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Nigeria Immigration Dismisses Officer Who Masterminded Abduction of Her Brother, Sanctions 31 Others

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed one of its personnel, Chukwu Nancy Ngozi, for masterminding the abduction of her elder brother along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway. According to a statement issued by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (ACI) Akinsola Akinlabi, the officer was found guilty after an […]

Senate Leader Bamidele Calls for Unity Ahead of APC Primary, Hails Oyebanji’s Leadership

By Erewunmi Peace Senate Leader and Senator representing Ekiti Central, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State to unite and work together ahead of the party’s forthcoming governorship primary election. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Iyin-Ekiti, Senator Bamidele emphasized the need for peace, tolerance, […]

Tinubu Changes Service Chiefs, Tasks Them on Professionalism, Vigilance

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military leadership with the appointment of new Service Chiefs. The announcement, made on Friday, marks one of the most significant changes in the nation’s security command since he assumed office. According to a statement from the Presidency, the newly appointed Service […]

FATF Removes Nigeria from Grey List, Commends Tinubu’s Anti-Financial Crime Reforms

By Erewunmi Peace The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed Nigeria from its “grey list” — a global watch list of countries under increased monitoring for financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorism financing. The decision, announced after the FATF plenary meeting in Paris on October 24, 2025, marks a major milestone […]

States Now More Buoyant Under President Tinubu’s Administration – Oyebanji

Says Ekiti Has Not Taken Any Loan to Finance Projects By Erewunmi Peace Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has declared that Nigerian states are now more financially buoyant under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He stated this during the commissioning of the ultra-modern Revenue House in Ado-Ekiti on Friday. According to Oyebanji, the improved fiscal […]

Agbakoba: Tinubu Acted Wisely in Reshuffling Service Chiefs if Coup Rumour Was True

By Erewunmi Peace Senior lawyer and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent reshuffle of the nation’s service chiefs, saying the decision was a “wise and timely move” if reports of a coup plot within the military were true. Agbakoba made the comment […]

Former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Passes Away at 76

By Erewunmi Peace Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of Ghana, has passed away at the age of 76. She died on October 23, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra after a brief illness, according to a spokesperson for the presidency. Nana Konadu served as First Lady from 1981 to 2001 during the presidency […]

Delta Assembly Suspends Polytechnic Rector and Bursar Over Financial Misconduct

By Erewunmi Peace The Delta State House of Assembly has suspended the Rector and Bursar of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku for six months following allegations of financial misconduct and administrative lapses. The decision aligns with a prior directive from the institution’s Governing Council and reflects the Assembly’s commitment to accountability and transparency in public institutions. […]

FIRS Staff, Eteta Ita, Charged With ₦2 Billion Fraud, To Know Fate December 8

By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed December 8, 2025, for judgment in the ongoing trial of Emmanuella Eteta Ita, a senior staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), who is facing charges bordering on the alleged diversion and misappropriation of over ₦2 billion. Eteta Ita, who heads the […]

“Let’s Stop Rigging Elections,” Oshiomhole Urges Politicians, Lawmakers

By Erewunmi Peace Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has urged his colleagues in the National Assembly and politicians across Nigeria to put an end to election rigging and the arming of youths during political contests. Oshiomhole made the call during a recent Senate plenary while contributing to discussions on the proposed amendment […]

Abike Dabiri Reacts After Criticism Over Comment on Afe Babalola University’s Global Ranking

By Erewunmi Peace Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reacted to criticisms following her recent comment about the ranking of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD). Dabiri-Erewa had congratulated the institution for its impressive performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, noting that ABUAD was ranked first in […]

Army Records Major Breakthrough, Arrests Wanted Terrorist Babawo Badoo and 37 Others

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Army has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations across the country, following the arrest of a wanted terror suspect identified as Idris Idris, popularly known as Babawo Badoo, alongside 37 other criminal elements. According to multiple reports, troops of Operation Enduring Peace apprehended the suspects […]

Sanwo-Olu to Host Global Summit on Blue Economy and Coastal Resilience Ahead of COP30

By Erewunmi Peace Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to host the 2025 International Climate Change Summit, focusing on the blue economy and coastal resilience, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). The summit will take place on November 6–7, 2025, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, under the theme: “Blue Economy, Green […]

FG Sets Uniform Prices for Housing Units Nationwide, Approves N12.5m for 3-Bedroom Bungalows

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced uniform sale prices for housing units under its Renewed Hope Estate Programme, marking a significant step toward affordable and transparent housing across the country. Under the new pricing scheme, the approved costs are: One-bedroom semi-detached bungalow: ₦8.5 million Two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow: ₦11.5 million Three-bedroom semi-detached […]

Nigeria Customs Launches Digital Vehicle Verification System to Curb Smuggling and Enhance Transparency

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new Customs Verification Management System (CVMS), a digital platform designed to make vehicle importation more transparent and reduce smuggling across the country. The system, unveiled in Abuja by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, allows individuals, car dealers, and importers to verify the […]

PDP Northern Leaders Endorse Ex-Minister Kabiru Turaki as Consensus Candidate for National Chairman

By Erewunmi Peace The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Northern Nigeria has endorsed Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, as its consensus candidate for the position of National Chairman. The endorsement followed a series of consultations among Northern PDP stakeholders, led by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa […]

Police Arrest Sowore at Abuja Court Premises

By Erewunmi Peace Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was reportedly arrested by police officers on Thursday morning at the Federal High Court, Abuja. According to eyewitnesses, Sowore was picked up by operatives shortly after attending court proceedings. The arrest reportedly caused a brief commotion around the court premises before he was […]