By Erewunmi Peace Abdullahi Shinkafi, a former Chairman of the Bandits Prosecution Committee and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, has alleged that federal authorities halted a major security operation that was on the verge of capturing notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and hundreds of his foot soldiers. Speaking in a recent interview on Channels Television, […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a bold move to reduce the frequency of industrial actions and enhance workplace harmony across Nigeria, the Federal Government has approved the National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) 2025. The approval came during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and presided over by President Bola Ahmed […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a medical milestone that has captivated the world, a baby boy born from an embryo frozen in 1994 was safely delivered on July 26, 2025 — setting a new world record for the longest-known embryo preservation before a live birth. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, the newborn at the center of this groundbreaking […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has raised concerns over a looming accommodation crisis in the Nigerian Army, warning that over 13,000 incoming recruits may be left without housing due to inadequate funding. During a strategic meeting with the Senate Committee on Army at the Army Headquarters in […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria is famously home to over 250 ethnic groups, but few carry as much weight in its cultural, political, and economic landscape as the Yoruba and Igbo. These two groups are deeply rooted in history, known for their industrious spirit, rich traditions, and significant influence across the country. Yet, beneath their shared […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is making progress in governance but struggling with poor communication and public engagement, especially with its northern supporters. Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise Television following a stakeholders’ forum organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello […]
By Erewunmi Peace At least eight residential buildings have collapsed following a torrential downpour that swept through Maiduguri and surrounding areas in the early hours of Wednesday. The heavy rainfall, which lasted over three hours, resulted in severe flooding that submerged roads, homes, and even parts of a graveyard in the Jere Local Government Area. […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Chief Economic Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Professor Precious Kassey Garba, has blamed so-called “development partners” and internal lobbying for Nigeria’s escalating external debt crisis. Speaking during her valedictory lecture at the University of Ibadan, Professor Garba warned that foreign actors and elite domestic influencers aggressively pushed Nigeria toward unsustainable borrowing, […]
By: Erewunmi Peace A provocative opinion article titled “Igbo vs Yoruba: When You Instigate, Expect Us To Retaliate” has drawn widespread attention across Nigerian online communities. Originally published by WesternPost and PM Express, the piece—written by columnist Fariu Adebobajo—claims that repeated provocations from one ethnic group toward another could trigger retaliation. The article, framed in […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a massive ₦145 billion electrification initiative targeting eight federal universities and one teaching hospital, in a move aimed at improving power supply across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The announcement was made today by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, following the FEC meeting chaired […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced Abdulrahman Bello, a self-proclaimed Islamic cleric, to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of Hafsoh Yetunde Adefalu Lawal, a 24-year-old final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. Delivering judgment, Justice Hannah Ajayi described Bello’s actions as “inhuman, wicked, and […]
By Erewunmi Peace A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government, Joe Igbokwe, has stirred controversy following a public statement in which he claimed that the ongoing insecurity and killings in the South-East are being perpetrated by Igbos themselves, not Fulani herdsmen. Igbokwe made the comments […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Police Command has announced the recovery of 36 stolen vehicles, including a luxury vintage Porsche 911 valued at approximately ₦250 million, during a press briefing held at the command headquarters in Ikeja. According to the Commissioner of Police, CP Moshood Jimoh, the recovered vehicles include cars stolen both locally […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Hon. Nnanna Uzor Kalu as a Commissioner representing the South-East geopolitical zone on the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). The swearing-in ceremony took place on Wednesday, July 31, 2025, at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, just before the commencement of […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has revealed that 55% of Nigerian youth are underemployed or unemployed, attributing the alarming statistics to a widespread lack of technical and practical skills among young people. Speaking at a public hearing organized by the House Committee on Polytechnic and Higher […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a bold move to boost Africa’s digital future, Google has committed $37 million to empower African youths through investments in artificial intelligence (AI), digital skills, and research initiatives. Announced on July 30, 2025, this investment aims to equip young Africans with the skills and tools necessary to thrive in an increasingly […]
By Erewunmi Peace In the wake of devastating floods that hit parts of Yola South Local Government Area, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in collaboration with key All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders, has led the distribution of relief materials to over 700 affected households. The humanitarian intervention, spearheaded by APC North-East Vice […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a bold move to revamp Nigeria’s livestock sector, the Federal Government has announced plans to establish cattle breeding centres across all six geopolitical zones of the country. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, revealed this during a citizens-government engagement and mid-term performance review held […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has announced the elimination of notorious terrorists along the Abuja–Kaduna highway, declaring the route safe for night travel after years of deadly ambushes and kidnappings. Speaking during a citizens-government engagement organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna, Ribadu did not mince words […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a groundbreaking shift in Middle East diplomacy, Arab League nations, the European Union, and 17 additional countries have jointly called on Hamas to disarm and cede control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority — marking the first unified global stance against Hamas’ continued rule in the territory. The unprecedented joint declaration […]
