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Dangote Calls for Investigation into $5 Million School Fees Paid by NMDPRA Boss

By Erewunmi Peace Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has called for a formal investigation into the alleged $5 million secondary school fees reportedly paid by Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), for his four children. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, Dangote questioned how a […]

Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu Expresses Hope on Future of the Yoruba and Nigeria

By Erewunmi Peace Ambassador Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu, a prominent member of the Awolowo family, has expressed optimism about the future of the Yoruba people and Nigeria during a meeting with leaders of the Afenifere socio-political group. While receiving the delegation at her residence in Ikenne, Awolowo-Dosunmu commended the leadership of Chief Reuben Fasoranti and highlighted her […]

How I Broke FUTA Academic Record With 4.98 CGPA — Varsity Best Graduate, Akindunbi

By Erewunmi Peace Aduragbemi Akindunbi, the overall best graduating student of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has revealed how discipline, consistency, and strategic studying helped him break the university’s academic record with a 4.98 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Akindunbi, who emerged as the best graduating student at FUTA’s 36th convocation ceremony, set […]

Dangote Slashes Petrol Ex‑Depot Price to ₦699 per Litre

By Erewunmi Peace Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of petrol, bringing it down to ₦699 per litre, down from the previous rate of ₦828 per litre. The adjustment took effect on December 11, 2025, and marks one of the most substantial petrol price reductions this year. According […]

Bayo Adelabu Petitions DSS Over Primate Ayodele’s Alleged N150m Spiritual Demand

By Erewunmi Peace Bayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has reportedly filed a petition with the Department of State Services (DSS), accusing Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, of allegedly demanding N150 million in spiritual and material items to support his 2027 Oyo State governorship ambition. According to reports, Adelabu’s petition, submitted […]

EFCC Issues Important Compliance Warning to OPay During Official Meeting in Abuja

By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has delivered an important regulatory message to leading Nigerian fintech company OPay, urging the firm to strengthen its compliance framework and tighten security around customer verification and financial transactions. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, gave the warning during a courtesy visit by OPay executives at […]

Ex-President Jonathan Mourns Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor: “I Am in Deep Shock”

By Erewunmi Peace Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The former president reacted in a statement on Thursday, describing the incident as a painful and heartbreaking loss. Jonathan said he received the news with “deep shock and sadness,” […]

Nigerian Army Allegedly Detains Ekiti Man for Protesting Soldiers’ Welfare

By Erewunmi Peace A man identified as Sunday Afolabi from Ekiti State has allegedly been detained by the Nigerian Army after he reportedly protested the poor welfare and support conditions of soldiers serving in conflict zones. The incident has raised serious concerns among his family members, who fear for his safety. According to the family, […]

Accord Party Reacts to Governor Adeleke’s Defection, Party Factions Disagree

By Erewunmi Peace The Accord Party has reacted to the reported defection of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, amid growing controversy over the legitimacy of his entry into the party. In a statement circulating online, a faction of the Accord Party condemned the governor’s defection, describing it as a “back-door entry” that allegedly did not […]

Remi Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Be Patient, Says Government Is Working to Keep Country Safe

By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that his administration is working tirelessly to improve national security and overall governance. Speaking at a recent public engagement, the First Lady urged citizens to “cut her husband some slack,” noting that governing […]

Ruling House Rejects Wasiu Ayinde’s Bid for Awujale Throne

By Erewunmi Peace The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has officially rejected the bid of Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Adewale Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, to contest for the revered Awujale of Ijebuland throne. In a statement released by representatives of the ruling family, the house declared that Wasiu […]

Amupitan Raises Alarm: Voter Register Still Contains Names of the Dead

By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has raised serious concerns over the continued presence of deceased individuals’ names in Nigeria’s national voter register. Speaking in Abuja during an update on the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, Amupitan revealed that the voter register has not been […]

EFCC Uncovers Alleged Multi-Billion Naira Diversion: Arik Air Funds Used to Float NG Eagle, Witness Tells Court

By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented fresh revelations before a Lagos Special Offences Court, alleging that billions of naira belonging to Arik Air were diverted and used to support the establishment and operations of NG Eagle Airlines. A prosecution witness, while being examined before Justice Mojisola Dada, testified that […]

FG Opens Portal for Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has officially opened the online portal for the recruitment of 50,000 police constables into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), marking one of the largest police recruitment exercises in recent years. The announcement was made by the Police Service Commission (PSC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, following approval […]

U.S. Revokes 85,000 Visas of Nigerians, Other Foreign Nationals

By Erewunmi Peace The United States Department of State has reportedly revoked around 85,000 visas of foreign nationals, including some Nigerians, as part of an intensified enforcement of visa compliance and security measures. The revocation exercise, which has been ongoing since January 2025, targets individuals whose visa status violated U.S. laws, including overstaying, criminal offenses, […]

NSSEC Rolls Out Minimum Standards for Secondary Education

By Erewunmi Peace The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has officially introduced the National Minimum Standards for Secondary Education, setting clear benchmarks for quality, infrastructure, and teaching in senior secondary schools across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of NSSEC, Dr. Iyela Ajayi, announced that the rollout is aimed at ensuring uniformity, improving learning outcomes, and […]

El-Zakzaky Accuses the U.S. of Creating and Funding Boko Haram, ISWAP, and ISIS

By Erewunmi Peace Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), has made controversial claims that the United States is responsible for the creation and funding of Boko Haram, ISIS, and ISWAP — three major terror groups active in Nigeria and the wider Sahel region. In a video that has since gone […]