By Erewunmi Peace Police authorities have released the three policemen accused of killing seven traders at the Owode-Onirin Motor Spare Parts Market in Lagos State, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. Findings also revealed that the suspected land grabber linked to the violent incident has been granted bail. Families of the deceased traders alleged that they were […]
By Erewunmi Peace A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Omisore made the announcement in a statement released on Saturday, October 4, 2025, where he revealed plans to formally launch his […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Executive Director of the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), David Anyaele, has shared how he was allegedly rejected by some Southeast governors but later received rehabilitation support through President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking in a recent interview, Anyaele recounted the tragic experience of losing both hands to Sierra Leonean rebels […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Ondo State Government has cleared a total of ₦12 billion in gratuity arrears owed to retired local government workers across the state, marking a significant step in reducing the financial burden on pensioners and restoring trust in the state’s welfare system. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who made the announcement during a meeting […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has reportedly acquired a luxurious £15 million mansion on The Bishops Avenue, one of London’s most exclusive residential areas popularly known as “Billionaires’ Row.” According to reports by international business outlet Bloomberg and UK financial daily City A.M., the property purchase was […]
By Erewunmi Peace A recent online report claiming that an Islamic cleric declared DNA testing “forbidden for Muslims” has stirred widespread debate and confusion among Nigerians on social media. The statement, first published by a local blog, has prompted many to question the stance of Islam on the use of scientific methods to establish paternity […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Olajumoke Oduwole, has disclosed that she chose a Nord Demir, assembled at the University of Lagos Assembly Plant, as her new official vehicle. According to her, her decision was based on her desire to boost local industry, create jobs, support education, and demonstrate that Nigerian […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigerian actress Laide Bakare has addressed the controversy surrounding her recent comments about taking her 17-year-old daughter, Simi, to a nightclub — a statement that sparked widespread criticism on social media. The actress initially drew backlash after a short video clip circulated online, in which she appeared to say she introduced her […]
By Erewunmi Peace Gunmen have allegedly killed a veterinary doctor in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with reports indicating that three of his children are still missing. According to Daily Trust, the victim, identified as Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbo, was attacked in Kungabokun, a community near Kubwa, on Thursday night. Residents said the assailants stormed the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and current lawmaker, has criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over its ongoing rift with the Dangote Refinery. Oshiomhole described the union’s recent actions as “ill-considered”, questioning the rationale behind extending industrial action beyond the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The once-peaceful Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has been thrown into turmoil following a series of deadly attacks that have forced residents to flee their homes in fear. According to reports, heavily armed men invaded the community on Sunday, September 28, killing at least 12 forest guards […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Lagos governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 Lagos governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jandor, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer in the 2023 election, made the announcement after formally rejoining the APC earlier this week. […]
By Erewunmi Peace An explosion occurred in the early hours of Friday along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway after a petrol-laden tanker overturned and spilled its content, sparking a major fire. According to reports from the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), the incident happened around 1:00 a.m. when a tanker carrying about 30,000 litres […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former senator, Ikechukwu Obiorah, has submitted a constitutional amendment bill seeking to strip President Bola Tinubu – and any future Nigerian president – of the power to appoint the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Obiorah, who represented Anambra South in the Senate between 2007 and 2011, argues that […]
By Erewunmi Peace Traditional rulers in Ife North, Osun State, have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, demanding that he prove his recent allegations against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, or face legal action. The Oluwo had accused the Ooni of conspiring with his former Canadian wife […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Anti-Corruption Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has declared support for the Federal Government’s investigation into the controversial UK property dispute involving human rights lawyer Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and the family of the late Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, recently ordered a […]
By Erewunmi Peace Local government workers in Osun State have announced plans to resume duties on Monday, after several months of inactivity due to disputes over council administration. The workers, operating under the Association of Concerned Local Government Workers of Osun State, said their resumption is in line with the recent reinstatement of All Progressives […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has raised fresh concerns over the worsening insecurity and socio-economic challenges in northern Nigeria, describing the situation as a national emergency. Dogara, who spoke during a recent public engagement, warned that the scale of killings, poverty, and displacement across the region has gone […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 62-year-old man, Bernard Odinchefu, for allegedly extorting families and traders in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that the suspect was arrested on October 1, 2025, following intelligence reports. He is accused of demanding levies from traders […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially renamed the National Arts Theatre in Lagos as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, in honour of Nigeria’s Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Tinubu described Soyinka as a national treasure whose contributions to literature, culture, and the […]
