Report: FAAC Recorded N18.72tn Gross Revenue, Disbursed N12.59tn in Half-year 2026
Gross Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue in the first half of 2026 stood at N18.72 trillion, while actual disbursements to the three tiers of government totalled N12.59 trillion, or 67 per cent of aggregate revenue generated in the reference Read more…
Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes
President Donald Trump in a Saturday evening social media post claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the five-month old conflict for now. Read more…
Pope to Cardinal Simoni: No prison can separate a person from God’s love
Pope Leo XIV sent a message to 97-year-old Cardinal Ernest Simoni, who yesterday morning, Friday 31 July, presided over the Mass at the former prison camp of Spaç, Albania, in memory of those who suffered or lost their lives there. Read more…
Atiku to Obasanjo: I chose Nigeria, democracy over your 3rd-term ambition
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s latest public outburst against him is yet another failed attempt to rewrite history. Atiku, who is also the African Democratic Congress (ADC) 2027 presidential candidate, said if the former Read more…
Choosing Atiku as running mate was my biggest political mistake – Obasanjo
“Of course, what I know about him later… I would not have picked him. Thank God that God did not allow his actions and reactions to overwhelm me, divert my focus from Nigeria or harm Nigeria.” Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Read more…
Fubara’s Biggest Mistake Was Trying To Build Political Structure Too Early — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s biggest political mistake was attempting to build his own political structure too early after assuming office. Wike said Fubara began trying to establish an Read more…
FG tightens noose on S’Africa
Nigeria has renewed calls for South Africa to compensate its citizens for losses suffered in xenophobic attacks, after Pretoria failed to ratify a bilateral security agreement signed nearly a year ago. The disagreement has deepened a diplomatic standoff that saw President Read more…
2 wanted kidnap susoects arrested in Anambra
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad(RRS)Awkuzuduring a coordinated operation arrested thirty eight year old Dauda Mohamed, a suspected member of a notorious kidnapping syndicate in Kogi State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Read more…
U.S. preparing new Iran strikes as Trump says, “We’ve done an amazing job”
What to know about the Iran war today: The United States and Israel are planning what would be one of the harshest bombing campaigns to date against energy infrastructure targets in Iran, multiple sources told CBS News, with strikes possible throughout the Read more…
Wike Orders Demolition Of Suspected Criminal Hideout In Abuja
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of an illegal settlement near Karmajiji in the Kukwaba District of Abuja, describing the area as a suspected hideout for criminals operating within the nation’s capital. Read more…
INEC To Publish Tinubu, Atiku, Obi’s 2027 Particulars Saturday
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Saturday publish the personal particulars of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and other candidates contesting the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, Read more…
CJN bans Nigerian lawyers from using ‘Barrister’ title with immediate effect
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to immediately stop using the title “Barrister” before their names in all official dealings with the Supreme Court. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was issued Read more…
Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes
President Donald Trump in a Saturday evening social media post claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the five-month old conflict for now. Read more…
Atiku to Obasanjo: I chose Nigeria, democracy over your 3rd-term ambition
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s latest public outburst against him is yet another failed attempt to rewrite history. Atiku, who is also the African Democratic Congress (ADC) 2027 presidential candidate, said if the former Read more…
Choosing Atiku as running mate was my biggest political mistake – Obasanjo
“Of course, what I know about him later… I would not have picked him. Thank God that God did not allow his actions and reactions to overwhelm me, divert my focus from Nigeria or harm Nigeria.” Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Read more…
Fubara’s Biggest Mistake Was Trying To Build Political Structure Too Early — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s biggest political mistake was attempting to build his own political structure too early after assuming office. Wike said Fubara began trying to establish an 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…
Report: FAAC Recorded N18.72tn Gross Revenue, Disbursed N12.59tn in Half-year 2026
Gross Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue in the first half of 2026 stood at N18.72 trillion, while actual disbursements to the three tiers of government totalled N12.59 trillion, or 67 per cent of aggregate revenue generated in the reference Read more…
FG tightens noose on S’Africa
Nigeria has renewed calls for South Africa to compensate its citizens for losses suffered in xenophobic attacks, after Pretoria failed to ratify a bilateral security agreement signed nearly a year ago. The disagreement has deepened a diplomatic standoff that saw President Read more…
Wike Orders Demolition Of Suspected Criminal Hideout In Abuja
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of an illegal settlement near Karmajiji in the Kukwaba District of Abuja, describing the area as a suspected hideout for criminals operating within the nation’s capital. Read more…
Atiku Faults Tinubu’s Claims that Quality of Life on Rise in Nigeria
Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed bewilderment over President Bola Tinubu’s latest claim that “prosperity is on the horizon” and that “the quality of life is improving,” asking 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…
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…