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Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls Regain Freedom Through Non-Kinetic Negotiations

By Erewunmi Peace Kebbi State authorities have successfully secured the release of 24 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga earlier this month. The release was achieved through non-kinetic negotiations, according to official statements. The girls were abducted on 17 November 2025, shortly after a military detachment left the school […]

Tinubu Orders 24-Hour Aerial Surveillance Over Forests in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed a comprehensive 24-hour air surveillance over forested areas in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger states, following a recent surge in kidnappings and terrorist activities in the region. The directive, disclosed by Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, via his verified X account, […]

Kebbi Governor Welcomes Rescued Schoolgirls, Debunks Ransom Claims

By Erewunmi Peace The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has officially welcomed the 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, following their safe release on 25 November 2025. Speaking after receiving the rescued pupils, Governor Idris emphasized that no ransom was paid for their release, dismissing circulating claims suggesting […]

Tinubu Government Condemns Peter Obi Over Alleged Support for Foreign Military Action

By Erewunmi Peace The Presidency under President Bola Tinubu has condemned former presidential candidate Peter Obi, declaring that it will “never forgive” him for allegedly supporting foreign military intervention in Nigeria. The statement came from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The controversy arose from a video in which Obi […]

Afe Babalola Urges NUC to Shut Down Substandard and Illegal Private Universities

By Erewunmi Peace Renowned legal icon and educationist, Afe Babalola, has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC) to take decisive action against substandard and illegal private universities operating in Nigeria. The call was made in a recent statement highlighting the growing concern over the proliferation of institutions that fail to meet required academic standards. […]

76 Students Graduate With First Class as Toyin Falola Delivers ACU’s 17th Convocation Lecture

By Erewunmi Peace Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has announced that 76 students have graduated with First Class honours as the institution holds its 17th convocation ceremony. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Timothy Adebayo, disclosed this during the convocation briefing, noting that the university will graduate 2,336 undergraduate students and 1,297 postgraduate students across various disciplines. According […]

Paystack Terminates Co-Founder Ezra Olubi Over Resurfaced Misconduct Allegations

By Erewunmi Peace Paystack has officially terminated the appointment of its co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following a wave of resurfaced social-media posts and allegations that raised concerns about the company’s reputation. According to multiple confirmed reports from Nigerian news outlets, the fintech company informed Olubi of the termination on Saturday, November […]

“Only Natural Hair, No Artificial Nails or Heavy Makeup” — Body of Benchers Issues Strict Dress Code for Nov. 25 Call to Bar Ceremony

By Erewunmi Peace The Body of Benchers has released strict appearance and conduct guidelines for aspirants scheduled to be called to the Nigerian Bar on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, emphasizing natural hair, modest dressing, and professional decorum. According to the official notice signed by the Secretary of the Body of Benchers, Daniel M. Tela, female […]

Oyebanji Names Prof. Andrew Omojola as New BOUESTI Vice Chancellor

By Erewunmi Peace Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of Prof. Andrew Babatunde Omojola as the new Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI). The appointment was announced on Monday, November 24, 2025, through an official statement released by the Ekiti State Government. According to the […]

U.S., Nigeria Agree to Form Joint Security Working Group Amid Tensions Over Genocide Allegations

By Erewunmi Peace The United States and Nigeria have agreed to establish a Joint Security Working Group aimed at strengthening cooperation on defence, intelligence sharing, and humanitarian support, following heightened diplomatic tensions over allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. The agreement was announced during recent high-level engagements between U.S. officials and a Nigerian government […]

I was tempted to grab microphone and hit Obasanjo on the head – Fayose

By Erewunmi Peace Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has reacted sharply to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s remarks at his 65th birthday celebration, saying he was so provoked that he “almost collected the microphone and hit it on Obasanjo’s head.” Speaking in response to the controversial comments made by the former president during the event, […]

Orji Uzor Kalu Blames South-East Insecurity on IPOB Agitations, Says Death Toll Is High

By Erewunmi Peace The Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed concern over the rising insecurity in the South-East, attributing much of the violence to the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu stated during a television interview on Sunday that violent agitations in recent […]

EFCC Declares Oil Company CEO Wanted Over Alleged Multi-Million Naira Fraud

By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Ufoma Joseph Immanuel, the Managing Director of Chappal Energies and Chappal Petroleum Development Company, wanted over alleged involvement in fraud and forgery. In a public notice released by the anti-graft agency, Immanuel is accused of obtaining money by false pretence and engaging in […]

Court Orders Tinubu to Publish NDDC N6trn Audit Report, Release Names of Indicted Officials

By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publish the full Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) forensic audit report and release the names of all government officials and contractors indicted in the alleged N6 trillion misappropriation recorded between 2000 and 2019. The judgment, delivered by Justice Gladys […]

Tinubu Vows to Crush Bandits, Restore Peace in Northern Nigeria

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the 25th Anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kaduna—where he was represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari—the President said the government will “act with […]

Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police Guards from VIPs, Redirects Officers to Core Duties

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect VIPs across the country, directing that they be redeployed to “core policing duties” to strengthen security in underserved areas. According to an official statement from the Presidency, the directive applies to all federal and state government officials who […]

DSS Briefs President Tinubu as Federal Government Activates Heightened Security Measures

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday received a high-level security briefing from the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to address the recent surge in insecurity across the country. The closed-door meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, focused […]

Atiku, Obi Shun ADC Secretariat Launch — Party Explains Absence, Denies Internal Crisis

By Erewunmi Peace The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi were absent during the official unveiling of the party’s new national secretariat in Abuja on November 17, 2025. Their absence had sparked public speculation and rumours of possible cracks within the […]