By Erewunmi Peace False reports about the death of legendary Yoruba actor Chief Lere Paimo, popularly known as Eda Onile Ola, circulated widely on social media over the weekend. However, multiple authoritative sources have confirmed that the veteran actor is alive and in good health. The rumour began after an unverified post claimed the 85-year-old […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Tinubu has approved a formal U.S.–Nigeria security cooperation aimed at strengthening the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry across the country. The agreement, described by officials as a framework for collaboration, will enhance intelligence sharing and operational coordination between Nigerian and U.S. security agencies. While media outlets have referred to […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Universities Commission (NUC) has warned against the misuse of honorary doctorate degrees, stating that using the title “Dr” without clarification constitutes false representation. The warning was issued by NUC Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, following an investigation into the award and public misuse of honorary doctorates in Abuja. Ribadu described […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), appointing Mr. Joseph Tegbe as its chairman. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tegbe will lead efforts to implement the administration’s landmark tax reforms, aligning them […]
By Erewunmi Peace Retired Major General Anthony Magnawa Atolagbe, former Field Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Safe Haven, has urged Nigerians to understand that rescue operations do not always result in the arrest or neutralisation of kidnappers. He emphasized that such missions are inherently complex, with the primary focus on saving lives. […]
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 […]
