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Gbajabiamila: Fresh Details Emerge from Police Report on Alleged Fake PFIPC Agency

By Peace Erewunmi Fresh details have emerged from an interim police investigation into the activities of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), a body the Presidency has described as non-existent, following a petition submitted by the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. According to the police report, Gbajabiamila […]

Osun APC Flags Off Governorship Campaign in Ile-Ife

By Peace Erewunmi The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially flagged off its governorship campaign in Ile-Ife ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, marking the beginning of its statewide campaign for the poll. The party chose Ile-Ife, the hometown of its deputy governorship candidate, Kayode Adereti, as the […]

Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 15.91% in June as Price Pressures Ease

By Peace Erewunmi Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 15.91 per cent in June 2026, marking a further easing in the pace of rising consumer prices and offering fresh signs of improving macroeconomic stability. The latest figure was released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. According […]

“Data-Free Learning”: Stakeholders Endorse NCC Plan to Give Nigerian Students Free Access to Educational Platforms

By Peace Erewunmi Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education, telecommunications and technology sectors have endorsed the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) proposal to provide students and teachers with data-free access to approved educational platforms, describing the initiative as a major step toward expanding digital learning across the country. The proposal, known as the Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms […]

Three Political Parties Miss INEC Presidential Nomination Deadline, Reports Say

By Peace Erewunmi Three political parties reportedly failed to submit the names of their presidential and vice-presidential candidates before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) closed its nomination portal at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, according to an earlier report by Daily Trust. The affected parties were identified as the All Progressives Grand […]

Galadima Says Peter Obi Has Agreed to Include Allies in His Government If Elected

By Peace Erewunmi A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has revealed that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has agreed to give members of the coalition a role in his administration if he is elected president in the 2027 general election. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News, Galadima said the […]

Gunmen Assassinate Lagos NURTW Organising Secretary

By Peace Erewunmi The Organising Secretary of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Toba Ijaya, has died after he was attacked by unidentified gunmen in Lagos. According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday night as Ajiboye was returning home from the Fadeyi […]

Gov Eno Commends Tinubu on Local Government Autonomy, Urges Councils to Boost Rural Development

By Peace Erewunmi Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to strengthening local government autonomy, describing the initiative as a significant step toward deepening grassroots governance and accelerating development across the country. Governor Eno made the remarks while addressing local government officials, stressing that greater autonomy […]

How Adeniyi Adeyemi, DG of Alleged Fake PFIPC, Was Arrested in Osun

By Peace Erewunmi Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), in Osun State following a court-issued warrant for his arrest. Adeyemi was apprehended by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) during an intelligence-led operation at his […]

Court Denies Bail to Online Publisher Over Alleged Defamatory Posts Against Gov. Soludo, Family

By Peace Erewunmi An Awka Chief Magistrate’s Court in Anambra State has denied bail to online publisher Ejike Ofoegbu, publisher of Igbo Times Magazine and INews, over alleged defamatory publications targeting Governor Chukwuma Soludo and members of his family. Ofoegbu was arraigned on allegations of publishing fabricated and defamatory content about the governor and his […]

Fresh Wave of Insecurity Hits Edo as Gunmen Kill Student, Demand ₦30m Ransom

By Peace Erewunmi A fresh wave of insecurity has unsettled communities in Edo State following the killing of a 300-level student of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, and the abduction of several residents in separate attacks by suspected kidnappers. According to reports, the student, whose identity had not been officially confirmed at the time of […]

Tinubu Government Appoints Suleiman, Teriba, Others to Ministerial Economic Advisory Committee

By Peace Erewunmi The Federal Government has inaugurated a Ministerial Economic Advisory Committee comprising leading economists, public finance experts and private sector leaders to strengthen economic policymaking and support the implementation of ongoing fiscal reforms. The committee was inaugurated in Abuja by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, who […]

Dogara Denies Plans to Leave APC Over Muslim-Muslim Presidential Ticket

By Peace Erewunmi Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has dismissed reports claiming that he plans to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the party’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Dr. Dominic Alancha, Dogara described the reports as false, baseless […]

NSA Ribadu Meets US Delegation to Deepen Security Cooperation

By Peace Erewunmi National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has held talks with a high-level delegation from the United States as both countries seek to strengthen bilateral cooperation in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. The delegation was led by the newly confirmed United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, who is on […]

Senate Reveals Identities of Policeman, Soldiers Killed in Oyo Rescue Operation

By Peace Erewunmi The Nigerian Senate has disclosed the identities of security personnel who lost their lives during the operation that secured the release of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. The fallen officers were identified as Lieutenant F. A. Isaac of the Nigerian […]

FG to Establish Buhari Foundation One Year After Former President’s Death

By Peace Erewunmi The Federal Government has announced plans to establish the Muhammadu Buhari Foundation to preserve the legacy of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, one year after his passing. The initiative is expected to serve as a platform for promoting the values, leadership principles, and public service ideals associated with the late president. The […]

EFCC Arraigns Ski Hi-Entertainment CEO Over Alleged ₦16.8 Million Fraud

By Peace Erewunmi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Chief Executive Officer of Ski Hi-Entertainment, Ifeanyichukwu Ogbu, before the Enugu State High Court over an alleged ₦16.847 million fraud involving the issuance of dishonoured cheques. The case was heard before Justice Vincent C. Ezeugwu at the Enugu State High Court sitting […]

2.3 Million Osun Voters to Decide Next Governor on August 15 as INEC Releases Final Register

By Peace Erewunmi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final register of voters for the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, confirming that 2,339,233 registered voters will be eligible to participate in the poll. The updated register reflects new registrations, transfers, and other revisions carried out during the Continuous Voter Registration […]

Oyebanji Extends Tenure of Governing Councils Across Ekiti Tertiary Institutions

By Peace Erewunmi Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the extension of the tenure of the governing councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions, citing their outstanding performance and the need to sustain ongoing reforms in the state’s higher education sector. The decision is aimed at ensuring continuity, institutional stability, and uninterrupted progress across the […]