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Igbinedion University Enforces Mandatory Campus Residency for Students

By Erewunmi Peace Igbinedion University has reiterated its policy requiring all students to reside on campus, emphasizing that hostel accommodation is compulsory for the 2025/2026 academic session. During the matriculation ceremony for over 1,300 new students, Vice-Chancellor Professor Lawrence Ezemonye stated that living on campus is central to promoting a safe, disciplined, and academically focused […]

2027: Atiku Dismisses Obi–Kwankwaso Alliance Speculation as Threat to Ambition

By Erewunmi Peace Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has addressed speculation surrounding a potential political alliance involving Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 Nigerian general election. Through his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku described rumors of such an alliance as not a threat to his political ambition, emphasizing that it is […]

Hannatu Musawa Warns APC Against Dropping Northern Muslim from 2027 Ticket

By Erewunmi Peace Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) about potential political risks ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on the Mic On Show podcast, Musawa said that removing a Hausa, Fulani, or Kanuri Muslim from the APC ticket could create a […]

ADC Warns Obidients Against Divisive Rhetoric Ahead of 2027 Election

By Erewunmi Peace The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned supporters of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi—popularly known as Obidients—against what it described as divisive political rhetoric, warning that such actions could negatively affect Obi’s chances in the 2027 presidential election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known while reacting to […]

Anambra Government Abolishes Monday School Closures, Warns of Sanctions

By Erewunmi Peace The Anambra State Government has officially abolished the closure of schools on Mondays across the state, bringing an end to the lingering effects of the sit-at-home practice. The directive was issued through the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) and communicated to school authorities, teachers, and non-teaching staff. According to the […]

INTIMATE AFFAIR: Don’t kill yourself because he’s cheating

By FUNKE EGBEMODE Women, we do all kinds of things, for love, for men. Some of those things are smart, many are stupid. One of the stupidest ones, or should I call it strangest, is women killing themselves because their men are mean cheating, lying sons of Adam. Why should a woman die because she […]

NBA Condemns Alleged Appointment of Abdulrasheed Maina as Garki Branch Patron

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed strong condemnation over the alleged appointment of Abdulrasheed Maina as a Grand Patron of its Garki Branch in Abuja, describing the reported move as inconsistent with the ethical standards of the legal profession. In an official statement, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, said the […]

FG Bans Electricity Meter Installation Charges, Warns of Sanctions

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has directed that all electricity meters must be installed free of charge for consumers nationwide and warned that anyone found demanding payment for meter installation will face prosecution and sanctions. The announcement was made by Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, during an inspection of newly imported smart electricity […]

Tinubu Approves Posting of Ambassador‑Designates to US, France, UK

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of several ambassador‑designates to key international missions, including the United States, France, and the United Kingdom, in a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic presence abroad. The approved assignments include: Colonel Lateef Are (retd) — Ambassador‑designate to the United States of America Ambassador Ayodele […]

National Grid Collapses Again, Millions Affected

By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s national electricity grid has collapsed once again, leaving millions of households, businesses, and public institutions without power. Preliminary reports indicate that electricity generation plunged from over 4,500 megawatts (MW) to as low as 24 MW, effectively cutting off supply to most electricity distribution companies (DisCos) nationwide. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) confirmed […]

FG Moves to Scrap HND, Announces Degree Replacement for Polytechnics

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced plans to scrap the Higher National Diploma (HND) programme and replace it with a degree-awarding system in Nigeria’s polytechnics, a move aimed at ending the long-standing HND–Bachelor’s degree dichotomy. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a recent education stakeholders’ engagement. […]

JOHESU Strike: TUC, NLC Issue 14-Day Ultimatum, Threaten Nationwide

By Erewunmi Peace Action Over Health Workers’ PayThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), warning that failure to address the demands of health workers could lead to a nationwide […]

Kwankwaso Tells Gov Yusuf, Other Defectors: ‘I’m Not for Sale’

By Erewunmi Peace Former Kano State Governor and NNPP national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he is “not for sale”, following the resignation of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other party officials from the New Nigeria Peoples Party . Kwankwaso made the statement during a gathering with supporters at his residence in […]

Six Farmers Killed in Fresh Attack in Unguwar Wawa, Niger State

By Erewunmi Peace Six farmers have been killed in a fresh attack by suspected armed bandits in Unguwar Wawa community, located in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday night, when attackers stormed the community and opened fire on farmers working in their farmlands. Residents said the assailants operated […]

Why Adeleke Hurriedly Announced Issuance of Appointment Letters to Awaiting Teachers After 23 Months

By Erewunmi Peace The Osun State Government has explained why Governor Ademola Adeleke recently directed the issuance of appointment letters to teachers who have been waiting since completing the recruitment process 23 months ago. Governor Adeleke gave the directive to the Commissioner for Education, Mr. Dipo Eluwole, during an event in Osogbo, emphasising the need […]

Olubadan commends Tinubu, Says He Understands How to Fix Nigeria

By Erewunmi Peace The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, stating that anyone familiar with his background would understand that he is capable of addressing Nigeria’s challenges. Oba Ladoja made the remarks during a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in […]

Rivers CJ Sets Conditions for Raising Impeachment Panel Against Governor, Deputy

By Erewunmi Peace The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has informed the Rivers State House of Assembly that he is currently unable to constitute the requested impeachment panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, citing existing legal constraints. In a letter dated January 20, 2026, addressed to […]