By Erewunmi Peace The Niger State government has announced a ban on public religious preaching without official approval, directing all preachers to obtain licences within two months. The directive was issued by the Director-General of the Bureau of Religious Affairs, Umar Farooq, who explained that the move is aimed at regulating religious activities and promoting […]
By Erewunmi Peace Retired and discharged Nigerian soldiers have resumed protests in Abuja, demanding the payment of long-overdue entitlements and pension arrears. The ex-servicemen, who converged on the premises of the Federal Ministry of Finance, said the government had failed to fulfill promises made to them after they suspended a similar protest in early August. […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and several leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have been summoned by the Kaduna State Police Command over allegations of criminal conspiracy and incitement. According to an invitation letter dated September 4, 2025, and signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has publicly declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, describing the President as the right leader to continue driving Nigeria’s development. Ambode, who spoke through Dr. Seyi Bamigbade during a Permanent Voter Card (PVC) sensitisation campaign in Badagry, urged Lagos residents to […]
By Erewunmi Peace A dismissed police officer has been arrested in Lagos State after allegedly promoting himself and resuming duty at the Ejigbo Division of the Lagos State Police Command. According to a report by P.M. Express, the officer, identified as Olabode Momoh, was dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force in 2005. He allegedly procured […]
By Erewunmi Peace The newly inaugurated South-West Development Commission (SWDC) has announced bold plans to harness the region’s vast economic potential through a coordinated development strategy. At its inaugural board meeting held in Ibadan, the Commission unveiled the “One Bloc Development Agenda,” a blueprint designed to unify fragmented development efforts across the six states of […]
By Erewunmi Peace Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has clarified that its truck was not involved in the tragic road accident that occurred along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway earlier this week. According to investigations by the Enugu State Police Command, the vehicle responsible for the crash was registered to Visco Investment Global Limited, not Dangote. In […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Police Force has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). He succeeds Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who has been redeployed to Delta State Command following his recent promotion. The appointment, confirmed by police authorities, marks another significant career […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tragedy struck on Wednesday at the Four Corner junction along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway as a cement-laden Howo truck, bearing the Dangote logo, rammed into multiple vehicles, leaving at least 10 people dead and 10 others injured. According to eyewitnesses, the truck lost control before colliding with a Toyota Corolla, a Foton […]
By Erewunmi Peace Three days after the shocking death of Dr. Oluwafemi “Femi” Rotifa, a young resident doctor at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), the institution has yet to issue any official statement, sparking outrage within the medical community and among Nigerians online. Rotifa, who had reportedly been on a 72-hour call duty, collapsed […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hadi Sirika, has said that many current leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were not part of the party during its formative years, insisting that he and other early members are the true architects of the ruling political project. Sirika, who served under former […]
By Erewunmi Peace A report circulating online has alleged that former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and former House of Representatives member, Shehu Koko, imported notorious bandits to destabilize Kebbi State. The sensational claim, which surfaced on online forums and blogs, accuses the duo of using their political […]
By Erewunmi Peace A statement made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, during his tenure has resurfaced in public debate, reigniting controversy over his handling of security challenges in Southern Kaduna. In 2016, El-Rufai publicly admitted that his administration traced and engaged Fulani herdsmen — some based in Niger, Chad, Mali, Cameroon, and Senegal […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has called for an immediate probe into former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s recent claims that the Federal Government and Kaduna State operate a “policy of paying bandits.” Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed described the allegation as too weighty to be […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s economy is struggling to stabilize as rising political distractions and worsening insecurity continue to fuel inflationary pressures, raising concerns about the government’s ability to sustain its reform agenda. Despite early gains from major policy reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration — including the removal of fuel subsidies, unification of foreign […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The announcement was made in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria has surpassed its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule, declaring an end to further domestic borrowing for the year. The President made this known on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while addressing members of The Buhari Organisation. He said the milestone was […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to integrate traditional medicine into Nigeria’s national health system, with a focus on regulation, standardization, and evidence-based practice. Speaking during the commemoration of African Traditional Medicine Day 2025, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, said the initiative will […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has unveiled a major overhaul of the curriculum for basic, senior secondary, and technical education in Nigeria. The new framework, announced by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, aims to reduce subject overload, promote practical learning, and align education with global standards. The updated curriculum comes […]
By Erewunmi Peace Chaos erupted in Suleja, Niger State, when residents stormed a food distribution point and looted relief items provided by a local lawmaker. The incident, which occurred on August 31, left scenes of disorder as men, women, and youths scrambled to seize as many foodstuffs as possible. According to reports, the lawmaker had […]
