By Erewunmi Peace Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has urged the Nigerian government to take urgent action following an alleged attack in Igboho town, Oyo State, that reportedly left two people dead. In a statement circulated online, Igboho condemned the killings, attributing the incident to suspected Fulani assailants, and warned that he would […]
By Erewunmi Peace Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has rewarded outstanding students and lecturers of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, with multi-million naira cash prizes in recognition of academic excellence and innovation. At the convocation ceremony held in Ibadan, Oyo State, the Ooni presented: ₦6 million to the institution’s Overall Best Graduating Student. ₦1.5 […]
By Erewunmi Peace A political commentator, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, has revealed that arrangements were reportedly made for the swearing-in of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, but the event “didn’t work,” according to his statement. Speaking in a recent interview highlighted by Phoenix Browser, Alabi said that those involved had already prepared clothing and other arrangements […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has shared a personal story of hardship and resilience, revealing how life became difficult for him after the death of his father. Speaking at the 7th convocation lecture of Mountain Top University in Ibafo, Ogun State, Governor Eno recounted that his father, a police officer, […]
By Erewunmi Peace A 72-year-old retiree, Alhaji Mutiu Agbosasa, has reportedly been killed in Ikorodu, Lagos State, in an incident that local reports suggest may have involved armed robbery. According to community sources and local online news reports, the incident occurred at the victim’s residence, with police allegedly taking a security guard in for questioning […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stepped into the ongoing leadership crisis rocking the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), summoning the party’s rival factions for an urgent meeting in Abuja. INEC’s intervention follows weeks of internal disputes within the opposition party, with different groups laying claim to the party’s national leadership and […]
By Erewunmi Peace A student of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has raised concerns over alleged challenges with his Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration status, warning that the issue could negatively affect his academic records and access to student-related opportunities. According to a report by Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Leaders of Ogbia Kingdom in Bayelsa State, alongside the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, have paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where they called for the establishment of a Petroleum Institute in Oloibiri. During the visit, the […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has engaged billionaire industrialist Prince Arthur Eze, founder of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, in a high-level initiative aimed at commercialising research and fostering innovation across Nigeria. The engagement, organised by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, focused on strengthening partnerships between the government and private sector leaders. The […]
By Erewunmi Peace Allegations have surfaced online claiming that CAC Registrar-General Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN) purchased two luxury duplexes in Abuja worth over N700 million in just two years, despite earning a monthly salary of approximately N583,000. According to reports circulating on news blogs, critics are questioning how Magaji could afford such expensive properties on […]
By Erewunmi Peace Allegations have emerged online that a person identified only as Alex claimed: “I returned to Nigeria in 1979 — till now, there’s one form of corruption or the other in the industry.” The statement, reported by some blogs and online news portals, has generated conversations about persistent corruption in Nigeria’s industries over […]
By Erewunmi Peace The House of Representatives has approved key amendments to the Electoral Act that mandate real‑time electronic transmission of election results and introduce stiffer penalties for false declarations and other electoral offences, aiming to strengthen transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s electoral process. During a clause‑by‑clause consideration of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to completely revamp the health sector in Osun State if elected governor in the 2026 elections. Oyebamiji made the declaration after the inauguration of his wife, Dr. Sekinah Bola‑Oyebamiji, as President of the Osun State chapter of the Medical […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the dissolution of 14 State Executive Committees and released a schedule for fresh state congresses ahead of the 2026 elections. The decision was taken by the faction’s National Working Caretaker Committee (NWC), led by Acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator […]
By Erewunmi Peace A socio-cultural group in Kwara State has described the Emir of Ilorin’s suggestion to rename the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) after Sheikh Alimi as “highly provocative” and warned that it could inflame ethnic tensions. The Kwara South Consultative Forum said UNILORIN is a collective asset for all Kwarans and should not be […]
By Erewunmi Peace President BolaAhmed Tinubu has urged state governors across Nigeria to comply fully with the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local government councils, stressing that the ruling must be respected in the interest of grassroots development. The President made this call while addressing leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Tax Identification Number (TIN) is a compulsory requirement for individuals and businesses operating in Nigeria. Issued by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) through the Joint Tax Board (JTB), the TIN is used for tax administration and compliance nationwide. A TIN is required for activities such as filing taxes, opening business […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that all its members must complete electronic membership registration or risk losing their status within the party. The directive was issued by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yelwata, during the party’s national caucus meeting held in Abuja. According to the party leadership, the electronic registration […]
By Erewunmi Peace Billionaire industrialist and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has accused the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, of spending about $5 million on his children’s education abroad, sparking widespread public debate over public-sector accountability. Dangote made the allegation during a recent […]
By Erewunmi Peace The United States government under President Donald Trump has announced new travel restrictions affecting Nigerian nationals, citing concerns related to national security, terrorism, and visa overstays. The restrictions, issued through a recent presidential proclamation, place Nigeria among several countries facing partial suspension of certain U.S. visa categories, rather than a total travel […]
