Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, commemorates the anniversary of its academic commencement on January 4, 2010, every first week of January. This marks the opening session of the 2026 anniversary.
By Erewunmi Peace Victims of the January 2024 Bodija explosion in Ibadan have demanded the full disbursement of the N30 billion federal intervention fund, citing delays and unequal compensation as major concerns. Community representatives and victims told reporters that the relief fund, meant for reconstruction and compensation, has yet to reach many affected households, leaving […]
By Erewunmi Peace A tense moment unfolded at a state interfaith event in Oyo on January 12, 2026, when Oba Rashidi Ladoja, former Oyo State Governor and Olubadan of Ibadanland, appeared to snub Alaafin Abimbola Owoade I by declining a handshake in public. The incident drew attention from attendees and sparked reactions on social media. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital (ABUAD Hospital),Ado-Ekiti, has started the New Year on a high note with the receipt of an Award of Excellence in recognition of its outstanding healthcare services. The award, presented by Progress 100.5 FM, Ado-Ekiti, is part of activities marking the media organisation’s anniversary celebration. It honours […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has clarified that investigations involving former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), began before his assumption of office. Olukoyede made this known while responding to allegations that the probe against Malami was politically motivated or […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike following intervention by the Federal Government. The association announced the decision after holding an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Saturday, January 11, 2026. The strike was earlier scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12, 2026, over unresolved […]
By Erewunmi Peace Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed following a fire outbreak that engulfed a lounge and a nearby residential building in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the day, affected a lounge located within a hotel premises as well as an adjoining residential structure. Eyewitnesses said […]
By Erewunmi Peace Kashim Shettima will chair the maiden edition of the Hadiza Bala Usman Governance Colloquium, scheduled to hold in Abuja as part of activities marking the 50th birthday of Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination. The event, which will take place on Tuesday at the Transcorp Hilton, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded to critics calling for his removal, saying that “power is not given, it is taken” and warning that political opponents underestimating his influence will face consequences at the polls. Speaking at a political event in his Obio-Akpor constituency, Wike stressed that […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Ministry of Health has warned that Nigeria is currently facing multiple layers of disease, highlighting the need for increased vigilance, prevention, and public awareness. According to the Ministry, the country is grappling with a combination of endemic, emerging, and re‑emerging diseases, which pose significant challenges to public health systems and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have experienced reduced visibility and dusty air conditions in recent days, raising concerns about air quality and public health. The hazy atmosphere, which many residents described as fog-like, is consistent with seasonal dust haze associated with the Harmattan period. During this time, dry and […]
By Erewunmi Peace A fire outbreak has reportedly engulfed parts of the Ogun State Free Trade Zone in Igbesa, Ogun State, causing panic among residents and workers in the area. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, with thick smoke seen rising from the industrial zone. Eyewitnesses said the fire spread rapidly, affecting […]
By Erewunmi Peace Reports have emerged suggesting that the United States carried out coordinated airstrikes targeting suspected terrorist hideouts in parts of Sokoto State, in collaboration with Nigerian security authorities. According to security and government-linked sources, the operation was aimed at militant groups believed to be affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) operating in remote […]
In May 2025, worrisome news and videos emerged online that understandably caused panic among Lagos State residents. It was about a large group of 89 youths from the Northern region of the country who just arrived in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos. Following immediate public concerns raised about the security implications of such an unwieldy contingent […]
Nigeria is the largest African country Britain ever colonized; India was the largest in Asia. The British came to both with the empire’s full package — religion, education, culture, language, and technology. Here, however, the paths diverged. India rejected British religion, names, dressing, and identity, but wisely embraced British technology, systems, and discipline. Nigeria did […]
By Erewunmi Peace.Residents of Osun State have continued to express concern over the non-deployment of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) promised by the state government, eight months after Governor Ademola Adeleke announced their refurbishment as part of efforts to strengthen security across the state. In May 2025, the Osun State Government disclosed that several armoured vehicles […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned an Austrian national before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over the alleged failure to declare a large sum of foreign currency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The defendant was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on the non-declaration of $800,575 […]
By Erewunmi Peace Ogun State residents were left in shock following a tragic incident in River Valley Estate, where a man, Ayoola Ayanwale, allegedly killed his wife, Ganiyat Ayobami Ayanwale, on Thursday, January 8, 2026. According to police reports, the couple’s three children were reportedly present during the attack. After the incident, neighbors and law […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has emphasized that the 2027 general election in Nigeria must be free, fair, and credible, noting that “the eyes of the entire continent are upon us.” Speaking during an INEC strategic retreat and induction session in Lagos, Prof. Amupitan highlighted the commission’s […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a convincing 2–0 victory over Algeria on Saturday to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The quarter-final encounter saw the Super Eagles deliver a composed and dominant performance, ending Algeria’s campaign and keeping Nigeria’s title hopes alive. Nigeria broke the […]
