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Nigerian Senate Approves Optional Real-Time Electronic Transmission of Election Results

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has approved an amendment to the Electoral Act allowing for the optional real-time electronic transmission of election results, following extensive debate over election transparency and result management. The move is part of the ongoing Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to modernize Nigeria’s election process. Under the amendment, […]

CDS Orders Deployment of Special Forces to Kwara, Niger Over Rising Insecurity

By Erewunmi Peace The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has ordered the deployment of special military forces to Kwara State and parts of Niger State following growing insecurity in the region. The decision comes amid rising cases of armed attacks, banditry, and killings affecting communities across the North-Central zone. According to military […]

Abdullahi Saleh Usman Resigns as NAHCON Chairman

By Erewunmi Peace Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman has resigned from his position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). His resignation was confirmed on Monday, February 10, 2026, bringing an end to his tenure at the commission. According to statements released through his media aide, Usman said his […]

LG Autonomy: Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Direct Allocation for Local Governments

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to full local government autonomy, urging state governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgment granting financial independence to local councils. Speaking on the issue of grassroots governance, the President emphasized that local governments must receive their statutory allocations directly in line with […]

Petrol Price May Drop Nationwide as Imported Fuel Undercuts Dangote Rate

By Erewunmi Peace Petrol prices may soon drop across Nigeria following a reduction in the cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which has reportedly fallen below the ex-depot rate of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Industry sources indicate that the landing cost of imported petrol has declined, creating competitive pressure in the downstream oil market. […]

NAFDAC Busts Secret Warehouses in Lagos, Seizes 10 Million Doses of Fake Drugs

By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and shut down secret warehouses in Lagos State, seizing more than 10 million doses of counterfeit and banned medicines in a major enforcement operation. According to the agency, the raid was carried out following credible intelligence reports that led […]

Sit‑At‑Home Defiance: Anambra Govt Suspends Nine Headteachers as Schools Record Zero, Single-Digit Attendance

By Erewunmi Peace The Anambra State Government has suspended nine headteachers and principals of state-owned schools after a monitoring exercise revealed extremely low student attendance on Monday, in defiance of directives to keep schools open. Officials from the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) conducted inspections across several public schools and found that in […]

Osun Lawmaker Claims He Included Iwo Central Mosque Renovation in Nigeria’s Budget

By Erewunmi Peace A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives representing the Ayedire/Iwo/Ola-Oluwa Federal Constituency, Lukman Kayode Mudasiru, has stated that he successfully included funds for the renovation of the Iwo Central Mosque in Nigeria’s 2025 budget. Speaking to reporters, Mudasiru explained that the initiative was aimed at supporting community development and preserving religious heritage […]

Tinubu Mentions Three Governors Who Have Improved on Insecurity

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly commended three state governors for their efforts in improving security within their states. The announcement came during the National Economic Council Conference held in Abuja on Monday. The governors highlighted by President Tinubu include: Babagana Zulum – Borno State Dikko Umaru Radda – Katsina State Uba […]

EFCC Arraigns Two Over Alleged ₦600 Million NNPC Job Scam in Abuja

By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two individuals before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, over an alleged ₦603.4 million job scam linked to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The suspects, Gidado Ibrahim and Halimat Adenike Tejusho (currently at large), are facing an amended six-count […]

Abia Governor Alex Otti Signs Senior Citizens Support Bill Into Law

By Erewunmi Peace Abia State Governor Alex Otti has signed into law the Senior Citizens Support Bill, a legislative initiative aimed at improving the welfare of residents aged 60 years and above. The law provides for monthly stipends, access to free healthcare at public health facilities, and priority access to government services for eligible senior […]

Appeal Court Upholds Natasha’s Suspension, Nullifies ₦5 Million Fine

By Erewunmi Peace The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate but nullified the ₦5 million fine previously imposed on her by a lower court. Senator Akpoti‑Uduaghan had been suspended over alleged misconduct during plenary proceedings in 2025. The Federal High Court initially confirmed her […]

NBA Elections: Tension as Osigwe Admits Bias

By Erewunmi Peace Tension has emerged in Nigeria’s legal community ahead of the forthcoming Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) national elections, following reports that NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, allegedly admitted to being biased in favor of a particular candidate. According to some online reports, representatives of Egbe Amofin Oodua, a prominent lawyers’ group, raised […]

Fire Service in Ekiti State

The Fire Service is one of the departments in the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities where Professor Mobolaji Aluko is the Commissioner. He narrates the evolution of the department from the administration of Dr. John Kayode Fayemi to Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s government.

Train-the-Trainer 2-days Workshop

The annual Teaching Methodology Workshop at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) is a key policy driving the university’s top ranking in Nigeria. The 2026 workshop was held on the 6th and 7th of January.

Breast Cancer treatment receives a boost

In line with its pace-setting principle, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, on the 7th of February, 2026, signed a memorandum of understanding with Cherami PV Group, a Chinese company, to advance the course of diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Troops Overrun Notorious Bandits’ Camp, Rescue 16 Kidnap Victims in Kogi

By Erewunmi Peace Security forces have successfully overrun a notorious bandits’ camp in Kogi State, rescuing sixteen kidnapped victims during a coordinated operation in the state. According to reports from local authorities, the operation was carried out in forested areas believed to be strongholds for criminal groups responsible for recent kidnappings and attacks within the […]

We are Set to Receive President Tinubu – Kebbi Governor

By Erewunmi Peace Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, has announced that the state is fully prepared to receive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a state visit to inaugurate key government projects. Governor Idris disclosed this while addressing supporters and stakeholders in the state, noting that the President is scheduled to visit Kebbi next week […]

Suspected Kidnappers of Edo Medical Doctor Arrested At His Hospital

By Erewunmi Peace Suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a medical doctor in Edo State and the killing of his younger brother have been arrested after reportedly taking their sick child to the same hospital where the doctor works. According to the Edo State Police Command, the suspects were involved in the kidnapping of […]

President Tinubu Orders Re-opening of Nigeria-Benin Border

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reopening of the Nigeria–Benin border at the Tsamiya crossing in Kebbi State to facilitate trade and improve movement of goods between the two countries. The Nigeria Customs Service confirmed that the reopening aims to boost regional commerce, especially in agricultural produce and other commercial goods, […]