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Tinubu Dissolves Federal Properties Committee, Bars Former Official from Acting

By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties, bringing to an end the operations of the committee established more than two decades ago to oversee the disposal of federal government properties. According to the Presidency, the committee had […]

Kwara Kidnappers Reject ₦155 Million Ransom, Threaten to Marry Female Captives and Kill Others

By Peace Erewunmi Families of 176 abductees from Woro and neighbouring communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies for urgent intervention after suspected terrorists allegedly rejected over ₦155 million raised as ransom for the victims’ release. Community leaders said residents sold personal belongings, exhausted […]

Prof. Segun Aina Takes Over as JAMB Registrar on Friday

By Peace Erewunmi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will usher in a new phase of leadership on Friday, July 31, 2026, as its outgoing Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, formally hands over to his successor, Professor Segun Aina. JAMB announced that the official handover ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. and will be […]

Army Dismantles Illegal Bunkering Site in Lagos, Arrests Six Suspects

By Peace Erewunmi Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 65 Battalion have dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile area of Lagos State, arresting six suspected oil bunkerers during an intelligence-led operation aimed at combating economic sabotage. The operation was carried out following credible intelligence on illegal oil bunkering activities in the area. The […]

Body of Missing 27-Year-Old NYSC Member Found in Bayelsa

By Peace Erewunmi The body of a 27-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, has been recovered in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, days after he was declared missing. The tragic discovery has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Chimaroke, a Civil Engineering graduate and former […]

Femi Emmanuel Defends Fuel Subsidy Removal, Says Reforms Were Necessary to Save Nigeria’s Economy

By Peace Erewunmi Pastor and public affairs commentator Femi Emmanuel has defended the Federal Government’s decision to remove fuel subsidy and allow the Naira to adjust, describing the measures as difficult but necessary steps to prevent a deeper economic crisis. Speaking during an interview on the Morayo Afolabi-Brown Podcast on Monday, July 27, 2026, Emmanuel […]

Oshiomhole: Peter Obi Is a Trader, Cannot Think Long-Term Like Tinubu

By Peace Erewunmi Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former Governor of Edo State and representative of Edo North, has criticised the presidential ambition of Peter Obi, describing the former Anambra State governor as a trader whose approach does not reflect the long-term planning required to lead Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines, Oshiomhole […]

Akwa Ibom Approves ₦31bn Economic Empowerment Programme Across 31 LGAs

By Peace Erewunmi The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the release of ₦31 billion for an economic empowerment programme targeted at residents across the state’s 31 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The programme, approved by the State Executive Council, is designed to support youths, women, traders, farmers, transport operators and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) […]

Ekiti 2026: I didn’t sell my mandate – Oluyede

The PDP governorship candidate in the Ekiti 2026 election, Dr. Wole Oluyede, gathered above 40 thousand votes to emerge second after the APC candidate, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji who came first with over 300 thousand votes. A day after the election, the winner, the incumbent Ekiti State governor, visited Oluyede at home in the company of […]

US Embassy Celebrates Nigerian Innovator Behind Multi-Million-Dollar Robotics Breakthrough

By Peace Erewunmi The United States Embassy in Nigeria has celebrated Yinka Ogunbiyi, a 27-year-old Nigerian-American biomechanical engineer and Harvard graduate, following her groundbreaking innovation in the beauty technology industry. Ogunbiyi developed HaloBraid, described as the world’s first patented braid-assist robot, designed to reduce the physical strain on hairstylists while significantly shortening the time required […]

Najatu: Peter Obi May Struggle to Win Northern Votes in 2027

By Peace Erewunmi Former presidential adviser and political activist Najatu Muhammad has expressed doubts about the electoral prospects of Peter Obi, saying the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) may find it difficult to secure widespread support across Northern Nigeria in the 2027 presidential election. According to Najatu, many of the votes Obi […]

Trapped Ogun Building Occupants Still Answering Phone Calls as Rescue Operation Begins

By Peace Erewunmi Emergency responders have commenced rescue operations following the collapse of a building in Ota, Ogun State, with reports indicating that some occupants trapped beneath the rubble were still able to answer phone calls, raising hopes that more survivors could be rescued. Officials of the Ogun State Emergency Management Agency (OGSEMA), the National […]

NDLEA Intercepts UK-Bound Cocaine, Arrests Lagos Businessman

By Peace Erewunmi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a consignment of cocaine destined for the United Kingdom and arrested a Lagos-based businessman allegedly linked to the attempted drug trafficking operation. The seizure forms part of the agency’s ongoing crackdown on transnational drug syndicates. According to the NDLEA, the illicit drug was […]

Kogi Poly Suspends Seven Lecturers Over Alleged Misconduct

By Peace Erewunmi The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has suspended seven lecturers over allegations of misconduct, including sexual harassment and the unauthorised sale of handouts and textbooks, as part of efforts to restore discipline and integrity within the institution. According to the Polytechnic’s Public Relations Officer, John Onimisi, six of the lecturers were […]

Tinubu Tasks Nigerian Universities to Develop Solutions to Insecurity, Food Crisis

By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has challenged Nigerian universities to move beyond their traditional teaching role and become centres for developing practical, evidence-based solutions to the country’s pressing challenges, including insecurity, food insecurity, climate change and technological underdevelopment. He made the call at the 55th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka […]

Osun 2026: INEC Fixes August 1 for Mock Accreditation Exercise

By Peace Erewunmi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Saturday, August 1, 2026, for a mock accreditation exercise ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election slated for August 15, 2026. The exercise is aimed at testing the Commission’s readiness and ensuring the smooth deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) before election […]

Residents Fear Several Dead, 30 Missing After Attack on Benue Community

By Peace Erewunmi Residents of Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State are fearing that several people have been killed, while about 30 others remain missing, following a fresh attack by suspected armed herders on communities in the area. The assault reportedly forced many residents to flee their homes as gunmen invaded the affected communities. […]