By Erewunmi Peace Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed widespread rumours about his health and alleged death, saying his political opponents are behind the false reports. Wike, who spoke at a public event in Abuja, described the speculations as baseless and politically motivated. He insisted he was in good health […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all land reclamation projects across the state, citing environmental and safety concerns. According to the directive, no ongoing or proposed reclamation work will continue until operators secure proper approvals, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and drainage clearance permits. Commissioner for Environment and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan to exercise caution over calls for him to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Bishop Kukah praised Jonathan’s historic concession of defeat in 2015, describing it as an enduring legacy of peace and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, has reached capacity in some of Nigeria’s largest cities, forcing the service to stop accepting new residential customers. Prospective subscribers in urban hubs such as Lagos and Abuja have been met with “Sold Out” notices or messages indicating that service is currently unavailable in their areas. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced that the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Areas (LGAs) shared a total of N2.225 trillion in August 2025. According to the report released after the FAAC meeting in Abuja, the distributable revenue was drawn from a gross revenue of N3.635 trillion. Breakdown of […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has officially reintroduced History as a compulsory subject in the Nigerian school curriculum, marking a major shift in education policy. According to the Federal Ministry of Education, the subject will now be taught from Primary 1 through Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3). For senior classes (SSS1–SSS3), History will be […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lead (Opening Paragraph):Residents of Iwo, Osun State, are counting their losses after a torrential downpour on Friday triggered flooding that submerged homes, displaced families, and destroyed properties in several parts of the ancient town. Body:The flood, which followed hours of heavy rainfall, swept through communities such as Yafoye, Oke-Afo, and Agoro Road, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Shoprite, Nigeria’s biggest retail chain, has shut down its outlets in Ibadan (Oyo State) and Ilorin (Kwara State) as the company battles economic challenges and supply shortages. Shoppers in Ibadan confirmed that the popular Shoprite outlets along Ring Road and Mokola have been closed for several days. In Ilorin, the once-busy store […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lifted the six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, saying there is no justification to extend it beyond the period initially declared. The emergency rule, which was declared in March 2025, led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the Rivers […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Nurses Union has petitioned the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, over alleged harassment of its members and unsafe practices at the Oke-Ero Health Centre. In the petition, the association raised concerns about what it described as “unethical practices and workplace harassment” threatening both staff welfare and patient safety at […]
By Erewunmi Peace Two senior accountants with the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) have pleaded guilty to diverting the salaries of former staff of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Meta, Lagos. The accused, Shola Onasanya, Chief Accountant, and Halimat Olalere, Principal Executive Officer (Accounts), were arraigned before Justice Ibrahim Kala of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been hit by a fresh scandal as some of its officers in Ekiti State have been accused of extorting ₦5.2 million from travelers. The allegation surfaced in a viral social media post claiming that young men traveling from Ado-Ekiti to Akure were stopped […]
By Erewunmi Peace Some leaders from Cameroon’s English-speaking Northwest and Southwest regions have called on Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to help facilitate a peaceful and permanent solution to the ongoing crisis in the area. The activists, who identify with the Ambazonian movement, are insisting on a referendum to determine the political future of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Authorities in Katsina State have announced the rescue of 143 kidnap victims from various local government areas, following intensified security operations against bandit groups. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, disclosed this during a security consultation meeting in Katsina on Tuesday. According to him, the coordinated operations […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count criminal charge against rights activist and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over social media posts in which he referred to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “criminal.” The charge, dated September 16, 2025, was lodged at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Also […]
The summary of the case – narrated by the UK Court – is that Late General Jerry Useni was the FCT Minister in 1993. He bought the disputed UK property (ostensibly) with looted funds but did not want the transaction to be traced back to him. Hence, he registered the property in the name of […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Prof. Wande Abimbola, has raised fresh concerns over the poor remuneration of Nigerian academics, comparing their monthly earnings to the hourly wages of gardeners abroad. Speaking at a recent event, the respected scholar lamented that a full professor in Nigeria earns about ₦500,000 monthly—an […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Presidency has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent warning that Nigeria risks social unrest due to rising poverty and hunger, saying the opposition leader is “out of touch with the authentic Nigerian reality.” Atiku had compared Nigeria’s current economic hardship to historical revolutions, warning that the level of suffering among […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s sprint queen Tobi Amusan has added another milestone to her glittering career, winning the silver medal in the women’s 100-metre hurdles final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Amusan clocked 12.29 seconds to finish second behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who stormed to victory with a new national record of […]
By Erewunmi Peace Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says his multibillion-dollar refinery has ended more than five decades of persistent fuel queues in Nigeria, following the commencement of petrol production on September 3, 2024. Speaking at the refinery’s one-year petrol production anniversary, Dangote said Nigerians are witnessing a new era of energy stability. According to […]
