By Erewunmi Peace Osita Okechukwu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), has said that any southerner who attempts to run for president after President Bola Tinubu’s tenure “will not be allowed.” Speaking at an APC event in Enugu State, Okechukwu emphasized the importance of […]
Debo Ranti Ajayi (DRA), a two-time commissioner under John Kayode Fayemi, unsuccessfully challenged his former boss in the APC gubernatorial primary of May 2018. Four years after, he joined the Young Progressive Party, YPP, and contested the 2022 governorship election, which was won by Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO), Fayemi’s protégé. DRA recently spoke to POF […]
Nigeria’s foremost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, and his law firm, Falana & Falana Chambers, have petitioned the State Security Service (SSS) over the alleged brutal assault and eventual death of Chief Lukmon Suleiman Ojora Arounfale, the Baba Oba of Oyotunji Village in the United States, following a visit to the palace of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the death of nine-month-old twin boys who reportedly died about 24 hours after receiving routine immunisation at a primary health care centre in the state. The incident occurred at the Ajangbadi Primary Health Care Centre in Ojo Local Government Area. The twins, identified […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) held in the United Arab Emirates. The President arrived in Abuja after leading Nigeria’s delegation to the global summit, which focuses on sustainable development, climate action, energy transition, and economic cooperation. Engagements in Abu DhabiDuring […]
By Erewunmi Peace A police officer has been killed following an attack by suspected gunmen at a company facility in Oyo State, where a Chinese national was also abducted. The incident occurred on Friday at Aqua Triton Company, located in the Ogunmakin area, along the Ibadan axis of the state. What Happened According to police […]
By Erewunmi Peace Osun State’s emergency medical services, once regarded as a model for state-run ambulance systems in Nigeria, appear to be facing a slow decline, with reports suggesting a drastic reduction in operational ambulances. At its peak, the Osun State Ambulance Service, also known as O’Ambulance, reportedly had a fleet of nearly 35–49 ambulances, […]
Former Ekiti APC member, Olugboyega Aribisogun, criticizes Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration as being based on propaganda.
Owoola Daramola, the Young Progressive Party’s (YPP) governorship candidate and former IPAC chairman, now leads the Ekiti Rainbow Coalition, which advocates for Choice, Accountability, and Dignity in Governance.
Former Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olugboyega Aribisogan, explains why he believes the APC’s leadership of the state is failing.
By Erewunmi Peace Workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have announced that they will shut down government offices starting Monday, January 19, 2026, as part of an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare and labour issues. The strike, organized by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), comes after a seven-day ultimatum issued to FCTA […]
By Erewunmi Peace Panic erupted in Ikorodu, Lagos State, after a classroom block at Odokekere High School partially collapsed recently. The incident caused alarm among residents and parents, though it occurred mostly after school hours.Authorities confirmed that no fatalities or serious injuries were reported. Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a historic move to deepen economic ties, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to scrap tariffs on over 13,000 goods traded between the two countries. The agreement, signed during the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, was witnessed by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has inaugurated two high-level committees to tackle longstanding grievances within Nigeria’s health sector. This move comes as part of efforts to improve working conditions, resolve disputes, and ensure better healthcare delivery across the country. The committees are tasked with addressing concerns raised by health workers, including long working hours, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Many people try to make healthier food choices, but not everything labeled or perceived as “healthy” is actually good for you. Experts warn that some everyday foods, often marketed as nutritious, can actually harm your health if consumed regularly.Here are five foods many people eat every day thinking they are healthy — […]
By Erewunmi Peace A man abducted by suspected kidnappers in Anambra State has escaped from captivity after his abductors demanded a ₦40 million ransom, police authorities have confirmed. The victim, a Nigerian businessman based in South Africa, was reportedly kidnapped on January 1, 2026, in Orumba South Local Government Area while visiting his hometown. According […]
By Erewunmi Peace A retired Nigerian Army officer, Brigadier-General Godwin Alabi-Isama (rtd), has challenged the long-held narrative that the January 15, 1966 military coup was an “Igbo coup,” insisting that the event was more complex than often portrayed. Speaking in a recent interview to mark 60 years since the coup, Alabi-Isama said key national figures […]
By Erewunmi Peace Armed terrorists on Thursday launched a coordinated attack on a Nigerian military base in Borno State, triggering intense fighting before security forces successfully repelled the assault. According to military and security sources, the attackers, believed to be insurgents operating in the North-East, attempted to overrun a Forward Operating Base (FOB) using heavy […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Rivers State High Court has issued an interim injunction stopping the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. The court order restrains the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, its members, and other relevant officials from taking further steps toward the impeachment while […]
By Erewunmi Peace Chief Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the revered Muslim cleric who gained national and international recognition for sheltering hundreds of Christians during the 2018 Plateau State attacks, has died at the age of 92. Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, passed away after a […]
