By Erewunmi Peace Kashim Shettima will chair the maiden edition of the Hadiza Bala Usman Governance Colloquium, scheduled to hold in Abuja as part of activities marking the 50th birthday of Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination. The event, which will take place on Tuesday at the Transcorp Hilton, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded to critics calling for his removal, saying that “power is not given, it is taken” and warning that political opponents underestimating his influence will face consequences at the polls. Speaking at a political event in his Obio-Akpor constituency, Wike stressed that […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Ministry of Health has warned that Nigeria is currently facing multiple layers of disease, highlighting the need for increased vigilance, prevention, and public awareness. According to the Ministry, the country is grappling with a combination of endemic, emerging, and re‑emerging diseases, which pose significant challenges to public health systems and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The United Kingdom has intensified its campaign against illegal employment, targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals who work without proper authorization. The government says this is part of a broader effort to strengthen border security, enforce immigration laws, and crack down on rogue employers exploiting undocumented workers. According to official UK government […]
By Erewunmi Peace Residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have experienced reduced visibility and dusty air conditions in recent days, raising concerns about air quality and public health. The hazy atmosphere, which many residents described as fog-like, is consistent with seasonal dust haze associated with the Harmattan period. During this time, dry and […]
By Erewunmi Peace A fire outbreak has reportedly engulfed parts of the Ogun State Free Trade Zone in Igbesa, Ogun State, causing panic among residents and workers in the area. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, with thick smoke seen rising from the industrial zone. Eyewitnesses said the fire spread rapidly, affecting […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has urged the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to enhance its intelligence-gathering capacity as part of efforts to address the country’s security challenges. The call was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a decoration ceremony for 113 newly promoted senior officers of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Reports have emerged suggesting that the United States carried out coordinated airstrikes targeting suspected terrorist hideouts in parts of Sokoto State, in collaboration with Nigerian security authorities. According to security and government-linked sources, the operation was aimed at militant groups believed to be affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) operating in remote […]
In May 2025, worrisome news and videos emerged online that understandably caused panic among Lagos State residents. It was about a large group of 89 youths from the Northern region of the country who just arrived in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos. Following immediate public concerns raised about the security implications of such an unwieldy contingent […]
Nigeria is the largest African country Britain ever colonized; India was the largest in Asia. The British came to both with the empire’s full package — religion, education, culture, language, and technology. Here, however, the paths diverged. India rejected British religion, names, dressing, and identity, but wisely embraced British technology, systems, and discipline. Nigeria did […]
By Erewunmi Peace.Residents of Osun State have continued to express concern over the non-deployment of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) promised by the state government, eight months after Governor Ademola Adeleke announced their refurbishment as part of efforts to strengthen security across the state. In May 2025, the Osun State Government disclosed that several armoured vehicles […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned an Austrian national before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over the alleged failure to declare a large sum of foreign currency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The defendant was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on the non-declaration of $800,575 […]
By Erewunmi Peace Ogun State residents were left in shock following a tragic incident in River Valley Estate, where a man, Ayoola Ayanwale, allegedly killed his wife, Ganiyat Ayobami Ayanwale, on Thursday, January 8, 2026. According to police reports, the couple’s three children were reportedly present during the attack. After the incident, neighbors and law […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has emphasized that the 2027 general election in Nigeria must be free, fair, and credible, noting that “the eyes of the entire continent are upon us.” Speaking during an INEC strategic retreat and induction session in Lagos, Prof. Amupitan highlighted the commission’s […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a convincing 2–0 victory over Algeria on Saturday to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The quarter-final encounter saw the Super Eagles deliver a composed and dominant performance, ending Algeria’s campaign and keeping Nigeria’s title hopes alive. Nigeria broke the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has directed the management of federal hospitals across the country to enforce the “No Work, No Pay” policy on members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU) currently on strike. This directive was issued through a circular from the Federal Ministry of Health and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the establishment of Nigeria House Davos ahead of the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) scheduled to hold in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23, 2026. According to a statement from the Presidency, Nigeria House Davos will serve as the country’s official national hub during […]
By Erewunmi Peace Fresh documents circulating online have reignited debate over land ownership and grazing rights in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, amid ongoing tensions linked to the herders–farmers crisis. The documents reportedly indicate that a section of land in Agatu was allocated in 2017 for grazing purposes under an agreement that described […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Donald Trump has said that Muslims are also being killed in Nigeria, amid his renewed comments describing the country’s security crisis as a “Christian genocide.” Trump made the remarks during a recent interview while speaking on religious violence and insecurity in parts of Nigeria. Although he maintained his long-held view that […]
By Erewunmi Peace Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured residents of the state that his administration will take decisive steps to prevent a repeat of the deadly bandits’ attack on the National Park Service office in Oloka Village, Oriire Local Government Area. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday, January 8, 2026, while reacting […]
