By Erewunmi Peace A Nigerian pilot has publicly criticised the runway at the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport, claiming it has undulations that could affect landing safety. The airport, reportedly costing around $800 million, has been the centre of public attention since it received operational approval from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). In posts circulating […]
By Erewunmi Peace Healthcare costs in Nigeria have surged significantly, with healthcare inflation reaching 30.35%, according to recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows that while overall inflation has shown signs of easing, the cost of medical goods and services continues to rise sharply. This […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hosted traditional and religious leaders from across Nigeria at the State House in Abuja, in a high-level meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration between government and community leadership structures. The meeting brought together prominent monarchs, emirs, obas, clerics, and other respected community figures to discuss national development priorities, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Authorities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have imposed a night curfew following renewed security challenges in the area. The Chairman of the local government, Abubakar Danladi, announced the restriction as part of efforts to restore calm and protect residents after reported attacks in parts of the council area. According […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship election in the Federal Capital Territory. The Returning Officer announced that the PDP candidate, Mohammed Kasim, secured the highest number of valid votes cast in the election, defeating candidates […]
By Erewunmi Peace Residents of communities in Benue State have raised concerns over the reported movement of suspected armed herders across parts of the state, sparking fear and tension among locals. According to reports from affected communities in Guma and Logo Local Government Areas, groups of unidentified armed men were allegedly sighted moving through farmlands […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former London imam, Abdul Halim Khan, has been convicted of multiple serious sexual offences following a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. The 54-year-old was found guilty of numerous charges, including rape and sexual abuse involving women and underage girls. Prosecutors told the court that Khan abused his position of religious authority […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tension escalated in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections today as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) openly criticized the involvement of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in the electoral process. In a statement released on social media, Dr. Moses Paul (ADC) challenged […]
By Erewunmi Peace Teachers in parts of Kwara State have reportedly refused to resume classes following a deadly attack by suspected terrorists that claimed the life of a school principal. The incident, which occurred in communities within Kaiama Local Government Area, has heightened fear among residents and education workers, leading to the indefinite closure of […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed February 25, 2026, for the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged cybercrime-related offences. The case, filed by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), is scheduled to be heard before Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court. Details of the ChargesAccording […]
The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ado-Ekiti, also known as Progress FM, declares ABUAD Multi-System Hospital, AMSH, a world-class healthcare centre.
Samuel Joseph Ajayi, a kidney patient undergoing dialysis in a Nigerian hospital, urgently needs a kidney transplant to survive.
By Erewunmi Peace Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El‑Rufai, remains under scrutiny by Nigerian security and anti‑corruption agencies. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) are conducting investigations related to financial impropriety and alleged cyber offences from his tenure as governor. EFCC InvestigationThe EFCC has detained El‑Rufai in […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a shocking incident, Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledun, the Alagamo of Agamo in Akure North Local Government Area, was hacked to death by unknown gunmen. According to eyewitnesses and police reports, the attackers stormed the monarch’s palace, attempting a kidnapping. Oba Faledun resisted, but was overpowered. He was later found dead a […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, after discovering large quantities of expired food and beverage products valued at over ₦100 million. The enforcement operation, carried out by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement team, targeted warehouses along Minna Road and behind […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially suspended the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following weeks of political tension and legal challenges. The impeachment process, initiated earlier this year, was based on allegations of gross misconduct and constitutional violations. However, during a plenary session on […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted additional confessional statements and forensic evidence in the trial of the suspects accused of the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. During proceedings before Justice Emeka Nwite, the court accepted confessional statements from the defendants, as […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El‑Rufai, remains under scrutiny by Nigerian security and anti‑corruption agencies. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) are conducting investigations related to financial impropriety and alleged cyber offences from his tenure as governor. EFCC InvestigationThe EFCC has detained El‑Rufai in […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Arewa Think Tank, a Northern Nigeria civil advocacy group, has cautioned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai against misinterpreting President Bola Tinubu’s tolerance and patience as a sign of weakness. The statement comes amid recent political disagreements and public criticisms involving El‑Rufai. The WarningThe group, led by Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, stated […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced that salaries of federal civil servants who fail to complete the ongoing Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) verification exercise will be suspended beginning March 2026. The directive was issued through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation as part of […]
