By Erewunmi Peace The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) is at the centre of a brewing controversy after an online media report claimed that senior officials, including the Vice-Chancellor, were involved in diverting funds from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) that were meant to assist indigent students with tuition fees. According to the online report, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the launch of ward-level National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment, aimed at making registration more accessible across Nigeria and helping the country move closer to its goal of 180 million registered NINs. Starting Monday, February 16, 2026, NIMC will take registration services directly to communities […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former presidential aspirant and politician Datti Baba-Ahmed has criticized the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that the party suffers from a lack of strong and capable leadership. In a recent interview, Baba-Ahmed said that the party’s leadership structure has failed to demonstrate the strategic vision and political acumen necessary to compete effectively […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports claiming that the Federal Government directed it to suspend enforcement of the ban on sachet and small-sized alcoholic beverages. In an official statement, the agency clarified that it has not received any formal communication from the Federal Government […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), has announced a set of reforms aimed at decongesting the courts and safeguarding the rights of both tenants and landlords in Lagos State. Speaking on the initiative, Pedro highlighted the need to reduce prolonged court delays, particularly in tenancy and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Germany’s Deputy Head of Mission to Nigeria, Mr. Johannes Lehne, has stated that the $2.3 billion Siemens power deal signed during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration remained largely dormant until President Bola Tinubu’s government revived it. Speaking at the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) in Lagos, Lehne said the […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, has withdrawn from presiding over ongoing cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN). The cases include a civil suit seeking the forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to Malami and a 16-count […]
By Erewunmi Peace Residents of Osun State have staged protests over a recently constructed road they describe as poorly executed and already deteriorating. The demonstration, which took place on Tuesday, highlighted the frustrations of citizens with infrastructure projects in the state. Protesters claimed that parts of the road began breaking down only weeks after completion. […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigerian households are feeling the pinch as rising telecom tariffs and complex billing practices drive up the cost of mobile phone and internet services. A recent feature highlights the growing frustration among consumers, who say that frequent tariff increases, rapid data depletion, and unclear billing are placing a heavy burden on already […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has handed over a suspected land grabber to the Oyo State Directorate of the Department of State Services (DSS), following complaints of illegal land acquisition in the city. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, is alleged to have been involved in a […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Nigerian energy expert has revealed that electricity in the United Kingdom is effectively cheaper than in Nigeria, citing high tariffs and inconsistent power supply as key issues in the country’s electricity sector.Nick Agule, an experienced energy analyst, made the statement during a recent television interview, emphasizing that Nigerian consumers pay more […]
By Erewunmi Peace A leading gender advocate has called for urgent systemic reforms to increase women’s representation in decision-making spaces across Nigeria. Dr. Abiola Akiyode Afolabi, Executive Chair of the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), emphasized the need to move beyond symbolic inclusion and address the structural challenges that continue to limit women’s […]
By Erewunmi Peace Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of petrol (Premium Motor Spirit, PMS), lowering the cost by ₦25 per litre. The new ex-depot price now stands at ₦774 per litre, down from ₦799 per litre. The price adjustment was communicated to marketers and is effective immediately, signaling relief for […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a ₦501 billion bond aimed at addressing longstanding financial challenges in the country’s electricity sector. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to restore confidence, improve liquidity, and resolve outstanding debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos). The bond, issued under the Presidential Power […]
By Erewunmi Peace A man identified simply as Lawrence has reportedly been killed by an angry mob in Owa Alero community, Agbor area of Delta State, just four days after returning to Nigeria from Italy. According to local reports, the incident occurred within the community under circumstances that are still being clarified at the time […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Environmental Task Force has arrested 26 individuals allegedly involved in extorting cart pushers engaged in illegal waste disposal activities in the Orile area of the state. The arrests were made during an enforcement operation carried out at the Orile Under Bridge, a location reportedly known for unauthorized refuse dumping. […]
Policemen attached to Ashi Police Station in Ibadan, Oyo State, have broken the arm of Opeyemi Abdullah, a fashion entrepreneur and model. The incident occurred on Thursday when four policemen stationed at a checkpoint on Oke Agbara Church Road, linking Ashi Junction to Bodija, Ibadan, stopped a commercial motorcycle Abdullah had boarded. One of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Dangote Petroleum Refinery has denied claims that it imports finished petrol (Premium Motor Spirit, PMS) into Nigeria and has vowed to take legal action against those spreading false information. In a statement released on Monday, the refinery clarified that it only imports feedstocks and intermediate components, which are further processed in-house. The […]
By Erewunmi Peace A group of senior lawyers has called on the federal government to revisit and implement recommendations from the 2014 National Conference (Confab) Report as a solution to Nigeria’s escalating security challenges. Speaking during a recent public forum, the legal experts criticized the government’s handling of insecurity, citing persistent issues such as banditry, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has revealed that the Buhari administration was displeased when the House blocked a foreign loan proposal that excluded the South-East geopolitical zone. Gbajabiamila said that while he led the House, lawmakers refused to approve the […]
