By Erewunmi Peace Former Anambra State Governor and ex-Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Ngige was taken into custody on Wednesday after he reportedly honoured an invitation from the anti-graft agency. His former media aide confirmed the development […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including the establishment of a ₦2 billion Innovation Fund aimed at modernising the scheme and enhancing its relevance to contemporary workforce needs. The announcement came during a stakeholders’ consultative forum on NYSC reforms, where officials […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, is facing calls to resign following allegations of tampering with the academic records of former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji. The controversy stems from revelations that Nnaji’s claimed degree certificate from UNN was never issued by […]
By Erewunmi Peace Traffic on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway was brought to a standstill on Wednesday as truck drivers blocked the highway in protest over alleged extortion by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The protest reportedly began when a truck driver claimed that FRSC personnel seized his truck battery. In solidarity, other drivers […]
By Erewunmi Peace A civil society organization, Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA), has petitioned the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) against Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mike Ozekhome and others over alleged professional misconduct. The petition arises from claims that Ozekhome and his associates attempted to acquire a London property using forged identity documents […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has criticised what he described as an unnecessarily large and heavily armed security escort accompanying Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Soyinka made the comments during an encounter at an Ikoyi hotel, where he said he observed “about 15 heavily armed” security operatives surrounding […]
By Erewunmi Peace Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of political tension and speculation. Fubara made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The governor said his decision was driven […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of a hotel in Ogun State allegedly linked to a fleeing drug baron, following an application filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the order after reviewing evidence presented by the NDLEA, which claimed […]
By Erewunmi Peace Mrs. Chioma Nweze, the widow of late journalist Alphonsus Nweze, has raised alarm over what she described as the heartless and unlawful sale of her late husband’s family land just three days after his burial. Alphonsus Nweze, a former correspondent with Champion Newspapers and a contributor to Apex News, was buried on […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken custody of Abubakar Malami (SAN), former Attorney-General of the Federation, over allegations including terrorism financing, money laundering, and mismanagement of recovered funds. According to EFCC sources, Malami is currently under investigation for 18 separate offences, which reportedly include: Alleged terrorism financing Money laundering […]
By Erewunmi Peace Saudi Arabia has reportedly relaxed its strict alcohol regulations for a limited group of wealthy, non‑Muslim foreign residents in Riyadh, allowing them to purchase alcohol legally under tightly controlled conditions. According to media reports, the policy applies primarily to non‑Muslim expats holding “premium residency” or high-income status, who can now buy alcohol […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported that a total of 2,685,725 Nigerians have completed voter registration under the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide. According to INEC, Osun State continues to lead with 208,357 new registrants, followed by Kano, Sokoto, and Imo states. The figures reflect fully completed registrations, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Accord Party has officially cleared Ademola Adeleke as the sole aspirant for its governorship primary in Osun State, paving the way for his candidacy in the 2026 elections. Party officials announced that Adeleke met all the requirements for the primary, which eliminates the need for a competitive contest within the party. […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senator Iyiola Omisore has reacted to reports of his disqualification from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship screening process in Osun State, calling the decision “deeply flawed” and urging his supporters to remain calm while the appeal process continues. Omisore, alongside six other aspirants, was disqualified by the APC Screening Committee over […]
By Erewunmi Peace The EFCC has sealed off the Maitama residence of former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva, prompting strong condemnation from his camp. What happened EFCC operatives reportedly carried out the sealing of the Abuja home without issuing any prior notification, letter, subpoena or warrant to Sylva or […]
By Erewunmi Peace A disturbing video circulating on social media has sparked nationwide outrage after showing a trader allegedly mixing dye into palm oil intended for sale to consumers. The footage, which has gone viral across WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), has triggered strong reactions from the public and renewed calls for stricter food-safety […]
By Erewunmi Peace A diplomatic row is brewing between Nigeria and Burkina Faso after authorities in Ouagadougou detained 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel and seized a C-130 Hercules aircraft over what they described as an “unauthorised airspace violation.” The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, when the aircraft made an unexpected landing at the Bobo-Dioulasso […]
By Erewunmi Peace Speaking at the 2025 convocation ceremony of the University of Ibadan (UI), alumna Bola Olajomi‑Otubu described the institution as “more than a university — a launchpad for success.” Olajomi‑Otubu, who graduated with a degree in Psychology before pursuing a career in Human Resources and eventually founding her own construction-design firm, credited UI […]
By Erewunmi Peace The camp of Adegboyega Oyetola has strongly denied claims that he meddled in the screening process for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Osun State, dismissing them as “baseless and misleading.” In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Bolaji Akinola, on Sunday, the camp described the allegations as “totally […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Niger State. The children were among over 300 students and staff kidnapped during a deadly attack by armed bandits on 21 November 2025. The incident triggered nationwide outrage and renewed […]
