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APC Releases 2027 Election Timetable, Fixes Presidential Forms at ₦100m

By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable for the 2027 general elections, setting key dates for its primary elections and outlining requirements for aspirants. According to the timetable, the party has scheduled its presidential primary election to hold in May 2026 as part of preparations for the 2027 polls. The […]

CBN Introduces New Financial Benchmark Rate to Align with Global Standards

By Erewunmi Peace The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a new financial benchmark known as the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR), aimed at strengthening transparency and efficiency in the country’s financial system. According to the apex bank, the new rate will serve as a reference point for short-term lending between financial institutions, particularly in […]

Lagos Government Urges Banks, Eateries to Provide Public Access to Toilets

By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has called on banks, eateries, filling stations, and other public-facing businesses to allow members of the public access to their toilet facilities. The appeal is part of ongoing efforts by the state to tackle open defecation and improve environmental sanitation across Lagos. Government officials noted that while the […]

New Police Commissioner’s Pledges

On March 30, 2026, upon arriving at the Ekiti State Police Command, Ado-Ekiti, as the new Police Commissioner, Michael Adegoroye Falade announced his intention to implement reforms in his inaugural address to the command and the media.

Role Model Award for Afe Babalola

The Hallmarks of Labour Foundation, HLF, with a track record of honouring Nigeria’s most distinguished personalities on the score of excellence and integrity, has selected the founder of ABUAD, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, for its 2026 Role Model Award.

Court Orders Arrest of Ex-Humanitarian Minister, Top Official Over Fraud Charges

By Erewunmi Peace A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, and a top government official over alleged fraud charges. The court issued the arrest order after the defendants failed to appear for their scheduled arraignment. The case involves allegations of financial […]

Soldiers Arrest 15 Suspected Oil Thieves Near Dangote Refinery Discharge Point

By Erewunmi Peace Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 15 suspected oil thieves near a discharge point linked to the Dangote Refinery in Lagos State. The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation in the Ibeju-Lekki axis, where they were allegedly attempting to illegally siphon petroleum products. Security sources revealed that the suspects were […]

Tinubu Signs 2026 Appropriation Bill Into Law, Extends 2025 Budget Implementation

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total budget of ₦68.32 trillion for the fiscal year. The signing marks a significant step in the Federal Government’s efforts to drive economic growth, infrastructure development, and national security through increased public spending. In addition, the president approved […]

Upsets as national table tennis championship wraps up in Osun

It was a day of shocks and surprises on Thursday, April 15, at the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State, as defending women’s singles champion Hope Udoaka fell to unseeded Khadijat Okanlawon in the round of 16. The upset set the tone for a dramatic day that […]

Professor Pat Utomi: Time to Take a Back Seat!

By Temitope Ajayi Since bursting into national consciousness, Professor Patrick Utomi has convinced himself that he is the Nigerian equivalent of Albert Einstein, Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes rolled into one. For decades, as a public intellectual/commentator on national affairs and economic matters, Utomi has consistently shared his views on the world and on […]

Security Agencies Heighten Alert in Ondo After Foiled Attack Plot

By Erewunmi Peace Security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Immigration Service, and the Nigerian Correctional Service, have heightened security measures in Ondo State following a foiled attack plot. The development comes after the arrest of six suspects in Akure over an alleged plan to target government facilities using improvised explosive devices (IEDs). […]

Mimiko Resigns from PDP

By Erewunmi Peace Former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party. Mimiko disclosed this in a resignation letter dated April 10, 2026, stating that he is no longer a member of the party. According to him, the decision followed a prolonged period of limited involvement in party activities, as […]

RRS Arrests Suspected Vandal on Third Mainland Bridge, Recovers Stolen Road Studs

By Erewunmi Peace Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a suspected vandal on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The suspect, identified as an 18-year-old, was reportedly apprehended while removing road safety studs installed along the bridge. According to police authorities, a number of the stolen reflective studs were recovered from the […]

NDIC Finalises Liquidation of 89 Microfinance, Mortgage Banks

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has announced the finalisation of the liquidation process for 89 microfinance and primary mortgage banks across the country. The affected financial institutions were among those whose operating licences were revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2023 due to insolvency and regulatory breaches. According to the […]

Single 4-Year Tenure for IGP Officially Gazetted

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has officially gazetted the policy establishing a single four-year tenure for the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in Nigeria. The development formalizes the leadership structure of the Nigeria Police Force, confirming that an IGP is entitled to a single, non-renewable tenure of four years, subject to the relevant provisions of […]

Brigadier General Braimah, Other Soldiers Killed by Terrorists Buried in Borno State

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Army has conducted a military burial ceremony for Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah and other soldiers who lost their lives in a recent terrorist attack in Borno State. The senior officer and several troops were killed during an ambush carried out by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in the Benisheikh area […]