By Erewunmi Peace In a major shake-up within Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, The Coca-Cola Company has announced its decision to sell Chi Limited, the parent company behind popular brands such as Chivita, Hollandia, and Capri-Sun, to UAC of Nigeria PLC. The transaction, which was officially confirmed on July 30, 2025, is pending regulatory […]
By: Erewunmi Peace UK Business Secretary and Conservative MP, Kemi Badenoch, has ignited a fresh wave of controversy following her recent declaration that she “no longer identifies as Nigerian.” The statement, made during an interview with a UK-based media outlet, has sparked intense reactions across social media, especially among Nigerians at home and in the […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has issued a stern response to Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State, stating that only the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has the constitutional authority to revoke the licence of a radio station. This follows the governor’s controversial order on Thursday, August 1, instructing […]
By: Erewunmi Peace At the recent World Bank/IMF African Caucus held in Bangui, renowned Nigerian economist and philanthropist Tony Elumelu delivered a compelling keynote address calling for public-private collaboration to close Africa’s growing infrastructure gap. Speaking to a high-level audience of African finance ministers, central bank governors, and international development partners, Elumelu highlighted the urgent […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially approved a sweeping new initiative aimed at eradicating poverty across Nigeria, with the launch of the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP). The announcement was made during the 150th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The RHWDP is designed to directly […]
By Erewunmi Peace Not many people can say they’ve loved something for close to a century — but Mama Christiana Atoke Egberongbe can. If you’ve ever wondered what loyalty looks like, meet Mama Christy, a remarkable grandmother who just turned 100 years old and still lights up at the sight of her favourite drink: Guinness. […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on digital content creators, influencers, and new media practitioners to wield their online influence responsibly — promoting unity, truth, and national development rather than division and misinformation. Speaking during the Digital Media Summit held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President emphasized that the age of […]
The Ekiti State chapter of Remi Tinubu Solidarity Organization, RETSO, headed by Chief Olufemi Eponlolaye, on the 25th of July, 2025, passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and endorsed him for a second term during a Fidau prayer for the sweet repose of late former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
By Erewunmi Peace Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Aisha Garba, has raised alarm over what she described as a “crisis of great magnitude” confronting Nigeria’s education sector. Speaking at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting co-hosted by UBEC and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Abuja, Dr. Garba highlighted the urgent need […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senator Biodun Olujimi, a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Senate Minority Leader, has dismissed the possibility of Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, replicating his 2023 campaign strategy successfully in the 2027 general elections. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the former Deputy Governor of […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State has submitted the names of eight commissioner-nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. This marks the first phase of the reconstitution of his cabinet following the recent dissolution of the State Executive Council. The nomination list, submitted on August 1, 2025, […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a historic move to modernise Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure, the Federal Government has approved a total of ₦712.26 billion for the full rehabilitation, upgrade, and modernisation of Terminal One at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. This approval was granted during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola […]
By Erewunmi Peace An energy expert has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative as a strategic and timely solution to Nigeria’s growing energy and transportation crisis. Speaking at the Transport and Infrastructure Conference and Awards (TICA) in Abuja, Solomon Oseagah, Managing Director of Excella U Energy Limited, described the CNG initiative […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended the tenure of Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for an additional one year, allowing him to remain in office until August 2026. The decision was officially confirmed by Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued on Tuesday. The extension comes ahead of the scheduled […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigerian nurses under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) have commenced a seven-day warning strike, defying appeals from the Federal Government to suspend the action. The strike began on Tuesday, July 30, following the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on […]
By Erewunmi Peace A fresh wave of political tension has hit the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as Nafi’u Bala, former Deputy National Chairman and ex-Gubernatorial candidate in Gombe State, has declared himself Interim National Chairman, directly challenging the authority of former Senate President David Mark. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Abuja […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on state governors across the country to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians, urging them to channel more investments into poverty eradication, rural electrification, agricultural development, and grassroots infrastructure. The President gave this charge during the 150th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held at the State House […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, is currently facing intense public scrutiny and political backlash after he was accused of threatening the life of a traditional ruler, Oba Olasunkanmi Oyewale, the Alasi of Asi. A leaked voice recording that surfaced online allegedly captured the Speaker […]
From my experience as a political apparatchik, as a strategist, and as a Nigerian who has witnessed and been part of different phases of the political evolution of Nigeria and other Countries, the truth is that the 12 million votes of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari (May His Soul Rest in Peace) died with […]
By Erewunmi Peace Despite ongoing calls for constitutional reform in Nigeria, political analyst and scholar Ebenezer Obadare warns that amendments alone cannot address the country’s deeper dysfunctions. In a recent piece published by the Council on Foreign Relations, Obadare argues that Nigeria’s governance challenges are rooted more in cultural and civic disintegration than legal structures. […]
