INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
PRESS RELEASE FINAL REGISTER OF VOTERS FOR THE ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION AND UPDATE ON POLITICAL PARTY REGISTRATION The Commission met today, Thursday 4th September 2025. Among other issues, the meeting deliberated on the final register of voters for the Read more…
North Korea wipes traces of Kim Jong Un after Beijing meeting with Putin
After Kim Jong Un met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, North Korean staffers carefully wiped off items touched by the country’s supreme leader, in what analysts say is part of a suite of security measures to counter foreign Read more…
Police summon El-Rufai, 7 other ADC leaders for questioning
The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and seven members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. A Read more…
‘I know where bandits are, but security agents take orders from Abuja’ – Zamfara governor
Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has said he can wipe out banditry in the state within two months if he is given control over security agencies. The governor, in a video that has gone viral, explained that he knows the Read more…
Peter Obi tackles FG over 5% fuel tax, says CNG subsidies have vanished
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has called out the federal government over the 5% tax on all fossil fuel sales as part of its new tax law that goes into effect in January 2026. Obi, Read more…
New Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Claims 15 Lives
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have confirmed a fresh outbreak of the Ebola virus, which has already killed 15 people since late August. The outbreak was declared in Central Kasai Province, Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba Read more…
IGP appoints Hundeyin as new police spokesman
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). Outgoing FPRO, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Hundeyin replaces Adejobi, who has been Read more…
Joint security forces dislodge, destroy militia camp in Anambra community
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra Police – led Joint Security Force, has dislodged and destroyed a militia camp in Aguluezechukwu community in Aguata LGA. The operatives comprising troops from the 302 Artillery Regiment (GS), 14 Field Engineer Regiment, Operatives of the Read more…
Putin tells Ukraine: End war via talks or I will end it by force
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Kyiv on Wednesday there was a chance to end the war in Ukraine via negotiations “if common sense prevails”, an option he said he preferred, but that he was ready to end it by force Read more…
Ibadan convention: PDP govs bare fangs
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors on Tuesday dared some members threatening to scuttle the party’s November 15 National Elective Convention fixed for Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, warning that they are not cowards and fear nobody, no matter how Read more…
Tension in Anambra as Health workers threaten to down tools
From Ifeoma Ejiofor There is palpable tension in Anambra State as people are discussing a planned industrial action by health workers in the state. Sources claimed that the Anambra State and her Local Government Areas health sector would be involved Read more…
Anambra 2025: Dr Moghalu kickstarts community campaign, says November 8 polls crucial to 2027 presidency
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Labour Party(LP) governorship candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, has declared that the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State will play a decisive role in the 2027 presidential race. Speaking at Umunze and Nwafija in Orumba South LGA Read more…
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
PRESS RELEASE FINAL REGISTER OF VOTERS FOR THE ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION AND UPDATE ON POLITICAL PARTY REGISTRATION The Commission met today, Thursday 4th September 2025. Among other issues, the meeting deliberated on the final register of voters for the Read more…
Police summon El-Rufai, 7 other ADC leaders for questioning
The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and seven members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. A Read more…
Retired military pensioners block Finance ministry gates over unpaid benefits
Scores of retired Nigerian soldiers on Thursday blocked the entrance to the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting the alleged delay in releasing funds to the Military Pensions Board (MPB) for the payment of their outstanding entitlements. The pensioners Read more…
Putin tells Ukraine: End war via talks or I will end it by force
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Kyiv on Wednesday there was a chance to end the war in Ukraine via negotiations “if common sense prevails”, an option he said he preferred, but that he was ready to end it by force Read more…
Peter Rufai: NFF reacts to Taribo West’s allegations
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has responded to the allegation made by former Super Eagles defender Taribo West regarding the legend, Peter Rufai. Daily Sun reported that West slammed the NFF and the Lagos State Government on Friday for allegedly abandoning the Read more…
American-based philanthropist, Princess Dr Udoka-Menuba sponsors football tournament to promote sports, unite youths
From Ijeoma John, Nnewi Princess Dr Jessie Ifeoma Udoka-Menuba (née Oliobi), Founder/CEO Queen-Tovah Cares Foundation International has continued to empower the youth and other segments of the population in diverse ways including sports. The Princess, a philanthropist extraordinare on Friday, Read more…
Falcons’ Bonuses Fully Paid, $100,000 Presidential Gift, Apartments In Progress — NSC
Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon Bukola Olopade has debunked reports that the Super Falcons have not received their tournament bonuses, insisting that all entitlements have been paid except for a few cases affected by banking issues. Speaking Read more…
Gov Soludo’s aide celebrates birthday in style, visits motherless babies home, sponsors table tennis tournament
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov Charles Soludo on Political Matters, Dr (Engr) Ezekiel Nwokoye celebrated his birthday in style. In commemoration of the day, the SSA to Gov Soludo on Political Matters sponsored a tournament at Xfit table Read more…
Peter Obi tackles FG over 5% fuel tax, says CNG subsidies have vanished
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has called out the federal government over the 5% tax on all fossil fuel sales as part of its new tax law that goes into effect in January 2026. Obi, Read more…
Recapitalisation: Fresh Mergers Loom For Tier-2 Banks As Deadline Nears – Report
Pressure on Nigeria’s Tier-2 banks is intensifying as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) March 2026 recapitalisation deadline approaches. New research by SBM Intelligence warns that many may be swept up in a fresh wave of mergers and acquisitions. In Read more…
‘I Am Very Clean’, Ex-Aviation Minister Sirika Speaks On ‘Nigeria Air’ Project
Former Aviation Minister, Senator Hadi Sirika, has dismissed widespread claims that the controversial ‘Nigeria Air’ project initiated under the Muhammadu Buhari administration was a scam, insisting that he was “very clean” from any misdeed. Sirika said this during an appearance Read more…
Did you notice the EU just lost its gas lifeline? Here’s what you should know
With one deal in Beijing Russia redirected energy flows that had run to the West for fifty years, eastward The EU’s cheap-gas lifeline just got handed to Beijing instead. With three signatures, Russia, China and Mongolia rerouted half a century Read more…
Why Afia-Olu Nnewi festival is symbolic says Austin- Manuel
From Ijeoma John, Nnewi. The Chairman of 2025 Afia-Olu Nnewi festival, Austin-Manuel Jidiofor has described Afia-Olu Nnewi as a symbolic event, saying it is a time to thank God for making the works of their hands to prosper, be it Read more…
2027: Peter Obi Should Be Cautious Of ADC Coalition – Prof. Adibe
A Professor of Political Science, Jideofor Adibe, has advised that the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, should exercise caution in navigating the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition. Ths caution by Adibe came in the light of the Read more…
‘No defense against’ Russia’s Oreshnik missile – ex-Pentagon analyst
The new weapon could shift the balance of power in favor of Moscow, Michael Maloof has told RT Neither Ukraine nor its Western backers have any means to counter Russia’s newly deployed intermediate-range Oreshnik missile, Michael Maloof, a former senior Read more…
APGA Stakeholder in Aniocha LGA hails Gov. Solude on 65 Years Old Birthday
Says Gov. Soludo development achievements lifted the state development status high in Nigeria. By Eche Nwaobasi – Nnewi/ Onitsha High Chief Arinze S.B. Anyaorah (Ide of Aguluzoigbo), a former quality leadership award winner during his tenure as the chairman of Read more…