By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna in honour of the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua. The announcement was made during the President’s Democracy Day address, where he paid tribute to individuals who played significant roles in Nigeria’s democratic journey. Under the new […]
By Bola Tinubu Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. […]
By Peace Erewunmi Security authorities have announced that three individuals identified as members of an insurgent group surrendered to troops during ongoing operations in Yobe State. According to military sources, the individuals included two persons described as commanders and another identified as a bomb specialist. Officials said the surrender occurred during intensified counterinsurgency operations aimed […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested three suspects, including an aviation security officer, over an alleged attempt to smuggle gold valued at more than ₦4.4 billion through Kano airport. According to the anti-graft agency, the operation was carried out following surveillance and intelligence gathering aimed at curbing illegal export […]
By Peace Erewunmi A Nigerian Army officer has recorded a historic achievement after emerging as the first International Fellow to win the highest academic writing honour at the United States Army War College. Colonel TG Ajato received the prestigious Frank Kelly Writing Award during the institution’s 2026 graduation ceremony held in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. According to […]
By Peace Erewunmi A former official of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has spoken publicly about the long-standing debate surrounding the death of former Head of State, Sani Abacha. Speaking on the issue, the former DSS director rejected allegations linking him to Abacha’s death and maintained that the late military ruler died from natural […]
By Peace Erewunmi A political figure, Nwanyanwu, has sparked public reactions after making comments on political values, justice, and long-standing political relationships in Nigeria. Speaking during a political engagement, Nwanyanwu stated that he had been associated with certain political actors since 1978 and argued that Yoruba people traditionally do not support injustice or actions they […]
By Peace Erewunmi A former ally of Peter Obi has sparked political discussion after making comments about a recent meeting with one of President Bola Tinubu’s sons. Speaking publicly, the former ally claimed that during the meeting, he observed signs that suggested concern or worry about the current state of national affairs and political developments. […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Federal Government has received the first batch of 268 Nigerian nationals evacuated from South Africa following renewed concerns over xenophobic attacks and safety challenges faced by foreign residents. The evacuees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard an Air Peace flight arranged as part of a government-supported evacuation exercise. […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns over the rising cost of elections in Nigeria, revealing that some governorship aspirants spent between ₦20 billion and ₦30 billion to secure party tickets and contest elections. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made the disclosure during a lecture at the University of Ilorin, […]
By Peace Erewunmi Aviation authorities have launched an investigation after an aircraft reportedly landed on the Asaba–Ogwashi-Uku expressway instead of the intended Asaba Airport in Delta State. According to initial reports, the pilot mistakenly touched down on the road corridor believed to have been confused for a landing area before later taking off again. The […]
By Peace Erewunmi Security operatives in Enugu State have uncovered another cache of weapons during a joint operation conducted by the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS). According to security sources, the operation led to the recovery of arms and other military-related items allegedly linked to suspected members of proscribed groups operating […]
By Peace Erewunmi A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, has told a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja how extracts of a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting were certified and transmitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The testimony formed part of proceedings in […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Ekiti State University (EKSU) community has been thrown into mourning following the death of a Deputy Registrar, Mr. Afolabi, during a screening exercise for the position of substantive Registrar. According to reports, the senior university official collapsed while participating in a written test organized as part of the selection process for […]
By Peace Erewunmi Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to contractors handling sections of the Abuja-Lokoja Road project over concerns about delays and project execution. The directive followed an inspection visit to the highway, during which the minister assessed the progress of ongoing construction and rehabilitation works. Umahi reportedly expressed dissatisfaction […]
By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in two new ministers into the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The new ministers are Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, who will serve as Minister of Power, and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, who assumes office as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The brief ceremony […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-styled herbalist and his wife before a Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged ₦1.09 billion fraud. The defendants were brought before Justice Abubakar Usman on multiple counts bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and retention of proceeds of crime. […]
By Peace Erewunmi A soldier and four civilians have been killed following a violent attack by suspected kidnappers at a dredging site in Magbon Village, Mowe, within Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to the Nigerian Army, the incident occurred when security operatives responded to a distress call from a location where Chinese […]
By Peace Erewunmi A fresh dispute has emerged between the Federal Government and indigenous contractors over claims that more than ₦700 billion has been paid to settle outstanding obligations owed to contractors. The controversy followed an announcement by the Federal Ministry of Finance that over ₦700 billion in verified contractor payments had been processed, with […]
By Peace Erewunmi A recent political statement credited to a commentator identified as Ayuba has sparked reactions online after he claimed that Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is as well known in northern Nigeria as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu but may struggle with full acceptance in the region due to two key factors. The […]
