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Alleged Coup Plot: Defence Intelligence Arrests 16 Military Officers

By Erewunmi Peace The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has reportedly arrested sixteen military officers over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. According to multiple sources quoted by Sahara Reporters and other online platforms, the officers — reportedly ranging from the rank of Captain to Brigadier General — were taken into custody […]

The enduring enigmatic Lion: Raila Odinga’s larger-than-Kenya Africanist spirit

By Erewunmi Peace Raila Odinga, Kenya’s veteran opposition leader and former Prime Minister, has died at the age of 80. Odinga passed away on October 15, 2025, in India following complications from cardiac arrest, according to multiple news reports. Odinga, widely regarded as one of Kenya’s most prominent political figures, served as Prime Minister from […]

Cybercrime: Nigerian Police Secure Conviction of 59 Foreign Nationals

By Erewunmi Peace AThe Nigeria Police Force has successfully secured the conviction of 59 foreign nationals involved in cybercrime, in a major crackdown aimed at curbing internet fraud and other digital crimes targeting the nation. The operation, conducted on November 3, 2024, in the Jahi area of Abuja, led to the arrest of 130 suspects, […]

Ben Murray-Bruce Reveals Tinubu’s Approach to Running Nigeria

By Erewunmi Peace Former senator and businessman Ben Murray-Bruce has shared insights from a personal conversation with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding his governance strategy. According to Murray-Bruce, he asked Tinubu how he intended to manage Nigeria effectively given the large number of ministers and advisers—42 in total. In response, Tinubu reportedly said, “I only […]

Dele Momodu Says 2027 Presidential Election Is an Ethnic Contest, Tinubu Secures South

By Erewunmi Peace Media mogul and political commentator Dele Momodu has described the 2027 Nigerian presidential election as largely an ethnic contest, highlighting the political dynamics shaping the race. Momodu stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has effectively secured the southern region through recent political maneuvers, including defections from opposition parties to the ruling All […]

FG Grants Tertiary Institutions Flexibility; JAMB No Longer Mandatory for Admission

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced reforms allowing tertiary institutions greater autonomy in their admission processes, effectively making the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination optional, rather than mandatory, for prospective students. Under the new guidelines, universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education can admit students based solely on their Senior […]

Senate Confirms Amupitan as INEC Chairman

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening of Professor Joash Amupitan, President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The development marks a critical step in the confirmation process for the country’s top electoral body. Professor Amupitan, a respected scholar and election expert, appeared before the Senate […]

Cross River Assembly Moves to Ban Agents Over Inflated Rent Charges

By Erewunmi Peace The Cross River State House of Assembly has taken steps to address the rising cost of accommodation in the state, moving to ban or regulate housing agents accused of inflating rent prices beyond the reach of average residents. The resolution followed a Matter of Urgent Public Importance raised by Hon. Davies Etta, […]

History Professor Cautions Yoruba Elites Over ‘Bystander Effect,’ Urges Moral and Cultural Rebirth

By Erewunmi Peace A renowned Nigerian historian, Professor Olutayo Adesina of the University of Ibadan, has cautioned Yoruba elites against what he described as the “bystander effect” — a growing tendency among influential individuals to remain passive in the face of societal decline. Delivering a public lecture titled “Contemporary Yoruba Elites and the Bystander Effect,” […]

DHL Group Commits Over €300 Million to Boost Trade Growth Across Africa

By Erewunmi Peace DHL Group has announced a major investment exceeding €300 million to accelerate trade growth and strengthen logistics infrastructure across Africa. The commitment, revealed in an official statement on October 15, 2025, marks one of the company’s largest single investments in the continent to date. According to the global logistics giant, the funds […]

Nurse Alleges Assault After Reporting Reuse of Syringes at Kwara Health Centre

By Erewunmi Peace A nurse at the Ekan Primary Health Centre in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, Rufus Favour Mojisola, has accused local health officials of assault and intimidation after she reportedly raised concerns about the alleged reuse of syringes and other unhygienic medical practices at the facility. According to multiple media reports, […]

African Union Suspends Madagascar After Military Seizes Power

By Erewunmi Peace The African Union (AU) has suspended Madagascar from all its activities following a military takeover that ousted President Andry Rajoelina earlier this week. In a statement released on Wednesday, the AU’s Peace and Security Council condemned the power seizure as “an unconstitutional change of government” and announced that Madagascar would remain suspended […]

Dismissed DSS Operatives Arrested for Impersonation and Fraud

By Erewunmi Peace The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two dismissed officers for alleged impersonation and fraudulent activities. In a statement released by the Service, the suspects — Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin — were apprehended after continued reports that they were using the DSS identity to defraud unsuspecting members of the […]

Nigeria Pushes to Make Gas a National Fuel: Ambitions, Progress, and Challenges

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria is intensifying efforts to make natural gas the country’s primary fuel source, as part of a national energy transition plan aimed at reducing reliance on petrol, diesel, and firewood. Through policies like the Decade of Gas Initiative and the Presidential CNG Programme, the government envisions a future […]

Ekiti 2026: APC Adopts Governor Oyebanji as Consensus Candidate

By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially adopted Governor Biodun Oyebanji as its consensus candidate for the forthcoming 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, confirming weeks of speculation about the ruling party’s internal decision. This followed the formal withdrawal of Mrs. Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo, who had been the only aspirant challenging Oyebanji for […]