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28
Aug

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Jonathan Calls for Comprehensive Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2027 Elections

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By Erewunmi Peace Former President Goodluck Jonathan has renewed calls for sweeping electoral reforms in Nigeria, urging stakeholders to strengthen democratic institutions and restore public confidence in the electoral process. Speaking at the National Action Plan for Electoral Reform Dialogue, Jonathan—represented by Ann Iyonu, Executive Director of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation—emphasized the need to review […]

28
Aug

239 First-Class Lecturers Quit UNILAG Over Poor Pay – Ex-VC

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By Erewunmi Peace The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has experienced a massive loss of academic talent, as 239 first-class graduate lecturers resigned within seven years over poor pay and harsh working conditions. The revelation was made by the institution’s former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, who described the trend as alarming and dangerous for the future […]

28
Aug

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Lagos APC to Obasanjo: You’re in No Position to Call Anyone Incompetent

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By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent remarks describing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “competing with Buhari in incompetence.” In a strongly worded statement, APC Publicity Secretary Seye Oladejo said Obasanjo’s comments were “laughable” and “disgracefully hypocritical,” given the […]

28
Aug

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Police Confirm Deaths in Balogun Market Clash, Dismiss Ethnic Motive

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By Erewunmi Peace Panic erupted at Balogun Market on Lagos Island on Wednesday following a violent clash that left at least three people dead and several others injured. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the fatalities, including a police inspector who is in critical condition. According to police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident was not […]

28
Aug

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Awujale: Governor Abiodun Speaks After Crucial Meeting with Kingmakers

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By Erewunmi Peace The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured that the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland will follow due process, emphasizing transparency and fairness. The Governor made this statement after a closed-door meeting with the Awujale Chiefs in Council on Monday in Ijebu-Ode. The meeting comes after the death of […]

28
Aug

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Will ASUU Go on Another Strike?

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The Akure Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, held a press conference on Monday, 25th August, 2025 at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. They came up with a communique that gave an ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria over in-action on ASUU-government agreement since 2009.

28
Aug

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Court Summons Dino Melaye Over Alleged ₦509.6m Tax Evasion

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By Erewunmi Peace A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate Court has summoned former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, over allegations of ₦509.6 million tax evasion. The summons, issued on August 21, 2025, follows claims by the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) that Melaye failed to pay his Personal Income Tax (PIT) for 2023 and 2024, […]

27
Aug

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411 Nigerians Die While Scooping Fuel From Fallen Tankers – FRSC

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By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed that 411 Nigerians lost their lives in 2024 while attempting to scoop fuel from fallen tankers across the country. The alarming figure was disclosed by the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, during the “Operation Zero Tolerance” campaign briefing in Abuja, and reiterated at a […]

26
Aug

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Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails, NRC Confirms Incident

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By Erewunmi Peace Panic erupted on Tuesday morning as an Abuja-Kaduna passenger train derailed along its route, causing widespread concern among commuters. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the incident, which occurred at approximately 11:09 a.m. at Kilometre 49, between Kubwa and Asham stations. Although no official casualty figures have been released, eyewitnesses reported […]

26
Aug

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Xenophobia: Malema Denounces Attacks, Calls for Strong Nigeria–South Africa Partnership

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By Erewunmi Peace South African opposition leader Julius Malema has condemned xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing them as a “betrayal of African unity” and urging a renewed strategic alliance between Nigeria and South Africa to drive industrialization and economic freedom across the continent. Malema made this statement on Sunday during his keynote address at […]

26
Aug

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Lagos–Abuja Trip Turns Nightmare as Over 50 Ekeson Passengers Stranded Overnight in Ekiti

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What was meant to be a routine trip from Lagos to Abuja turned into an ordeal for more than 50 passengers on an Ekeson Transport bus after a tyre burst left them stranded overnight on a lonely stretch of the Ado–Igede road in Ekiti State. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. […]

26
Aug

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Okonjo-Iweala Speaks on Tinubu’s Economic Reforms – The Real Truth by Olu Fasan

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By Erewunmi Peace World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has weighed in on Nigeria’s economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu, describing them as being “in the right direction” but emphasizing the need for stronger social safety nets to cushion their impact on vulnerable Nigerians. Her comments came during a recent visit to President […]

26
Aug

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NASENI Secures $2bn Commitments, 40 Market-Ready Products Under Tinubu

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By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has secured $2 billion in investment commitments under President Bola Tinubu’s accelerated Technology Transfer Programme, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s quest for industrial and technological advancement. Speaking during an interactive session with Nigerians in Japan at TICAD 9, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, […]

25
Aug

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Malema Calls for Single African Presidency, Currency, and Borderless Continent

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Julius Malema, President of the Economic Freedom Fighters, urged for a unified Africa during a speech at the Nigerian Bar Association conference. He proposed a single presidency, common currency, and borderless travel. Malema emphasized Nigeria and South Africa’s roles in this vision. His call for unity has ignited debates about Pan-Africanism, with mixed reactions regarding its practicality and impact.

25
Aug

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Nigerian Lady Bags 7 years Sentence for Collecting Transport Fare Without Visiting

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By Erewunmi Peace A report circulating online has sparked widespread reactions, claiming that a Nigerian lady was sentenced to seven years imprisonment for allegedly collecting ₦30,000 transport fare from a man without fulfilling an agreement to visit him. The viral story, shared by Daily Gist Online and other blogs, alleges that the woman, identified as […]

25
Aug

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Osun Septuagenarian Accuses First Bank Staff of Mismanaging ₦10.5 Million Fixed Deposit

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By Erewunmi Peace A 72-year-old resident of Osogbo, Osun State, Sule Fabiyi, has accused a former First Bank employee, Abdulwahab Sani Shehu, of mismanaging his ₦10.5 million fixed deposit investment. Fabiyi revealed that he opened the fixed deposit on September 10, 2019, through Shehu, who was then serving as a business banker at First Bank’s […]

25
Aug

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Yuletide: Airfares to South-East, South-South Surge by 131%, Passengers Cry Out

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By Erewunmi Peace Ahead of the festive season, domestic airfares to Nigeria’s South-East and South-South regions have skyrocketed, sparking widespread outrage among travelers. Investigations reveal that some airlines have increased fares by as much as 131% on popular routes, with tickets for Lagos–Asaba flights rising from about ₦147,000 to ₦337,500. Similar hikes were recorded on […]

25
Aug

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Taiwo Ojumu Criticizes Obasanjo Over Judiciary Remarks, Cites Past Administration’s Actions

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By Erewunmi Peace Legal practitioner Taiwo Ojumu has faulted former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent comments on the state of the judiciary, alleging that Obasanjo himself undermined judicial independence during his tenure from 1999 to 2007. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, Ojumu stated that the former president’s current criticisms of […]

25
Aug

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Aregbesola Welcomes PDP, LP Members to ADC, Calls for Urgent Action to Save Nigeria

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By Erewunmi Peace Former Minister of Interior and interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has called for urgent political change in Nigeria, citing rising hardship and insecurity. Speaking at an affirmation ceremony in Lagos, Aregbesola formally welcomed several stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) into […]

25
Aug

“Defend Government or Face Sanctions” – Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Warns Appointees

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Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has issued a strong warning to his political appointees, urging them to publicly defend the administration against criticism or risk sanctions. In a viral video making rounds on social media, the governor expressed disappointment that some of his aides have remained silent while the government comes under attack online and in the […]