U.S. military leaders divided over action against the Houthis
U.S. military leaders are divided on whether President Donald Trump should get involved with the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to two U.S. officials. The Saudis have been asking Trump for the U.S. military to take Read more…
Why I’ll never support Uzodimma to become Senate President – Wike
The FCT minister suggested that Mr Uzodimma was opposed to his Rainbow Coalition Movement because the governor believed the movement would affect his ambition to become Senate president. Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has vowed Read more…
Who is in charge? Presidency, Atiku clash over Tinubu’s extended vacation
The Presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar clashed on Monday over who is exercising presidential authority in Nigeria following the expiration of President Bola Tinubu’s announced three-week vacation abroad and the simultaneous absence of Vice President Kashim Shettima. While Atiku Read more…
IPOB threatens election boycott over Kanu’s appeal
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has threatened a total boycott of the 2027 general elections across the South-East and other areas unless the Federal Government takes steps to facilitate the hearing of the pending appeal of its detained leader, Nnamdi Read more…
OPSAN Urges FG to Halt UTME Admissions Until All O’ Level Results Are Released
.. Says Students Waiting for NECO, NABTEB are Marginalized By Uzo Ugwunze The Owners of Private Schools Association of Nigeria, OPSAN, has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt the ongoing admission process for the 2026/2027 academic session pending Read more…
RAGFP committed to promoting peace education, conflict prevention, reconciliation Says Arinze
By Uzo Ugwunze Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP), Anambra State Chapter has restated its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote peace education, conflict prevention, reconciliation, responsible citizenship and stronger communities. The Anambra State Representative of the Rotary Action Group Read more…
WHEN DEMOCRACY BEGINS TO SMELL OF GUNPOWDER: THE DANGEROUS RISE OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE
There is something profoundly disturbing about the increasingly violent undertones accompanying political mobilisation across different parts of Nigeria. What may presently appear as isolated skirmishes, billboard controversies and clashes between rival supporters could, if left unchecked, become a far more Read more…
The CEO of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing coy (IVM), ECOWAS delegation, and federal trade officials paid a courtesy visit to Governor Chukwuma Soludo
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo A strong contingent of ECOWAS delegates and federal ministry officials, along with the chairman and chief Executive Officer of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Chief Dr Innocent Chukwuma (Okpuzu Ndigbo) paid a visit to His Excellency, Professor Read more…
Houthis vow to spare foreign ships after seizing key Red Sea chokepoint
The Yemeni group says only Saudi-linked vessels will be targeted in the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed not to target countries other than Saudi Arabia after their forces captured strategic positions around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Read more…
Gov Soludo Commissions Ekwusigo LGA Mayor’s Projects, Gifts Seven Students N3.5m, Six Schools N30m
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, last weekend commissioned a number of special projects embarked upon by the Mayor of Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Hon. Chikezie James Obi. Hon. Obi, while conducting the governor and his Read more…
Woman arrested in Anambra over alleged self-kidnap
By Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old woman, identified as Nwachukwu Chidubem Blessing, over alleged conspiracy, fraud and suspected self-kidnapping after her family reportedly paid N3 million ransom for her release. The Police Public Relations Read more…
Presidency confirms Tinubu’s absence from UN General Assembly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not be physically present at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York, United States. The development follows an announcement by the Presidency that the President would return to Nigeria Read more…
U.S. military leaders divided over action against the Houthis
U.S. military leaders are divided on whether President Donald Trump should get involved with the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to two U.S. officials. The Saudis have been asking Trump for the U.S. military to take Read more…
Why I’ll never support Uzodimma to become Senate President – Wike
The FCT minister suggested that Mr Uzodimma was opposed to his Rainbow Coalition Movement because the governor believed the movement would affect his ambition to become Senate president. Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has vowed Read more…
IPOB threatens election boycott over Kanu’s appeal
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has threatened a total boycott of the 2027 general elections across the South-East and other areas unless the Federal Government takes steps to facilitate the hearing of the pending appeal of its detained leader, Nnamdi Read more…
WHEN DEMOCRACY BEGINS TO SMELL OF GUNPOWDER: THE DANGEROUS RISE OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE
There is something profoundly disturbing about the increasingly violent undertones accompanying political mobilisation across different parts of Nigeria. What may presently appear as isolated skirmishes, billboard controversies and clashes between rival supporters could, if left unchecked, become a far more Read more…
Pope to Special Olympics: ‘As you know, I too am very fond of sport’
Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalls his own great fondness of sports and invites them to live holy lives following the example of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, ‘who, in love with Jesus, knew how to Read more…
Gusau confirms resignation as NFF president
Mr Gusau announced his decision at a press conference at the NFF headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed his resignation from office, bringing his four-year tenure to an end 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…
Who is in charge? Presidency, Atiku clash over Tinubu’s extended vacation
The Presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar clashed on Monday over who is exercising presidential authority in Nigeria following the expiration of President Bola Tinubu’s announced three-week vacation abroad and the simultaneous absence of Vice President Kashim Shettima. While Atiku Read more…
The CEO of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing coy (IVM), ECOWAS delegation, and federal trade officials paid a courtesy visit to Governor Chukwuma Soludo
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo A strong contingent of ECOWAS delegates and federal ministry officials, along with the chairman and chief Executive Officer of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Chief Dr Innocent Chukwuma (Okpuzu Ndigbo) paid a visit to His Excellency, Professor Read more…
Houthis vow to spare foreign ships after seizing key Red Sea chokepoint
The Yemeni group says only Saudi-linked vessels will be targeted in the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed not to target countries other than Saudi Arabia after their forces captured strategic positions around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Read more…
Gov Soludo Commissions Ekwusigo LGA Mayor’s Projects, Gifts Seven Students N3.5m, Six Schools N30m
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, last weekend commissioned a number of special projects embarked upon by the Mayor of Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Hon. Chikezie James Obi. Hon. Obi, while conducting the governor and his Read more…
OBI-SOLUDO FEUD: CLO DECLARES PRESS WAR UNHEALTHY, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE AND ELDERS’ INTERVENTION*
By Uzo Ugwunze The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Anambra State Branch, has expressed deep concern over the escalating war of words, vitriolic attacks and unsubstantiated accusations between two of Anambra’s most respected sons and former Governors, His Excellency Mr. Peter Read more…
Iran says it’s ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan
What to know about the Iran war today: Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Monday that Tehran has been preparing for the new sanctions announced by the U.S. “for a long time” and that it is ready to face them. U.S. Treasury Secretary Read more…
Selective targeting of Nigeria’s largest airline must stop: Why Air Peace?
Why Air Peace? That is the question Nigerians must ask following the decision by aviation industry unions to picket and disrupt the operations of Nigeria’s largest airline in Lagos and Abuja. This is not the first time Air Peace has Read more…
Enough of blaming Abacha for everything bad in Nigeria
General Sani Abacha. Military Head of State in Nigeria from 1993-1998. Former Chief of Army Staff. No-nonsense military officer credited with having a hand in most successful military change of government in Nigeria. He died many years ago. Yet he cannot Read more…