By Erewunmi Peace A fresh controversy has erupted between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, after a video surfaced online showing tensions over an alleged $20,000 payment made for Obasanjo to attend Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration. The incident, which went viral on social media over the weekend, began after Fayose […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Department of State Services (DSS) operative on Tuesday told a Federal High Court in Abuja that Tukur Mamu, the alleged terrorist negotiator linked to the 2022 Abuja–Kaduna train attack, allegedly received ₦50 million from the leader of the terror group behind the abduction of passengers. The testimony came during the continuation […]
By Erewunmi Peace Edwin Achi, the Priest-in-Charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church in Ungwan Maijero (Chikun LGA, Kaduna State), has died while being held by kidnappers, the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna announced on Wednesday. The priest was abducted on 28 October 2025, when armed men stormed his residence in Nissi community, near the Kaduna Refinery — […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, has intercepted a consignment containing 300 rounds of live 9mm ammunition, alongside vehicles and assorted contraband items, during an intelligence-led operation carried out this week. According to police authorities, the ammunition was concealed inside a shipment sent from the United States and addressed […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, has alleged that suspected members of Boko Haram and other criminal groups were discovered on past recruitment lists of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force. Wase made the revelation during a special plenary session at the National Assembly, where […]
A look at the character, activities and the consequent sentence of IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
By Erewunmi Peace Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, may be facing a new political challenge as Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke reportedly explores the possibility of seeking re-election through the Accord Party, citing concerns over the validity of PDP’s nomination processes. Sources familiar with the situation say that internal disagreements and organizational issues within the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Kebbi State authorities have successfully secured the release of 24 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga earlier this month. The release was achieved through non-kinetic negotiations, according to official statements. The girls were abducted on 17 November 2025, shortly after a military detachment left the school […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed a comprehensive 24-hour air surveillance over forested areas in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger states, following a recent surge in kidnappings and terrorist activities in the region. The directive, disclosed by Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, via his verified X account, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Police Command has intensified its clampdown on criminal networks across the state, resulting in the recovery of nine high-end vehicles and several weapons, officials disclosed on Tuesday. The announcement was made by Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja. According […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has officially welcomed the 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, following their safe release on 25 November 2025. Speaking after receiving the rescued pupils, Governor Idris emphasized that no ransom was paid for their release, dismissing circulating claims suggesting […]
By Erewunmi Peace Renowned playwright and Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), at his palace in Ile‑Ife — an engagement described as a symbolic step toward strengthening cultural, spiritual, and historical links between Africans at home and those in the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Presidency under President Bola Tinubu has condemned former presidential candidate Peter Obi, declaring that it will “never forgive” him for allegedly supporting foreign military intervention in Nigeria. The statement came from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The controversy arose from a video in which Obi […]
By Erewunmi Peace Renowned legal icon and educationist, Afe Babalola, has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC) to take decisive action against substandard and illegal private universities operating in Nigeria. The call was made in a recent statement highlighting the growing concern over the proliferation of institutions that fail to meet required academic standards. […]
By Erewunmi Peace Paystack has officially terminated the appointment of its co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following a wave of resurfaced social-media posts and allegations that raised concerns about the company’s reputation. According to multiple confirmed reports from Nigerian news outlets, the fintech company informed Olubi of the termination on Saturday, November […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Body of Benchers has released strict appearance and conduct guidelines for aspirants scheduled to be called to the Nigerian Bar on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, emphasizing natural hair, modest dressing, and professional decorum. According to the official notice signed by the Secretary of the Body of Benchers, Daniel M. Tela, female […]
By Erewunmi Peace Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of Prof. Andrew Babatunde Omojola as the new Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI). The appointment was announced on Monday, November 24, 2025, through an official statement released by the Ekiti State Government. According to the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The United States and Nigeria have agreed to establish a Joint Security Working Group aimed at strengthening cooperation on defence, intelligence sharing, and humanitarian support, following heightened diplomatic tensions over allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. The agreement was announced during recent high-level engagements between U.S. officials and a Nigerian government […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has reacted sharply to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s remarks at his 65th birthday celebration, saying he was so provoked that he “almost collected the microphone and hit it on Obasanjo’s head.” Speaking in response to the controversial comments made by the former president during the event, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed concern over the rising insecurity in the South-East, attributing much of the violence to the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu stated during a television interview on Sunday that violent agitations in recent […]
