Court Dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer’s Appeal Over Unlawful Arrest, Detention
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by one of the lawyers of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, Felix Okonkwo, over his unlawful arrest and detention by the police and the Department of State Services. Read more…
Okuama’s media propaganda shows troops murder was communally orchestrated — Army
The Nigerian Army High Command on Monday expressed dismay over the resolve of the Okuama Community to embark on media propaganda on the unfortunate killing of troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, saying their actions indicated the killings were communally orchestrated. Read more…
Soludo admits refusing to construct road due to political affiliation
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has said he initially declined to construct a road in Okpoko community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state because the House of Representatives member representing the area, Noble Igwe, was in Read more…
Full list of military personnel killed at Okuama community, Delta
The identities of the Nigerian Army commander, three officers, and 12 soldiers who tragically lost their lives in an attack in Okuama community, Delta State, have been disclosed. The Defence Headquarters unveiled their photos and names via its official social Read more…
People are the power in Russia – Putin
Vladimir Putin has delivered a victory speech at his campaign headquarters in Moscow, after preliminary results of the country’s presidential vote from Russia’s Central Election Commission showed him securing a fifth term in office with over 87% of the vote. Speaking Read more…
Obi’s call for LP accounts audit not ignored – Spokesman
The leadership of the Labour Party has assured that the recommendation made by its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for a forensic audit to be carried out on LP accounts has not been discarded. This was confirmed in two separate Read more…
Video Reveals Delta Community Where Soldiers Were Killed Now In Flames As Residents Flee
Many residents of the Okuama in the Ughelli South Local Government Area and Okolaba in the Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, on Friday, fled the communities as soldiers took over the area and reportedly set some houses ablaze Read more…
ASUU backs SSANU, NASU on warning strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it does not in anyway objected to the members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities(SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) from embarking on one- week warning Read more…
Anambra police vow to huntdown attackers of vigilante office
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Aderemi Adeoye(CP) has assured the peace loving people of the State that no stone will be left unturned in hunting down the gunmen who attacked and burnt the Vigilante Read more…
Non payment of salaries: Physically challenged staffs of Unizik cry out
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Physically challenged employed staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (Unizik) Awka on Sunday cried out over the failure of the management to pay them their salaries for the five years. The affected staffers who will not want Read more…
Leave politics for politicians, CSOs urge EFCC
Civil Society Organisations, on Sunday, cautioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against politically motivated prosecution. The CSOs also advised the EFCC against acting as “political tools” in the hands of disgruntled politicians. The CSOs under the aegis of Committee Read more…
Long-range strikes, drone warfare and border escalation: Key events of the week in Russia-Ukraine conflict (VIDEOS)
The past week in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has been marked by a major escalation at border areas between the two countries, as Kiev’s forces staged multiple attempts to breach into the Kursk and Belgorod regions. The attacks came ahead of Read more…
Soludo admits refusing to construct road due to political affiliation
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has said he initially declined to construct a road in Okpoko community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state because the House of Representatives member representing the area, Noble Igwe, was in Read more…
People are the power in Russia – Putin
Vladimir Putin has delivered a victory speech at his campaign headquarters in Moscow, after preliminary results of the country’s presidential vote from Russia’s Central Election Commission showed him securing a fifth term in office with over 87% of the vote. Speaking Read more…
Obi’s call for LP accounts audit not ignored – Spokesman
The leadership of the Labour Party has assured that the recommendation made by its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for a forensic audit to be carried out on LP accounts has not been discarded. This was confirmed in two separate Read more…
Budget padding controversy: ACF knocks Senate for suspending Ningi
Pan-northern socio-political organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum, on Saturday, condemned the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi over the alleged padding of the 2024 budget to the tune of N3.7tn by the Senate. Ningi had in an earlier interview made the allegation Read more…
Thanos Charity Foundation powered Anambra marathon race holds on Saturday
Thanos Charity Foundation powered Anambra marathon race holds on SaturdayFrom Ifeoma Ejiofor Thanos Charity Foundation has concluded arrangements for the Anambra marathon race billed to hold on Saturday, March 16th. The President of Thanos Charity Foundation, Prince Ugochukwu Ifeanyi (Aguyi Read more…
Ivory Coast Defeat Nigeria To Win AFCON 2023
Hosts Ivory Coast have won the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, following a 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Abidjan on Sunday. Sebastian Haller scored the winner to complete a second half comeback for Ivory Coast who Read more…
Tragic loss: Super Eagles mourn fans’ deaths during AFCON semi-finals
Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Thursday, mourned its fans who died during the semi-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations. No less than five persons had died while watching the match between Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Read more…
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles defeat Angola to reach semi-final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Angola to advance into the semi-final of the ongoing 2023 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire on Friday. The Eagles secured their semi-final place courtesy of a 41st-minute goal by Ademola Read more…
Soludo admits refusing to construct road due to political affiliation
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has said he initially declined to construct a road in Okpoko community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state because the House of Representatives member representing the area, Noble Igwe, was in Read more…
ASUU backs SSANU, NASU on warning strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it does not in anyway objected to the members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities(SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) from embarking on one- week warning Read more…
Non payment of salaries: Physically challenged staffs of Unizik cry out
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Physically challenged employed staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (Unizik) Awka on Sunday cried out over the failure of the management to pay them their salaries for the five years. The affected staffers who will not want Read more…
Our disruptive approach turning Enugu fortunes around, Gov Mbah says at London lecture
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says only radical thinking and creative approach to governance, such as adopted by his administration, could stimulate rapid economic development in the 36 states of Nigeria, given the nation’s brand of presidential federalism, Read more…
Sinking hopes: Nigerians’ struggle with soaring prices
Olalekan Adetayo It is getting tough in Nigeria and many are feeling the heat. On Sunday, a woman was sharing her experience with her friend. I was speechless throughout the conversation. She told her friend how she got to the Read more…
Why Nigeria needs decentralisation — Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on Thursday, said Nigeria needs to be decentralised for Nigerians to enjoy the country more. Soyinka made the case for decentralisation on Thursday at the PUNCH Newspapers’ 50th-anniversary lecture held at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Read more…
“It’s A Deceit” — Obi Rejects INEC Explanation On Failed IREV, Describes It As “Medicine After Death”
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of deceiving Nigerians with report of the poll released earlier on Friday. In the 526-page report of the 2023 elections, formally released Read more…
Flying Wigwe, others in bad weather wrong – US aviation lawyer
A United States of America aviation lawyer, Robert Clifford, has said the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, and other prominent Nigerians in California on Friday could have Read more…