By Erewunmi Peace The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has affirmed Wole Oluyede as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 election in Ekiti State. In its ruling delivered on Thursday, the appellate court overturned an earlier judgment of the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, which had nullified the […]
Ekiti State APC governorship aspirant, Olajumoke Olawumi Abimbola, known for her fearlessness, discusses her relationship with Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information.
This is the second part of an exclusive interview with Debo Ranti Ajayi (DRA), a former Ekiti State commissioner and the Young Progressive Party (YPP) candidate who ran against incumbent APC Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the 2026 Ekiti governorship election. The interview took place on January 16, 2026.
Despite the pending court case regarding its 2025 primary election, Ekiti APC inaugurated its campaign council on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, for the June 20, 2026 governorship election. Incumbent Governor and party candidate, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, promised an issue-driven campaign.
By Erewunmi Peace Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Broda Shaggi has reportedly been hospitalised after sustaining a gunshot injury during the filming of a comedy skit. The comedian, whose real name is Samuel Animashaun Perry, was said to have been shot while recording a skit with members of his crew under the Sango-Ota bridge […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nine senators in the Nigerian Senate have reportedly defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that has positioned the party as the largest minority bloc in the upper legislative chamber. Among the prominent lawmakers leading the defection are Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Enyinnaya Abaribe, and Ireti Kingibe.The development was formally announced […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at providing reliable internet connectivity to schools across the country as part of efforts to strengthen digital learning and modernize the education system. The programme was announced through collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Education and the Federal Ministry of Communications, […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the acquisition of additional military hardware to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and insecurity across the country.The approval followed a high-level security meeting between the president and top military officials, including the Nigerian Armed Forces leadership in Abuja. Speaking after the meeting, the Chief of Defence […]
By Erewunmi Peace Several countries have agreed to a historic release of crude oil from strategic reserves in an effort to stabilize global energy markets and reduce rising oil prices. The decision was coordinated by the International Energy Agency (IEA), with member nations committing to release hundreds of millions of barrels of crude oil from […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained that his decision to sign the amended Electoral Act (Nigeria) was aimed at preventing political instability and unnecessary conflict in the country. Speaking on the matter, Tinubu said rejecting the bill passed by the National Assembly of Nigeria could have plunged the nation into serious political […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the arrival of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug designed to help prevent HIV/AIDS. Health officials said the introduction of the drug marks a major step in strengthening the country’s HIV prevention strategy, particularly for individuals who are at higher risk of infection. According to the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure about 90 percent of the total votes cast in the upcoming governorship election in Ekiti State. Bamidele made the statement during the inauguration of the party’s campaign council for the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. According […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Banigo, who previously served as deputy governor under former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, announced her defection during a plenary session at the Nigerian Senate. Her letter […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Iran reportedly targeted commercial vessels passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns across global energy markets. According to international reports, several merchant ships were struck by projectiles and drones in the busy shipping route, causing damage to some vessels and forcing crews to […]
By Erewunmi Peace A member of the House of Representatives, representing Ekiti North I Federal Constituency, has raised serious concerns over a surge in kidnappings, killings, and violent attacks in several communities across Ekiti State. The lawmaker presented a motion of urgent public importance in the House, calling on the Federal Government and security agencies […]
By Erewunmi Peace Three sitting senators have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), further strengthening the ruling party’s position in the Nigerian Senate. The senators — Amos Yohanna (Adamawa North), Aminu Iya Abbas (Adamawa Central), and Ikra Aliyu Bilbis (Zamfara Central) — submitted their defection letters during […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Taiwo Oyedele as a minister in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Oyedele, who has been nominated as Minister of State for Finance, received approval from the Senate after a successful screening and a voice vote in plenary. Prior to his nomination, Oyedele served as Chairman […]
By Erewunmi Peace Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Nyesom Wike held a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, insisting that the party’s next national convention follow the procedures approved by the Court of Appeal. The meeting comes after the court nullified the 2025 PDP convention held in Ibadan. According to reports by […]
By Erewunmi Peace A report by Sahara Reporters states that a suspected kidnapper known as “Small” communicated with individuals linked to officials in Ebonyi State before the disappearance of two engineers associated with the Nigerian Electricity Liability Management Company (NELAN). According to Sahara Reporters, tracking records show that the suspect had phone contact with some […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the deployment of 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits across Nigeria as part of efforts to reduce the impact of rising fuel prices on citizens. The directive was issued under the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), a government program designed to promote the […]
