Trump frequently announces he’s halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening
President Donald Trump said late Saturday that he would halt new planned attacks on Iran pending renewed talks to wind down the war and revive stalled cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. It was the latest in a pattern of announcements the U.S. president Read more…
Gunmen invade Catholic church, abduct three
Witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES that the incident occurred on Sunday morning at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Inoyi, in Affa, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, have invaded a Catholic Church in Enugu State and Read more…
Urban Renewal Drive: Govt dismantles Illegal structures in Anambra markets, strengthens investors’ confidence
From Ifeoma EjioforThe Anambra State Government has intensified its urban renewal campaign with a decisive enforcement exercise that dismantled illegal structures at Onitsha Main Market and other strategic locations across the State. The enforcement operation followed the expiration of repeated 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…
Obi’ll liberate Nigeria, restore its pride if elected president –Kwankwaso group
The Kwankwaso National Network (KNN), a political group of former governor of Kano State and vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said Peter Obi will liberate Nigeria from her present economic and security Read more…
President General Nkwelle Ezunaka town union lauds Gov. Soludo achievements so far as he wishes him more fruitful birthday celebrations.
By Eche Nwaobasi – Onitsha. Ogbuefi Sir Vitalis Nwakobi, President General of Nkwelle Ezunaka town union Oyi LGA has lauded Gov. Chukwuma Soludo achievements so far in the state, noting that Gov Soludo has done marvelously well in provision of Read more…
2027: INEC publishes Prince Samben Ikechukwu Nwosu’ s credentials as PDP Anambra South Senatorial candidate
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi Ahead of 2027 General Elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has on Saturday, August 1, 2026 published the name of Prince Samben Ikechukwu Nwosu as the Anambra South Senatorial Candidate under the platform of the Read more…
August LG poll: Nnewi rejects Mayor Echezona Anazodo’s second – term bid, insists Nnewichi must be given its right to produce next Mayor
By Ijeoma John,Nnewi The Nnewi Solution Team has totally rejected Mayor Echezona’s bid for a second term, insisting that it is the turn of Nnewichi Community to produce the next Council Chairman. The Convener, Chief Gabriel Chukwuma (Gabros) speaking during Read more…
Public school Pupil Bags 6 years Scholarship
..as Winners Emerge From Late Marshall Ochokwu Foundation 8th Quiz Competition By Uzo Ugwunze It was an interesting sight to behold as a public school Pupil, Miss Isioma Okolie of Umuota Primary School Obosi, became the psynosure of all eyes 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…
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…
Obi’ll liberate Nigeria, restore its pride if elected president –Kwankwaso group
The Kwankwaso National Network (KNN), a political group of former governor of Kano State and vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said Peter Obi will liberate Nigeria from her present economic and security Read more…
President General Nkwelle Ezunaka town union lauds Gov. Soludo achievements so far as he wishes him more fruitful birthday celebrations.
By Eche Nwaobasi – Onitsha. Ogbuefi Sir Vitalis Nwakobi, President General of Nkwelle Ezunaka town union Oyi LGA has lauded Gov. Chukwuma Soludo achievements so far in the state, noting that Gov Soludo has done marvelously well in provision of Read more…
2027: INEC publishes Prince Samben Ikechukwu Nwosu’ s credentials as PDP Anambra South Senatorial candidate
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi Ahead of 2027 General Elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has on Saturday, August 1, 2026 published the name of Prince Samben Ikechukwu Nwosu as the Anambra South Senatorial Candidate under the platform of the Read more…
August LG poll: Nnewi rejects Mayor Echezona Anazodo’s second – term bid, insists Nnewichi must be given its right to produce next Mayor
By Ijeoma John,Nnewi The Nnewi Solution Team has totally rejected Mayor Echezona’s bid for a second term, insisting that it is the turn of Nnewichi Community to produce the next Council Chairman. The Convener, Chief Gabriel Chukwuma (Gabros) speaking during 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…
Urban Renewal Drive: Govt dismantles Illegal structures in Anambra markets, strengthens investors’ confidence
From Ifeoma EjioforThe Anambra State Government has intensified its urban renewal campaign with a decisive enforcement exercise that dismantled illegal structures at Onitsha Main Market and other strategic locations across the State. The enforcement operation followed the expiration of repeated Read more…
President General Nkwelle Ezunaka town union lauds Gov. Soludo achievements so far as he wishes him more fruitful birthday celebrations.
By Eche Nwaobasi – Onitsha. Ogbuefi Sir Vitalis Nwakobi, President General of Nkwelle Ezunaka town union Oyi LGA has lauded Gov. Chukwuma Soludo achievements so far in the state, noting that Gov Soludo has done marvelously well in provision of 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…
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…