Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq
Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Read more…
Forensic probe clears Amupitan in partisan X account posts, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to track down and prosecute those responsible for creating a fake X (formerly Twitter) account allegedly linked to its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, after a forensic probe absolved him of any Read more…
You’ll get your due, come back – Wike tells aggrieved PDP members
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the National Leader of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, has assured aggrieved members of the the party that they will not lose their entitlements if they return, declaring that many who Read more…
2027: APC fixes dates for primaries, presidential aspirants to pay N100m, governorship N50m
The APC has also schedule its presidential primaries for 15 and 16 May. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, setting in motion a tightly packed sequence of internal party processes Read more…
Soldiers, others feared killed in Kwara terrorist attack
Several persons, including soldiers, are feared dead following a fresh bandit attack on Kemanji community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State yesterday. The attack adds to a growing wave of violence in Kaiama Local Government Area. On April 10, Read more…
Fresh crisis hits Plateau, 6 killed, 8 injured in Barkin Ladi, Riyom attacks
Six persons have been killed, while eight others sustained injuries following two separate attacks on two communities in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas, Plateau State. In the first incident, four persons were killed and five others injured during Read more…
Kene Igboebisi Celebrates Catholic Mothers on Mother’s Day
By Uzo Ugwunze Frontline aspirant of APGA for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Dr Kene Igboebisi has extended warm and heartfelt Mother’s Day wishes to all Catholic mothers across the constituency. The Obosi- born Philanthropist praised their unwavering dedication, Read more…
2027 Ihiala Federal Constituency: Barr Maduakolam joins the race, resolves to clean constituency
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Ahead the 2027 National Assembly elections, Chief Barr. Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam PhD has declared his intention to represent the people of Ihiala federal constituency in the House of Representatives. Barr Maduakolam in a press statement informed the Read more…
Ex-PDP Spokesman, Metuh, Appointed Mobilisation Chief for Tinubu’s Campaign
A former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has been appointed director of organisation and mobilisation in the renewed hope ambassadors (RHA) ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement, director of media and publicity Read more…
Trump says U.S. officials are traveling to Pakistan for new Iran talks
What to know about the Iran war today:President Trump posted on social media early Sunday that he was sending representatives to Pakistan for another round of negotiations with Iran. Sources told CBS News that Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Read more…
ADC Primary: Obi Lobbies Amaechi To Shelve Presidential Bid
Former Rivers State governor and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has turned down an appeal by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to shelve his 2027 ambition in his favour. It was learnt that the appeal was made at a meeting Read more…
El-Rufai issues public alert in detention
Malam Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna, has alerted the public to what he called “certain malicious orchestrations” directed against him. El-Rufai, in a statement signed and released on Sunday by Muyiwa Adekeye, his Media Adviser, said the unwarranted Read more…
You’ll get your due, come back – Wike tells aggrieved PDP members
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the National Leader of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, has assured aggrieved members of the the party that they will not lose their entitlements if they return, declaring that many who Read more…
2027: APC fixes dates for primaries, presidential aspirants to pay N100m, governorship N50m
The APC has also schedule its presidential primaries for 15 and 16 May. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, setting in motion a tightly packed sequence of internal party processes Read more…
Kene Igboebisi Celebrates Catholic Mothers on Mother’s Day
By Uzo Ugwunze Frontline aspirant of APGA for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Dr Kene Igboebisi has extended warm and heartfelt Mother’s Day wishes to all Catholic mothers across the constituency. The Obosi- born Philanthropist praised their unwavering dedication, Read more…
2027 Ihiala Federal Constituency: Barr Maduakolam joins the race, resolves to clean constituency
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Ahead the 2027 National Assembly elections, Chief Barr. Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam PhD has declared his intention to represent the people of Ihiala federal constituency in the House of Representatives. Barr Maduakolam in a press statement informed the 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…