By Erewunmi Peace Professor Barth Nnaji, Chairman of Geometric Power, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s energy pricing structure, emphasizing the need for realistic gas pricing and cost-reflective electricity tariffs to ensure sustainability in the power sector. Speaking at the Oriental News Conference held in Lagos on July 24, Prof. Nnaji warned that the […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a heartfelt tribute during the Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture held in Lagos, presidential adviser and veteran journalist Bayo Onanuga revealed how the late Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande once played a pivotal role in rescuing the defunct The News magazine from total collapse. Onanuga, who served as Editor-in-Chief of The News, disclosed […]
By Erewunmi Peace A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kassim Afegbua, has condemned the unrealistic expectations placed on Nigeria’s anti-corruption officers, arguing that no meaningful progress can be achieved when those tasked with fighting corruption are underpaid and inadequately equipped. Speaking during a media interaction, Afegbua emphasized that the current system requires a […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has strongly rejected recent criticism from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) concerning the current state of Nigeria’s diplomatic representation, particularly the delay in appointing ambassadors to various foreign missions. The government described the opposition party’s remarks as “baseless, alarmist, and politically motivated.” In a statement released by the Ministry […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Presidency has strongly denied recent claims by former Kano State governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has neglected Northern Nigeria in his administration’s development agenda. Kwankwaso made the statement during a constitutional stakeholders’ meeting in Kano on July 24, where he […]
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has called on the Supreme Court to mandate the Osun State Government to return seven months’ worth of local government allocations to the Minister of Finance. The request was included in a reply submitted by Fagbemi’s lawyer, Chief Akin Olujimi SAN, in response […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came under intense pressure from a powerful oil cabal following the removal of fuel subsidies, but remained resolute in his decision. Shettima made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to party members against maintaining dual allegiance to the PDP and the newly formed opposition coalition operating under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform. Speaking during the PDP stakeholders’ meeting in […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented additional witnesses in the ongoing trial of former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over an alleged ₦5.78 billion fraud involving the mismanagement of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds. At the resumed hearing on Monday, July 22, 2025, before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of […]
By Erewunmi Peace Civil servants and pensioners in Rivers State have expressed deep frustration over the ongoing audit and verification process ordered by the Emergency Administration led by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), citing delays in the payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities. The verification exercise, which began weeks ago, was expected to fast-track payments […]
By Erewunmi Peace In an extraordinary achievement for African music, Nigerian superstar Wizkid has become the first African artiste to surpass 9 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. This groundbreaking feat further cements Wizkid’s position as a global music icon, showcasing the growing influence of Afrobeats and African sounds on the international stage. Known […]
By Erewunmi Peace The media aide to Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has officially debunked widespread rumours that his principal is planning to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Addressing the media in Damaturu on Tuesday, July 23, the aide, Mamman Mohammed, described the defection claims as baseless, […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a significant political development, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda has officially emerged as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made today, July 24, 2025, during the party’s 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. Yilwatda’s emergence follows the recent resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje, […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a major development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially withdrawn fraud charges filed against Chief Oba Otudeko, Chairman of Honeywell Group, and Olabisi Onasanya, former Managing Director of First Bank Nigeria. The charges, which centered around the alleged mismanagement of a ₦12.3 billion loan facility, were struck out […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened trial proceedings against Bishop Katung Jonas and one Okewole Dayo over an alleged ₦178.8 million fraud involving over 44,000 Nigerians. According to testimonies presented before the Federal High Court in Jos, Plateau State, the bishop allegedly used church sermons and televised broadcasts to […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a significant political development, four senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defections were announced during Wednesday’s Senate plenary session, where the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read out their formal letters of defection. The Senators Who […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti State Command, has arraigned a woman, Abigail Brains Timothy, for allegedly defrauding a cleric and 65 other individuals of over ₦159 million in a fraudulent visa and job placement scheme. According to a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Tolulope Afolabi, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Telecommunications companies in Nigeria have attributed the recent decline in network quality to a surge in vandalism, infrastructure theft, and persistent damage from road construction activities. According to the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the disruptions experienced by millions of Nigerians are not due to negligence or lack of […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso held a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday, July 21, sparking renewed political speculation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso, who also served as Minister of Defence and is the national leader of the New Nigeria […]
By Erewunmi Peace A tragic incident occurred on Monday, July 22, as a National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officer was shot and killed during an anti-drug operation in Ita’nla, Ondo town. The officer, identified simply as Jide, died after being shot in the neck by suspected drug traffickers. According to reports, the NDLEA operatives […]
