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Kaduna Church Attacks: Over 170 Worshippers Allegedly Abducted, Police Deny Claims

By Erewunmi Peace Tension gripped parts of Kaduna State on Sunday following reports that armed bandits attacked several churches and allegedly abducted more than 170 worshippers during church services. The attacks were said to have occurred in communities in Kajuru Local Government Area, where gunmen reportedly stormed churches, firing shots and forcing congregants into nearby […]

NOA DG Condemns Fuel Scooping, Calls for Law to Criminalise Practice

By Erewunmi Peace The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has strongly condemned the dangerous practice of fuel scooping and has called for legislation to criminalise the act. Issa-Onilu made the call following a recent incident in which members of the public were seen scooping fuel from an overturned tanker in […]

FCTA Denies Owing Workers Salaries Amid Protests

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has dismissed claims that its workers are being owed salaries, following recent protests and public complaints over unpaid entitlements in the Federal Capital Territory. An aide to the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, stated that all duly employed staff of the FCTA have received their […]

New Tax Law: Traders Reject Transfers, Prefer Cash – Survey

By Erewunmi Peace A recent survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shows that many traders and business owners are increasingly rejecting bank transfers and preferring cash payments following the implementation of the new tax law. The preference for cash, according to traders, stems from confusion and concerns over additional charges associated with […]

Unease in Osun as Teachers’ Recruitment Faces Challenges

By Erewunmi Peace Tension continues to build in Osun State over the ongoing teachers’ recruitment exercise, with reports of delays and public dissatisfaction putting pressure on the state government. While the state government has initiated the recruitment process, many applicants have expressed frustration over delayed appointment letters and uncertainties about the selection process. Lawmakers and […]

Hundreds of PDP and ADC Members Join APC in Ondo State

By Erewunmi Peace In a significant political development, hundreds of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. The mass defection comes ahead of upcoming elections, signaling a reshaping of the political landscape in the state. The defectors, […]

Gunshot As Protesting Contractors Block Minister in Abuja

By Erewunmi Peace Tension erupted at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja on Monday after protesting contractors blocked the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, from accessing the ministry premises, with a gunshot reportedly heard during the confrontation. The protesters, identified as members of the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN), gathered […]

US Intelligence Knows Everything, But Wanted Nigerian Cover — Sheikh Gumi

By Erewunmi Peace Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has claimed that United States intelligence agencies are fully aware of developments in Nigeria’s security situation but sometimes prefer to operate under what he described as a “Nigerian cover” to pursue their interests. Gumi made the remark while reacting to public debates surrounding recent security developments in […]

NDLEA Arrests Notorious Drug Lord ‘Kanmo-Kanmo’ After 12-Year Manhunt

By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as “Kanmo-Kanmo”, a notorious drug lord who had eluded authorities for over a decade. His arrest marks the end of a 12-year manhunt linked to the killing of three NDLEA officers in 2014. Kanmo-Kanmo was apprehended on Friday, January […]

Okechukwu Says Any Southerner Eyeing Presidency After Tinubu“Will Not Be Allowed”

By Erewunmi Peace Osita Okechukwu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), has said that any southerner who attempts to run for president after President Bola Tinubu’s tenure “will not be allowed.” Speaking at an APC event in Enugu State, Okechukwu emphasized the importance of […]

Democracy appears suspended – DRA, ex-Ekiti governorship candidate.

Debo Ranti Ajayi (DRA), a two-time commissioner under John Kayode Fayemi, unsuccessfully challenged his former boss in the APC gubernatorial primary of May 2018. Four years after, he joined the Young Progressive Party, YPP, and contested the 2022 governorship election, which was won by Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO), Fayemi’s protégé. DRA recently spoke to POF […]

Lagos Govt Probes Death of Twin Boys After Routine Immunisation

By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the death of nine-month-old twin boys who reportedly died about 24 hours after receiving routine immunisation at a primary health care centre in the state. The incident occurred at the Ajangbadi Primary Health Care Centre in Ojo Local Government Area. The twins, identified […]

President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) held in the United Arab Emirates. The President arrived in Abuja after leading Nigeria’s delegation to the global summit, which focuses on sustainable development, climate action, energy transition, and economic cooperation. Engagements in Abu DhabiDuring […]

Police Officer Killed as Gunmen Kidnap Chinese National in Oyo

By Erewunmi Peace A police officer has been killed following an attack by suspected gunmen at a company facility in Oyo State, where a Chinese national was also abducted. The incident occurred on Friday at Aqua Triton Company, located in the Ogunmakin area, along the Ibadan axis of the state. What Happened According to police […]

From 35 Ambulances to Less Than 10: The Struggle of Osun’s Emergency Services

By Erewunmi Peace Osun State’s emergency medical services, once regarded as a model for state-run ambulance systems in Nigeria, appear to be facing a slow decline, with reports suggesting a drastic reduction in operational ambulances. At its peak, the Osun State Ambulance Service, also known as O’Ambulance, reportedly had a fleet of nearly 35–49 ambulances, […]

Ekiti 2026: Coalition Aims for Good Governance

Owoola Daramola, the Young Progressive Party’s (YPP) governorship candidate and former IPAC chairman, now leads the Ekiti Rainbow Coalition, which advocates for Choice, Accountability, and Dignity in Governance.

Panic as Lagos Public School Building Collapses in Ikorodu

By Erewunmi Peace Panic erupted in Ikorodu, Lagos State, after a classroom block at Odokekere High School partially collapsed recently. The incident caused alarm among residents and parents, though it occurred mostly after school hours.Authorities confirmed that no fatalities or serious injuries were reported. Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and […]

Nigeria, UAE Scrap Tariffs on Over 13,000 Goods to Boost Trade

By Erewunmi Peace In a historic move to deepen economic ties, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to scrap tariffs on over 13,000 goods traded between the two countries. The agreement, signed during the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, was witnessed by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin […]