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Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Joins African First Ladies at Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025

By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, joined other African First Ladies at the 2025 edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, held in The Gambia. The high-level conference brought together First Ladies, health ministers, policymakers, and medical experts from across Africa and Asia to advance discussions on health capacity building and […]

No Evidence Professor Joash Amupitan Was Part of Tinubu’s 2023 Election Legal Team

By Erewunmi Peace Claims circulating on social media alleging that Professor Joash Amupitan, the recently nominated Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was a member of President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 election legal team have been found to lack credible evidence. A review of official tribunal documents, court records, and credible media reports shows […]

Governor Adeleke Strengthens Osun Amotekun Corps, Debunks “Adhoc Operative” Claim

By Erewunmi Peace Reports circulating on social media suggesting that Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, employed members of the Osun Amotekun Corps as “ad-hoc operatives” have been found to be misleading. Investigations reveal that the governor’s administration is in fact expanding and institutionalizing the state security outfit, rather than casualizing it. Governor Adeleke has […]

Obasanjo Denies Kalu’s Claim of Confiding in Him About a Third Term Agenda

By Erewunmi Peace A fresh political exchange has emerged between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, following Kalu’s recent claim that the former leader once confided in him about plans to seek a third term in office. Senator Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, alleged in a recent interview that Obasanjo […]

Tinubu Surprised Me, I was Expecting INEC Chairman from Lagos or Osun – Adeyanju

By Erewunmi Peace Prominent human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has expressed surprise over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying he did not expect the appointment to come from outside Lagos or Osun State. Adeyanju made the remark on […]

Nigerian Army Doctor Burnt to Death by Wife in Akwa Ibom, Army Launches Investigation

By Erewunmi Peace Tragedy struck in Akwa Ibom State after a Nigerian Army medical officer, Lieutenant Dr. Samson Haruna, was reportedly set ablaze by his wife, identified as Mrs. Haruna, following a domestic dispute. The young officer later succumbed to severe burns sustained during the attack. According to multiple reports, the incident occurred in Calabar […]

How OAU graduate who left Lagos via visa lottery became leader of 40,000 legal professionals in Washington

By Erewunmi Peace A Nigerian-born legal practitioner, Francis Adewale, has made history as the President of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), a body that regulates and serves nearly 40,000 legal professionals in the U.S. state of Washington. Adewale, who hails from Nigeria and reportedly earned his law degree from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, […]

Elder Statesman and Former Broadcaster, Christopher Kolade, Dies at 93

By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria has lost one of its most respected elder statesmen, Dr. Christopher Kolade, who passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 93. The family confirmed his passing in a statement made available to the media, describing him as “a man of integrity who lived a life of service, […]

Osun College of Health Technology Moves Toward Polytechnic Status

By Erewunmi Peace The Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, is set for a major institutional upgrade as the state government and the college’s governing council have begun formal steps to transform the institution into a full-fledged polytechnic. According to multiple credible reports, Governor Ademola Adeleke has forwarded a bill to the Osun State […]

Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu Declares Intention to Become Next Governor of Oyo State

By Erewunmi Peace Former Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Affairs to the Oyo State Government, Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu, has boldly declared her ambition to become the next governor of Oyo State. Sarumi-Aliyu, popularly known as BASA, made the statement while speaking to journalists earlier this week. She expressed strong confidence in her political journey, stating that […]

Emefiele Was Earning N35m As CBN Gov,President Earns N1M & He Still Wanted To Be President—Osuntokun

By Erewunmi Peace A recent statement by Professor of History and International Relations, Akinjide Osuntokun, has reignited public debate over Nigeria’s widening public sector pay gap — particularly the sharp contrast between the salaries of the President and the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Osuntokun’s remarks, which have circulated widely across […]

Church of Nigeria Cuts Ties with Church of England Over Appointment of Archbishop Sarah Mullally

By Erewunmi Peace The global Anglican Communion is facing a major crisis after the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) formally rejected the appointment of Archbishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, declaring a move toward spiritual independence from the Church of England. The Church of Nigeria’s leadership condemned the appointment, stating it confirms […]

Floods Displaced 3,000, Affected 57,000 In Lagos

By Erewunmi Peace An official disclosure from the Lagos State Government has highlighted the devastating scale of flooding in the state this year, confirming that over 57,000 residents were impacted between January and October 2025. The state also reported that more than 3,000 people were displaced from their homes. The figures were released by Governor […]

Power Shake-Up: Tinubu Approves ₦4 Trillion Debt Clearance Plan as Power Sector Hits Record Revenue

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦4 trillion bond programme aimed at settling verified debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers, marking a significant step toward stabilizing Nigeria’s electricity sector. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, confirmed the development, explaining that the initiative forms part of the Federal […]

Osun 2026: Omisore Declares Governorship Bid

By Erewunmi Peace Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially declared his intention to contest the Osun State governorship election scheduled for 2026. Omisore, who made the announcement via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, October 4, 2025, revealed that his campaign theme will be “Fix […]

Tinubu’s Minister, Uche Nnaji, Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal

By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche (Geoffrey Uchechukwu) Nnaji, has officially resigned following widespread allegations of certificate forgery linked to his academic records at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). According to reports confirmed by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted Nnaji’s resignation. The minister’s exit […]

Floods Displace 3,000, Affect 57,000 Residents in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu

By Erewunmi Peace Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that recent flooding incidents in the state have displaced over 3,000 residents and affected more than 57,000 people across several local government areas. Speaking during an emergency briefing at the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, the governor attributed the widespread flooding to intense and prolonged […]

NYSC to Enforce NERD Clearance Policy for Mobilization Starting with 2025 Batch C

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced that, beginning with the 2025 Batch C of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), all prospective corps members will be required to comply with the National Educational Research and Development (NERD) clearance policy before mobilization or exemption. According to reports from BusinessDay, TheCable, and Arise News, the […]