APC plans to release El-Rufai after 2027 election – ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, plans to release former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai after the 2027 elections. ADC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi said the APC knows that the opposition would be Read more…
US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried
The US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a “dramatic” drop in the number of ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. The US says it hit 90 military targets, some near Read more…
Tinubu rejects two N’Assembly bills over constitutional flaws
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns and defects that require correction before the proposed legislation can become law. The Senate was notified of the President’s decision through two Read more…
I told kidnappers to kill my brothers, refused N300m ransom – Zamfara gov
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Thursday revealed that he refused to pay a N300 million ransom when his brothers were kidnapped in 2019, insisting that negotiating with criminals only encourages more abductions. Speaking at the ARISE News and THISDAY Read more…
Troops Rescue Abductees, Repel ISWAP Attack on Military Location
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have rescued abductees from a terrorist hideout and successfully repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military location in Borno State, Read more…
Wike: PDP can’t win presidency without fixing internal crisis
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) cannot realistically win a presidential election unless it first resolves its internal crisis and rebuilds its political structures across the country. Speaking during a media Read more…
Obi Deserves Protection From Federal Government, Not Ridicule — Kwankwaso
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday criticised the federal government’s handling of concerns raised by the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as well as the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Read more…
Trump administration lists 124 Nigerians for deportation
The administration of US President Donald Trump has placed 124 Nigerians on a deportation list as part of its intensified immigration enforcement campaign targeting undocumented migrants convicted of serious crimes. The development was disclosed in a statement published on Wednesday Read more…
US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war. The Read more…
Senate clears Customs’ N1.3tn spending, N11tn revenue plan
The Senate on Wednesday approved the 2026 budget proposal of the Nigerian Customs Service, endorsing a revenue target of N11.074tn and an expenditure estimate of N1.295tn for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of the Read more…
El-Rufai demands ICPC retraction over alleged court order breach
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has rejected allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that he abused medical privileges and violated a court order. In a statement by his Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, Read more…
Commotion in House of Reps over motion to summon Tinubu
Commotion enveloped the House of Representatives plenary yesterday as lawmakers clashed over a motion seeking to summon President Bola Tinubu to explain delays in the implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act. The motion which was predicated upon the inability of the Read more…
APC plans to release El-Rufai after 2027 election – ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, plans to release former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai after the 2027 elections. ADC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi said the APC knows that the opposition would be Read more…
Tinubu rejects two N’Assembly bills over constitutional flaws
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns and defects that require correction before the proposed legislation can become law. The Senate was notified of the President’s decision through two Read more…
Troops Rescue Abductees, Repel ISWAP Attack on Military Location
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have rescued abductees from a terrorist hideout and successfully repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military location in Borno State, Read more…
Wike: PDP can’t win presidency without fixing internal crisis
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) cannot realistically win a presidential election unless it first resolves its internal crisis and rebuilds its political structures across the country. Speaking during a media 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…
Ndi Anambra urged To Invest in Sports for All Round Development of School Children
.. As MoLS Oba hosts 2026 Interhouse Sports By Uzo Ugwunze Ndi Anambra especially from the Non governmental and private sectors have been urged to invest in Children’s Sports for all round development and empowerment. The call was made during Read more…
Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko: Those who see ballet dancers as unserious ignorant, close-minded
(Continued from yesterday) Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko is an American-Nigerian artist and professional ballet dancer whose craft and sterling stage presence have earned her an enviable reputation in the United States and, indeed, across the globe. In the concluding part of Read more…
Tinubu rejects two N’Assembly bills over constitutional flaws
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns and defects that require correction before the proposed legislation can become law. The Senate was notified of the President’s decision through two Read more…
Senate clears Customs’ N1.3tn spending, N11tn revenue plan
The Senate on Wednesday approved the 2026 budget proposal of the Nigerian Customs Service, endorsing a revenue target of N11.074tn and an expenditure estimate of N1.295tn for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of the Read more…
Commotion in House of Reps over motion to summon Tinubu
Commotion enveloped the House of Representatives plenary yesterday as lawmakers clashed over a motion seeking to summon President Bola Tinubu to explain delays in the implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act. The motion which was predicated upon the inability of the Read more…
Xenophobia: Nigerian lawmakers reject calls to use proceeds from MTN, DStv to compensate victims
The Senate instead mandated its Committee on Foreign Affairs to investigate the attacks on Nigerians in South Africa and report back in two weeks. The Senate on Tuesday rejected calls by some of its members to nationalise South African companies 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…
PDP suspends guber candidate, Ezenwafor over alleged compromise during Anambra election
The Peoples Democratic Party, Anambra State chapter, has suspended its candidate in the just-concluded governorship election, Mr. Jude Ezenwafor. Ezenwafor was at the Light House, Awka, the seat of government of the state, congratulating the governor of the state, Prof. Read more…