By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on politicians across the country to prioritize the interests of the people above political party affiliations. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Renewed Hope Initiative in Lagos on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that governance must rise above partisan considerations once […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Abia State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 65 suspects in connection with various drug-related offenses between June and August 2025. The State Commander, Joseph Owoputi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Umuahia. He revealed that the command seized 82 kilograms of illicit drugs, including cannabis […]
By Erewunmi Peace Japan has announced a landmark migration initiative that will strengthen cultural and economic ties with Nigeria. The Japanese government has officially designated Kisarazu City in Chiba Prefecture as the “hometown” for Nigerians under a newly launched special migration programme. The announcement was made during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning Nigerians about the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” sachets in the market. According to NAFDAC’s Public Alert No. 026/2025, the fake product mimics the packaging of Cowbell “Our Milk” 12 g sachets, which Promasidor […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has opened up about the ridicule and discrimination he faced due to his albinism during his 2023 governorship campaign. Speaking in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the governor narrated how his skin condition was used against him by political opponents during the heated […]
By Erewunmi Peace Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), has warned that drug use in Africa is projected to increase by 40%, with Nigeria already ranking among the worst affected countries. Marwa issued the warning during a seminar in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, themed “Dangers of Drug […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially unveiled a Personal Income Tax (PIT) Calculator to help Nigerians estimate their tax obligations under the country’s newly signed tax reforms. The digital tool, launched on Friday, is designed to promote tax transparency and enable citizens to understand how the 2025 Tax Reform Acts—set to take […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s external reserves have surged to $41 billion, the highest level recorded in nearly four years, according to fresh data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This marks a 44-month high, surpassing levels last seen in December 2021. CBN figures show that as of August 19, 2025, reserves stood at $41.00 […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a lawsuit against four lawmakers from Osun State who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The case was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on August 20, 2025, by the party’s legal counsel, Raphael Oyewole. The lawmakers involved include: Senators: Francis Adenigba […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that 15% of teenage girls in the country are either mothers or currently pregnant. This statistic was highlighted during the validation and adoption of Nigeria’s first National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, emphasized […]
By Erewunmi Peace Panic has gripped the Lakowe community in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, after a popular skit maker and hairstylist identified as Austin was gruesomely murdered by suspected cultists in the early hours of Thursday, August 14. According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers stormed Austin’s residence around dawn, dragged him out, and hacked him to […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Ajao Adewale, has raised alarm over the devastating impact of illegal mining on Nigeria’s economy and security, revealing that the country loses an estimated ₦13.7 trillion annually to the illicit activity. Speaking during a media engagement in Abuja, Adewale disclosed that illegal mining not only […]
By Erewunmi Peace In an inspiring tale of resilience and determination, Romoke Adunbarin, a graduate of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), has shared how she rose from working as a cleaner to becoming a First-Class Mathematics graduate and a data scientist. Romoke revealed that in 2021, she worked as a cleaner to support herself financially […]
By Erewunmi Peace A 50-year-old woman from Indiana, United States, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump. The suspect, identified as Nathalie Rose Jones, was taken into custody after federal investigators uncovered a series of violent threats she posted on social media. According to reports from the U.S. Secret Service and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained two senior officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over alleged involvement in a multi-billion-naira fraud linked to the 2025 Hajj operations. The officials identified as Aliu Abdulrazak, Commissioner of Policy, Personnel, Management and Finance (PPMF), and Aminu Y. Muhammed, Director […]
By Erewunmi Peace Eight of the 16 Christian children seized from Du Merci Orphanage in Kano State nearly six years ago have been released and reunited with their advocates, after enduring prolonged state custody and allegations of forced religious conversion. The children were among 27 minors taken by armed security operatives on December 25, 2019, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially approved the nomination of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, setting the stage for a historic coronation ceremony scheduled to hold on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan. This development follows the resolution of all pending traditional […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has permanently abolished the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, a move that will provide major relief for millions of Nigerian mobile subscribers. The decision was confirmed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja, stating that the removal of the levy aligns with President Tinubu’s commitment to […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of four new officials into strategic positions within the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The announcement was made on Wednesday and takes immediate effect, according to a statement from the Presidency. The appointments are as follows: The appointees represent different geo-political zones in Nigeria, signaling […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has deactivated over 13.5 million social media accounts for violating the country’s Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, in what is described as the biggest crackdown on harmful online content. According to the 2024 Compliance Report released by the government on Wednesday, a total of […]
