By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has raised serious concerns over the continued presence of deceased individuals’ names in Nigeria’s national voter register. Speaking in Abuja during an update on the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, Amupitan revealed that the voter register has not been […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented fresh revelations before a Lagos Special Offences Court, alleging that billions of naira belonging to Arik Air were diverted and used to support the establishment and operations of NG Eagle Airlines. A prosecution witness, while being examined before Justice Mojisola Dada, testified that […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has officially opened the online portal for the recruitment of 50,000 police constables into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), marking one of the largest police recruitment exercises in recent years. The announcement was made by the Police Service Commission (PSC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, following approval […]
By Erewunmi Peace The United States Department of State has reportedly revoked around 85,000 visas of foreign nationals, including some Nigerians, as part of an intensified enforcement of visa compliance and security measures. The revocation exercise, which has been ongoing since January 2025, targets individuals whose visa status violated U.S. laws, including overstaying, criminal offenses, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has officially introduced the National Minimum Standards for Secondary Education, setting clear benchmarks for quality, infrastructure, and teaching in senior secondary schools across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of NSSEC, Dr. Iyela Ajayi, announced that the rollout is aimed at ensuring uniformity, improving learning outcomes, and […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former media aide to ex-Governor Gboyega Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State remains strong, united, and intact three years after losing the governorship seat — a development he describes as “the first of its kind in the state’s political history.” Speaking during a […]
By Erewunmi Peace Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), has made controversial claims that the United States is responsible for the creation and funding of Boko Haram, ISIS, and ISWAP — three major terror groups active in Nigeria and the wider Sahel region. In a video that has since gone […]
By Erewunmi Peace The race for the Osun State 2026 governorship ticket under the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a dramatic turn as seven aspirants have officially withdrawn from the party’s primary election. The decision came shortly after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, […]
By Erewunmi Peace A man identified as Segun Martins has been arrested at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, Kwara State, after attempting to stow away on an aircraft he believed was travelling to the United States. The incident occurred on Tuesday when airport security personnel spotted the suspect near the landing-gear area […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Anambra State Governor and ex-Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Ngige was taken into custody on Wednesday after he reportedly honoured an invitation from the anti-graft agency. His former media aide confirmed the development […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including the establishment of a ₦2 billion Innovation Fund aimed at modernising the scheme and enhancing its relevance to contemporary workforce needs. The announcement came during a stakeholders’ consultative forum on NYSC reforms, where officials […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, is facing calls to resign following allegations of tampering with the academic records of former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji. The controversy stems from revelations that Nnaji’s claimed degree certificate from UNN was never issued by […]
By Erewunmi Peace Traffic on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway was brought to a standstill on Wednesday as truck drivers blocked the highway in protest over alleged extortion by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The protest reportedly began when a truck driver claimed that FRSC personnel seized his truck battery. In solidarity, other drivers […]
By Erewunmi Peace A civil society organization, Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA), has petitioned the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) against Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mike Ozekhome and others over alleged professional misconduct. The petition arises from claims that Ozekhome and his associates attempted to acquire a London property using forged identity documents […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has criticised what he described as an unnecessarily large and heavily armed security escort accompanying Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Soyinka made the comments during an encounter at an Ikoyi hotel, where he said he observed “about 15 heavily armed” security operatives surrounding […]
By Erewunmi Peace Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of political tension and speculation. Fubara made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The governor said his decision was driven […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of a hotel in Ogun State allegedly linked to a fleeing drug baron, following an application filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the order after reviewing evidence presented by the NDLEA, which claimed […]
By Erewunmi Peace Mrs. Chioma Nweze, the widow of late journalist Alphonsus Nweze, has raised alarm over what she described as the heartless and unlawful sale of her late husband’s family land just three days after his burial. Alphonsus Nweze, a former correspondent with Champion Newspapers and a contributor to Apex News, was buried on […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken custody of Abubakar Malami (SAN), former Attorney-General of the Federation, over allegations including terrorism financing, money laundering, and mismanagement of recovered funds. According to EFCC sources, Malami is currently under investigation for 18 separate offences, which reportedly include: Alleged terrorism financing Money laundering […]
By Erewunmi Peace Saudi Arabia has reportedly relaxed its strict alcohol regulations for a limited group of wealthy, non‑Muslim foreign residents in Riyadh, allowing them to purchase alcohol legally under tightly controlled conditions. According to media reports, the policy applies primarily to non‑Muslim expats holding “premium residency” or high-income status, who can now buy alcohol […]
