By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has challenged Governor Ademola Adeleke’s claim that his administration has recruited 5,000 teachers since taking office, insisting that no such recruitment has taken place. The party described the governor’s statement as misleading, alleging that the current administration has not employed a single teacher in […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former United States Mayor, Mike Arnold, has accused the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, of allegedly backing violent attacks against Christians in northern Nigeria — a claim the Sultan strongly denies. Arnold, a former mayor of Blanco in Texas, made the allegation while responding to the Sultan’s earlier comment […]
By Erewunmi Peace Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has rusticated a 200-level student for four semesters after she filmed a dying colleague at the university health centre and posted the video on TikTok. The student, identified as Ezi Ugoma, appeared before the Students’ Disciplinary Committee (SDC) in August 2025, where she was found guilty of […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended several top national officers as internal leadership battles continue to rock the opposition party. Those affected by the suspension include the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, and other key members of the National Working Committee (NWC). The suspension was […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Managing Director of Bonghe Microfinance Bank in Adamawa State, Grace Andreas Karka, has been sentenced to five years in prison for diverting ₦32 million belonging to the bank for personal use. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Karka before Justice Benjamin Lawan Manji of the Adamawa State High Court […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has released the sum of ₦2.3 billion to settle outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed to lecturers in federal universities across the country. According to the Federal Ministry of Education, the payment represents Batch 8 of the arrears and was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock and dairy industry, pledging reforms aimed at boosting local milk production and reducing the country’s heavy dependence on imports. Speaking during the Arla-Dano Nigeria Dairy Open Day held in Kaduna, the President emphasized the need for collaboration between the […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major-General Waidi Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, marking a decisive reshuffle in Nigeria’s military leadership. The announcement comes amid renewed efforts by the administration to strengthen national security and combat emerging threats across the country. The appointment follows the President’s […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has warned of an alleged plot by extremist groups to incite tension and create divisions between Christians and Muslims across the country. According to reports, government authorities raised the alarm after intelligence suggested that certain groups were spreading false narratives and propaganda designed to provoke religious conflict and weaken […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of extorting ₦10 million from him before securing his release. The rapper, who shared his experience in a recent interview, claimed he was arrested in November 2024 during a late-night raid on […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has dismissed claims by the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, alleging that the Federal Government’s port modernisation plan is focused only on Lagos. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy on Tuesday, […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has withdrawn the earlier clemency granted to Maryam Sanda, the woman convicted for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, and directed that she serve a 12-year prison term instead of facing execution. This development follows widespread criticism of her inclusion in the recent presidential pardon list, which […]
By Erewunmi Peace As political parties gear up for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have intensified preparations for their primaries, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be trailing behind with no clear timetable yet released. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed banks, stockbrokers, discount houses, and other financial institutions in Nigeria to begin deducting a 10% withholding tax on interest income earned from short-term securities and other related investment instruments. According to the directive issued by the agency, the new policy covers treasury bills, corporate […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called on Yoruba people across the world to remain united and continue upholding the values, traditions, and cultural pride that define their shared heritage. The monarch made the call during the Isokan Festival 2025 held in Ghana, where he was represented […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has challenged Governor Ademola Adeleke’s claim that his administration has recruited 5,000 teachers within the past three years, describing the statement as misleading and unsubstantiated. In a statement issued in Osogbo and signed by the party’s chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, the Osun APC accused […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of a mansion located at Block 11, House 2, Mobolaji Johnson Estate, Lekki Phase 1, to the Federal Government of Nigeria, after it was discovered to have been used as a storage hub for cannabis. The order followed a forfeiture […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has penned an emotional letter to his fans and supporters as he celebrates 25 years in the music industry. In a heartfelt message shared across his social media platforms on Monday, October 28, 2025, the award-winning singer expressed deep gratitude to everyone who […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has stated that the outcome of elections in Nigeria should not be determined in the courts but at the polling units. Amupitan made this known while speaking at the 56th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigerian Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has revealed that his United States visa has been permanently revoked by the U.S. government. The literary icon made this known while addressing journalists on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, describing the development as “strange but not entirely surprising.” According to reports from Reuters and The Guardian […]
