By Erewunmi Peace The Presidency has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to announce a new list of ambassadorial appointments “very, very soon,” following months of anticipation after the recall of all Nigerian envoys. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that the President is finalizing the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has threatened to shut down electricity supply across the country following an alleged attack on its members at a Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) substation in Imo State. According to the union, some workers were allegedly assaulted, held hostage, and forcefully removed from the facility […]
Waziri Adio First, let us honour where it is due. The conveners of the Lagos Book and Art Festival (LABAF) deserve our special commendation for organising this event consistently since 1999 — a remarkable feat within our context. Beyond its cultural significance, LABAF stands as a testament to tenacity and ingenuity. Long may it continue. […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to suspend its national convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan this weekend, pending the nomination of former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido. Justice Peter Lifu issued the order while delivering judgment in a suit filed by Lamido, who accused […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) has called on the Federal Government to reconsider its recent decision to cancel the National Language Policy introduced in 2022. The policy, which promoted the use of mother-tongue or indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in the early years of education, was recently scrapped by […]
By Erewunmi Peace Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has said the military had no legal authority to prevent the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from inspecting a disputed plot of land in Abuja. Falana reacted to the recent confrontation between Wike and a naval officer during an inspection visit to […]
By Erewunmi Peace Six senior directors of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Defence have been abducted along the Kabba–Lokoja highway in Kogi State while traveling from Lagos to Abuja. Reports indicate the kidnapping occurred on 11 November 2025 as the officials were en route for a director-level promotion examination. The victims, identified as Mrs. Ngozi Ibeziakor, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 20 suspects across multiple states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau, and Ondo, in a series of intelligence-led operations conducted between October and November 2025. The suspects are reportedly involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, terrorism, vandalism of critical infrastructure, […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Retired Major General Mohammed Buba Marwa as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for a second five-year term, extending his leadership until 2031. Marwa, who has served as NDLEA chairman since 2021, is widely recognized for his efforts in combating drug trafficking and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a 60 percent increase in the federal health budget, a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s healthcare system and improving access to quality services. According to reports, the health budget has risen from approximately ₦131.5 billion in 2024 to nearly ₦299 billion in 2026. The […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on the Nigerian Navy to issue an unreserved apology to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike following a recent confrontation involving a naval officer. PANDEF’s National Chairman, Ambassador Boladei Igali, described the naval officer’s conduct as disrespectful and said it undermined both Minister Wike’s authority and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has announced a significant reduction in the prices of staple food items, including rice, beans, garri, bread, and pepper, as the Christmas season approaches. The move is aimed at easing the financial burden on households during the festive period. Reports indicate that in several Lagos markets, the price […]
By Erewunmi Peace Ahmed Lawan, former Senate President, has revealed that he was the only person President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met on a recent day, and possibly the only person he would meet that day. Speaking in an interview after the meeting, Lawan said this demonstrates that the President is “very, very accessible” to Nigerians […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has suspended the proposed 15% import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), following rising concerns that the tariff would trigger sharp increases in fuel prices across the country. The decision was confirmed on Thursday by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory […]
By Erewunmi Peace Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said that the party’s national convention must take place despite internal disagreements and ongoing disputes. Speaking on Wednesday, Wabara expressed concern that some party members appear to be working against the PDP, stating that “some want the […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the construction of two key federal roads in Ekiti State: the Itawure–Aramoko–Ado Ekiti road and the Aramoko–Ijero–Ifaki road. The approval is part of the 2026 federal budget proposals for road infrastructure across the country. The decision was communicated to the Minister of Works, with copies sent […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lawmakers in the Ondo State House of Assembly have passed a vote of no confidence in the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, and have begun formal steps toward his removal from office. A total of 12 members signed a resolution dated November 13, 2025, accusing the Speaker of financial misconduct, including the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing severe pressure as bureaucratic bottlenecks and mass emigration of medical professionals continue to cripple service delivery across hospitals and clinics nationwide. A recent report highlights how delays in recruitment, underfunding, and administrative hurdles are stretching the remaining workforce beyond capacity, while thousands of doctors, nurses, and specialists […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, no governor or local government chairman has any excuse to complain about a lack of funds for development. Sanwo-Olu made this remark during a public lecture in Kaduna on Tuesday, November 12, organized by the Arewa […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has sealed Ejanla Restaurant in Lekki for allegedly discharging raw and untreated sewage into a public drainage system, causing health and environmental concerns in the area. The enforcement was carried out by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) at No. 40 Fola Osibo Street, Lekki Phase 1, […]
