By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Army has declared that the North-East region is now safer following a series of successful counter-terrorism operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents. According to a statement from Army Headquarters, recent joint operations by troops of Operation Hadin Kai led to the neutralization of dozens […]
By Erewunmi Peace Divorced women in Adamawa State have raised concerns over increasing economic hardship and social neglect, saying the situation has made many of them vulnerable to exploitation. Speaking with journalists in Yola, some women appealed to both government and community leaders to provide targeted empowerment programmes for divorced and widowed women in the […]
Focus on Ekiti Roads.
By Erewunmi Peace The King of the Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has arrived in Nigeria to participate in the upcoming Free Nnamdi Kanu protest scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, in Abuja. The protest aims to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Federal High […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has criticized the current administration over rising economic hardship and insecurity in Nigeria. He made the remarks during the unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) state secretariat in Ilorin, Kwara State. Aregbesola described the current governance as “selfish and insensitive,” […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the most important defections in Nigeria have not yet taken place, stressing that the real “defection” the nation needs is that of hunger and poverty leaving the people’s lives. Makinde made this remark in his bi-monthly newsletter released on Wednesday, October 16, while […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced plans to establish National Job Centres across the country as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment and improve access to decent work opportunities. The initiative, known as the National Job Centre Project (NJCP), was unveiled by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, […]
Erewunmi Peace The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, has declared that no one is being forced to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite the recent wave of defections by top politicians across the country. Aniebonam made this known in a statement released in Lagos, where he expressed […]
By Erewunmi Peace Prince Andrew, the embattled younger brother of King Charles III, has announced that he will no longer use his title as Duke of York, as well as relinquish several of his royal honours, following renewed controversy surrounding his conduct and public role. According to reports from Reuters and The Associated Press, Prince […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of more than 400 senior police officers and appointed a new Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) to represent the North-East geopolitical zone. In a statement issued by the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission confirmed the appointment of AIG Dankwara Mohammed as […]
By Erewunmi Peace A top Federal Government official, identified as Abdullahi Saleh Usman, Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has reportedly been denied access to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to circulating information on several media platforms, the restriction is believed to be connected to administrative issues involving his […]
By Erewunmi Peace A prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Trinity Usman, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja how he received and transferred $3 million into the account of Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, a company linked to Nigerian businesswoman Aisha Achimugu. Usman, a Bureau De Change (BDC) […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has reportedly arrested sixteen military officers over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. According to multiple sources quoted by Sahara Reporters and other online platforms, the officers — reportedly ranging from the rank of Captain to Brigadier General — were taken into custody […]
One of the highlights of the 2025 Pre-Convocation Press Conference of ABUAD which was held on Tuesday 14th October 2025 was the necessity to repair the access road to Nigeria’s number one university for the fourth consecutive year – Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.
By Erewunmi Peace Raila Odinga, Kenya’s veteran opposition leader and former Prime Minister, has died at the age of 80. Odinga passed away on October 15, 2025, in India following complications from cardiac arrest, according to multiple news reports. Odinga, widely regarded as one of Kenya’s most prominent political figures, served as Prime Minister from […]
By Erewunmi Peace AThe Nigeria Police Force has successfully secured the conviction of 59 foreign nationals involved in cybercrime, in a major crackdown aimed at curbing internet fraud and other digital crimes targeting the nation. The operation, conducted on November 3, 2024, in the Jahi area of Abuja, led to the arrest of 130 suspects, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former senator and businessman Ben Murray-Bruce has shared insights from a personal conversation with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding his governance strategy. According to Murray-Bruce, he asked Tinubu how he intended to manage Nigeria effectively given the large number of ministers and advisers—42 in total. In response, Tinubu reportedly said, “I only […]
By Erewunmi Peace Media mogul and political commentator Dele Momodu has described the 2027 Nigerian presidential election as largely an ethnic contest, highlighting the political dynamics shaping the race. Momodu stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has effectively secured the southern region through recent political maneuvers, including defections from opposition parties to the ruling All […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has clarified the current status of the presidential pardon list, emphasizing that approvals are still under final review. In a statement released on October 16, 2025, Fagbemi assured the public that no inmate has yet been released under President Bola […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced reforms allowing tertiary institutions greater autonomy in their admission processes, effectively making the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination optional, rather than mandatory, for prospective students. Under the new guidelines, universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education can admit students based solely on their Senior […]
