Iran has a new demand to end the war – and it could bring in billions
When an Iranian official this week laid out a list of demands to end the war started by the United States and Israel, he added an item that hadn’t been on Tehran’s list before: recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Read more…
APC founded to tackle poverty, insecurity — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) was established as a platform for national transformation, aimed at reducing poverty, improving security, and rebuilding Nigeria’s institutions. Speaking at the party’s 4th Elective National Convention held at Eagle Square, Read more…
JUST-IN: Kwankwaso, Kwankwasiyya Adherents Set To Join ADC Monday
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced that its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has concluded arrangements to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general election. In a press statement issued on Saturday Read more…
More lawyers fault ICPC over El-Rufai’s release snubbing court’s remand order
ICPC has faced a stream of criticisms since its controversial release of former Governor El-Rufai from custody on Friday snubbing a court order remanding him pending the hearing of his bail application. Some lawyers have condemned the Independent Corrupt Practices Read more…
Atiku visits El-Rufai in Abuja
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has paid a condolence visit to former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai at his Abuja residence on Saturday. El-Rufai had lost his mother on Friday afternoon following age-related health challenges, which worsened in recent Read more…
IPOB Lawyer Mourns Driver’s Son Killed by Bandits, Calls for Reexamination of ‘Terrorists Rehabilitation Policy’
By Chukwudi Ebele Defense Counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Sir Ifeanyichukwu Ejiofor Esq has called for evaluation of the so called ‘Terrorists Rehabilitation Policy’ reportedly advanced by security authorities saying that it raises not only legal and Read more…
PDP denies court order stopping national convention
The National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it is not aware of any court order stopping it from holding its National Convention scheduled to commence today. The spokesman of the caretaker committee, Jungudo Mohammed, who Read more…
Pope Leo’s message to the rich in his first foreign trip of the year
The leaders of the world’s two smallest states came together on Saturday, as Pope Leo XIV made history with the first papal visit to Monaco in modern times and called on its residents to share their wealth with those in need. Leo Read more…
Anglican Knights Felicitate With Soludo, Ibezim, Seeks Inclusion Of Anglican Technocrats, Others, In Appointment
By Chukwudi Ebele The Joint Council of Knights, Province of the Niger, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion yesterday extended its congratulations to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR and his deputy, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim on their successful re-election and swearing in Read more…
Attacks ramp up in Iran war including strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and US troops in Saudi
Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facilities hours after threatening to “escalate and expand” its campaign against Tehran on Friday. Iran vowed to retaliate and struck a base in Saudi Arabia, wounding U.S. service members and damaging planes. A month into the Read more…
Wike Confirms Talks With Mohammed, Others, Insists PDP Convention Holds
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said he and his allies are in talks with the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, and other stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but insisted that the Read more…
El-Rufai loses mother
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of a former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has died. It was learnt that she died in Cairo, Egypt on Friday after a protracted illness. Her grandson, Bello El-Rufai, announced Hajiya Umma’s demise in Read more…
Iran has a new demand to end the war – and it could bring in billions
When an Iranian official this week laid out a list of demands to end the war started by the United States and Israel, he added an item that hadn’t been on Tehran’s list before: recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Read more…
APC founded to tackle poverty, insecurity — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) was established as a platform for national transformation, aimed at reducing poverty, improving security, and rebuilding Nigeria’s institutions. Speaking at the party’s 4th Elective National Convention held at Eagle Square, Read more…
JUST-IN: Kwankwaso, Kwankwasiyya Adherents Set To Join ADC Monday
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced that its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has concluded arrangements to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general election. In a press statement issued on Saturday Read more…
PDP denies court order stopping national convention
The National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it is not aware of any court order stopping it from holding its National Convention scheduled to commence today. The spokesman of the caretaker committee, Jungudo Mohammed, who 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…
How Trump went from saying Strait of Hormuz ‘will open itself’ to acknowledging Iran’s power to control the waterway
President Trump has been issuing ultimatums for weeks about the Strait of Hormuz, demanding full freedom of travel for shippers. If Iran doesn’t comply? Trump has said he’ll respond “quickly and violently.” But in spite of his repeated demands, Iran Read more…
Court frees ex-minister Stella Oduah from N2.5bn fraud charges after settlement with Nigerian govt
The court freed Ms Oduah and a co-defendant following a deal they struck with the prosecution. The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, freed former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, and her co-defendant from N2.5 billion fraud charges Read more…
OPL 245: Atiku replies FG, says position grounded in public records, not politics
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his Sunday position that the OPL 245 matter is far from resolved, noting that it remains the subject of multiple subsisting legal proceedings, including cases before the Supreme Court and the Federal High Court. His latest reaction Read more…
AGF hits back at Atiku, insists OPL 245 dispute settled
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has pushed back against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that the long-running dispute over the OPL 245 oil block has been conclusively resolved. In a statement issued on 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…