By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the sum of ₦5 billion to support victims of the recent fire outbreak at the popular Singer Market in Kano. The donation was announced by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who visited the affected market to sympathize with traders who lost goods and property in the […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mike Igini, has warned that a majority of federal lawmakers may struggle to return to the National Assembly in 2027 if the mandatory electronic transmission clause is removed from the Electoral Act. Igini made this statement amid ongoing debates at […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called for the urgent integration of gender-inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curricula in schools across Nigeria. The association emphasized that promoting inclusive STEM education from an early stage is critical to increasing female participation in science and engineering fields and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Seme BorderThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted suspected cocaine valued at approximately ₦1 billion along the Badagry–Seme border corridor in Lagos State. According to reports, Customs operatives discovered 22 packages of suspected cocaine concealed inside a Toyota Highlander. The illicit substances were reportedly hidden in a specially constructed compartment beneath the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a China-based Nigerian businessman alongside two Angolan nationals after recovering 236 cocaine pellets at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. The suspect, Ibeanu Vincent Chukwudulue, 34, a businessman based in China, and the two Angolan nationals, Mbandu […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has responded to claims by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai regarding the alleged procurement of a toxic chemical, urging him to provide evidence to the Department of State Services (DSS). El-Rufai recently alleged that the NSA’s office may have procured about 10 kg of […]
Ekiti REC, Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, clarifies the APC candidate’s status for the June 20, 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election.
Aare Afe Babalola, founder of ABUAD, was honored as PATRON OF THE ARTS by the PAN African Writers Association (PAWA) in a ceremony held at ABUAD’s Senate Chamber on February 5, 2026.
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) has partnered with United Airlines to provide its students with practical aeronautical engineering experience.
Opeyemi David Falegan and Prince Isaac Fayose were close friends until Fayose’s political efforts in Ekiti State.
By Erewunmi Peace The United States is considering sanctions targeting specific Nigerians and groups, including potential visa bans and asset freezes, following allegations of involvement in human rights violations in Nigeria. A bill introduced in the U.S. Congress, called the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, recommends punitive measures against individuals and organisations […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 64 bags of suspected cannabis sativa concealed in a cement-laden trailer on the Zaria–Kano Road. According to the NDLEA’s Kano Command, the trailer, loaded with Dangote Cement from Obajana, Kogi State, was heading to Mubi, Adamawa State when officers discovered the drugs. The […]
Between 2010 and 2023, Nigeria spent an estimated ₦11–12 trillion (~$20–26 billion) attempting to revive its moribund state-owned refineries, Kaduna, Port Harcourt, Warri, and others. Yet, after more than a decade of “turnaround maintenance,” these facilities remain largely non-operational, forcing Nigeria to continue importing fuel and draining foreign reserves. This colossal expenditure, rather than building […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to collaborate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to tackle vote-buying and electoral corruption ahead of upcoming elections. INEC stated that the partnership aims to strengthen enforcement against bribery in […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Ekiti State Government has declared that erecting road bumps without official approval from the Ministry of Works is now a punishable offence. The announcement was made by Sola Adebayo, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Works, who emphasized that all road infrastructure, including speed bumps, must be approved and supervised by ministry […]
By Erewunmi Peace Uncertainty has reportedly emerged over the trial process for military officers accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu, as authorities deliberate on the appropriate legal framework to prosecute the suspects. Reports indicate that there is ongoing debate within the Federal Government and the military hierarchy over whether the […]
A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) has been killed following a deadly ambush by suspected bandits in Katsina State. The incident occurred in Rimi Local Government Area when armed assailants reportedly attacked a community and rustled cattle. Security operatives were said to have responded swiftly to distress calls before engaging the attackers in a gun battle. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The leadership crisis in Osun State’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified as PDP Chairman Sunday Bisi accused former governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola of “an open betrayal and continuation of a failed plot to stop Governor Ademola Adeleke.” Bisi made the statement following Oyinlola’s comments at a PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo, where […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has informed the National Assembly that it will require ₦873.78 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections across Nigeria.INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan presented the commission’s 2026 budget proposal, highlighting that the requested amount is significantly higher than the ₦313 billion allocated for the 2023 elections. He explained […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has received 75,000 free prepaid electricity meters under the Federal Government’s free metering programme. The company has warned customers not to pay anyone for the meters or their installation. BEDC Managing Director, Jonathan Lawani, said the distribution of meters has begun across its four franchise states […]
