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Illegal Mining Drains Nigeria of ₦13.7 Trillion Yearly, Fuels Banditry – FCT Police Commissioner

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Ajao Adewale, has raised alarm over the devastating impact of illegal mining on Nigeria’s economy and security, revealing that the country loses an estimated ₦13.7 trillion annually to the illicit activity. Speaking during a media engagement in Abuja, Adewale disclosed that illegal mining not only […]

Alleged Fraud: EFCC Detains National Hajj Commission Officials

By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained two senior officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over alleged involvement in a multi-billion-naira fraud linked to the 2025 Hajj operations. The officials identified as Aliu Abdulrazak, Commissioner of Policy, Personnel, Management and Finance (PPMF), and Aminu Y. Muhammed, Director […]

Half of Christian Orphans Seized, Forcibly Converted to Islam, Freed After Nearly Six Years by Nigeria’s Kano State

By Erewunmi Peace Eight of the 16 Christian children seized from Du Merci Orphanage in Kano State nearly six years ago have been released and reunited with their advocates, after enduring prolonged state custody and allegations of forced religious conversion. The children were among 27 minors taken by armed security operatives on December 25, 2019, […]

Makinde Approves Ladoja’s Nomination as 44th Olubadan, Coronation Holds September 26

By Erewunmi Peace Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially approved the nomination of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, setting the stage for a historic coronation ceremony scheduled to hold on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan. This development follows the resolution of all pending traditional […]

Relief for Nigerians as Tinubu Scraps 5% Telecoms Tax on Calls and Data

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has permanently abolished the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, a move that will provide major relief for millions of Nigerian mobile subscribers. The decision was confirmed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja, stating that the removal of the levy aligns with President Tinubu’s commitment to […]

President Tinubu Approves Four New Appointments [Full List]

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of four new officials into strategic positions within the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The announcement was made on Wednesday and takes immediate effect, according to a statement from the Presidency. The appointments are as follows: The appointees represent different geo-political zones in Nigeria, signaling […]

FG Blocks Over 13 Million Social Media Accounts for Offensive Content, Fake News

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has deactivated over 13.5 million social media accounts for violating the country’s Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, in what is described as the biggest crackdown on harmful online content. According to the 2024 Compliance Report released by the government on Wednesday, a total of […]

Insecurity: Presidential Aide Declares Nigeria Out of Danger Zone

By Erewunmi Peace A senior aide to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that Nigeria has exited the “jeopardy zone” in terms of security, signaling a significant improvement in the fight against insecurity across the country. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, the Special Adviser on Media and Communication emphasized that the […]

No More Flight Mode, Switch Off Phones During Take-off, Landing – NCAA

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced a major change to in-flight safety procedures, directing that all mobile phones and electronic devices must be completely switched off during take-off and landing. The previous practice of putting devices on “flight mode” will no longer be accepted. The directive was issued by Capt. […]

ASUU Rejects FG’s ₦10m Loan Scheme, Plans Nationwide Protests

By Erewunmi Peace The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s newly introduced ₦10 million interest-free loan scheme for tertiary institution staff, describing it as a diversion from the real issues facing the education sector. The scheme, known as the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), was launched earlier this month […]

The Timeless Authority of the Ooni of Ife Cannot Be Challenged

By Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq. As a legal practitioner who has studied questions of legitimacy, sovereignty, and the jurisprudence of cultural institutions, I find the recent ultimatum reportedly issued by the Alaafin of Oyo to the Ooni of Ife over the conferment of the title Okanlomo of Oodua on Chief Dotun Sanusi, a respected Yoruba son […]

Buba Galadima: NNPP Will Decide Nigeria’s President in 2027

By Erewunmi Peace Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has declared that his party will play a decisive role in determining who becomes Nigeria’s president in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Galadima asserted: “We are the people who will determine who […]

Court Freezes Ex-NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari’s Accounts Amid EFCC Probe

By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four bank accounts linked to former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kolo Kyari, over alleged fraud and money laundering. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order on Tuesday, August 19, following an […]

Displaced Plateau Communities Plead: “We Want To Go Back Home”

By Erewunmi Peace Internally displaced communities in Plateau State have appealed to Governor Caleb Mutfwang to help them return to their ancestral homes, years after violent attacks forced them to flee. The call came from the Concerned Mushere Youth Vanguard (CMYV), which spoke on behalf of displaced residents from several communities in Bokkos Local Government […]

Fubara Gets New Appointment Despite Suspension

By Erewunmi Peace The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, as a member of its National Convention Organising Committee. The appointment, announced this week, comes even as Fubara remains under suspension following the state of emergency declared in Rivers on March 18, 2025 by President Bola Tinubu. […]

“The Emir Was Crying” — Tinubu’s Late-Night Visit to Birnin Gwari Sparks Emotional Reaction, Says APC’s Dahiru

By Erewunmi Peace Dr. Mohammed Dahiru, a top-ranking member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer, has revealed an emotional moment from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s outreach to the North. Speaking in an exclusive interview on Arise News on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Dahiru recounted a […]

IPC-SPJ Hub Condemns Clampdown on Press Freedom in Nigeria

By Erewunmi Peace The International Press Centre’s Safety and Protection of Journalists (IPC-SPJ) Hub has raised alarm over the increasing clampdown on press freedom in Nigeria, citing a disturbing rise in threats, arrests, and assaults targeting journalists and media organizations. In a strongly worded statement released this week, the IPC-SPJ Hub, headquartered in Lagos, condemned […]