By Erewunmi Peace In a landmark moment for grassroots communication, the Lagos State Government has launched Ishokan 106.7 FM, Nigeria’s first radio station fully owned and operated by a Local Government Authority (LGA). The new station, established by the Mushin Local Government Area, was officially unveiled at its headquarters on Oliyide Street in Mushin, with […]
By Erewunmi Peace The South-South geopolitical zone contributed more than ₦34 trillion, representing over 21% of Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024, according to the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). The revelation was made during the South-South Zonal Banking & Finance Conference held in Calabar on July 17–18, 2025. Speaking at […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a continued effort to promote climate awareness and sustainability in Nigerian schools, Dr. Adetola Ariyike Salau, the Special Adviser on Education to the Kwara State Governor, is reportedly set to launch a Climate Change Programme in Kwara State on July 21, 2025. According to a report shared by Newsbulletin Nigeria via […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters in Umuahia, Abia State, in a coordinated operation that targeted an alleged cybercrime training centre. According to an official statement released by the EFCC’s Uyo Zonal Directorate, the arrests were made on Thursday, July 18, following intelligence that led […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has raised fresh concerns over the growing impact of desertification and land degradation across Nigeria, particularly in the northern regions, with up to 40 million Nigerians reportedly affected by drought-related challenges. According to recent government data and environmental assessments, nearly 43% of Nigeria’s total landmass is either affected by […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially renamed the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement was made during a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held in Abuja to pay tribute to the late statesman. Tinubu described Buhari […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called for a paradigm shift in the perception and involvement of traditional institutions within Nigeria’s governance and development systems. Speaking at the 10th Coronation Anniversary Colloquium of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Governor Makinde emphasized the need to redefine and legally integrate […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has issued a strong message to traditional rulers who disregard cultural customs after ascending the throne, urging them to resign rather than desecrate the values of their forebears. Speaking at a colloquium in Akure, the Ondo State capital, to mark the 10th coronation […]
By Erewunmi Peace Abuja, Nigeria — Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has issued a stark warning that Nigeria is on the brink of becoming a failing state, blaming the political class for the country’s worsening democratic decline. Speaking at a democracy workshop in Abuja on Monday, July 15, the senator expressed grave concern over the deliberate […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a major bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate has voted to exempt the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) from proposed federal spending cuts, protecting more than $400 million in funding for global HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. The action comes as part of a broader $9 billion rescissions package supported by […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a bold move to sanitize the Nigeria Police Force, 151 senior officers are currently facing the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) in Abuja over allegations of professional misconduct, ethical violations, and abuse of office. The officers—ranging from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and above—are being investigated for offenses including […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s efforts to combat HIV/AIDS received a major boost as the United States Senate rejected proposed budget cuts from former President Donald Trump that would have slashed critical international aid, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). What Happened? Earlier this month, Trump-backed lawmakers introduced a $400 million cut targeting […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged and acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of all money laundering and fraud charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court ruled that the EFCC failed to prove a prima facie case against the former governor. In […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, received the body of former President Muhammadu Buhari today at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina, marking the beginning of solemn funeral proceedings for the late Nigerian leader. The body of Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London after a brief […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The burial of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari has been officially rescheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, according to Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda. The governor made the announcement during a press briefing on Monday, citing consultations in London with family members and close associates of the late president as the […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Amid the national mourning following the reported death of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, a deeply emotional message has gone viral on social media, allegedly from his wife, Aisha Buhari. The message claims that the late president had instructed her to beg Nigerians for forgiveness before his burial. “Ever since he left […]
President Tinubu announces President Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima to the UK to accompany body back home President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former […]
By Erewunmi Peace Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that a functional democracy must allow for opposition voices, describing the emergence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition as a “healthy sign” for Nigeria’s democratic process. He made this statement while addressing the press during the local government elections in Surulere, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Imo State Government has issued a firm directive to herders across the state, setting a July 24, 2025 deadline to end all forms of open grazing, especially within the Owerri capital territory. This directive was announced by the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr. Anthony Mgbeahurike, during a press briefing on Saturday. […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has confirmed that he is still in consultation over his political future amid increasing speculation about his potential defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking after a high-level meeting with Osun PDP leaders on Saturday, Adeleke revealed that the party’s leadership in the state had […]
