By Erewunmi Peace The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested three individuals suspected of financing and supporting bandit operations across parts of the state. The suspects were apprehended during a coordinated operation in Tangaza Local Government Area following intelligence reports linking them to cattle rustling and the supply of funds to bandit groups. Police authorities […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced the schedule for its upcoming National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings. According to party sources, the National Caucus is set to hold on Monday, 15 December 2025, at 6:00 p.m., while the NEC meeting will take place on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to receive the largest salary increase in over ten years, following negotiations with the Federal Government of Nigeria. The proposed deal includes a 40% pay rise for lecturers across all ranks, from Graduate Assistants to Professors, alongside improvements in allowances and periodic reviews. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor allegedly involved in supplying drugs to kidnappers operating in parts of Kwara State. According to sources, the doctor reportedly transported the substances from Sokoto State to aid criminal activities in the region. Authorities say the arrest is part of ongoing efforts […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Iyiola Omisore and six other aspirants from participating in the upcoming Osun State governorship primary. The decision was announced by the party’s Screening Committee, chaired by Obinna Uzoh, following the conclusion of the screening exercise on December 4, 2025. According to the committee, the disqualified […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Recent reports claim that the United States may be expanding its intelligence and surveillance activities over insurgent-controlled areas in Nigeria’s northeast, especially regions dominated by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram. According to analysis from independent security trackers, a U.S. manned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft was […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has advanced a new bill seeking to establish a centralised national social welfare system aimed at reducing extreme poverty and improving the effectiveness of government intervention programs across the country. The bill, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, successfully scaled second reading after receiving widespread support from lawmakers who […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a new draft framework that mandates commercial banks and financial institutions to refund customers who fall victim to authorised push-payment fraud (APP fraud). The directive, which applies to major banks including Access Bank, Zenith Bank, UBA, GTBank and others, introduces strict timelines for reporting […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Senate has confirmed retired General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following a rigorous five-hour screening session at the National Assembly on Wednesday. General Musa, a former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), was nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fill the ministerial vacancy after the resignation of […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally expressed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to seek re-election in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The decision was made during a plenary sitting on Wednesday, where lawmakers passed a resolution commending the President’s leadership. Reasons Cited for Support In the […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a major show of unity and concern over rising insecurity across Northern Nigeria, the 19 northern governors, together with traditional rulers, have urged Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend all mining activities across the region for six months. The call followed a joint session of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Vice-President Kashim Shettima has revealed that Boko Haram insurgents once permitted Fulani herdsmen to graze their livestock inside the Sambisa Forest before eventually driving them out. Shettima made the comments while addressing northern stakeholders during a recent public engagement where he spoke on the evolving dynamics of insecurity in the North-East. According […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated retired General Christopher Gwabin Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The nomination was contained in a letter sent to the Nigerian Senate, seeking confirmation in line with constitutional requirements. Tinubu’s decision follows the resignation of the former Defence Minister, Mohammed […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Head of State Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has publicly urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take action against individuals he described as “bandit sympathizers,” including Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. IBB made the call amid ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, particularly the rise of bandit attacks and kidnappings in parts of the country. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The academic and public service community mourns the passing of Professor Abdulgafar Siyan Oyeweso, the Pro‑Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), who died on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 64. His death was confirmed by the family, and he was laid to rest […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.98% in real terms in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, up from 3.86% recorded in Q3 2024. According to the NBS, the non-oil sector remains the main driver of growth, with strong performances in agriculture, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has announced a reshuffle of several key standing committees in response to increasing national security concerns. The move aims to strengthen legislative oversight and improve coordination in addressing threats such as insurgency, banditry, and communal violence. Under the reconstitution: Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi […]
POF Cross-Country panelists look at the causes of the growth of the APC and the downward trend of the PDP, once acclaimed as the biggest political party in Africa.
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Presidency has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s remarks on the country’s security situation, saying he is “not in a position to fault” President Bola Tinubu. In a statement, the Presidency argued that some of today’s security challenges “took root” during Obasanjo’s administration, highlighting that attributing blame solely to the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Reports suggest that Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters may have relocated from some of their strongholds after alleged leaks of U.S. surveillance flights over the Lake Chad region surfaced on social media. According to these reports, a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft conducted operations over insurgent-held areas in Borno State, Nigeria. The […]
