Nafiu Bala ‘Commercialised’ His Conscience, Says Dino Melaye
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has accused a factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, of “commercialising his conscience” amid the opposition party’s lingering leadership crisis. Melaye made the allegation during an appearance on the Read more…
‘I won 2023 presidential election’ – Peter Obi insists
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his long-held position that he won the 2023 presidential election, insisting that the outcome declared by the electoral system did not reflect the actual result as he perceived Read more…
Flooding: Anambra begins clearance of waterways
The Anambra State Government has announced the commencement of statewide clearance of waterways and drainage channels as part of measures to prevent flooding and environmental degradation ahead of the rainy season. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Tochukwu Obodogha, disclosed in Read more…
Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as it closes the critical chokepoint again
What to know about the Iran war today:Iran’s military announced Saturday that it has resumed control of the Strait of Hormuz. It warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Read more…
Making peace a reality: President of Cameroonian Bishops on Pope’s visit
Archbishop Andrew Nkea, President of the Episcopal Conference of Cameroon, speaks to Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to the country. Pope Leo XIV has now departed from Cameroon, the second leg of his four-country Apostolic Journey across Read more…
Democracy At Crossroads: Activist Demands Urgent Electoral Reform Ahead of 2027 General Election
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Civil society advocate, Dr. Jude Ohanele has called for urgent reforms to rescue the credibility of elections and rebuild public trust in governance. Speaking on the state of democracy in the country, Ohanele urged President Bola Ahmed Read more…
PRESS STATEMENT
“It’s Not My Fault That You Can’t Read; Atiku Bombs Tinubu in Scathing Reply” Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a blistering counterattack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of hypocrisy, historical distortion, and political desperation. In a Read more…
FROM SERVICE TO SACRIFICE: WHY AMB. IKEBUNWA LOTANNA DESERVES THE MANDATE OF NNEWI NORTH, SOUTH, AND EKWUSIGO
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi In every political season, the people are faced with one important question of who truly understands the struggles of the grassroots, and who has paid the price of service before seeking power? For the people of Read more…
Iran declares Hormuz ‘completely open’ to all commercial vessels
Tehran has announced the complete reopening of the waterway for the entire duration of the ceasefire in Lebanon Passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared on Read more…
You should be afraid of major defeat in 2027, ADC tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be concerned about a major defeat in 2027. The party made the remark in reaction to a statement by the President that he is not scared of the opposition, whom he mocked Read more…
ADC’s NEC dissolved the NWC I led, Bala Nafiu left with us — Ralph Nwosu, founding ADC chairman
Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, the founding chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC) was also the national chairman of the largely unknown party until the recent coalition it went into which had thrown it into the limelight. In this interview by SAM Read more…
Two abducted UTME candidates escape from kidnappers
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that two Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, candidates who were among passengers abducted in a commercial bus have escaped from their captors. The Police Command added that efforts are being made to rescue Read more…
Nafiu Bala ‘Commercialised’ His Conscience, Says Dino Melaye
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has accused a factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, of “commercialising his conscience” amid the opposition party’s lingering leadership crisis. Melaye made the allegation during an appearance on the Read more…
‘I won 2023 presidential election’ – Peter Obi insists
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his long-held position that he won the 2023 presidential election, insisting that the outcome declared by the electoral system did not reflect the actual result as he perceived Read more…
Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as it closes the critical chokepoint again
What to know about the Iran war today:Iran’s military announced Saturday that it has resumed control of the Strait of Hormuz. It warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Read more…
Making peace a reality: President of Cameroonian Bishops on Pope’s visit
Archbishop Andrew Nkea, President of the Episcopal Conference of Cameroon, speaks to Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to the country. Pope Leo XIV has now departed from Cameroon, the second leg of his four-country Apostolic Journey across Read more…
AFCON ’25: Odegbami faults CAF verdict, backs Senegal
Former international, Segun Odegbami, has faulted the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for awarding the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco. Odegbami described CAF’s decision to overturn the Jan. 18 final result as “bizarre, condemnable and unjustifiable.” He noted that Senegal 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…
PRESS STATEMENT
“It’s Not My Fault That You Can’t Read; Atiku Bombs Tinubu in Scathing Reply” Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a blistering counterattack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of hypocrisy, historical distortion, and political desperation. In a Read more…
Iran declares Hormuz ‘completely open’ to all commercial vessels
Tehran has announced the complete reopening of the waterway for the entire duration of the ceasefire in Lebanon Passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared on Read more…
Brazilian firm, Petrobras, teams up with Arthur Eze’s Oranto Petroleum in offshore oil block operation in Central Africa
Brazil’s Petrobras has signed an agreement to acquire 75 per cent stake and assume operatorship of Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe from Oranto Petroleum. The oil block is currently held by Oranto Petroleum, which has a 90 per cent Read more…
SON presents MANCAP certificates to companies in Nnewi, recertificated many
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) has presented Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates to companies in Nnewi, Anambra State as some of them received recertification. The event which took place in the industrial community was 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…