US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports
The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday, citing four U.S., Israeli and regional sources with Read more…
ADC debunks claim of leadership change involving David Mark, Ralph Nwosu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports claiming that Senator David Mark stepped aside as the party’s national chairman to allow former chairman Ralph Nwosu take over leadership ahead of its national convention. The party’s reaction followed an online Read more…
Atiku signs $1.2m US lobbying deal ahead ADC presidential ticket battle
According to a filing, the firm will provide strategic advisory, congressional and executive branch engagement, and reputational management services targeted at the US policymakers and institutions for Atiku. Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signed a $1.2 million (about Read more…
SOS: Okpuruland Landlords Umunya Seeks Soludo’s Intervention over Assault, Illegal Levies, Malicious Damage To property by Community Leader
By Chukwudi Ebele The Okpuruland Landlords cum Landowners at Eziumunya village, Umunya community, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State, have protested against alleged harassment, assault, intimidation, malicious damage to property, threat to lives, extortion, imposition of illegal levies, carting away Read more…
Terrorists attack Kaduna churches during Easter, kill 7, abduct worshippers
Suspected terrorists have attacked Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing at least seven people and abducting several others during Easter celebrations. The attack occurred in the early hours of Easter Sunday when heavily armed gunmen Read more…
Suspend voter revalidation plan – INEC to RECs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and arrangements for the planned voter revalidation exercise. The directive was issued in a letter dated April 4, 2026, signed by the commission’s Secretary, Read more…
Armed men kill nine in Benue
Suspected armed herders on Saturday unleashed terror on Mbalom, Mbatsada, and Agana communities in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, killing at least nine people. Sources described Mbalom, Mbatsada, and Agana as rural communities situated along the Ikpayongo–Agana–Ayar–Mbalom Read more…
Anambra police command expresses concern over masked security personnel protecting VIPs
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Police Command has expressed serious concern over the growing trend of some security operatives concealing their identities while providing protection to Very Important Personalities (VIPs) within the State. The concern was contained in a Read more…
Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report
Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom evacuated a further 198 of its staff from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, Russian news agencies reported. Rosatom has been evacuating staff from the plant since the Iran war broke out at the Read more…
ADC Crisis: David Mark’s faction to engage global communities, vows to defend Nigeria’s democracy
The faction has become necessary due to the increasing attacks on its members, attempts to undermine its leadership, and efforts to restrict political participation ahead of the 2027 elections. A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark, a Read more…
You’ll never become President — Fani-Kayode blasts Obi for ‘mocking’ NADECO struggle
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticised Peter Obi over his recent remarks on Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle, accusing him of diminishing the sacrifices of activists who opposed military rule. Obi had, in a statement reacting to the Independent National Read more…
JUST-IN: Resident Doctors Declare Nationwide Strike From Tuesday
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said that its members will commence a nationwide strike beginning 12 a.m on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, over the alleged move to remove the Professional Allowance Table (PAT) from their remuneration structure Read more…
ADC debunks claim of leadership change involving David Mark, Ralph Nwosu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports claiming that Senator David Mark stepped aside as the party’s national chairman to allow former chairman Ralph Nwosu take over leadership ahead of its national convention. The party’s reaction followed an online Read more…
Atiku signs $1.2m US lobbying deal ahead ADC presidential ticket battle
According to a filing, the firm will provide strategic advisory, congressional and executive branch engagement, and reputational management services targeted at the US policymakers and institutions for Atiku. Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signed a $1.2 million (about Read more…
Suspend voter revalidation plan – INEC to RECs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and arrangements for the planned voter revalidation exercise. The directive was issued in a letter dated April 4, 2026, signed by the commission’s Secretary, Read more…
ADC Crisis: David Mark’s faction to engage global communities, vows to defend Nigeria’s democracy
The faction has become necessary due to the increasing attacks on its members, attempts to undermine its leadership, and efforts to restrict political participation ahead of the 2027 elections. A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark, a Read more…
AFCON ’25: Odegbami faults CAF verdict, backs Senegal
Former international, Segun Odegbami, has faulted the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for awarding the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco. Odegbami described CAF’s decision to overturn the Jan. 18 final result as “bizarre, condemnable and unjustifiable.” He noted that Senegal Read more…
JUST IN: CAF declares Morocco winner of AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The continental football umpire disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday night. Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in a highly-controversial final match Read more…
JUST IN: Senegal beat Morocco, clinch 2025 AFCON trophy
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a lone-goal victory over hosts Morocco. Pape Gueye scored in the fourth minute of extra time to secure victory for Senegal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Read more…
Peter Obi hails Super Eagles’ AFCON third-place finish
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has congratulated the Super Eagles on their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. Nigeria secured the bronze medal Read more…
Oil Prices Surge to 4-year Highs Amid Escalating Persian Gulf Tensions
WTI crude oil futures skyrocketed over 11 per cent on Friday, breaching $112 per barrel—the highest level in nearly four years—as traders reassessed supply risks from the intensifying war in the Persian Gulf. Brent crude followed suit, climbing more than Read more…
Trump issues new warning to Tehran, Iran calls US peace proposals ‘unrealistic’
President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the U.S. would obliterate Iran’s energy plants and oil wells if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran described U.S. peace proposals as “unrealistic” and fired waves of missiles at Read more…
$6bn Loans In 4 Hours: Atiku Slams Tinubu, Senate
Former Vice President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep concern over reports that the Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a fresh $6 billion external loan within a record time—reportedly less than Read more…
Sit at Home: Mixed Reactions as Idemili North Mayor Praises Some Traders, Seal Shops at Nkpor Markets
By Uzo Ugwunze The Mayor of Idemili North, Hon Stanley Nkwoka has praised several markets within his LGA for complying with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s ‘No more Monday sit at home directive. Conducting his usual Monday weekly Market inspection to ensure Read more…
Electoral Act Amendments: Reps raise campaign spending limits, make BVAS, electronic transmission compulsory
The House of Representatives has doubled or tripled campaign spending limits for candidates while approving strict provisions on voter accreditation, result transmission and sanctions for electoral officers. The House of Representatives has approved a significant increase in campaign spending limits for candidates Read more…
FAMILY OF LATE BISHOP CRIES OUT FOR HELP
By Don Peter Okoro Confusion and anxiety have gripped the ancient kingdom of Ozubulu Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State over the Community’s refusal to bury one of their own in his own compound. The story of Bishop Emmanuel Nwadioramma the Read more…
PDP suspends guber candidate, Ezenwafor over alleged compromise during Anambra election
The Peoples Democratic Party, Anambra State chapter, has suspended its candidate in the just-concluded governorship election, Mr. Jude Ezenwafor. Ezenwafor was at the Light House, Awka, the seat of government of the state, congratulating the governor of the state, Prof. Read more…
Sorry Trump, we’re not ready
United States President, Donald Trump, has served notice of getting his military stomp Nigeria, gun-a-blazing. By air strikes or raw land infantry invasion, the US military will test their established military efficiency in Nigeria. Mission? To stop the killing of Read more…