By Erewunmi Peace A recent online controversy has emerged following comments made by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike). Olayinka accused Rufai Oseni, a well-known anchor with Arise Television, of being “paid to go to Abia to celebrate […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor and Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has expressed support for most of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, but cautioned that Nigeria’s progress remains hindered by reckless government spending and a bloated cost of governance. Speaking during a recent event in Lagos, Sanusi said he […]
By Erewunmi Peace The University of Ibadan (UI) has been named Nigeria’s best university in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, reclaiming the top spot ahead of Covenant University and the University of Lagos. According to the latest THE global ranking released this week, UI ranked within the 801–1000 band globally, making […]
Reports circulating on social media suggesting that Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, employed members of the Osun Amotekun Corps as “ad-hoc operatives” have been found to be misleading. Investigations reveal that the governor’s administration is in fact expanding and institutionalizing the state security outfit, rather than casualizing it. Governor Adeleke has overseen the recruitment […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, joined other African First Ladies at the 2025 edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, held in The Gambia. The high-level conference brought together First Ladies, health ministers, policymakers, and medical experts from across Africa and Asia to advance discussions on health capacity building and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Claims circulating on social media alleging that Professor Joash Amupitan, the recently nominated Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was a member of President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 election legal team have been found to lack credible evidence. A review of official tribunal documents, court records, and credible media reports shows […]
By Erewunmi Peace Reports circulating on social media suggesting that Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, employed members of the Osun Amotekun Corps as “ad-hoc operatives” have been found to be misleading. Investigations reveal that the governor’s administration is in fact expanding and institutionalizing the state security outfit, rather than casualizing it. Governor Adeleke has […]
By Erewunmi Peace A fresh political exchange has emerged between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, following Kalu’s recent claim that the former leader once confided in him about plans to seek a third term in office. Senator Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, alleged in a recent interview that Obasanjo […]
By Erewunmi Peace Prominent human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has expressed surprise over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying he did not expect the appointment to come from outside Lagos or Osun State. Adeyanju made the remark on […]
By Erewunmi Peace Tragedy struck in Akwa Ibom State after a Nigerian Army medical officer, Lieutenant Dr. Samson Haruna, was reportedly set ablaze by his wife, identified as Mrs. Haruna, following a domestic dispute. The young officer later succumbed to severe burns sustained during the attack. According to multiple reports, the incident occurred in Calabar […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Campaign for Democracy (CD) has condemned the recent killings in Akinlalu, Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, allegedly involving operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps. The group called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the corps’ Commandant, Brigadier General Bashir Adewinbi (rtd), and other officers connected to the […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Nigerian-born legal practitioner, Francis Adewale, has made history as the President of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), a body that regulates and serves nearly 40,000 legal professionals in the U.S. state of Washington. Adewale, who hails from Nigeria and reportedly earned his law degree from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria has lost one of its most respected elder statesmen, Dr. Christopher Kolade, who passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 93. The family confirmed his passing in a statement made available to the media, describing him as “a man of integrity who lived a life of service, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, is set for a major institutional upgrade as the state government and the college’s governing council have begun formal steps to transform the institution into a full-fledged polytechnic. According to multiple credible reports, Governor Ademola Adeleke has forwarded a bill to the Osun State […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Affairs to the Oyo State Government, Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu, has boldly declared her ambition to become the next governor of Oyo State. Sarumi-Aliyu, popularly known as BASA, made the statement while speaking to journalists earlier this week. She expressed strong confidence in her political journey, stating that […]
By Erewunmi Peace A recent statement by Professor of History and International Relations, Akinjide Osuntokun, has reignited public debate over Nigeria’s widening public sector pay gap — particularly the sharp contrast between the salaries of the President and the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Osuntokun’s remarks, which have circulated widely across […]
By Erewunmi Peace The global Anglican Communion is facing a major crisis after the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) formally rejected the appointment of Archbishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, declaring a move toward spiritual independence from the Church of England. The Church of Nigeria’s leadership condemned the appointment, stating it confirms […]
By Erewunmi Peace An official disclosure from the Lagos State Government has highlighted the devastating scale of flooding in the state this year, confirming that over 57,000 residents were impacted between January and October 2025. The state also reported that more than 3,000 people were displaced from their homes. The figures were released by Governor […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦4 trillion bond programme aimed at settling verified debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers, marking a significant step toward stabilizing Nigeria’s electricity sector. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, confirmed the development, explaining that the initiative forms part of the Federal […]
By Erewunmi Peace A retired Nigerian Air Force officer, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Osita Obierika (rtd), has died onboard a British Airways flight en route from London to Abuja, prompting an emergency diversion to Barcelona, Spain in the early hours of Monday, October 7. According to multiple reports, the incident occurred about two hours into […]
