$16bn power fund: Probe, prosecute me if you have evidence — Atiku dares Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dared the President Bola Tinubu administration to investigate him over allegations of wrongdoing in the $16 billion power sector fund, saying recycled accusations should not be used to avoid accountability for subsidy savings. Reacting Read more…
Chidoka: Abia must build institutions that outlive governors
Founder and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership and former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has challenged Abia State to make institutionalisation, rather than individual political performance, the defining legacy of its 35 years of existence. Chidoka, Read more…
Many bodies recovered after Niger mosque attacks, LG chairman says, as Tinubu orders rescue operation
“From the records I have, those kidnapped were a little above 60. Those who were killed were close to 30. Although the military has gone there and restored calm, some people have run away to safer areas,” Abdullahi said. About Read more…
Tinubu gives security chiefs 90 days to produce national threat assessment, 5-year defence plan
President Bola Tinubu has given Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security chiefs 90 days to produce a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a Five-Year Strategic Defence Operations Plan aimed at transforming the country’s response to evolving security threats. The directive comes amid Read more…
Chief Apostle Chukwunonye, Wife Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary In Style
By Ifeoma Ejiofor By Ifeoma Ejiofor It was a gathering of dignitaries from Nnewi and beyond as Chief Apostle Chukwunonye Onyejuluwa, and his wife, Lolo Evangelist Joy Onyejuluwa, celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a thanksgiving service. The ceremony, held Read more…
Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks
ran and Oman are discussing a temporary transit corridor and mine-clearing for the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran warned on Wednesday that the vital waterway will not be reopened unless the United States ends the war. Washington has announced fresh Read more…
Dolly Parton, beloved country music icon, dies at 80 after ‘brief battle with cancer’
Parton’s death comes months after she announced that she was canceling her Las Vegas residency due to “health challenges.” Dolly Parton, the beloved singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, has died, her family said on Tuesday. She was 80 years old. In a statement Read more…
ADC rejects Tinubu’s endorsement by 500 Islamic scholars in Jigawa
The Jigawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the purported endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by about 500 Islamic scholars as unfortunate and contrary to the teachings of Islam. “We reject Read more…
Arewa group defends RMAFC chairman, says critics misunderstand commission’s mandate
The Convener of Arewa Think Tank, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, has defended the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu, following criticisms over recent pronouncements attributed to the Commission on issues relating to Nigeria’s fiscal and economic Read more…
Fake Agency Scandal: ICPC clears Gbajabiamila, gives reasons
The ICPC’s investigation followed President Bola Tinubu’s directive for a probe into the PFIPC. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has found no evidence linking the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to the appointment Read more…
Niger Abductees: DHQ Says Tinubu’s Rescue Order Being Fully Implemented
In obedience to a presidential order, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said it is fully implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for the immediate rescue of worshippers abducted in Niger State, assuring that the military is working with other security Read more…
UNIZIK suspends lecturer for 3 months, student faces panel over exams misconduct
The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has approved the suspension of a lecturer in the Department of Chinese Studies, Prof. Ifeanyi Sunny Odinye, for three months with half salary. In a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Read more…
Anambra LGA Polls: Be disciplined, politically neutral, CP tells operatives
By Ifeoma Ejiofor Ahead the August 29 Anambra State local government areas election, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Oji Ama (CP) has charged operatives to remain vigilant, politically neutral, responsive and committed to their constitutional responsibilities. He also Read more…
ADC rejects Tinubu’s endorsement by 500 Islamic scholars in Jigawa
The Jigawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the purported endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by about 500 Islamic scholars as unfortunate and contrary to the teachings of Islam. “We reject Read more…
Drama as Sowore, Amaechi, Obi clash over fuel subsidy at NBA Conference in Port Harcourt
The annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers, turned into a fiery political battleground as presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore; Vice Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Read more…
Peter Obi speaks on Tinubu, Atiku’s academic records at 2027 campaign flag-off
Mr Tinubu’s birth records and academic history have been a subject of controversy before his election in 2023. It resurfaced recently ahead of the 2027 election. The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has asked Nigerians 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…
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…
$16bn power fund: Probe, prosecute me if you have evidence — Atiku dares Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dared the President Bola Tinubu administration to investigate him over allegations of wrongdoing in the $16 billion power sector fund, saying recycled accusations should not be used to avoid accountability for subsidy savings. Reacting Read more…
Chidoka: Abia must build institutions that outlive governors
Founder and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership and former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has challenged Abia State to make institutionalisation, rather than individual political performance, the defining legacy of its 35 years of existence. Chidoka, Read more…
Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks
ran and Oman are discussing a temporary transit corridor and mine-clearing for the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran warned on Wednesday that the vital waterway will not be reopened unless the United States ends the war. Washington has announced fresh Read more…
Arewa group defends RMAFC chairman, says critics misunderstand commission’s mandate
The Convener of Arewa Think Tank, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, has defended the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu, following criticisms over recent pronouncements attributed to the Commission on issues relating to Nigeria’s fiscal and economic 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…
Selective targeting of Nigeria’s largest airline must stop: Why Air Peace?
Why Air Peace? That is the question Nigerians must ask following the decision by aviation industry unions to picket and disrupt the operations of Nigeria’s largest airline in Lagos and Abuja. This is not the first time Air Peace has Read more…
Enough of blaming Abacha for everything bad in Nigeria
General Sani Abacha. Military Head of State in Nigeria from 1993-1998. Former Chief of Army Staff. No-nonsense military officer credited with having a hand in most successful military change of government in Nigeria. He died many years ago. Yet he cannot Read more…
PUBLIC NOTICE/DISCLAIMER: NCCIMA ceases relationship with Mr Ibekwe
This is to inform the general public that Mr. Obiora Ibekwe , who was the DG of Nnewi Chamber of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture (NCCIMA) is no longer an employee of Nnewi Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture Read more…