By Erewunmi Peace In a significant move toward strengthening regional development, the governors of Oyo and Ogun States — Seyi Makinde and Dapo Abiodun — have agreed to collaborate on critical sectors such as agriculture, security, infrastructure, and economic investment. The two leaders met behind closed doors on Tuesday, July 29, at the Oyo State […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a strong warning to traders across Lagos markets against the artificial inflation of prices and the sale of substandard or counterfeit products. During an enforcement exercise on Tuesday, FCCPC officials visited major markets including Mile 12 and Alaba International Market. The operation, […]
By Erewunmi Peace A proposed constitutional amendment aimed at redefining the concept of indigeneity in Nigeria has sparked widespread criticism, with many analysts already declaring it “dead on arrival” — not because it lacks potential, but due to deep-rooted ethnic sensitivities and political resistance. Although the bill does not officially originate from the South-East, many […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on the House of Representatives to join forces with the EFCC in ensuring that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) becomes a model of transparency, accountability, and national impact. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Olakulehin royal family has officially announced Friday, August 8, 2025, as the burial date for the late Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, who passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90. According to a statement released by the family and confirmed by the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has declared that no amount of blackmail or false accusations will derail the federal government’s ongoing crackdown on illegal mining operations across Nigeria. Dr. Alake made this assertion while addressing recent media reports and social media campaigns attempting to discredit the Mining Marshals, […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS). This was disclosed in an official statement released by the presidency on Tuesday. DCG Adeyemi will officially assume office on August 14, 2025, following the retirement of the […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Renowned economist Bismarck Rewane has issued a strong call for urgent reform in Nigeria’s power sector, warning that the country cannot experience meaningful economic growth without stable electricity. Speaking on Channels Television’s Business Morning today, Rewane emphasized that persistent electricity outages are undermining productivity across key sectors of the economy, particularly in […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Governor of Lagos State and former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has voiced concerns over the recent trend of renaming streets in Lagos, cautioning that such actions could lead to the erasure of the state’s rich historical identity. Speaking at the public presentation of the book “Lagos: […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a medical feat that stunned the world, Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye, a U.S.-based Nigerian pediatric surgeon, performed a rare and life-saving surgery — removing a baby from the womb, operating, and successfully placing the baby back inside to complete a healthy pregnancy. The miraculous case involved baby LynLee, who was diagnosed with […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to clarify discrepancies amounting to a staggering ₦210 trillion in its audited financial statements spanning 2017 to 2023. This decision followed a review by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, which flagged ₦103 trillion listed as […]
By Erewunmi Peace A storm of reactions has followed recent remarks by the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, who described the revered Oloolu masquerade of Ibadan as “criminal” and “unconstitutional.” His comments, which surfaced in a viral video, have drawn the ire of Ibadan traditional leaders and cultural stakeholders. In a strongly worded statement, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for significantly enhancing the agency’s capacity in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, Marwa acknowledged the President’s unwavering support, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced the auction of properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers, marking a significant move in Nigeria’s fight against drug-related crimes. The public auction, held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja, is part of the agency’s ongoing strategy to strip drug criminals of illicit […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government may be on track to sell or re-privatize Nigeria’s 11 power distribution companies (DisCos) if a new amendment to the Electricity Act is passed into law. The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which recently passed its second reading at the National Assembly, seeks to empower the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has stirred national debate with a recent statement claiming that Peter Obi’s victory in Lagos during the 2023 presidential election was due to the large Igbo population in the state. In a now-viral video clip from an interview on Channels Television, Sheriff asserted […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has announced a new and final deadline of Wednesday, July 30, 2025, for candidates to update their information for the ongoing 2025 recruitment cycle. In a statement released via the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the Commission emphasized that this update window is meant only […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Government of Ghana has officially condemned claims by a Nigerian national, Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, who described himself as an “Eze” (king) of the Igbo people in Ghana and allegedly planned to establish an “Igbo Kingdom” in the Greater Accra Region. The controversy erupted after a resurfaced video from 2013 showed Ihenetu […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a bold and unexpected move, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended a total of 85 top government officials for failing to attend a crucial state function held on Monday, July 28, 2025. According to an official statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, the suspensions […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal in Owerri, Imo State, has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) lacks the legal authority to seize drivers’ licenses or impound vehicles without a valid court order or legal process. The judgment was delivered on Monday, July 28, 2025, in Appeal No. […]
