The Senator representing Niger East, Senator Sani Musa, has singlehandedly facilitated and sponsored over 200 students from his senatorial zone to study in various Universities in India and China. On Monday, the 200 students started departing Abuja for India and China under the Senator Mohammed Sani Musa International Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme. During a send-off ceremony, […]
By Erewunmi Peace A leading figure of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Farouk Aliyu, has declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “irreplaceable” as the ruling party prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview with ARISE News, Aliyu emphasized that while Tinubu currently stands unchallenged within the APC, the final decision rests with the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Rivers State Governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made this bold statement on September 1, 2025, while addressing speculations about possible outcomes in the next election. The former governor dismissed predictions suggesting […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian separatist leader and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, to six years in prison for terrorism-related offenses and aggravated tax fraud. The ruling was delivered on September 1, 2025, by the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland, following a trial […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said he took firm actions against some leaders in Southern Kaduna because he does not tolerate what he described as “entitlement” and “nonsense,” regardless of criticism. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program, El-Rufai dismissed allegations that his administration was biased against […]
By: Erewunmi Peace President Bola Tinubu has approved an immediate six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts, in a bold move aimed at boosting local production, creating jobs, and increasing Nigeria’s share in the global shea value chain. The announcement, made through the Presidency on August 26, 2025, signals a major shift in […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The Sokoto State Government has initiated a new policy to bolster Islamic propagation and religious education by introducing monthly allowances for Imams, their deputies, and Mu’azzins, along with cash allocations to Jumu’at mosques. The announcement was made by Governor Ahmed Aliyu during a Qur’an memorisation graduation ceremony. What’s Included in the Initiative […]
By: By Erewunmi Peace The Katsina State Government has revoked the operating licences of all private and community schools across the state, directing proprietors to undergo fresh registration under a revised regulatory framework. The decision, which took effect on August 13, 2025, was approved by the State Executive Council and announced by the Commissioner for […]
By Erewunmi Peace Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the Opposition in the UK, is facing growing scrutiny after a former Stanford University admissions officer refuted her long-standing claim of receiving an early admission and scholarship offer at the age of 16. Badenoch, a rising figure in British politics, has repeatedly stated in interviews and campaign materials […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Ehigiator Arase, has reportedly passed away at the age of 69. Multiple credible media outlets have confirmed the news, stating that the former police chief died on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. About Solomon Arase Arase served as […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Engineer Olayinka Hakeem Babalola on his historic election as President of Rotary International for the 2026/2027 Rotary year. The announcement has been widely celebrated across Nigeria as a significant global achievement. A Historic Achievement Babalola, a distinguished engineer and humanitarian, becomes only the second Nigerian and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Political commentator Chidi Amuta has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting the 2027 presidential election, describing any potential run — particularly one backed by northern interests — as a “project of zero political value.” In an article published on The News Nigeria titled “Jonathan, Don’t Just Run… Please Flee!”, Amuta argued […]
By Erewunmi Peace A recent statement by a health expert has sparked debates online, claiming that refined sugar is more addictive than cocaine. But is this really true? Let’s break down what science says about sugar, addiction, and why experts are concerned about excessive sugar intake. The Claim:Professor Alero Roberts, an Associate Professor of Public […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Crude Oil Theft and Management Committee under the National Economic Council (NEC), has announced a renewed partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) aimed at raising Nigeria’s crude oil production to three million barrels per day (bpd). The move aligns with President […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Once considered one of the most loyal lieutenants of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Osun State governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has become a focal point of political debate following his dramatic fallout with his long-time political benefactor. The rift has sparked conversations about loyalty, ambition, and the realities of Nigerian […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a groundbreaking welfare package that grants lifetime salary benefits to retiring senior officers in the country’s paramilitary services. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the 2025 Ministerial Retreat held in Abuja. According to the minister, the policy will take […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has urged the global community to take urgent, collaborative action to combat the growing threats of cattle rustling and the proliferation of CBRNE materials (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) across Africa. Egbetokun made this call during his keynote address at the 27th INTERPOL […]
By Erewunmi Peace Leaders of the Ipetumodu community in Osun State have finally reacted to the recent conviction of their traditional ruler, Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, who was sentenced to 56 months (4 years and 8 months) in a U.S. prison for a multi-million-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. The monarch, a dual U.S.-Nigerian citizen, pleaded […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the remarkable growth of Nigeria’s capital market, describing it as a strong indicator of investor confidence in his administration’s economic reforms. Speaking during a meeting with the Board of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Brazil, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has denied reports that the Federal Government signed any agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), insisting that the widely referenced documents are mere proposals and not binding agreements. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, Dr. Alausa explained that documents from 2009, […]
