By Erewunmi Peace The Osun State Government has trained no fewer than 1,000 youths and women on waste-to-energy conversion as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability, job creation, and a green economy in the state. The training programme, tagged “Power from Plenty: Turning Local Waste into Clean Energy for Osun Communities,” is designed to […]
By Erewunmi Peace Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched a credit facility aimed at supporting oil marketers across Nigeria. The initiative is part of the refinery’s broader strategy to ease fuel distribution and improve access for marketers nationwide. Under the new scheme, qualified marketers can purchase fuel directly from the refinery on short-term credit. This allows […]
By Erewunmi Peace Dr. Segun Aina of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has been promoted to the rank of Professor of Computer Engineering at just 39 years old, making him one of the youngest academics in his field in Nigeria. Dr. Aina’s appointment reflects his exceptional contributions to research and teaching in computer engineering. Colleagues and […]
A Profile Some lives announce themselves quietly; others arrive already carrying a glow.Adegboyega George Oguntuwase was born with the glow. A child of distinction from the Ìsùnrìn compound of the historic town of Ikole-Ekiti, he inherited a lineage of courage, refinement, and uncommon accomplishment. He was surrounded by greatness from birth. His father, Alfred Ayotunde […]
By Erewunmi Peace Fiscal indiscipline in Nigeria has been identified as a key driver of budget chaos and governance gaps, according to recent analyses of the nation’s public finance management. Experts warn that weak adherence to budget rules, unrealistic revenue assumptions, and delayed implementations are undermining effective governance. The report highlights that Nigeria’s budgeting process […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, marking the beginning of a three-state tour across northern and southern Nigeria. The visit, which also covers Bauchi and Lagos states, is a combination of official inaugurations, community engagements, and festive activities. The President’s arrival was on a Boeing 737 Business Jet, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The teacher, identified asJoshua Afolayan, alleged that he was taken to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) for treatment after sustaining injuries from an accident. According to him, he only consented to the removal of one damaged kidney, but later discovered that both kidneys had been removed without his approval. Following […]
By Erewunmi Peace Bauchi State Government has announced the temporary closure of several major roads in Bauchi City ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to the family of the late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. The closures, scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025, are aimed at ensuring security, smooth traffic flow, and public […]
By Erewunmi Peace A socio-cultural group, the Yoruba Youth Council (YYC), has expressed strong opposition to the planned conferment of a prestigious traditional title on former Zamfara State Governor and current Senator, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar. In a statement released on Sunday, the group criticised what it described as the growing trend of honouring political figures […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day weather forecast, warning Nigerians of varying weather conditions across different regions from Sunday, December 21, 2025, to Tuesday, December 23, 2025. According to the forecast, sunshine and haze are expected in most parts of the northern and north-central regions, while localized morning thunderstorms […]
By Erewunmi Peace Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has urged the Nigerian government to take urgent action following an alleged attack in Igboho town, Oyo State, that reportedly left two people dead. In a statement circulated online, Igboho condemned the killings, attributing the incident to suspected Fulani assailants, and warned that he would […]
By Erewunmi Peace Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has rewarded outstanding students and lecturers of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, with multi-million naira cash prizes in recognition of academic excellence and innovation. At the convocation ceremony held in Ibadan, Oyo State, the Ooni presented: ₦6 million to the institution’s Overall Best Graduating Student. ₦1.5 […]
By Erewunmi Peace A political commentator, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, has revealed that arrangements were reportedly made for the swearing-in of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, but the event “didn’t work,” according to his statement. Speaking in a recent interview highlighted by Phoenix Browser, Alabi said that those involved had already prepared clothing and other arrangements […]
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has shared a personal story of hardship and resilience, revealing how life became difficult for him after the death of his father. Speaking at the 7th convocation lecture of Mountain Top University in Ibafo, Ogun State, Governor Eno recounted that his father, a police officer, […]
By Erewunmi Peace A 72-year-old retiree, Alhaji Mutiu Agbosasa, has reportedly been killed in Ikorodu, Lagos State, in an incident that local reports suggest may have involved armed robbery. According to community sources and local online news reports, the incident occurred at the victim’s residence, with police allegedly taking a security guard in for questioning […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stepped into the ongoing leadership crisis rocking the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), summoning the party’s rival factions for an urgent meeting in Abuja. INEC’s intervention follows weeks of internal disputes within the opposition party, with different groups laying claim to the party’s national leadership and […]
By Erewunmi Peace A student of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has raised concerns over alleged challenges with his Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration status, warning that the issue could negatively affect his academic records and access to student-related opportunities. According to a report by Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Leaders of Ogbia Kingdom in Bayelsa State, alongside the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, have paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where they called for the establishment of a Petroleum Institute in Oloibiri. During the visit, the […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has engaged billionaire industrialist Prince Arthur Eze, founder of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, in a high-level initiative aimed at commercialising research and fostering innovation across Nigeria. The engagement, organised by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, focused on strengthening partnerships between the government and private sector leaders. The […]
By Erewunmi Peace Allegations have surfaced online claiming that CAC Registrar-General Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN) purchased two luxury duplexes in Abuja worth over N700 million in just two years, despite earning a monthly salary of approximately N583,000. According to reports circulating on news blogs, critics are questioning how Magaji could afford such expensive properties on […]
