By Erewunmi Peace At least 31 people have been confirmed dead and 17 others injured following a tragic tanker explosion in Niger State, Nigeria. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 22, 2025, near Bida town, when a fuel-laden tanker overturned along a major road and spilled petrol onto the ground. According to eyewitnesses, several residents […]
By Erewunmi Peace The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is currently facing internal turmoil following the suspension of its National Vice Chairman for the South-South region, Dr. Usani Uguru Usani, and calls for the replacement of the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ms. Jackie Wayas. The ADC’s Cross River State Working Committee (SWC) announced the suspension […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Oyo State Government has debunked reports claiming that it plans to impose taxes on weddings, burials, and other social events across the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Oyo State Internal Revenue Service (OYIRS), the government described the viral information as false and misleading, urging residents to disregard […]
By Erewunmi Peace A lecturer at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), identified as Mr. Raphael Segun Larayetan, has been accused of raping a female student and later sharing her contact information with a colleague, according to a report published by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). The student, identified in the FIJ report as “Roseline” […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission (NUC), has approved the establishment of a new tertiary institution named the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma, in Imo State. The official recognition was presented to the Imo State Government at the NUC headquarters in Abuja. The event was attended by the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Kwara State Government has announced plans to pay a cash grant of not less than ₦130,000 to parents and guardians who send their daughters to school, as part of efforts to boost girl-child education across the state. The initiative, launched under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project […]
By Erewunmi Peace At least eight people, including a pregnant woman and a child, have reportedly lost their lives in a tragic accident involving a Dangote-branded cement truck in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the truck, allegedly carrying cement, lost control and rammed into several road users near […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related offences in Lagos State. According to an official statement from the EFCC, the deportation exercise began […]
– APC Fires Osun PDP The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state chapter of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of being haunted by the obvious maladministration which has become the hallmark of Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration as it has recorded abysmal failure in all the facets of […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Oyo State Government has introduced a new Entertainment Tax Clearance policy aimed at regulating social and public events across the state — a move that has stirred mixed reactions among residents. According to reports circulating on social media and local news platforms, the new directive requires event organizers to obtain a […]
By Erewunmi search A new report by Moniepoint Inc., in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has revealed that 41 percent of women-owned informal businesses in Nigeria earn less than ₦10,000 in daily profit. The report, titled “Informal Economy Report 2025,” highlights the financial struggles facing small-scale entrepreneurs—especially women—who form a large part of […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has advised Nigerian students to respect their host communities and refrain from actions that could portray them as ungrateful or disrespectful guests. Speaking during an interaction with students at a recent public event, Fashola emphasized that mutual respect and good conduct […]
By Erewunmi Peace The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the management of over $4.6 billion in international health grants received by Nigeria for combating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, following concerns that the huge investments have not translated into improved health outcomes. The probe was initiated after a motion raised on the floor […]
By Erewunmi Peace Fresh controversy has erupted within the Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, following revelations that all serving officers in the outfit are engaged as contract staff rather than permanent employees of the state government. Reports indicate that the commandant of the Ondo Amotekun Corps, while addressing internal staff […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its nationwide two-week warning strike, which began on October 13, 2025. At a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, ASUU President Chris Piwuna said the decision came after an emergency meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) and recent […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced that it has cleared all outstanding pension arrears under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and is now working toward the reintroduction of gratuity payments for retiring federal workers. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, during a media workshop held […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve the ongoing crisis between the government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), warning that failure to act could trigger a nationwide strike. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made this known on Monday after the union’s […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed reports suggesting that genocide is being carried out in Nigeria, challenging anyone within or outside the country to provide credible evidence of such claims. Speaking during a meeting of Northern Traditional […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Magistrate Court sitting in Kuje, Abuja, has ordered the remand of Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, alongside his brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and ten others, at the Kuje Correctional Centre over their alleged involvement in a protest led by activist […]
By Erewunmi Peace The fate of convicted murderer Maryam Sanda, who was reportedly listed among those granted presidential clemency by President Bola Tinubu, remains uncertain as the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has ordered a comprehensive review of the pardon list. Sanda, who was sentenced to death by hanging in 2020 […]
