Love stories rarely end as neatly as it has in Ondo, where two coffins rest side by side, holding Chief Oludolapo Ibukun Akinkugbe and his wife of 70 years, Janet. Both died aged 97, within 11 days of each other. Today, they are being buried together, the closing act of a partnership that seemed determined […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has officially declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji as its consensus candidate for the upcoming 2026 governorship election. The declaration was made during the party’s special congress held in Ado-Ekiti, where 885 delegates from the state’s 177 wards across 16 local government areas unanimously affirmed Oyebanji’s […]
By Erewunmi Peace The NVMA has raised alarm over the role of animal-origin diseases in Nigeria’s public-health landscape, saying many human infections can be traced to animals and improper livestock handling. The association’s leaders used recent meetings and press statements to call for increased recruitment of veterinarians for local government areas, regularisation of abattoirs and […]
By Erewunmi Peace A disturbing link between illegal gold mining and the arms trade is fueling the ongoing wave of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria’s North-West, according to multiple investigative reports. An in-depth investigation by TheCable and Daily Trust revealed that criminal groups, particularly in Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi, and Sokoto states, are exchanging gold mined […]
By Erewunmi Peace Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised no fewer than 80 armed bandits during a fierce confrontation in Lakurawa village, Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State, according to multiple reports from local authorities. The operation, which took place over the weekend, was launched after intelligence indicated that a large group of […]
In this role, I often feel a mix of emotions: deep pride in our national journey, regret over the opportunities we failed to seize, and confidence in our direction of travel today. Despite some historical shortfalls and present-day challenges, I believe the most difficult phase of our economic journey is behind us. Nigeria has turned […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Port Command, has intercepted two containers from Canada loaded with illicit drugs concealed in imported vehicles, with a total estimated street value of over ₦5.304 billion. The Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Lagos on Friday. […]
By Erewunmi Peace Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved a major cabinet reshuffle involving the redeployment of several commissioners, the appointment of new ones, and the reorganization of key government agencies across the state. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Garba Faskari, […]
By Erewunmi Peace A mild boardroom storm appears to be brewing within Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank Plc, as a group of minority shareholders — reportedly including a cousin of the late Herbert Wigwe, former Group Chief Executive Officer — have demanded the removal of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as Chairman of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested popular Lagos socialite Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, better known as Pretty Mike, along with more than 100 other individuals during a midnight raid at Proxy Nightclub, Victoria Island, Lagos. The operation, which took place in the early hours of Sunday, October 26, was […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reaffirmed its commitment to relocate the popular Computer Village, Ikeja, to the new Katangowa ICT and Business Park in Agbado-Oke-Odo, describing the long-awaited move as “soon to be a reality.” The government said the relocation, which has been on the table for several years, is now […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Examinations Council (NECO) has taken a historic step in its global expansion drive by establishing its first examination centre in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in extending Nigeria’s educational assessment services to the diaspora. The official launch took place during the Education Matters Conference UK 2025, where NECO […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed one of its personnel, Chukwu Nancy Ngozi, for masterminding the abduction of her elder brother along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway. According to a statement issued by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (ACI) Akinsola Akinlabi, the officer was found guilty after an […]
By Erewunmi Peace A retired Nigerian Army General has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recent shake-up in the nation’s military leadership, describing it as a timely move that restores career progression and boosts morale among officers. Major General Anthony Atolagbe (Rtd) said the President’s decision to appoint new service chiefs was in line […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senate Leader and Senator representing Ekiti Central, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State to unite and work together ahead of the party’s forthcoming governorship primary election. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Iyin-Ekiti, Senator Bamidele emphasized the need for peace, tolerance, […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military leadership with the appointment of new Service Chiefs. The announcement, made on Friday, marks one of the most significant changes in the nation’s security command since he assumed office. According to a statement from the Presidency, the newly appointed Service […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed Nigeria from its “grey list” — a global watch list of countries under increased monitoring for financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorism financing. The decision, announced after the FATF plenary meeting in Paris on October 24, 2025, marks a major milestone […]
Says Ekiti Has Not Taken Any Loan to Finance Projects By Erewunmi Peace Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has declared that Nigerian states are now more financially buoyant under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He stated this during the commissioning of the ultra-modern Revenue House in Ado-Ekiti on Friday. According to Oyebanji, the improved fiscal […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senior lawyer and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent reshuffle of the nation’s service chiefs, saying the decision was a “wise and timely move” if reports of a coup plot within the military were true. Agbakoba made the comment […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of Ghana, has passed away at the age of 76. She died on October 23, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra after a brief illness, according to a spokesperson for the presidency. Nana Konadu served as First Lady from 1981 to 2001 during the presidency […]
