Trump’s failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect
We’ve long had your back, now it’s our turn. That is how the famously transactional U.S. President Donald Trump is framing his demands that allies help him with the Iran war. He wants to call in IOUs for decades of U.S. Read more…
CBN releases new rules on BVN, instant transfers, dormant accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new directives affecting the Bank Verification Number (BVN), instant payment services and the handling of dormant bank accounts. The directives were contained in three circulars released by the apex bank on March Read more…
Soludo sacks political appointees, orders immediate handover
Barely 24 hours after his swearing-in for a second term, the Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has directed all political appointees to hand over their duties with immediate effect. The directive was conveyed in an official circular issued on Read more…
Amaechi Hits Tinubu Over Rising Insecurity, Calls Borno Attack A ‘ Leadership Failure’
Presidential aspirant and former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has strongly criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing it of failing in its primary responsibility to protect Nigerians. Reacting to the Monday night bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State, Read more…
ADC Accuses ICPC Of Violating El-Rufai’s Human Rights
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday said the continued detention of former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) is a violation of his fundamental human rights. ADC Read more…
Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan declares Friday as Shawwal 1, urges prayers
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr across Nigeria, following the non-sighting of the crescent moon. The announcement, which brings Ramadan to a Read more…
Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s strong partnership with UK at Windsor Castle banquet
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s enduring commitment to a robust partnership with the United Kingdom, pledging closer cooperation in democracy, trade, security, and cultural exchange between the two Commonwealth nations. Speaking at a State Banquet held at Windsor Castle Read more…
UDUF Africa Inaugurates New Exco at Onitsha
By Uzo Ugwunze Ultimate Destiny Uplifters FoundationUDUF Africa has inaugurated a new set of executives at Onitsha, Anambra state. The 2026 General Election held during the organisation’s Business Meeting and Mentorship Session at the Onitsha Business School was described by Read more…
Belgian PM blasted for calling to normalize ties with Russia
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has sparked a firestorm of criticism after calling on the EU to normalize relations with Moscow and restore access to cheap Russian energy, as the bloc grapples with soaring prices exacerbated by the US-Israeli Read more…
Man electrocuted while vandalising Enugu DisCo substation
A yet-to-be-identified vandal has been electrocuted while attempting to tamper with a substation belonging to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited in Enugu State. The incident occurred at the Akonobi 500KVA Distribution Substation located on Independence Avenue, Independence Layout, Enugu, according to Read more…
Tinubu orders political appointees seeking elective offices to resign before March 31
President Bola Tinubu has ordered all political appointees in his administration planning to run for elective positions in the 2027 general elections to vacate their offices on or before March 31, 2026. The directive covers a wide range of officials, Read more…
Federal Government Declares Public Holidays For Eid-Ul-Fitr
The federal government has officially declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. Minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the Read more…
Trump’s failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect
We’ve long had your back, now it’s our turn. That is how the famously transactional U.S. President Donald Trump is framing his demands that allies help him with the Iran war. He wants to call in IOUs for decades of U.S. Read more…
Soludo sacks political appointees, orders immediate handover
Barely 24 hours after his swearing-in for a second term, the Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has directed all political appointees to hand over their duties with immediate effect. The directive was conveyed in an official circular issued on Read more…
ADC Accuses ICPC Of Violating El-Rufai’s Human Rights
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday said the continued detention of former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) is a violation of his fundamental human rights. ADC Read more…
UDUF Africa Inaugurates New Exco at Onitsha
By Uzo Ugwunze Ultimate Destiny Uplifters FoundationUDUF Africa has inaugurated a new set of executives at Onitsha, Anambra state. The 2026 General Election held during the organisation’s Business Meeting and Mentorship Session at the Onitsha Business School was described by Read more…
JUST IN: CAF declares Morocco winner of AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The continental football umpire disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday night. Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in a highly-controversial final match Read more…
JUST IN: Senegal beat Morocco, clinch 2025 AFCON trophy
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a lone-goal victory over hosts Morocco. Pape Gueye scored in the fourth minute of extra time to secure victory for Senegal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Read more…
Peter Obi hails Super Eagles’ AFCON third-place finish
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has congratulated the Super Eagles on their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. Nigeria secured the bronze medal Read more…
On Course! Eagles thrash Mambas to book q’final slot
Nigeria booked a comfortable place in the quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique at the Fez Stadium, producing one of their most convincing performances of the tournament. The Super Eagles took control early and were rewarded in the 20th Read more…
CBN releases new rules on BVN, instant transfers, dormant accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new directives affecting the Bank Verification Number (BVN), instant payment services and the handling of dormant bank accounts. The directives were contained in three circulars released by the apex bank on March Read more…
Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s strong partnership with UK at Windsor Castle banquet
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s enduring commitment to a robust partnership with the United Kingdom, pledging closer cooperation in democracy, trade, security, and cultural exchange between the two Commonwealth nations. Speaking at a State Banquet held at Windsor Castle Read more…
Belgian PM blasted for calling to normalize ties with Russia
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has sparked a firestorm of criticism after calling on the EU to normalize relations with Moscow and restore access to cheap Russian energy, as the bloc grapples with soaring prices exacerbated by the US-Israeli Read more…
Man electrocuted while vandalising Enugu DisCo substation
A yet-to-be-identified vandal has been electrocuted while attempting to tamper with a substation belonging to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited in Enugu State. The incident occurred at the Akonobi 500KVA Distribution Substation located on Independence Avenue, Independence Layout, Enugu, according to 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…
Sorry Trump, we’re not ready
United States President, Donald Trump, has served notice of getting his military stomp Nigeria, gun-a-blazing. By air strikes or raw land infantry invasion, the US military will test their established military efficiency in Nigeria. Mission? To stop the killing of Read more…