By Erewunmi Peace Former Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Affairs to the Oyo State Government, Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu, has boldly declared her ambition to become the next governor of Oyo State. Sarumi-Aliyu, popularly known as BASA, made the statement while speaking to journalists earlier this week. She expressed strong confidence in her political journey, stating that […]
By Erewunmi Peace A recent statement by Professor of History and International Relations, Akinjide Osuntokun, has reignited public debate over Nigeria’s widening public sector pay gap — particularly the sharp contrast between the salaries of the President and the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Osuntokun’s remarks, which have circulated widely across […]
By Erewunmi Peace The global Anglican Communion is facing a major crisis after the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) formally rejected the appointment of Archbishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, declaring a move toward spiritual independence from the Church of England. The Church of Nigeria’s leadership condemned the appointment, stating it confirms […]
By Erewunmi Peace An official disclosure from the Lagos State Government has highlighted the devastating scale of flooding in the state this year, confirming that over 57,000 residents were impacted between January and October 2025. The state also reported that more than 3,000 people were displaced from their homes. The figures were released by Governor […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦4 trillion bond programme aimed at settling verified debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers, marking a significant step toward stabilizing Nigeria’s electricity sector. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, confirmed the development, explaining that the initiative forms part of the Federal […]
By Erewunmi Peace A retired Nigerian Air Force officer, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Osita Obierika (rtd), has died onboard a British Airways flight en route from London to Abuja, prompting an emergency diversion to Barcelona, Spain in the early hours of Monday, October 7. According to multiple reports, the incident occurred about two hours into […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially declared his intention to contest the Osun State governorship election scheduled for 2026. Omisore, who made the announcement via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, October 4, 2025, revealed that his campaign theme will be “Fix […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche (Geoffrey Uchechukwu) Nnaji, has officially resigned following widespread allegations of certificate forgery linked to his academic records at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). According to reports confirmed by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted Nnaji’s resignation. The minister’s exit […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that recent flooding incidents in the state have displaced over 3,000 residents and affected more than 57,000 people across several local government areas. Speaking during an emergency briefing at the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, the governor attributed the widespread flooding to intense and prolonged […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced that, beginning with the 2025 Batch C of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), all prospective corps members will be required to comply with the National Educational Research and Development (NERD) clearance policy before mobilization or exemption. According to reports from BusinessDay, TheCable, and Arise News, the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has officially inaugurated the first commercial flight at the Gateway International Airport, marking a historic milestone in the state’s aviation and economic development journey. The maiden flight, operated by ValueJet Airline, departed from the newly completed airport in Ilishan-Remo around 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, carrying 90 […]
By Erewunmi Peace Retired U.S. Army General Barry McCaffrey has sharply criticized former President Donald Trump over his recent speech to senior military officers at the Marine Corps Base Quantico, describing it as “exhausted, incoherent and at times stupid.” McCaffrey, a decorated retired four-star general and military analyst, made the comments during an interview with […]
By Erewunmi Peace A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of allegedly downplaying the killings of over 7,000 Christians in Nigeria, while citing alleged corruption and government inaction over religiously motivated attacks. In a letter reportedly sent to the U.S. Secretary of State, Moore urged Washington to […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered negotiations with the Export–Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank) to secure a $2 billion loan aimed at constructing a new national “super grid” that will significantly strengthen electricity transmission and reduce power outages across the country. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this during […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has officially stepped aside following the expiration of his tenure. Yakubu handed over the leadership of the Commission to Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, the National Commissioner for Legal Services, who will now serve as the Acting Chairman of INEC pending the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), has launched a nationwide initiative to provide free business name registration for 250,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The program aims to formalize thousands of small businesses, giving them access […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a major relief for Nigerian households, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, from ₦810 to ₦760 per kilogram. The move, confirmed by reports from PM News Nigeria and Legit.ng, is expected to ease the financial […]
By Erewunmi Peace Stakeholders in Osun State have intensified efforts to curb drug abuse among students, as experts, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) joined forces to promote drug-free schools through advocacy and mental health awareness. The collaborative initiative, captured in a recent report by Insight Links TV, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, has arraigned an accountant, Oguibe Promise Nkwachukwu, and his firm, Wifamapp Royalty Global Limited, before Justice R.A. Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, for alleged involvement in the theft of ₦200 million. Nkwachukwu, who served as an […]
By Erewunmi Peace Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has officially resumed plenary duties at the Nigerian Senate after serving a six-month suspension. The Senator, who was suspended in March 2025 over alleged misconduct and defiance of Senate rules, made her return to the Red Chamber on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Reports from the National […]
