By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed that its operatives in Katsina State were forced to hand over seven bags of seized rice to heavily armed bandits in order to avoid being killed during a recent attack in the Dutsin-Ma area. The disclosure was made by Aliyu Mohammed, the National Coordinator of […]
By Erewunmi Peace Amnesty International has strongly criticised the Federal Government over what it describes as a growing wave of insecurity and human rights violations in Nigeria’s South-East region. In a newly released report titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria,” the organisation revealed that at least 1,844 people were […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new federal university in Lagos State, to be known as the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe. The approval followed the signing of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe (Establishment) Bill, 2025, which was announced by the President of […]
Part two of a zoom interview with a US-based Nigerian of Ekiti stock, Dipo Orubuloye, Property Developer and US Government’s IT Contractor. He is desirous of a change of status quo at home.
Part 2 of 2025 ABUAD Convocation Lecture of 20th October, delivered by the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Wole Olanipekun.
Part 3 of 2025 ABUAD Convocation Lecture of 20th October, delivered by the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Wole Olanipekun.
By Erewunmi Peace The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, on Tuesday denied owning several properties that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has linked to him in the ongoing asset-disclosure trial before the Federal High Court, Abuja. Kyari testified as the first defence witness (DW-1) before Justice James Omotosho that some of […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has criticised the recent court ruling that halted the party’s national convention, accusing political rivals of using the judiciary to weaken opposition parties. A Federal High Court in Abuja recently issued an order restraining the PDP from holding its […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a major crackdown on admission-fraud, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that at least 15,000 candidates forged admission letters to qualify for mobilisation by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). According to the Board’s Registrar, Is‑haq Oloyede, “not less than 17” deputy vice-chancellors (DVCs), several deputy registrars and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in Giessen-Friedberg has sponsored 18 young Nigerians to participate in Germany’s renowned dual vocational training system, as part of ongoing collaboration between both countries to develop skilled manpower and promote legal migration. The selected candidates emerged from over 300 applicants who underwent a two-stage […]
By Erewunmi Peace The arrest and prosecution of individuals linked to the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, have been confirmed by Nigerian authorities. However, official sources have not stated that all perpetrators behind the deadly incident have been fully apprehended. In August 2025, five men accused of involvement in […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won a clean sweep of all 25 local government chairmanship positions across Niger State, following the recently-concluded local government polls, and secured 271 of the 274 councillorship seats. The results were officially declared on 1 November 2025 by the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC). In […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill proposing a maximum of 14 years imprisonment for educators found guilty of sexually harassing students in tertiary institutions across the country. The bill, known as the Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025, was approved at plenary for concurrence. Under the legislation, offences […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of a 24-hour traffic control operation to improve traffic flow and enhance safety across major routes in the state as end-of-year activities intensify. The initiative, launched through the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), is part of the state’s “Operation Ember Months Stability” targeted […]
–Lagos Reporters The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ali Ndume, has stirred fresh controversy after alleging that aides and officials within the Presidential Villa demand bribes from those seeking access to President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television, the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District lamented that even he, as […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a state of emergency on the training institutions of Nigeria’s internal security agencies, citing obsolete facilities and the urgent need to improve the capacity of frontline security operatives. According to official information from the Presidency and verified national reports, the directive affects training schools belonging to […]
By: Erewunmi Peace A Muslim stakeholders’ group in Osun State has strongly rejected recent calls from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demanding that political parties field a Christian candidate for the 2026 governorship election. The youth wing of CAN had argued that Christians in Osun deserve representation at the highest level of governance and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Several United States lawmakers have criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump over his recent comments threatening possible military action in Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians. Trump, in remarks widely circulated in U.S. and global media, claimed that the Nigerian government must take immediate action to stop religious violence or the U.S. […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed fresh developments in the prosecution of individuals accused of involvement in major terrorist attacks, as part of its wider campaign to reinforce Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts. In a recent statement, the agency revealed that several high-profile suspects are being brought before the Federal High Court […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The Bayelsa State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the disappearance of 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Levi Anyanwu, posted to Ijaw National Academy, Kaiama, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. According to a statement by the police spokesperson, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit was ordered to take charge after Anyanwu was […]
