By Erewunmi Peace The African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially sworn in Dr. Sidi Ould Tah as its ninth President during an inauguration ceremony held on September 1, 2025, in Abidjan. The high-profile event at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire was attended by notable dignitaries, including Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara, Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has welcomed Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) back into the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling the return “a very good move” and “a major boost for Lagos APC.” Obasa hosted Jandor at his residence in Ikeja GRA on Tuesday, reassuring him […]
By Erewunmi Peace A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Dr. Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, has taken a swipe at former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing him as an “expired politician” whose influence has drastically declined. Kwankwaso accused El-Rufai of resorting to blackmail and misinformation in a bid to remain relevant in Nigeria’s political space, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has strongly dismissed allegations by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the Federal Government is incentivizing bandits as part of its security strategy. Ribadu described the claims as “false, baseless, and deeply insulting”, insisting that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has never paid ransom or […]
By Erewunmi Peace Chief Chekwas Okorie, pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has declared that if the Igbo people unite and strategize, no candidate will emerge victorious in a presidential election in Nigeria without their support. Speaking at the Igbo Agenda Dialogue in Abuja, Okorie stressed the need for political cohesion […]
By Erewunmi Peace Mile 12, one of Lagos’ busiest markets, is once again in the spotlight as residents and commuters raise concerns over a surge in nighttime robberies and attacks along the Ketu–Mile 12 corridor. According to reports from traders and transport workers, the area becomes a hotspot for phone snatchers and armed gangs once […]
By Erewunmi Peace Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has achieved a major academic milestone as two of its lecturers have secured a combined ₦62.9 million in research grants under the TETFund National Research Fund (NRF) intervention program. According to a statement issued by Mr. Adekunle Adams, Deputy Registrar at Yabatech’s Centre for Information, Communication, and […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a historic move to revolutionize Nigeria’s basic education sector, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has partnered with the US-based Digital Learning Network (DLN) to roll out 47 million laptops and tablets for students and teachers across the country. The initiative, described as the largest digital education project in Africa, was […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a stern warning to motorists as Nigeria enters the ember months, urging drivers to avoid night journeys, drunk-driving, speeding, and other dangerous road practices. The caution came from Commander Nasir Mohammed, FRSC Unit Commander for Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway, during a media briefing with the News […]
The Senator representing Niger East, Senator Sani Musa, has singlehandedly facilitated and sponsored over 200 students from his senatorial zone to study in various Universities in India and China. On Monday, the 200 students started departing Abuja for India and China under the Senator Mohammed Sani Musa International Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme. During a send-off ceremony, […]
By Erewunmi Peace A leading figure of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Farouk Aliyu, has declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “irreplaceable” as the ruling party prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview with ARISE News, Aliyu emphasized that while Tinubu currently stands unchallenged within the APC, the final decision rests with the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Rivers State Governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made this bold statement on September 1, 2025, while addressing speculations about possible outcomes in the next election. The former governor dismissed predictions suggesting […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian separatist leader and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, to six years in prison for terrorism-related offenses and aggravated tax fraud. The ruling was delivered on September 1, 2025, by the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland, following a trial […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said he took firm actions against some leaders in Southern Kaduna because he does not tolerate what he described as “entitlement” and “nonsense,” regardless of criticism. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program, El-Rufai dismissed allegations that his administration was biased against […]
By: Erewunmi Peace President Bola Tinubu has approved an immediate six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts, in a bold move aimed at boosting local production, creating jobs, and increasing Nigeria’s share in the global shea value chain. The announcement, made through the Presidency on August 26, 2025, signals a major shift in […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The Sokoto State Government has initiated a new policy to bolster Islamic propagation and religious education by introducing monthly allowances for Imams, their deputies, and Mu’azzins, along with cash allocations to Jumu’at mosques. The announcement was made by Governor Ahmed Aliyu during a Qur’an memorisation graduation ceremony. What’s Included in the Initiative […]
By: By Erewunmi Peace The Katsina State Government has revoked the operating licences of all private and community schools across the state, directing proprietors to undergo fresh registration under a revised regulatory framework. The decision, which took effect on August 13, 2025, was approved by the State Executive Council and announced by the Commissioner for […]
By Erewunmi Peace Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the Opposition in the UK, is facing growing scrutiny after a former Stanford University admissions officer refuted her long-standing claim of receiving an early admission and scholarship offer at the age of 16. Badenoch, a rising figure in British politics, has repeatedly stated in interviews and campaign materials […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Ehigiator Arase, has reportedly passed away at the age of 69. Multiple credible media outlets have confirmed the news, stating that the former police chief died on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. About Solomon Arase Arase served as […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Engineer Olayinka Hakeem Babalola on his historic election as President of Rotary International for the 2026/2027 Rotary year. The announcement has been widely celebrated across Nigeria as a significant global achievement. A Historic Achievement Babalola, a distinguished engineer and humanitarian, becomes only the second Nigerian and […]
