Mass defection hits APGA in Nnewi North as 155 members join ADC to support Kingsley Obiukwu
By Ijeoma John , Nnewi Over 155 members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Nnewi North Local Government of Anambra State have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The event at the local government women leader’s house Read more…
Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday after the U.S. launched a wave of military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. In the latest 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…
El-Rufai’s Wife to Tinubu: My Husband Doesn’t Deserve Persecution After Working for Your Victory
The wife of former Kaduna State Governor, Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai has said that her husband does not deserve persecution having worked for the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections. Asiya, who stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while Read more…
BREAKING: Tinubu orders ICPC probe into controversial ‘Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council’
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to launch a comprehensive investigation into the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). This directive was contained in a statement issued Read more…
Ali Modu Sheriff Lacks Moral Authority To Question Obi’s Patriotism – Obidient Movement
The Obidient Movement has faulted former Borno State governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, over comments questioning the patriotism of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, saying the former governor lacks the moral authority to make such Read more…
JUST IN: Senate tells FG to end rehabilitation of repentant terrorists, seeks emergency meeting with Tinubu
The Senate on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to discontinue the rehabilitation of repentant terrorists and other violent criminals, insisting that individuals found culpable in terrorism and related criminal offences should face the full weight of the law through Read more…
Anambra APC Crisis: New chairman takes over, releases 3 point agenda
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The new executive of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State led by Chief Ifeanyichukwu Osegbo has taken over from the leadership of Sen. Emma Anosike. Chief Oswego while addressing party faithful at the APC Secretariat Read more…
Gully Erosion: Community seeks Gov Soludo’s intervention, pledges support
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Chairman of Landlords in Trans Nkisi G.R.A., Onitsha, Chief Onyebuchi Ndulue, has appealed to Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, to expedite government intervention in addressing the severe gully erosion ravaging the community. Chief Ndulue pointed Read more…
Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials. Two commercial ships suffered significant damage but had no casualties, the report said, citing Read more…
Oyo School Abduction: Tinubu Has’nt Called Makinde 50 Days After Kidnap — Obi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for allegedly failing to reach out to Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde more than 50 days after the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso, Read more…
Peter Obi asks Tinubu to resign or drop 2027 re-election bid over insecurity
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to either resign or abandon any plans to seek re-election in 2027, citing the worsening insecurity across the country. In a statement released on Monday, Obi expressed concern Read more…
Mass defection hits APGA in Nnewi North as 155 members join ADC to support Kingsley Obiukwu
By Ijeoma John , Nnewi Over 155 members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Nnewi North Local Government of Anambra State have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The event at the local government women leader’s house Read more…
Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday after the U.S. launched a wave of military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. In the latest Read more…
El-Rufai’s Wife to Tinubu: My Husband Doesn’t Deserve Persecution After Working for Your Victory
The wife of former Kaduna State Governor, Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai has said that her husband does not deserve persecution having worked for the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections. Asiya, who stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while Read more…
Ali Modu Sheriff Lacks Moral Authority To Question Obi’s Patriotism – Obidient Movement
The Obidient Movement has faulted former Borno State governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, over comments questioning the patriotism of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, saying the former governor lacks the moral authority to make such 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…
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…
Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials. Two commercial ships suffered significant damage but had no casualties, the report said, citing Read more…
FG Orders Probe of Meta, Google, X, AI Platforms Over Alleged Exploitation of Nigerian Media
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, directed Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the exploitation of content belonging to Nigerian media organisations. The Read more…
Tony Elumelu to retire as UBA Chairman Aug 21, Emmanuel Nnorom named successor
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced the retirement of its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, with effect from August 21, 2026, after completing the 12-year tenure limit for non-executive directors stipulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The bank also 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…