US military says it’s launching new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
The U.S. military announced Thursday that it is conducting the 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes. Earlier Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, potentially widening the Iran Read more…
Enugu Air Plane Skids off Runway at Benin Airport
The management of Enugu Air has confirmed that one of its aircraft was involved in a mishap after landing at Benin Airport Thursday. In a statement, the management of the state-owned carrier stated that “our aircraft operating into Benin experienced Read more…
RE: WITHDRAWAL OF NNEWICHI COMMUNITY FROM NZUKỌRA NNEWI FORUM AND NON-PARTICIPATION IN AFIOLU NNEWI 2026
PRESS RELEASE/COMMUNIQUE FROM THE PALACE OF OBI GEORGE ONYEKABA THE OBI OF NNEWICHI NNEWI. The Palace of Obi George Onyekaba the Obi of Nnewichi Nnewi, after due consultations with the leadership and critical stakeholders of Nnewichi Nnewi, hereby informs the Read more…
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES EXPANSION OF NIGERIAN ARMY TO 12 DIVISIONS, RECRUITMENT OF 28,000 PERSONNEL TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to twelve divisions—a landmark move to enhance the country’s security Read more…
My past criticisms of Tinubu weren’t lies – Bwala
Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala has defended his previous criticisms of President Bola Tinubu, saying they should no longer dominate public discourse because they are now “baseless” in light of current realities, while insisting they were never false. Bwala, the Special Read more…
UPDATED: Minority leaders stage walkout as Reps approve state police bill
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the executive bill seeking to establish state police services, but the decision was overshadowed by a walkout staged by leaders of the Minority Caucus, who accused the House leadership of violating constitutional provisions Read more…
Gov Soludo enforces road setback rule, warns against illegal structures
From Ifeoma EjioforThe Anambra State Government has directed property owners and developers to comply strictly with statutory building setbacks along highways and expressways, warning that structures erected within designated road corridors will face enforcement measures.The directive, contained in a public Read more…
Businessman seeks court protection over alleged harassment, demands ₦1bn Damages
From Ifeoma Ejiofor An Nnewi-based businessman, Mr. Ejike Mbamalu, proprietor of Nnewi Auto Spare Parts, has approached the Federal High Court, Court 2, sitting in Awka, seeking protection over what he described as repeated harassment and alleged infringement of his Read more…
Exclusive-Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted U.S. intelligence analysts to investigate whether Russia assisted by providing targeting information or advanced drone technology, said four people familiar with U.S. intelligence. These people, who spoke on condition Read more…
Nigeria arrested suspected terrorists returning from Hajj. But several questions are unanswered
A PREMIUM TIMES investigation reconstructs the official Hajj registration and screening process after the arrest of seven returning pilgrims suspected to be terrorists at Katsina airport. The atmosphere inside the international arrivals terminal at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport Read more…
Apologize, resign over PFIPC scandal, Atiku tells Tinubu
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that revelations from the probe of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has exposed a Federal Government trapped by its own contradictions. Consequently, Atiku, in a statement by his Senior Special Read more…
Fubara endorses Chinda, declares support for Wike-backed rainbow coalition
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally declared his support for the Rainbow Coalition backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, while endorsing the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Kingsley Chinda, as his preferred successor. Read more…
RE: WITHDRAWAL OF NNEWICHI COMMUNITY FROM NZUKỌRA NNEWI FORUM AND NON-PARTICIPATION IN AFIOLU NNEWI 2026
PRESS RELEASE/COMMUNIQUE FROM THE PALACE OF OBI GEORGE ONYEKABA THE OBI OF NNEWICHI NNEWI. The Palace of Obi George Onyekaba the Obi of Nnewichi Nnewi, after due consultations with the leadership and critical stakeholders of Nnewichi Nnewi, hereby informs the Read more…
UPDATED: Minority leaders stage walkout as Reps approve state police bill
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the executive bill seeking to establish state police services, but the decision was overshadowed by a walkout staged by leaders of the Minority Caucus, who accused the House leadership of violating constitutional provisions Read more…
Fubara endorses Chinda, declares support for Wike-backed rainbow coalition
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally declared his support for the Rainbow Coalition backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, while endorsing the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Kingsley Chinda, as his preferred successor. Read more…
Uzodimma: Five South East Governors resolve to work for Tinubu’s victory in 2027
GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE PRESS RELEASE …Says President has done well for Zone ….Seeks mandate to implement Imo Charter of Equity …Imo Monarchs, Elders Council back Governor Chances of President Bola Tinubu sweeping the polls in the South East in Read more…
World Cup: Full list of award winners as Spain dominate individual honours
Spain’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was capped by a clean sweep of the tournament’s top individual honours after La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final at the MetLife Stadium. Luis de la Read more…
Professor Victor Madubuko adds another feather of milestone as NFF appoints him to the board of Interim Beach Soccer and Futsal Leagues Board
Professor Victor Madubuko who has distinguish himself in every endeavor he sets his mind on, has shown that a sport like beach soccer should not be an exception. He has not only attracted the right personnel to Anambra Beach Soccer, Read more…
2026World Cup: African Fans support Mexico against the South Africa
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The xenophobic unofficial policy driven by some South African citizens against fellow African residents has resulted in African countries fans rooting for Mexico to win. Many of these fans who had made different caricatures on Facebook Read more…
BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo finally wins Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr
Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has finally won the Saudi Pro League title. They were confirmed champions on Thursday, thanks to a 4-2 win over relegation battlers Damac. The title race had gone down to the final day after Al-Nassr Read more…
US military says it’s launching new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
The U.S. military announced Thursday that it is conducting the 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes. Earlier Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, potentially widening the Iran Read more…
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES EXPANSION OF NIGERIAN ARMY TO 12 DIVISIONS, RECRUITMENT OF 28,000 PERSONNEL TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to twelve divisions—a landmark move to enhance the country’s security Read more…
My past criticisms of Tinubu weren’t lies – Bwala
Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala has defended his previous criticisms of President Bola Tinubu, saying they should no longer dominate public discourse because they are now “baseless” in light of current realities, while insisting they were never false. Bwala, the Special Read more…
Gov Soludo enforces road setback rule, warns against illegal structures
From Ifeoma EjioforThe Anambra State Government has directed property owners and developers to comply strictly with statutory building setbacks along highways and expressways, warning that structures erected within designated road corridors will face enforcement measures.The directive, contained in a public Read more…
Enugu Air Plane Skids off Runway at Benin Airport
The management of Enugu Air has confirmed that one of its aircraft was involved in a mishap after landing at Benin Airport Thursday. In a statement, the management of the state-owned carrier stated that “our aircraft operating into Benin experienced 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…