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Tinubu Urges Governors to Obey Supreme Court Ruling on Local Government Autonomy

By Erewunmi Peace President BolaAhmed Tinubu has urged state governors across Nigeria to comply fully with the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local government councils, stressing that the ruling must be respected in the interest of grassroots development. The President made this call while addressing leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where […]

APC Issues Ultimatum for Compulsory Electronic Membership Registration

By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that all its members must complete electronic membership registration or risk losing their status within the party. The directive was issued by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yelwata, during the party’s national caucus meeting held in Abuja. According to the party leadership, the electronic registration […]

Dangote, NMDPRA Boss Clash Over Alleged $5m School Fees

By Erewunmi Peace Billionaire industrialist and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has accused the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, of spending about $5 million on his children’s education abroad, sparking widespread public debate over public-sector accountability. Dangote made the allegation during a recent […]

Trump Imposes Fresh Travel Restrictions on Nigeria Over Security Concerns

By Erewunmi Peace The United States government under President Donald Trump has announced new travel restrictions affecting Nigerian nationals, citing concerns related to national security, terrorism, and visa overstays. The restrictions, issued through a recent presidential proclamation, place Nigeria among several countries facing partial suspension of certain U.S. visa categories, rather than a total travel […]

Tinubu Replaces Buhari-Era Oil Regulators, Nominates New Chiefs for Senate Approval

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major leadership shake-up in Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory sector, following the resignation of two top regulators appointed under the previous administration. The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, and the Chief Executive Officer of the […]

NCAA Approves Resumption of Commercial Flights at Ibadan Airport

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the resumption of scheduled commercial flight operations at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, bringing an end to years of limited aviation activities at the facility. The approval was granted through a provisional interim operational permit, following the completion of key infrastructure upgrades and […]

Engineers Farouk Ahmed, Gbenga Komolafe Resign

By Erewunmi Peace Engineers Farouk Ahmed and Gbenga Komolafe have resigned from their positions as chief executives of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulatory agencies, prompting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to nominate successors to the Senate for confirmation. Engineer Farouk Ahmed served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), […]

I won’t quit PDP for any party – Governor Makinde

By Erewunmi Peace Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed rumours suggesting that he plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking amid growing political speculations, Makinde made it clear that he remains committed to the PDP and has no intention of joining the ruling APC or […]

FG Set to Miss 2025 Revenue Target by ₦30 Trillion — Finance Minister

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria is projected to miss its 2025 revenue target by a wide margin, Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun has disclosed. According to official figures presented before the House of Representatives’ committees on finance and national planning, actual revenues for the year are expected […]

Ex-U.S. Army Officer Alleges Foreign Backing of Banditry in Nigeria

By Erewunmi Peace A former United States Army officer has alleged that foreign interests may be supporting bandit groups operating in parts of Nigeria, raising fresh concerns about the complexity of the country’s security challenges. The retired officer, Captain Bish Johnson, made the claim during a recent television interview, where he suggested that Nigeria’s banditry […]

BUA Foods Nears Completion of Nigeria’s Largest Sugar Plant

By Erewunmi Peace BUA Foods Plc has announced that it is nearing completion of what is expected to become Nigeria’s largest integrated sugar production facility, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive toward local manufacturing and import substitution. The sugar plant, located in Lafiagi, Kwara State, is part of BUA Foods’ large-scale backward integration […]

Former CJN Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad Dies at 71

By Erewunmi Peace Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died at the age of 71. His death was confirmed by senior judicial sources on Tuesday. Justice Muhammad, who served as Nigeria’s Chief Justice from 2019 to 2022, was a respected jurist with decades of service in the Nigerian judiciary. Born […]

Why Power Supply Dropped Nationwide – TCN

By Erewunmi Peace Electricity supply across Nigeria dropped nationwide following disruptions in gas supply to power generation companies, authorities have confirmed. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) explained that the reduction in power supply was triggered by gas constraints affecting several gas-fired power plants. These constraints were caused by vandalism of gas pipelines, which limited […]

Ibadan Mogajis, CCII, Monarchs Warn Alaafin of Oyo Over Disrespect to Olubadan

By Erewunmi Peace Traditional leaders and community stakeholders in Ibadanland have issued a strong warning to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, cautioning him against disrespecting the Olubadan and the traditions of Ibadan. The warning was jointly issued by: Mogajis (family heads) in Ibadanland Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) Monarchs and Baales […]

Oyebanji Urges Friends, Associates to Convert Birthday Gifts, Adverts into Donations for Ekiti Special Schools

By Erewunmi Peace Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has appealed to friends, associates and well-wishers to convert birthday gifts, congratulatory adverts and celebrations planned in his honour into cash and material donations for special schools in the state. The governor made the appeal ahead of his 58th birthday on December 21, urging supporters to […]