, the assailants stormed the community late on Tuesday night, December 31, firing gunshots […]

FG’s Silence on Ozekhome UK Property Saga ‘Deafening’ — NBA Anti-Corruption Chair

By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Anti-Corruption Committee, Babafemi Badejo, has criticized the Federal Government over what he described as its continued silence on the controversial UK property dispute involving Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome. Badejo made the remarks while reacting to the lack of public updates on […]

Resident Doctors Threaten Fresh Strike, Accuse FG of Unfulfilled Agreements

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to embark on a fresh nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of failing to fully implement agreements reached after the suspension of its last industrial action. The association raised concerns over what it described as unfulfilled commitments contained in a Memorandum of Understanding […]

Gunmen Kidnap Kwara Monarch, Son in Palace Attack

By Erewunmi Peace Armed gunmen have abducted a traditional ruler in Kwara State and one of his sons following an attack on the monarch’s palace in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred late on Tuesday night, December 31, when the assailants stormed the palace, shooting sporadically before forcefully taking […]

APC Criticises Peter Obi’s Move to ADC, Describes It as “Convenience Politics”

By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the reported move of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the decision as an act of convenience politics. In a statement credited to party officials, the APC said Obi’s decision to align with the ADC reflects a […]

Oba of Benin Not Involved in Attack on Pedro Obaseki – Palace

By Erewunmi Peace The Palace of the Oba of Benin has denied reports linking the monarch to the recent attack on Dr. Pedro Obaseki, describing such claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued by the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), the palace said the Oba of Benin was not involved in, nor did he […]

One Dead, Five Trapped as Rice Mill Factory Collapses in Kebbi

By Erewunmi Peace At least one person has been confirmed dead, while five others were trapped following the collapse of a rice mill factory in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. The incident occurred on Tuesday when a section of the private rice mill reportedly gave way while workers were on duty. Eyewitnesses said several workers were […]

Solid Minerals Revenue Set to Cross ₦70bn in 2025 — FG

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has projected that revenue generated from Nigeria’s solid minerals sector will exceed ₦70 billion in 2025, reflecting continued growth driven by reforms in the mining industry. According to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, the projection follows significant improvements recorded in the sector over the past two years. Revenue […]

Rivers Lawmakers Return Fubara’s ₦100,000 Christmas Bonus

By Erewunmi Peace Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have returned a ₦100,000 Christmas bonus that was credited to their accounts, calling it unsolicited and unapproved. The payment, reportedly sent on the instruction of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, was returned to the Rivers State Government account following the lawmakers’ decision. In a statement, the […]

No Bank Account Will Be Debited Under New Tax Laws – Oyedele Assures Nigerians

By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has assured Nigerians that the proposed tax reforms will not allow the government to automatically debit citizens’ bank accounts. Oyedele made this clarification while addressing growing public concerns and misinformation surrounding the new tax laws expected to take […]

Fayemi Calls on Ekiti APC Members to Mobilise for Oyebanji’s Re-election

By Erewunmi Peace Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to begin early mobilisation ahead of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election bid. Fayemi made the call while addressing party stakeholders, stressing the need for unity, commitment, and sustained grassroots engagement to ensure the […]

Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of ₦1.1bn Linked to Kano Funds Scandal

By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of ₦1.1 billion allegedly linked to irregular withdrawals from the Kano State Federation Account. The order was granted following an ex parte application filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which claimed that the funds […]