By Erewunmi Peace Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of petrol, bringing it down to ₦699 per litre, down from the previous rate of ₦828 per litre. The adjustment took effect on December 11, 2025, and marks one of the most substantial petrol price reductions this year. According […]
By Erewunmi Peace Bayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has reportedly filed a petition with the Department of State Services (DSS), accusing Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, of allegedly demanding N150 million in spiritual and material items to support his 2027 Oyo State governorship ambition. According to reports, Adelabu’s petition, submitted […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has delivered an important regulatory message to leading Nigerian fintech company OPay, urging the firm to strengthen its compliance framework and tighten security around customer verification and financial transactions. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, gave the warning during a courtesy visit by OPay executives at […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The former president reacted in a statement on Thursday, describing the incident as a painful and heartbreaking loss. Jonathan said he received the news with “deep shock and sadness,” […]
By Erewunmi Peace A man identified as Sunday Afolabi from Ekiti State has allegedly been detained by the Nigerian Army after he reportedly protested the poor welfare and support conditions of soldiers serving in conflict zones. The incident has raised serious concerns among his family members, who fear for his safety. According to the family, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Accord Party has reacted to the reported defection of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, amid growing controversy over the legitimacy of his entry into the party. In a statement circulating online, a faction of the Accord Party condemned the governor’s defection, describing it as a “back-door entry” that allegedly did not […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that his administration is working tirelessly to improve national security and overall governance. Speaking at a recent public engagement, the First Lady urged citizens to “cut her husband some slack,” noting that governing […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has officially rejected the bid of Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Adewale Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, to contest for the revered Awujale of Ijebuland throne. In a statement released by representatives of the ruling family, the house declared that Wasiu […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has raised serious concerns over the continued presence of deceased individuals’ names in Nigeria’s national voter register. Speaking in Abuja during an update on the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, Amupitan revealed that the voter register has not been […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented fresh revelations before a Lagos Special Offences Court, alleging that billions of naira belonging to Arik Air were diverted and used to support the establishment and operations of NG Eagle Airlines. A prosecution witness, while being examined before Justice Mojisola Dada, testified that […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has officially opened the online portal for the recruitment of 50,000 police constables into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), marking one of the largest police recruitment exercises in recent years. The announcement was made by the Police Service Commission (PSC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, following approval […]
By Erewunmi Peace The United States Department of State has reportedly revoked around 85,000 visas of foreign nationals, including some Nigerians, as part of an intensified enforcement of visa compliance and security measures. The revocation exercise, which has been ongoing since January 2025, targets individuals whose visa status violated U.S. laws, including overstaying, criminal offenses, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has officially introduced the National Minimum Standards for Secondary Education, setting clear benchmarks for quality, infrastructure, and teaching in senior secondary schools across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of NSSEC, Dr. Iyela Ajayi, announced that the rollout is aimed at ensuring uniformity, improving learning outcomes, and […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former media aide to ex-Governor Gboyega Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State remains strong, united, and intact three years after losing the governorship seat — a development he describes as “the first of its kind in the state’s political history.” Speaking during a […]
By Erewunmi Peace Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), has made controversial claims that the United States is responsible for the creation and funding of Boko Haram, ISIS, and ISWAP — three major terror groups active in Nigeria and the wider Sahel region. In a video that has since gone […]
By Erewunmi Peace The race for the Osun State 2026 governorship ticket under the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a dramatic turn as seven aspirants have officially withdrawn from the party’s primary election. The decision came shortly after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, […]
By Erewunmi Peace A man identified as Segun Martins has been arrested at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, Kwara State, after attempting to stow away on an aircraft he believed was travelling to the United States. The incident occurred on Tuesday when airport security personnel spotted the suspect near the landing-gear area […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Anambra State Governor and ex-Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Ngige was taken into custody on Wednesday after he reportedly honoured an invitation from the anti-graft agency. His former media aide confirmed the development […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including the establishment of a ₦2 billion Innovation Fund aimed at modernising the scheme and enhancing its relevance to contemporary workforce needs. The announcement came during a stakeholders’ consultative forum on NYSC reforms, where officials […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, is facing calls to resign following allegations of tampering with the academic records of former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji. The controversy stems from revelations that Nnaji’s claimed degree certificate from UNN was never issued by […]
