Trump is facing an increasingly patient Iran
President Donald Trump has pushed to bring the war with Iran to a speedy end: He stepped up bombing raids. He threatened to wipe out infrastructure. He has attempted diplomacy and ordered a naval blockade. But Tehran is in no rush to Read more…
Stakeholders Applaud Wike’s Intervention In FCT Teachers’ Strike
The FCT Stakeholders Assembly have applauded the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following his decisive intervention to resolve the indefinite strike action by public school teachers in the territory. The strike, declared by the Nigeria Union Read more…
EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chair, Ayeni over ‘N36bn, $30m fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud. Ayeni was reportedly picked up in Abuja and is currently in EFCC custody Read more…
Sokoto-Badagry superhighway: Atiku slams Tinubu over fresh $516m loan request
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Senate approval of a fresh $516 million external loan to finance portions of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway project. In a statement issued by his Read more…
Nigerians under attack in South Africa as xenophobic violence erupts
Fresh waves of xenophobic attacks have again left Nigerians in South Africa counting losses, with businesses looted and residents fleeing for safety in parts of Johannesburg and Durban this week. The latest outbreak, which began on Monday, has seen mobs target Read more…
Former Super Eagles striker Eneramo collapses, dies during match
Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. Eneramo, 40, was playing at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the television area of Kaduna when the tragic incident occurred on Friday. He Read more…
ASMATA PG Lauds Soludo for Slashing, Harmonizing IGR for Traders
By Uzo Ugwunze The President General, Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association ASMATA, Chief Humphrey Anuna (Onwa Oraeri) has lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo for Slashing and harmonizing the Internally Generated Revenue IGR payment for traders in Anambra markets. Speaking shortly Read more…
In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into war
When NATO’s call came, the French fighter pilots scrambled with practiced urgency, already suited up to shorten their response times. They dashed in vans to hangars where their prepped and armed Rafale jets awaited, clambered into the cockpits and fired Read more…
APC’s ‘exorbitant’ cost of nomination forms raises corruption, integrity concerns
A non-corrupt permanent secretary would need to save every naira of their salary for 13 years to afford the APC presidential form. Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress has fixed the cost of its 2027 presidential nomination form at N100 million. Read more…
Divinity key to life’s spiritual challenges’, says Anambra herbalist, shares journey of destiny discovery
‘ By Ijeoma John, Nnewi A well-known Anambra-born herbalist and retired heavy-duty vehicle driver, St. Nwankwo Ajagu, has revealed that divinity remains the ultimate pathway to overcoming the spiritual challenges confronting many people. Ajagu, a native of Etiti village in Read more…
APGA fixes April 30 deadline for membership revalidation, registration
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has fixed April 30 as the final deadline for membership revalidation and registration ahead of the 2027 general election. A notice by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr Ejimofor Opara, yesterday in Awka, said the deadline applied Read more…
Trump is facing an increasingly patient Iran
President Donald Trump has pushed to bring the war with Iran to a speedy end: He stepped up bombing raids. He threatened to wipe out infrastructure. He has attempted diplomacy and ordered a naval blockade. But Tehran is in no rush to Read more…
Sokoto-Badagry superhighway: Atiku slams Tinubu over fresh $516m loan request
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Senate approval of a fresh $516 million external loan to finance portions of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway project. In a statement issued by his Read more…
APC’s ‘exorbitant’ cost of nomination forms raises corruption, integrity concerns
A non-corrupt permanent secretary would need to save every naira of their salary for 13 years to afford the APC presidential form. Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress has fixed the cost of its 2027 presidential nomination form at N100 million. Read more…
Former Super Eagles striker Eneramo collapses, dies during match
Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. Eneramo, 40, was playing at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the television area of Kaduna when the tragic incident occurred on Friday. He 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…
EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chair, Ayeni over ‘N36bn, $30m fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud. Ayeni was reportedly picked up in Abuja and is currently in EFCC custody Read more…
ASMATA PG Lauds Soludo for Slashing, Harmonizing IGR for Traders
By Uzo Ugwunze The President General, Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association ASMATA, Chief Humphrey Anuna (Onwa Oraeri) has lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo for Slashing and harmonizing the Internally Generated Revenue IGR payment for traders in Anambra markets. Speaking shortly Read more…
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting. The status of Read more…
PRESS STATEMENT
“It’s Not My Fault That You Can’t Read; Atiku Bombs Tinubu in Scathing Reply” Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a blistering counterattack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of hypocrisy, historical distortion, and political desperation. In a Read more…
2027: Aspirants laud Soludo’s option A4 for APGA primaries
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, aspirants to the various political positions under the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State have commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for adopting the Option A4 system of voting in the party’s 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…