By Erewunmi Peace A senior aide to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that Nigeria has exited the “jeopardy zone” in terms of security, signaling a significant improvement in the fight against insecurity across the country. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, the Special Adviser on Media and Communication emphasized that the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced a major change to in-flight safety procedures, directing that all mobile phones and electronic devices must be completely switched off during take-off and landing. The previous practice of putting devices on “flight mode” will no longer be accepted. The directive was issued by Capt. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s newly introduced ₦10 million interest-free loan scheme for tertiary institution staff, describing it as a diversion from the real issues facing the education sector. The scheme, known as the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), was launched earlier this month […]
By Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq. As a legal practitioner who has studied questions of legitimacy, sovereignty, and the jurisprudence of cultural institutions, I find the recent ultimatum reportedly issued by the Alaafin of Oyo to the Ooni of Ife over the conferment of the title Okanlomo of Oodua on Chief Dotun Sanusi, a respected Yoruba son […]
By Erewunmi Peace Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has declared that his party will play a decisive role in determining who becomes Nigeria’s president in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Galadima asserted: “We are the people who will determine who […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four bank accounts linked to former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kolo Kyari, over alleged fraud and money laundering. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order on Tuesday, August 19, following an […]
By Erewunmi Peace Internally displaced communities in Plateau State have appealed to Governor Caleb Mutfwang to help them return to their ancestral homes, years after violent attacks forced them to flee. The call came from the Concerned Mushere Youth Vanguard (CMYV), which spoke on behalf of displaced residents from several communities in Bokkos Local Government […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, as a member of its National Convention Organising Committee. The appointment, announced this week, comes even as Fubara remains under suspension following the state of emergency declared in Rivers on March 18, 2025 by President Bola Tinubu. […]
By Erewunmi Peace Dr. Mohammed Dahiru, a top-ranking member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer, has revealed an emotional moment from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s outreach to the North. Speaking in an exclusive interview on Arise News on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Dahiru recounted a […]
By Erewunmi Peace Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has taken a swipe at former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, accusing him of turning against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the very man who elevated his political career. In a sharp rebuke shared on social media and echoed across various platforms, Onanuga expressed disappointment […]
By Erewunmi Peace The International Press Centre’s Safety and Protection of Journalists (IPC-SPJ) Hub has raised alarm over the increasing clampdown on press freedom in Nigeria, citing a disturbing rise in threats, arrests, and assaults targeting journalists and media organizations. In a strongly worded statement released this week, the IPC-SPJ Hub, headquartered in Lagos, condemned […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a major shake-up within Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, The Coca-Cola Company has announced its decision to sell Chi Limited, the parent company behind popular brands such as Chivita, Hollandia, and Capri-Sun, to UAC of Nigeria PLC. The transaction, which was officially confirmed on July 30, 2025, is pending regulatory […]
By: Erewunmi Peace UK Business Secretary and Conservative MP, Kemi Badenoch, has ignited a fresh wave of controversy following her recent declaration that she “no longer identifies as Nigerian.” The statement, made during an interview with a UK-based media outlet, has sparked intense reactions across social media, especially among Nigerians at home and in the […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has issued a stern response to Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State, stating that only the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has the constitutional authority to revoke the licence of a radio station. This follows the governor’s controversial order on Thursday, August 1, instructing […]
By: Erewunmi Peace At the recent World Bank/IMF African Caucus held in Bangui, renowned Nigerian economist and philanthropist Tony Elumelu delivered a compelling keynote address calling for public-private collaboration to close Africa’s growing infrastructure gap. Speaking to a high-level audience of African finance ministers, central bank governors, and international development partners, Elumelu highlighted the urgent […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially approved a sweeping new initiative aimed at eradicating poverty across Nigeria, with the launch of the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP). The announcement was made during the 150th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The RHWDP is designed to directly […]
By Erewunmi Peace Not many people can say they’ve loved something for close to a century — but Mama Christiana Atoke Egberongbe can. If you’ve ever wondered what loyalty looks like, meet Mama Christy, a remarkable grandmother who just turned 100 years old and still lights up at the sight of her favourite drink: Guinness. […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on digital content creators, influencers, and new media practitioners to wield their online influence responsibly — promoting unity, truth, and national development rather than division and misinformation. Speaking during the Digital Media Summit held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President emphasized that the age of […]
The Ekiti State chapter of Remi Tinubu Solidarity Organization, RETSO, headed by Chief Olufemi Eponlolaye, on the 25th of July, 2025, passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and endorsed him for a second term during a Fidau prayer for the sweet repose of late former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
By Erewunmi Peace Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Aisha Garba, has raised alarm over what she described as a “crisis of great magnitude” confronting Nigeria’s education sector. Speaking at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting co-hosted by UBEC and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Abuja, Dr. Garba highlighted the urgent need […]
