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“Only Natural Hair, No Artificial Nails or Heavy Makeup” — Body of Benchers Issues Strict Dress Code for Nov. 25 Call to Bar Ceremony

By Erewunmi Peace The Body of Benchers has released strict appearance and conduct guidelines for aspirants scheduled to be called to the Nigerian Bar on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, emphasizing natural hair, modest dressing, and professional decorum. According to the official notice signed by the Secretary of the Body of Benchers, Daniel M. Tela, female […]

Oyebanji Names Prof. Andrew Omojola as New BOUESTI Vice Chancellor

By Erewunmi Peace Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of Prof. Andrew Babatunde Omojola as the new Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI). The appointment was announced on Monday, November 24, 2025, through an official statement released by the Ekiti State Government. According to the […]

U.S., Nigeria Agree to Form Joint Security Working Group Amid Tensions Over Genocide Allegations

By Erewunmi Peace The United States and Nigeria have agreed to establish a Joint Security Working Group aimed at strengthening cooperation on defence, intelligence sharing, and humanitarian support, following heightened diplomatic tensions over allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. The agreement was announced during recent high-level engagements between U.S. officials and a Nigerian government […]

I was tempted to grab microphone and hit Obasanjo on the head – Fayose

By Erewunmi Peace Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has reacted sharply to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s remarks at his 65th birthday celebration, saying he was so provoked that he “almost collected the microphone and hit it on Obasanjo’s head.” Speaking in response to the controversial comments made by the former president during the event, […]

Orji Uzor Kalu Blames South-East Insecurity on IPOB Agitations, Says Death Toll Is High

By Erewunmi Peace The Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed concern over the rising insecurity in the South-East, attributing much of the violence to the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu stated during a television interview on Sunday that violent agitations in recent […]

EFCC Declares Oil Company CEO Wanted Over Alleged Multi-Million Naira Fraud

By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Ufoma Joseph Immanuel, the Managing Director of Chappal Energies and Chappal Petroleum Development Company, wanted over alleged involvement in fraud and forgery. In a public notice released by the anti-graft agency, Immanuel is accused of obtaining money by false pretence and engaging in […]

Tinubu Vows to Crush Bandits, Restore Peace in Northern Nigeria

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending banditry and restoring lasting peace across Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the 25th Anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kaduna—where he was represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari—the President said the government will “act with […]

Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police Guards from VIPs, Redirects Officers to Core Duties

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect VIPs across the country, directing that they be redeployed to “core policing duties” to strengthen security in underserved areas. According to an official statement from the Presidency, the directive applies to all federal and state government officials who […]

Atiku, Obi Shun ADC Secretariat Launch — Party Explains Absence, Denies Internal Crisis

By Erewunmi Peace The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi were absent during the official unveiling of the party’s new national secretariat in Abuja on November 17, 2025. Their absence had sparked public speculation and rumours of possible cracks within the […]

Auditor-General Flags Over $51 Million in Questionable Payments by NNPC to Contractors

By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s Auditor-General has uncovered a series of financial irregularities involving more than $51 million paid by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to contractors under what the audit describes as “questionable circumstances.” The revelations are contained in the Auditor-General’s 808-page report, which highlights widespread weaknesses in financial controls, contract execution, and […]

APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru Withdraws From Osun 2026 Governorship Race

By Erewunmi Peace The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has formally withdrawn from the 2026 Osun State governorship race, ending months of speculation about his political ambition. Basiru made the announcement in Osogbo during the inauguration of the secretariat of his political structure, Alubarika House. He said the decision […]

A tale of two states

By abiodun KOMOLAFE Charles Dickens, in his classic novel A Tale of Two Cities, contrasted the turbulent similarities and differences of London and Paris during a time of profound change. For London and Paris, Dickens famously summed up his assessment as being “the best of times and the worst of times.” Ekiti and Osun are […]

Terrorism Conviction: Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife Condemns Husband’s Sentencing

By Erewunmi Peace Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has strongly criticised the life sentence handed down to her husband by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice James Omotosho on Thursday convicted Kanu on multiple terrorism-related charges and ordered that he be held in […]

Nnamdi Kanu Transferred From DSS Detention to Sokoto Custodial Centre

By Erewunmi Peace The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has reportedly been moved from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja to a correctional facility in Sokoto State. The development was revealed by Kanu’s former legal representative, Aloy Ejimakor, who stated that the transfer took place […]

VP Shettima Arrives in South Africa for G20 Summit, Set to Engage World Leaders on Economy and Development

By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Johannesburg to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit. The summit, taking place from 22–23 November, brings together world leaders to discuss global economic challenges, security concerns, and sustainable development. Vice President Shettima, who touched down at the OR Tambo […]

IMPI Links Nigeria’s Rising PMI to Declining Inflation, Projects 14% Rate by Year-End

By Erewunmi Peace The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has attributed Nigeria’s declining inflation rate to the steady expansion of the country’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), insisting that inflation could drop to 14% by the end of 2025 if current economic trends continue. In its latest economic review, IMPI noted that Nigeria’s PMI—an indicator […]

Soludo–Obi Rift Deepens as APGA Accuses Ex-Governor of Running Down Ngige and Obiano

By Erewunmi Peace Tensions in Anambra State politics have intensified as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has accused former Governor Peter Obi of allegedly running down his predecessors, Dr. Chris Ngige and Chief Willie Obiano, in an attempt to elevate his own political achievements. APGA’s National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, made the accusation […]

Tinubu Describes Death of Awolowo’s Grandson as “Tragic Loss”

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the passing of Olusegun “Segun” Awolowo, the grandson of the late Yoruba political icon, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, describing his death as “tragic and deeply painful.” Segun Awolowo, a former Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), died on Thursday at […]