By Erewunmi Peace Retired Major General IBM Haruna, former Federal Commissioner for Information and Culture, has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration as it continues to implement key economic and political reforms. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Haruna said while some of […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Presidency has strongly responded to a controversial statement made by British Conservative leader and UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, accusing her of spreading misinformation about Nigerian citizenship laws. Presidential aide Dada Olusegun led the response, criticizing Badenoch’s recent claim that Nigerian women cannot pass citizenship […]
By Erewunmi Peace A 28-year-old female undergraduate of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly faking her own kidnapping in an attempt to extort money from her family. According to police reports, the suspect, whose name was withheld for security reasons, staged the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Lagos State Governor and Minister of Works & Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria (RTSL Nigeria), an international public health non-profit focused on preventing cardiovascular diseases and epidemics. The announcement was made on July 18, 2025, by RTSL […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Maiduguri chapter, has firmly rejected the Federal Government’s decision to rename the institution after the late President Muhammadu Buhari. This announcement, made during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session on July 17, was part of a broader initiative to honor late national […]
By Erewunmi Peace Fresh controversy has emerged in Osun State following unconfirmed reports suggesting that former Governor Gboyega Oyetola and the Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are allegedly blocking a supposed move by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to invite Governor Ademola Adeleke into the party. However, credible sources within both the APC […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The process to select the next Awujale of Ijebuland has officially begun, with the Fusengbuwa Ruling House — next in line according to Ijebu tradition — reaffirming its commitment to traditional rites, including the consultation of the Ifa oracle to determine the rightful successor. This comes just days after the passing of […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of Galaxy Hospital in Maiduguri, over N333 million, several petrol stations, and landed properties across four states to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered the ruling following a motion filed […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, has revealed that the anti-graft agency is currently investigating 18 sitting state governors for alleged corruption and financial misappropriation. Speaking during a sensitization event in Abuja on Friday, Olukoyede disclosed that the investigations are ongoing despite the governors currently […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a bold move to tackle food insecurity and modernize agriculture, the Federal Government of Nigeria has rolled out a series of large-scale food security projects across the South-West geopolitical zone. Tagged “From Farm to Future,” the initiative aims to boost crop production, improve irrigation, and empower farmers with sustainable technologies. According […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a bold move to reshape its economic future, the Government of Ekiti State has formally requested a ₦175.75 billion grant from the Natural Resources Development Fund (NRDF) to fund transformative projects across agriculture, solid minerals, and tourism. The proposal was presented during a strategic meeting with the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and […]
By Erewunmi Peace A major disruption is looming in Nigeria’s fuel distribution network as Dangote Refinery, in partnership with licensed oil marketers, prepares to deploy 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks nationwide. The move, set to begin on August 15, 2025, has sparked widespread concern among independent petroleum tanker drivers, many of whom fear job […]
By Erewunmi Peace Despite decades of advocacy for gender equality and inclusion, women’s participation in Nigerian politics remains disturbingly low. Stakeholders across the country have pointed to deeply entrenched party structures and rigid societal beliefs as the core reasons many women are still excluded from meaningful political leadership. Speaking at a recent policy forum on […]
By Erewunmi Peace The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has announced its intention to take legal action against the Ogun State Government and the family of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, over what it describes as a violation of traditional burial rites. According to the council, the Islamic burial rites […]
By Erewunmi Peace In response to the recent wave of violent attacks in Plateau State, the state government has demanded the immediate withdrawal of military personnel from key flashpoints, particularly in the Riyom Local Government Area. The government insists that the Nigeria Police Force, specifically Mobile Police units (MOPOL), would be more effective in addressing […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a strategic move to restore transparency and fairness in Nigeria’s recruitment processes, the Federal Character Commission (FCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have announced a joint initiative to tackle job racketeering in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the country. During a high-level meeting held […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the first son of former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), as the Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). The announcement was made on Thursday, July 18, as part of a broader restructuring of key federal agencies aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s agricultural and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has revealed that during his tenure at the Presidency, certain influential insiders—often referred to as the “cabal”—bypassed him to deliver memos directly to the president. Gambari made this revelation during an interview on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, aired on Channels […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of the ongoing recruitment into Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies due to technical issues encountered on its application portal. The suspension affects recruitment into the following agencies: Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Fire Service (FFS) Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made a major breakthrough in the fight against drug smuggling with the interception of 16 containers, 11 of which were found to contain illicit pharmaceutical products with a duty-paid value of ₦20.5 billion at the Onne Port in Rivers State. The seizure was carried out by […]
