By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on the Ministry of Defence to provide Nigerians with an update on its investigation into a controversial parcel of land allegedly linked to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (rtd.) Tensions escalated earlier this month when […]
By Erewunmi Peace Many prospective corps‑members are opting out of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps due to growing fears of kidnapping and highway attacks. Graduates, particularly those posted to volatile states, say their safety is at risk, casting doubt on the relevance of the mandatory program. In recent months, reports have emerged […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a chilling case that has shocked the nation, a 400-level University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) student, Damian Okoligwe, has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing and dismembering his girlfriend. The High Court in Port Harcourt found that the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt. The judge described the […]
By Erewunmi Peace A recent investigative report claims that the late Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, once lived secretly in Kano under a false identity following a violent clash with security forces in 2009. According to the report, Shekau was wounded during a 2009 attack on the police headquarters. To avoid capture, he was allegedly […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling his intention to play a major role in Nigeria’s 2027 elections. El-Rufai collected his ADC membership card at the party’s Unguwar Sarki office in Kaduna, officially declaring the platform as his “political home.” The move comes after […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a shocking early-morning attack, armed bandits abducted 25 female students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Kebbi State. The attack occurred around 4 a.m. local time. According to initial reports, the bandits also killed the school’s Vice-Principal, who reportedly tried to protect the students. Several […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Dapo Abiodun has issued a stern warning to landlords in Ogun State as part of intensified measures to tackle escalating insecurity across the state. The government has revealed that landlords who knowingly harbour criminals or individuals of questionable character will face strict legal consequences, including possible confiscation of property. The announcement […]
By Erewunmi Peace Abuja, Nigeria — Senator Francis Fadahunsi has raised concerns over Nigeria’s persistent security challenges, attributing the situation to the leadership of the Ministry of Defence. According to Fadahunsi, the Minister and Minister of State of Defence are largely businessmen, not retired generals or career military officers, which he claims undermines the effectiveness […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tension has risen in parts of Anambra State after unknown gunmen launched coordinated attacks on a police patrol team and later targeted the convoy of a former governor on Sunday. The first incident occurred along the Abatete–Eziowelle Road in Idemili North Local Government Area, where heavily armed men ambushed a police patrol […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Dapo Abiodun has issued fresh directives aimed at tackling rising insecurity across the state, placing landlords, community leaders, and local authorities under renewed scrutiny. The governor, who spoke during a recent security meeting with stakeholders, warned that landlords who rent their houses to criminals or fail to properly identify their tenants […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Dr. Mulikat Abiola Jimoh, has officially joined the 2026 governorship race under the All Progressives Congress (APC), emerging as the only female aspirant to have purchased the party’s nomination and expression of interest forms so far. Dr. Mulikat, who represented the Ifelodun […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has met with heads of security agencies in the state to review ongoing operations and strengthen strategies to ensure a peaceful and safe yuletide season for residents. The meeting, held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, brought together top officials from the Nigeria Police Force, the Armed Forces, […]
POF CROSS-COUNTRY suggests solutions to insecurity in Nigeria.
By Erewunmi Peace A fresh controversy has erupted between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, after a video surfaced online showing tensions over an alleged $20,000 payment made for Obasanjo to attend Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration. The incident, which went viral on social media over the weekend, began after Fayose […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Department of State Services (DSS) operative on Tuesday told a Federal High Court in Abuja that Tukur Mamu, the alleged terrorist negotiator linked to the 2022 Abuja–Kaduna train attack, allegedly received ₦50 million from the leader of the terror group behind the abduction of passengers. The testimony came during the continuation […]
By Erewunmi Peace Edwin Achi, the Priest-in-Charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church in Ungwan Maijero (Chikun LGA, Kaduna State), has died while being held by kidnappers, the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna announced on Wednesday. The priest was abducted on 28 October 2025, when armed men stormed his residence in Nissi community, near the Kaduna Refinery — […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, has intercepted a consignment containing 300 rounds of live 9mm ammunition, alongside vehicles and assorted contraband items, during an intelligence-led operation carried out this week. According to police authorities, the ammunition was concealed inside a shipment sent from the United States and addressed […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, has alleged that suspected members of Boko Haram and other criminal groups were discovered on past recruitment lists of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force. Wase made the revelation during a special plenary session at the National Assembly, where […]
A look at the character, activities and the consequent sentence of IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
By Erewunmi Peace Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, may be facing a new political challenge as Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke reportedly explores the possibility of seeking re-election through the Accord Party, citing concerns over the validity of PDP’s nomination processes. Sources familiar with the situation say that internal disagreements and organizational issues within the […]
