Nigeria Tomorrow – Wole Olanipekun
Part 3 of 2025 ABUAD Convocation Lecture of 20th October, delivered by the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Wole Olanipekun.
Part 3 of 2025 ABUAD Convocation Lecture of 20th October, delivered by the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Wole Olanipekun.
By Erewunmi Peace The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, on Tuesday denied owning several properties that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has linked to him in the ongoing asset-disclosure trial before the Federal High Court, Abuja. Kyari testified as the first defence witness (DW-1) before Justice James Omotosho that some of […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has criticised the recent court ruling that halted the party’s national convention, accusing political rivals of using the judiciary to weaken opposition parties. A Federal High Court in Abuja recently issued an order restraining the PDP from holding its […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a major crackdown on admission-fraud, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that at least 15,000 candidates forged admission letters to qualify for mobilisation by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). According to the Board’s Registrar, Is‑haq Oloyede, “not less than 17” deputy vice-chancellors (DVCs), several deputy registrars and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in Giessen-Friedberg has sponsored 18 young Nigerians to participate in Germany’s renowned dual vocational training system, as part of ongoing collaboration between both countries to develop skilled manpower and promote legal migration. The selected candidates emerged from over 300 applicants who underwent a two-stage […]
By Erewunmi Peace The arrest and prosecution of individuals linked to the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, have been confirmed by Nigerian authorities. However, official sources have not stated that all perpetrators behind the deadly incident have been fully apprehended. In August 2025, five men accused of involvement in […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won a clean sweep of all 25 local government chairmanship positions across Niger State, following the recently-concluded local government polls, and secured 271 of the 274 councillorship seats. The results were officially declared on 1 November 2025 by the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC). In […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill proposing a maximum of 14 years imprisonment for educators found guilty of sexually harassing students in tertiary institutions across the country. The bill, known as the Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025, was approved at plenary for concurrence. Under the legislation, offences […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of a 24-hour traffic control operation to improve traffic flow and enhance safety across major routes in the state as end-of-year activities intensify. The initiative, launched through the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), is part of the state’s “Operation Ember Months Stability” targeted […]
–Lagos Reporters The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ali Ndume, has stirred fresh controversy after alleging that aides and officials within the Presidential Villa demand bribes from those seeking access to President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television, the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District lamented that even he, as […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a state of emergency on the training institutions of Nigeria’s internal security agencies, citing obsolete facilities and the urgent need to improve the capacity of frontline security operatives. According to official information from the Presidency and verified national reports, the directive affects training schools belonging to […]
By: Erewunmi Peace A Muslim stakeholders’ group in Osun State has strongly rejected recent calls from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demanding that political parties field a Christian candidate for the 2026 governorship election. The youth wing of CAN had argued that Christians in Osun deserve representation at the highest level of governance and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Several United States lawmakers have criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump over his recent comments threatening possible military action in Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians. Trump, in remarks widely circulated in U.S. and global media, claimed that the Nigerian government must take immediate action to stop religious violence or the U.S. […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed fresh developments in the prosecution of individuals accused of involvement in major terrorist attacks, as part of its wider campaign to reinforce Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts. In a recent statement, the agency revealed that several high-profile suspects are being brought before the Federal High Court […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The Bayelsa State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the disappearance of 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Levi Anyanwu, posted to Ijaw National Academy, Kaiama, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. According to a statement by the police spokesperson, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit was ordered to take charge after Anyanwu was […]
By Abimbola Tooki As the 2026 governorship election approaches, Osun State is already bubbling with its familiar political electricity; from roadside debates in Owode to beer-parlour analyses in Ilesa, and from newspaper editorials to endless WhatsApp voice notes discussing one aspirant or the other. In every corner of the state, one question echoes: Who will […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal High Court in Abuja has given IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu until Wednesday to begin his defence in his long-running terrorism trial. Justice James Omotosho pronounced the deadline amid Kanu’s repeated refusal to formally open his defence after the prosecution closed its case. The judge warned that failure to act by […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered a massive admission fraud involving over 15,000 candidates who forged JAMB admission letters in order to gain mobilisation into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, revealed the development during the 2025 Batch C pre-mobilisation workshop held in […]
By Erewunmi Peace A new political confrontation erupted on Monday as the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) accused Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, of using Nigeria’s economic and security struggles to score political points. According to the APC statement, Obi “seems to celebrate” whenever the country […]
By Erewunmi Peace The People’s Republic of China, through Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning, expressed firm backing for Nigeria and its government amid heightened diplomatic tensions with the United States. “As Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly supports the Nigerian government in leading its people on the development path suited to its national conditions,” Mao […]