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55% of Nigerian Youth Underemployed Due to Lack of Technical Skills – Speaker Abbas Urges Investment in Vocational Education

By Erewunmi Peace The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has revealed that 55% of Nigerian youth are underemployed or unemployed, attributing the alarming statistics to a widespread lack of technical and practical skills among young people. Speaking at a public hearing organized by the House Committee on Polytechnic and Higher […]

Google to Empower African Youth with $37 Million AI Investment

By Erewunmi Peace In a bold move to boost Africa’s digital future, Google has committed $37 million to empower African youths through investments in artificial intelligence (AI), digital skills, and research initiatives. Announced on July 30, 2025, this investment aims to equip young Africans with the skills and tools necessary to thrive in an increasingly […]

NSA, APC Stakeholders Distribute Relief Materials to Over 700 Flood Victims in Yola South

By Erewunmi Peace In the wake of devastating floods that hit parts of Yola South Local Government Area, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in collaboration with key All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders, has led the distribution of relief materials to over 700 affected households. The humanitarian intervention, spearheaded by APC North-East Vice […]

FG to Establish Cattle Breeding Centres Across Six Geopolitical Zones — Agric Minister

By Erewunmi Peace In a bold move to revamp Nigeria’s livestock sector, the Federal Government has announced plans to establish cattle breeding centres across all six geopolitical zones of the country. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, revealed this during a citizens-government engagement and mid-term performance review held […]

“We’ve Killed Those Bastards” — NSA Ribadu Declares Abuja–Kaduna Road Safe Again

By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has announced the elimination of notorious terrorists along the Abuja–Kaduna highway, declaring the route safe for night travel after years of deadly ambushes and kidnappings. Speaking during a citizens-government engagement organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna, Ribadu did not mince words […]

Makinde, Abiodun to Collaborate on Agriculture, Security, and Regional Growth

By Erewunmi Peace In a significant move toward strengthening regional development, the governors of Oyo and Ogun States — Seyi Makinde and Dapo Abiodun — have agreed to collaborate on critical sectors such as agriculture, security, infrastructure, and economic investment. The two leaders met behind closed doors on Tuesday, July 29, at the Oyo State […]

FCCPC Cautions Traders Against Price Inflation and Substandard Goods in Lagos Markets

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a strong warning to traders across Lagos markets against the artificial inflation of prices and the sale of substandard or counterfeit products. During an enforcement exercise on Tuesday, FCCPC officials visited major markets including Mile 12 and Alaba International Market. The operation, […]

Why the Indigene Bill from the South-East Is ‘Dead Before Arrival’

By Erewunmi Peace A proposed constitutional amendment aimed at redefining the concept of indigeneity in Nigeria has sparked widespread criticism, with many analysts already declaring it “dead on arrival” — not because it lacks potential, but due to deep-rooted ethnic sensitivities and political resistance. Although the bill does not officially originate from the South-East, many […]

Let’s Make NELFund a Model That Works, Olukoyede Urges Rep

By Erewunmi Peace The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on the House of Representatives to join forces with the EFCC in ensuring that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) becomes a model of transparency, accountability, and national impact. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the […]

Olubadan Family Announces Burial Date for Late Oba Olakulehin

By Erewunmi Peace The Olakulehin royal family has officially announced Friday, August 8, 2025, as the burial date for the late Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, who passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90. According to a statement released by the family and confirmed by the […]

Blackmail Won’t Stop Crackdown on Illegal Mining – Minister Dele Alake Declare

By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has declared that no amount of blackmail or false accusations will derail the federal government’s ongoing crackdown on illegal mining operations across Nigeria. Dr. Alake made this assertion while addressing recent media reports and social media campaigns attempting to discredit the Mining Marshals, […]

Tinubu Appoints New Federal Fire Service Controller-General

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS). This was disclosed in an official statement released by the presidency on Tuesday. DCG Adeyemi will officially assume office on August 14, 2025, following the retirement of the […]

“No Growth Without Electricity”: Bismarck Rewane Calls for Urgent Power Sector Reform

By: Erewunmi Peace Renowned economist Bismarck Rewane has issued a strong call for urgent reform in Nigeria’s power sector, warning that the country cannot experience meaningful economic growth without stable electricity. Speaking on Channels Television’s Business Morning today, Rewane emphasized that persistent electricity outages are undermining productivity across key sectors of the economy, particularly in […]

Fashola Weighs In on Lagos Street Naming Controversy, Warns Against Erasing History

By Erewunmi Peace Former Governor of Lagos State and former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has voiced concerns over the recent trend of renaming streets in Lagos, cautioning that such actions could lead to the erasure of the state’s rich historical identity. Speaking at the public presentation of the book “Lagos: […]

Nigerian Surgeon Makes History: Performs Groundbreaking Surgery on Unborn Baby

By Erewunmi Peace In a medical feat that stunned the world, Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye, a U.S.-based Nigerian pediatric surgeon, performed a rare and life-saving surgery — removing a baby from the womb, operating, and successfully placing the baby back inside to complete a healthy pregnancy. The miraculous case involved baby LynLee, who was diagnosed with […]

Senate Issues 21-Day Ultimatum to NNPCL Over ₦210 Trillion Financial Discrepancy

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to clarify discrepancies amounting to a staggering ₦210 trillion in its audited financial statements spanning 2017 to 2023. This decision followed a review by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, which flagged ₦103 trillion listed as […]

“Restrict Your Rascality to Iwo” — Ibadan Leaders Blast Oluwo Over Oloolu Masquerade Comment

By Erewunmi Peace A storm of reactions has followed recent remarks by the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, who described the revered Oloolu masquerade of Ibadan as “criminal” and “unconstitutional.” His comments, which surfaced in a viral video, have drawn the ire of Ibadan traditional leaders and cultural stakeholders. In a strongly worded statement, […]

Tinubu Boosted NDLEA’s Capacity to Fight Drug Cartels and Abuse – Marwa

By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for significantly enhancing the agency’s capacity in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, Marwa acknowledged the President’s unwavering support, […]

NDLEA Auctions Forfeited Properties of Convicted Drug Traffickers Across Four States

By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced the auction of properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers, marking a significant move in Nigeria’s fight against drug-related crimes. The public auction, held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja, is part of the agency’s ongoing strategy to strip drug criminals of illicit […]