By Femi Orebe Recent commentary in Nigerian media has sparked renewed debate over the roots of insecurity in the country. An opinion article widely shared online claims that “some northerners are beginning to sing about how they led Nigeria to its insecurity cul-de-sac.” In 2019, six Nigerians were convicted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) […]
By Erewunmi Peace Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. The incident has shocked political circles across the United States. Authorities say Kirk was struck by a bullet in the neck at around […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has announced a total ban on the training and practice of auxiliary nurses in hospitals across the state, warning that facilities caught engaging in the practice will face sanctions, including closure. The directive was issued by the Lagos State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), which described […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Ogun State Government has announced new measures to regulate school activities, banning lavish graduation parties and enforcing a six-year textbook usage cycle across schools in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, made the announcement in Abeokuta, stressing that the decision aims to reduce financial pressure […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared a total war against illegal dredging, unregulated land reclamation, and other harmful activities threatening Lagos’s waterways and coastal communities. The governor made the vow at the Lagos State Waterfront Summit held in Lagos, themed “Pressure on the Lagoon: The Lagos Experience.” Sanwo-Olu said the state […]
By Erewunmi Peace Veteran Nollywood actor Segun Arinze has criticized a Nigerian man who declared himself as an Igbo king in Ghana, describing the move as disrespectful and inappropriate. Speaking in an interview on Ghana’s Hitz FM, Arinze questioned why anyone would leave their hometown in Nigeria only to crown themselves as a monarch in […]
By Erewunmi Peace South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced that it will reopen the inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, nearly 48 years after he died in police custody. Biko, a prominent leader of the Black Consciousness Movement, was arrested in August 1977 and later died from severe head injuries […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man who falsely paraded himself as the “Obi of Lagos,” admitting that the entire installation and palace project was a fraudulent scheme designed to deceive unsuspecting members of the public. Police identified the suspect as Chibuike Azubike, 65, who allegedly planned […]
By Erewunmi Peace A galaxy of dignitaries, family members, and associates gathered at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, for a “Night of Tributes” in honor of Dr. Hamidat Doyinsola Abiola, the trailblazing journalist who passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Dr. Abiola, widely celebrated as a pioneer in Nigerian journalism, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Police Command has foiled an attempted installation of a self-proclaimed “Obi of Lagos” and arrested four suspects in connection with the incident. According to the police, the prime suspect, Engr. Chibuike Azubike (65), allegedly paraded himself as the “Obi of Lagos State.” He was arrested alongside three accomplices identified […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has introduced new conditions for secondary schools seeking to retain accreditation to host public examinations such as WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, and SAISSCE. According to a directive from the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, only schools whose teachers are registered and licensed with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced a major reform in the education sector, including the renaming of Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) as Federal Technical Colleges and the rollout of a new national curriculum. The changes, set to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session, were unveiled by the Ministry of Education […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria and Angola have returned to the negotiating table, holding the 5th session of their Bilateral Economic Joint Commission (BEJC) in Luanda — the first since 2001. The meeting, which comes 23 years after the last session, marks a renewed commitment by both countries to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. Areas of […]
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has recounted a harrowing experience during his recent trip to Bucharest, Romania, where he was allegedly abducted and robbed by a taxi driver. Speaking in an interview with TheNEWS/PM News, Soyinka revealed that he had just arrived at the airport in Bucharest en route to the Sibiu International Theatre Festival […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has raised alarm after its official Facebook page, FIJ Nigeria, was pulled down by Meta on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, citing alleged violations of cybersecurity community standards. FIJ’s founder, Fisayo Soyombo, disclosed the development in a LinkedIn post, stating that the takedown came without clear justification. […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has turned down an invitation from the United States Consulate in Nigeria to attend a visa re-interview, citing principle, timing, and skepticism about the process. Soyinka revealed that he was surprised to receive the letter from the Consulate, initially mistaking it for a scam. Upon confirming that […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron have pledged to strengthen Nigeria–France relations following a high-level meeting at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The visit marked Nigeria’s first presidential state visit to France in over two decades. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation across key sectors including energy, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to decriminalise attempted suicide before the end of December 2025, in what is being described as a historic step toward reforming the nation’s mental health laws. The disclosure was made in Abuja by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali […]
By Erewunmi Peace A 19-year-old Nigerian, Isaac J. Oniti, has made headlines after graduating with a First-Class degree in Computer Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, becoming the overall best graduating student (Valedictorian) of the Class of 2024. According to multiple education reports, Oniti entered KNUST at the age […]
By Erewunmi Peace The First Lady of Anambra State, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has cautioned Senator Uche Ekwunife to keep her name out of political battles and instead focus on clarifying allegations surrounding her academic qualifications. In a statement issued by her media aide, Daniel Ezeigwe, Mrs. Soludo denied ever serving in the administration of former […]
