By Peace Erewunmi Media mogul and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey has announced that she will close the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) in South Africa at the end of the 2027 academic year, bringing to a close nearly two decades of operating the prestigious institution. The academy, located in Henley-on-Klip, Gauteng Province, was established […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Osun State, Wole Jimi-Bada, has demanded the immediate release of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, describing his arrest by the police as unlawful and questioning the timing of the operation ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The Attorney-General argued […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Tunji Bello, has revealed how the commission intervened to stop electricity consumers from bearing the cost of replacing obsolete prepaid meters. He insisted that Nigerians should not pay for infrastructure failures that were not […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected drug dealers during a patrol operation in Akure, recovering substances suspected to be cannabis, tramadol capsules, codeine syrup and Tutolin syrup. The arrests were made as part of the command’s ongoing campaign against illicit drug trafficking and related crimes. The suspects were identified […]
By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged state governors to prioritise the construction of roads and other critical infrastructure over unnecessary flyovers and what he described as “white elephant projects.” He said investments should focus on projects that directly improve the lives of citizens and strengthen national security. The President made the remarks […]
By Peace Erewunmi Hundreds of travellers were left stranded after heavy floodwaters submerged a section of the Benin–Ore Expressway, causing severe traffic congestion and disrupting movement along one of Nigeria’s busiest highways. The flooding followed hours of torrential rainfall, leaving motorists trapped in long queues as vehicles struggled to pass through the affected section. Videos […]
By Peace Erewunmi Former Minister of Finance and Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, has died at the age of 87. Family sources confirmed that the elder statesman passed away in Abuja on Thursday after a brief illness. Alhaji served as Minister of State for Budget and Planning in 1988 before becoming Minister of Finance between […]
By Peace Erewunmi At least five students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade (GAPOSA), Ogun State, were abducted after suspected gunmen attacked a private hostel in Ipara-Remo on Wednesday night, prompting a major security operation by the police. According to reports, the armed men stormed the hostel at about 8:00 p.m., firing gunshots and causing panic […]
By Peace Erewunmi Fresh cracks have emerged within the OK Movement, a political support group promoting the proposed Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election, following a leadership dispute that has reportedly unsettled key figures in the coalition. The crisis was confirmed by Ladipo Johnson, spokesperson to former Kano State Governor Rabiu […]
By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, and members of the Olubadan-in-Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he urged state governors to prioritise road construction, security and projects that directly improve the lives of citizens over costly flyovers and other “white elephant” projects. […]
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By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties, bringing to an end the operations of the committee established more than two decades ago to oversee the disposal of federal government properties. According to the Presidency, the committee had […]
By Peace Erewunmi Families of 176 abductees from Woro and neighbouring communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies for urgent intervention after suspected terrorists allegedly rejected over ₦155 million raised as ransom for the victims’ release. Community leaders said residents sold personal belongings, exhausted […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will usher in a new phase of leadership on Friday, July 31, 2026, as its outgoing Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, formally hands over to his successor, Professor Segun Aina. JAMB announced that the official handover ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. and will be […]
By Peace Erewunmi Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 65 Battalion have dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile area of Lagos State, arresting six suspected oil bunkerers during an intelligence-led operation aimed at combating economic sabotage. The operation was carried out following credible intelligence on illegal oil bunkering activities in the area. The […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, and five other suspects during an operation in Osogbo as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged electoral offences and other criminal activities ahead of the August 15 governorship election. According to […]
By Peace Erewunmi The body of a 27-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, has been recovered in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, days after he was declared missing. The tragic discovery has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Chimaroke, a Civil Engineering graduate and former […]
By Peace Erewunmi Pastor and public affairs commentator Femi Emmanuel has defended the Federal Government’s decision to remove fuel subsidy and allow the Naira to adjust, describing the measures as difficult but necessary steps to prevent a deeper economic crisis. Speaking during an interview on the Morayo Afolabi-Brown Podcast on Monday, July 27, 2026, Emmanuel […]
By Peace Erewunmi Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former Governor of Edo State and representative of Edo North, has criticised the presidential ambition of Peter Obi, describing the former Anambra State governor as a trader whose approach does not reflect the long-term planning required to lead Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines, Oshiomhole […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the release of ₦31 billion for an economic empowerment programme targeted at residents across the state’s 31 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The programme, approved by the State Executive Council, is designed to support youths, women, traders, farmers, transport operators and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) […]
