By Erewunmi Peace The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a new Foreign Exchange (FX) Manual aimed at improving liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in the country’s forex market. The announcement was made by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, during a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja. According to the apex bank, the updated manual is designed […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Nigerian-born politician Christopher Adegoke on his historic election victory in the United Kingdom. Dabiri-Erewa described the development as a significant milestone and a source of pride for Nigerians in the diaspora, noting that it reflects the positive impact of […]
Not long before the now-departed Jose Peseiro was hired as technical adviser to the Super Eagles, I found myself listening to one of those radio stations where everybody is committed to sounding like they schooled at Eton. I was driving, which was my first mistake. The second was leaving the radio on. The programme was […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, and renowned Ifa priest, Yemi Elebuibon, have called on the Osun State Government to promote the Obatala Grove in Ifon-Osun as a major cultural and heritage tourism site. The appeal was made during activities surrounding the Obatala Festival held in Ifon-Orolu area of Osun […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified reports surrounding the identity of an ISWAP commander known as Abu Bilal Al-Minuki, following recent counter-terrorism operations involving Nigerian and foreign security forces. The clarification came after confusion emerged online over earlier reports from 2024 which claimed that a commander bearing the same name had previously […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered military-grade ammunition concealed inside bags of garri during an anti-drug operation. According to the agency, the discovery was made during routine interceptions carried out by its operatives as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and related crimes across the country. NDLEA […]
By Erewunmi Peace Eyewitnesses have narrated how armed men abducted pupils during coordinated attacks on schools in Oyo State, leaving parents and residents in shock. The incident reportedly occurred in Oriire Local Government Area, where attackers invaded school premises during morning activities. According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants arrived in large numbers and stormed at […]
By Erewunmi Peace Violence reportedly broke out during the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election in Ondo State, leaving several persons injured. The incident occurred during the party’s candidate selection process in some constituencies, where tension reportedly escalated among party members and supporters. Eyewitnesses said the disruption led to chaos at the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has approved the redeployment of the Ondo State Commissioner of Police as part of a wider police reshuffle. The development is part of ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen security operations and improve efficiency across state commands. According to reports, the redeployment […]
By Erewunmi Peace Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has reacted to the reported killing of a senior ISIS commander during a joint operation involving U.S. and Nigerian forces. Gumi stated that the fight against terrorists is a religious obligation, while also stressing the importance of how such operations are carried out. He noted that efforts […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been cleared to participate in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The clearance followed the conclusion of the party’s screening exercise for aspirants seeking elective positions under the APC platform. Reports indicate that the screening process assessed […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted drugs concealed in cartons that were reportedly destined for the United Kingdom and Australia. The agency disclosed that the shipments were discovered during routine inspection and intelligence-led operations aimed at curbing international drug trafficking. In a related operation in Delta State, NDLEA operatives […]
By Erewunmi Peace Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu, has called for increased global investment into Africa’s economy. Elumelu made the call while speaking on the need to accelerate economic growth across the continent through stronger private sector participation and foreign capital inflows. He urged […]
By Erewunmi Peace Security experts, academics, and policy stakeholders have called for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s policing system during a roundtable discussion held at the University of Ibadan (UI). The participants warned that the country could face worsening security challenges if comprehensive reforms are not implemented promptly. During the discussions, several speakers advocated for the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has announced that candidates who score below 185 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will not be considered for admission into state-owned universities. The position was made known following recent discussions on admission benchmarks approved by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for tertiary institutions across […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, has stated that the Federal Government’s education support programmes are helping to reduce financial barriers preventing students from accessing education. She made the remarks while highlighting ongoing education reforms and intervention initiatives introduced under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of the Managing Director of a firm over forged documents linked to a ₦182.7 million Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) contract. The conviction was delivered by a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja after the ICPC established […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement dates for key post-examination activities for candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to the announcement, the process for change of institution and course selection will begin once the official portal is activated by the board […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government is in advanced discussions with the World Bank over a proposed $1.25 billion loan facility aimed at supporting economic reforms and development programmes in Nigeria. According to reports, the proposed funding package is expected to focus on key sectors including infrastructure development, job creation, electricity expansion, digital access, and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Army has raised concerns over the role of certain civilian supply networks and cattle markets allegedly being exploited by Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents to sustain their operations in North-East Nigeria. Military officials involved in Operation HADIN KAI disclosed that insurgent groups have continued to rely on illegal supply channels, […]
