By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a 60 percent increase in the federal health budget, a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s healthcare system and improving access to quality services. According to reports, the health budget has risen from approximately ₦131.5 billion in 2024 to nearly ₦299 billion in 2026. The […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on the Nigerian Navy to issue an unreserved apology to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike following a recent confrontation involving a naval officer. PANDEF’s National Chairman, Ambassador Boladei Igali, described the naval officer’s conduct as disrespectful and said it undermined both Minister Wike’s authority and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has announced a significant reduction in the prices of staple food items, including rice, beans, garri, bread, and pepper, as the Christmas season approaches. The move is aimed at easing the financial burden on households during the festive period. Reports indicate that in several Lagos markets, the price […]
By Erewunmi Peace Ahmed Lawan, former Senate President, has revealed that he was the only person President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met on a recent day, and possibly the only person he would meet that day. Speaking in an interview after the meeting, Lawan said this demonstrates that the President is “very, very accessible” to Nigerians […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria has suspended the proposed 15% import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), following rising concerns that the tariff would trigger sharp increases in fuel prices across the country. The decision was confirmed on Thursday by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory […]
By Erewunmi Peace Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said that the party’s national convention must take place despite internal disagreements and ongoing disputes. Speaking on Wednesday, Wabara expressed concern that some party members appear to be working against the PDP, stating that “some want the […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the construction of two key federal roads in Ekiti State: the Itawure–Aramoko–Ado Ekiti road and the Aramoko–Ijero–Ifaki road. The approval is part of the 2026 federal budget proposals for road infrastructure across the country. The decision was communicated to the Minister of Works, with copies sent […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lawmakers in the Ondo State House of Assembly have passed a vote of no confidence in the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, and have begun formal steps toward his removal from office. A total of 12 members signed a resolution dated November 13, 2025, accusing the Speaker of financial misconduct, including the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, no governor or local government chairman has any excuse to complain about a lack of funds for development. Sanwo-Olu made this remark during a public lecture in Kaduna on Tuesday, November 12, organized by the Arewa […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has sealed Ejanla Restaurant in Lekki for allegedly discharging raw and untreated sewage into a public drainage system, causing health and environmental concerns in the area. The enforcement was carried out by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) at No. 40 Fola Osibo Street, Lekki Phase 1, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is working closely with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to uncover the cartel responsible for the importation of over 1,000 kilograms of cocaine recovered at the Lagos Port. The illicit substance, valued at […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a shipment of ₦29.4 billion worth of cocaine concealed inside an empty container at the Port & Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command in Lagos. According to Customs authorities, the container — a 20-foot unit numbered GCNU1332851 — arrived from Freetown, Sierra Leone, and was falsely […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki has declared that he will not participate in the forthcoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention, describing it as “a waste of efforts” amid ongoing legal and internal party disputes. In a statement released on Thursday, Saraki said the decision followed conflicting court orders surrounding the […]
Dr. Otive Igbuzor was the keynote speaker at the International Conference of 17th October, 2025, jointly put together by ABUAD, TWU, Canada and the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development, London.
Dr. Otive Igbuzor was the keynote speaker at the International Conference of 17th October, 2025, jointly put together by ABUAD, TWU, Canada and the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development, London.
The International Leadership Conference held on the 17th of October 2025 in ABUAD was a part of the ABUAD 2025 Convocation programme. The conference was jointly organized by ABUAD, the Trinity Western University (TWU), Vancouver, Canada and the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (CentreLSD), London. Here is the opening speech as delivered by […]
By Erewunmi Peace Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria (SCBN) has announced plans to close customer accounts with balances below ₦7.5 million as part of a major restructuring of its retail banking operations in the country. According to multiple reports, the bank will discontinue its “Personal Banking” segment and replace it with a new “Emerging Affluent” service […]
By Erewunmi Peace Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday presented a ₦705 billion 2026 appropriation bill to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Economic Transformation.” The presentation, held at the Assembly Complex in Osogbo, was witnessed by lawmakers, cabinet members, and top government officials. Governor Adeleke said the […]
By Adebayo Adedeji The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday presented the 2026 budget estimate of ₦705 billion to the State House of Assembly—a 65% increase from the ₦427 billion approved for 2025. According to the proposal, 55% of the revenue will go to capital projects, while 45% will be spent on recurrent […]
By Erewunmi Peace Germany’s Interior Ministry has banned the Muslim association Muslim Interaktiv, accusing it of promoting anti-constitutional ideologies and advocating for the establishment of an Islamic caliphate. According to Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, the group’s activities were “incompatible with the democratic order” and encouraged hatred against Jews, women, and sexual minorities. Authorities say the […]
