Obituary Announcement of Pharm Lady Lucy Chimezie Onuchukwu (Nneoma) LSM, FPSN
The family of the great Onuchukwu family of Isingwu-Unodu Oraifite, Ekwusigo LGA, has lost an erudite and well-equipped professional, Lady Pharm Lucy Chimezie Onuchukwu (Nneoma) nee Nwasokwa LSM, FPSN, to the cold hands of death. Her demise is particularly felt Read more…
Iraq’s PM tells Saudi crown prince Iraqi territory will not be used for attacks
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has assured Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) that he will not allow Iraqi territory to be used to launch attacks against Saudi Arabia, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) has reported. Al-Zaidi arrived Read more…
INEC pledges credible polls amid fears of AI manipulation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged to deliver credible elections in 2027 amid warnings by Yiaga Africa, the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) and development partners that artificial intelligence (AI) could manipulate voters, spread false results and Read more…
Kano NDC Appeals Exclusion Of Guber Candidate, Threatens Court Action
The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress(NDC) has said it has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission over the exclusion of its governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, from the list of gubernatorial candidates for the 2027 election Read more…
Rotary Club, UDUF Africa Award N5m Grants to Five Entrepreneurs at Under-45 CEOs Summit in Onitsha
By Uzo Ugwunze The Rotary Club of Onitsha Metropolis, District 9142, in partnership with Ultimate Destiny Uplifters Foundation (UDUF Africa), has awarded N5 million in business grants to five emerging entrepreneurs at the 2026 Under-45 CEOs Business and Leadership Summit. Read more…
AVOIDABLE DEATH, INESCAPABLE QUESTIONS—CAN ENUGU HALT THE DESCENT INTO POLITICAL VIOLENCE BEFORE 2027?
Must the blood of Christopher Nworie be the price of Political tolerance in Enugu? Now that the death of one of the victims of last weekend’s political violence in Enugu State – Nworie Christopher, a native of Affa in Udi Read more…
Onitsha based couple seeks help from Nigerians to locate their missing kids abducted by a strange woman in august 2025
By Eche Nwaobasi- Onitsha A couple in Onitsha, Anambra State Mr. Sunday Oduma, a barrow pusher at Sokoto Road near Onitsha Main Market and his wife Mrs. Modesta Oduma a sweeper at one of the numerous plazas located at Pam Read more…
2027 Presidency: Lukman reveals details of coalition talks with Atiku, Peter Obi to unseat Tinubu
A popular political analyst and opposition coalition chieftain, Salihu Moh. Lukman, has revealed details of consultations among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a statement on Wednesday, Lukman said the consultations aimed at uniting the opposition against Read more…
Shettima attacks Obi over economic policies, calls him ‘master of bogus statistics
Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi over his economic arguments, accusing the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate of relying on what he described as misleading statistics and unsuitable economic solutions for Nigeria. Shettima made Read more…
‘Not a USA deal’: Trump downplays Russian diesel plan in the face of GOP criticism
President Trump has begun to downplay his new deal with Russia after a plan to allow imports of Russian diesel into the US came under withering criticism, even from members of his own party. “It’s a deal for the world Read more…
2027: ‘25% is a joke’ – Wike vows landslide support for Tinubu in FCT
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu should secure far more than the constitutionally required 25 per cent of votes in the territory in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the declaration Read more…
Shell set to exit Nigeria’s gas distribution business
Shell Petroleum B.V. has announced the sale of its full interest in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian company. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the deal covers its domestic gas distribution business in Nigeria. Read more…
Iraq’s PM tells Saudi crown prince Iraqi territory will not be used for attacks
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has assured Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) that he will not allow Iraqi territory to be used to launch attacks against Saudi Arabia, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) has reported. Al-Zaidi arrived Read more…
INEC pledges credible polls amid fears of AI manipulation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged to deliver credible elections in 2027 amid warnings by Yiaga Africa, the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) and development partners that artificial intelligence (AI) could manipulate voters, spread false results and Read more…
Kano NDC Appeals Exclusion Of Guber Candidate, Threatens Court Action
The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress(NDC) has said it has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission over the exclusion of its governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, from the list of gubernatorial candidates for the 2027 election Read more…
AVOIDABLE DEATH, INESCAPABLE QUESTIONS—CAN ENUGU HALT THE DESCENT INTO POLITICAL VIOLENCE BEFORE 2027?
Must the blood of Christopher Nworie be the price of Political tolerance in Enugu? Now that the death of one of the victims of last weekend’s political violence in Enugu State – Nworie Christopher, a native of Affa in Udi Read more…
Pope to Special Olympics: ‘As you know, I too am very fond of sport’
Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalls his own great fondness of sports and invites them to live holy lives following the example of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, ‘who, in love with Jesus, knew how to Read more…
Gusau confirms resignation as NFF president
Mr Gusau announced his decision at a press conference at the NFF headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed his resignation from office, bringing his four-year tenure to an end Read more…
Nnewi Cycling Club rides from Nnewi to Owerri
From Ifeoma Ejiofor In continuation of their determination to ensure sound health in a sound body, the members of Nnewi Cycling Club on Sunday embarked on cycling from Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State to Owerri, the Imo 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…
Rotary Club, UDUF Africa Award N5m Grants to Five Entrepreneurs at Under-45 CEOs Summit in Onitsha
By Uzo Ugwunze The Rotary Club of Onitsha Metropolis, District 9142, in partnership with Ultimate Destiny Uplifters Foundation (UDUF Africa), has awarded N5 million in business grants to five emerging entrepreneurs at the 2026 Under-45 CEOs Business and Leadership Summit. Read more…
Shettima attacks Obi over economic policies, calls him ‘master of bogus statistics
Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi over his economic arguments, accusing the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate of relying on what he described as misleading statistics and unsuitable economic solutions for Nigeria. Shettima made Read more…
‘Not a USA deal’: Trump downplays Russian diesel plan in the face of GOP criticism
President Trump has begun to downplay his new deal with Russia after a plan to allow imports of Russian diesel into the US came under withering criticism, even from members of his own party. “It’s a deal for the world Read more…
2027: ‘25% is a joke’ – Wike vows landslide support for Tinubu in FCT
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu should secure far more than the constitutionally required 25 per cent of votes in the territory in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the declaration Read more…
World fights costly petrol, Tinubu defends it
Something extraordinary is happening across the world. Governments are losing sleep over the intolerably rising prices of petrol and diesel. They are cutting taxes, subsidizing fuel, capping prices, releasing strategic reserves, relaxing regulations and strong-arming oil companies. Where relief has Read more…
Anambra Declares October 3 Statewide Clean-Up Day
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State Government has declared Saturday, October 3, 2026, as a statewide sanitation and clean-up exercise to commemorate the World and National Clean-Up Day. The Commissioner for Environment, Dr Clem Aguiyi, said the exercise is aimed at Read more…
OBI-SOLUDO FEUD: CLO DECLARES PRESS WAR UNHEALTHY, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE AND ELDERS’ INTERVENTION*
By Uzo Ugwunze The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Anambra State Branch, has expressed deep concern over the escalating war of words, vitriolic attacks and unsubstantiated accusations between two of Anambra’s most respected sons and former Governors, His Excellency Mr. Peter Read more…
Iran says it’s ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan
What to know about the Iran war today: Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Monday that Tehran has been preparing for the new sanctions announced by the U.S. “for a long time” and that it is ready to face them. U.S. Treasury Secretary Read more…