By Peace Erewunmi The remarkable story of Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye, the Nigerian-born surgeon who helped remove a life-threatening tumour from an unborn baby at just 23 weeks before returning her to her mother’s womb, is another reminder of the extraordinary brilliance Nigerians possess. The procedure sounds almost impossible. A baby was partially removed from her […]
By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the newly appointed Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, to uphold integrity, accountability, professionalism and efficiency in Nigeria’s federal civil service. Enitan formally assumed office today, succeeding Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who retired after reaching the statutory retirement age. The expectations surrounding […]
By Peace Erewunmi The call by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and other student leaders to mobilise 10 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election has generated an important conversation about the relationship between politics and Nigeria’s student community. Alausa made […]
By Peace Erewunmi As governors gather in Abuja to discuss issues affecting the country, Nigeria’s worsening security situation is expected to remain one of the most pressing concerns demanding urgent attention. And rightly so. Across different parts of the country, Nigerians continue to live with the fear of kidnapping, banditry, terrorism and violent attacks. Communities […]
By Peace Erewunmi The arrest of four suspects in connection with the deadly attack on police officers in Ikire is an important development. According to the Osun State Police Command, the attack left two civilians dead and three police officers injured after a group of armed hoodlums allegedly attacked officers who had responded to a […]
By Peace Erewunmi Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for stronger efforts to restore peace, rebuild public confidence in the police and promote reconciliation across the state following the recent governorship election. Adeleke made the call on Monday when the newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Osun State, CP Ibrahim D. Zungura, paid him […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has said the fight against drug trafficking cannot be won through arrests and convictions alone. Marwa argued that drug traffickers must also be stripped of the wealth generated from their criminal activities […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged doctors across the country to take the lead in the fight against quackery and unethical practices in the healthcare sector. The association said efforts to protect patients and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s healthcare system must begin with doctors maintaining the highest standards of professional […]
By Peace Erewunmi Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced plans to harness the state’s abundant coal deposits to generate electricity and drive industrial development across the state. The governor disclosed the plan on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ engagement with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Government House in Lokoja. According […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Ogun State Police Command has dismantled an alleged illegal “baby factory” in Mowe, rescuing two pregnant women and four children while arresting six suspects linked to suspected human trafficking and illegal adoption activities. The operation was carried out at about 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026, by operatives of the […]
By Peace Erewunmi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned Abayomi Hunye over his claim to be the party’s governorship candidate for Ogun State in the 2027 election, describing him as an impostor and a suspended member. The party reaffirmed Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as its authentic candidate for the Ogun […]
By Peace Erewunmi Veteran Yoruba oral poet, writer, actor, composer and renowned Ìjálá chanter, Chief Alabi Ogundepo, has died at the age of 84. The Saki-born cultural icon reportedly passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, after a lifetime dedicated to Yoruba literature, oral tradition and cultural preservation. His family announced his death in a […]
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has identified low human development as one of the major factors driving insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the northern part of the country. Ribadu said the security challenges confronting the region could not be separated from its socioeconomic conditions, including limited access to quality education, healthcare and […]
By Peace Erewunmi Former House of Representatives candidate and public commentator, Segun Showunmi, has paid tribute to late veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing him as a master of Yoruba history, poetry and performance. Showunmi, in a tribute following the actor’s death, said Ogogo went beyond entertaining audiences, using his craft […]
By Peace Erewunmi A late-night fire outbreak has destroyed several shops and goods worth millions of naira at the popular Oranyan Market in Ibadan, Oyo State. The fire reportedly started around midnight on Sunday and affected sections of the market located in the Ibadan North-East Local Government Area. Traders dealing in gold, furniture, second-hand clothing […]
By Peace Erewunmi The Delta State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspected gun runner and the recovery of live ammunition, while also uncovering a warehouse containing beverages suspected to be adulterated in separate operations across the state. The command said the operations were carried out in Agbor and Warri, resulting in the […]
By Peace Erewunmi At least five people have reportedly been killed following a violent clash over the control of a motor garage in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday at the Naira and Kobo Garage, where tensions allegedly erupted following an attempt by a group to take […]
By Peace Erewunmi Veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66. Hassan passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after battling stage-four cancer. The news of his death was confirmed by his daughter, Kira Taiwo, during an emotional Instagram Live session. Veteran actor Jide […]
By Peace Erewunmi The burial arrangements for veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have been released following his death on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Ogogo, who was 66, reportedly died at about 3:00 p.m. after battling cancer. Veteran actor Jide Kosoko, a close associate and colleague of the deceased, announced that Ogogo’s […]
By Peace Erewunmi Nigerian businessman and energy investor Tony Elumelu has said oil production losses in his operations have fallen dramatically, from as high as 97 per cent before President Bola Tinubu assumed office to just 2 per cent as of June 2026. Elumelu made the disclosure while speaking about developments in Nigeria’s oil and […]
