By Peace Erewunmi A 27-year-old Nigerian, Obase Prosper, has been arrested in New Delhi, India, after security operatives allegedly recovered 5.085 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at more than ₦1.4 billion during a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and the Delhi Zonal Unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). According to […]
By Peace Erewunmi Fresh indications of a possible realignment within Nigeria’s opposition political landscape have emerged following a meeting between the 2023 Accord Party presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, and his Social Democratic Party (SDP) counterpart, Prince Adewole Adebayo, in Abuja. The meeting formed part of a series of high-level consultations involving opposition leaders and […]
By Peace Erewunmi Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a dramatic final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. The decisive moment came in the 106th minute when Ferran Torres found the back of the net, ending a tightly […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has commenced the process of striking off 100,000 companies from its register over their failure to comply with statutory filing requirements, particularly the submission of annual returns as stipulated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. The exercise is part of the Commission’s ongoing effort […]
By Peace Erewunmi Facebook users across the United Kingdom experienced a temporary outage on Sunday after thousands were unable to access their accounts, with many receiving an “Account Temporarily Unavailable” warning while attempting to log in. The disruption primarily affected the desktop version of the platform, although many users reported that the mobile app continued […]
By Peace Erewunmi Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), have foiled an attempted mass abduction by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, in Borno State. The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday at […]
By Peace Erewunmi Africa’s richest woman and Nigerian business magnate, Folorunsho Alakija, has marked her 75th birthday, celebrating the milestone with an emphasis on faith, gratitude and service to humanity rather than wealth and luxury. Despite building a multi-billion-dollar business empire spanning the oil, fashion and real estate sectors, Alakija has consistently described her relationship […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Bank of Industry (BOI) has announced that 70 per cent of an €85 million financing facility provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB) will be directed towards developing Nigeria’s cocoa and dairy value chains as part of efforts to boost local processing, industrialisation and agricultural value addition. The announcement was made […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that residents of Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Borno, Adamawa and Taraba states will experience a two-day power outage due to a scheduled maintenance exercise on the national transmission network. According to a statement issued by TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the temporary blackout […]
By Peace Erewunmi Two Nigerians and an accomplice have been sentenced to prison in the United Kingdom for orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud that defrauded eight victims of more than £4 million (about ₦7.4 billion) through fake police websites and an elaborate money laundering scheme. The convicts were identified as Anthony Ikenwe (29), Hamza Bashir […]
By Mobolaji Sanusi “Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” — Betty Friedan (1921-2006) Olusegun Osoba, the Akinrogun of Egbaland and Aremo of Ijebuland, is a journalism generalissimo and a political Trojan with a human face. He clocked 87 on July 15, 2026. Osoba is a sui generis statesman. […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Ekiti State Government will on Monday commence the distribution of subsidised agrochemicals to farmers across the state as part of its ongoing efforts to boost agricultural productivity, improve food security and support smallholder farmers during the current farming season. The initiative, to be implemented through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Lagos State Government has disbursed ₦1.08 billion in accrued pension rights to 648 retirees across the state’s public service, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and financial security of former civil servants. The funds were presented during the 115th Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate Presentation Ceremony held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, […]
By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, establishing a unified framework to regulate Nigeria’s virtual assets sector and strengthen collaboration among key government agencies. The Executive Order took immediate effect upon signing. The Order establishes a Virtual Asset Council, which will be chaired by […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Supreme Court has affirmed the final forfeiture of seven properties, $2.045 million and share certificates linked to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government, bringing to a close a major legal battle over the assets. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, the […]
By Peace Erewunmi Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through a series of coordinated development initiatives aimed at accelerating economic growth, improving social services and strengthening governance across the country. The governors expressed their support during a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum […]
By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched five coordinated social and development programmes worth $3.05 billion, aimed at reducing poverty, strengthening human capital development, improving healthcare and education, and enhancing community resilience across Nigeria. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, President Tinubu said the initiatives form part of a unified national strategy to […]
By Peace Erewunmi A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Jikwoyi, Abuja, has convicted two men, Haruna Mamuda and Sadiq Umar, for impersonating officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and defrauding members of the public. Justice M. Zubairu found the duo guilty on a five-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has declared key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 unconstitutional, ruling that they infringe on the constitutional powers of political parties to manage their internal affairs and nominate candidates for elections. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel led by Justice Balkisu Bello […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines for the conduct of the 2027 general election, setting aside an earlier judgment of the Federal High Court that nullified parts of the electoral body’s timetable and guidelines. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, the appellate […]
