Ekiti State’s “Budget of Sustainable Governance” has been mired in controversy due to conflicting interpretations by social critics, VDM and Isaac Fayose, an Ekiti indigene. Fayose maintains that kinship does not supersede principle in this budget matter.
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By Erewunmi Peace Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has dismissed the relevance of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party (LP) in the state, describing them as “dead” following the recent by-elections. Speaking on Sunday at a rally in Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area, Soludo boasted that his party, the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, as a member of its National Convention Organising Committee. The appointment, announced this week, comes even as Fubara remains under suspension following the state of emergency declared in Rivers on March 18, 2025 by President Bola Tinubu. […]
By Akin Osuntokun In the allegory of the elusive past of Africa, the young traveler was reported to have asked the old man, “What happened to the Black people of Sumer….!?? For ancient records have it that the people of Sumer were Blacks. What happened to them?”* ”Aaaaahhhhh!!!!” sighed the Old man, “They lost their […]
By Erewunmi Peace Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has issued a bold warning to the president, reminding him that Nigerians have the constitutional power to vote him out in the 2027 general elections—if he fails to deliver on his promises. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Benue State Governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Ortom, has openly dismissed the chances of success for the newly formed ADC-led opposition coalition, stating that he neither supports the alliance nor believes it can withstand political or legal scrutiny. In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Politics […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly withdrawn from active participation in the party, following his defeat in the last general elections. This revelation was made by former Minister of Women Affairs, Josephine Anenih, during a live interview on Channels Television. Anenih, […]
By Erewunmi Peace In an extraordinary academic feat, 16-year-old Dennis “Maliq” Barnes has been accepted into 185 universities and awarded more than $10 million in scholarship offers — setting a new national record in the United States. The teen prodigy, who graduated from the International High School of New Orleans two years ahead of schedule, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), has launched legal proceedings against five individuals identified as the masterminds behind a widespread admission fraud syndicate. According to JAMB, the syndicate was responsible for producing and distributing fake admission letters to unsuspecting candidates […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a significant move that has sent ripples across the global tech industry, Microsoft has announced a new round of layoffs affecting approximately 9,000 employees, marking one of its largest workforce reductions in recent years. The job cuts—representing about 4% of Microsoft’s global workforce—come as part of a strategic effort to streamline […]
By Erewunmi Peace The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Nigerian government to revise its 2025 national budget, citing declining global oil prices as a major threat to fiscal stability. According to the IMF’s latest Article IV consultation report, Nigeria’s budget projection of $75 per barrel for crude oil may no longer be realistic, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have accused the Federal Government of deploying threats, blackmail, and political patronage to pressure their members into defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The allegation was made during a high-level strategy meeting held in Abuja on Monday, which brought together influential figures […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a commendable act of integrity, a Nigerian bank employee, Ajayi Michael Folaseye, has made headlines for rejecting a $7,000 bribe allegedly offered to him in a bid to compromise the internal system of Premium Trust Bank. Folaseye, an IT officer at the bank, disclosed this on Monday, June 30, during his […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a dramatic political turn, Elon Musk has openly declared his opposition to former President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping piece of legislation that has divided the Republican Party. Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has vowed to fund primary challengers against any GOP lawmakers who vote in favor of […]
The Nigerian media community is in mourning following the death of Hauwa Yusuf, a respected veteran broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). She passed away in the United Kingdom on Thursday, June 26, after a brief illness. Hauwa Yusuf, who made her mark as a pioneering newscaster and international correspondent, was widely regarded for […]
The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun 1 Area Command, intercepted 1,433 rounds of live cartridges and five Dane weapons in various parts of the state. Mr Godwin Otunla, the Area Comptroller, stated this during the handover of rifles and ammunition to the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday in Idiroko. Otunla stated that, in accordance with inter-agency […]
By Damilola Adeleke The damning revelation by a United States Congressman, Scott Perry that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram, to the tune of $697 million annually has elicited concerns by some security experts and diplomats in Nigeria. Perry, a Republican representing Pennsylvania, made this assertion during […]
By Damilola Adeleke Nutrition experts have highlighted ways Nigerians can maintain a healthy diet despite the soaring cost of food. They emphasized that healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive, as proper education and access to the right information are essential. According to Professor Ignatius Onimawo, Vice-Chancellor of Ave Maria University, affordable alternatives can provide […]
By Damilola Adeleke Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed concern over the movement of terrorists and bandits from the Northwest into the state due to intensified military operations in their original zones. Speaking at the 2025 annual inter-faith service held at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, Governor Makinde assured residents that his administration is committed […]
