Arewa group defends INEC, says SERAP’s N126bn allegation premature
The Arewa Think Tank has cautioned against what it described as the premature attribution of alleged financial irregularities within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to its current leadership. In a statement issued by its convener, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, and Read more…
Iran’s IRGC says oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said late Monday that an oil tanker had struck a sea mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker El Gaia was travelling along the southern route through the strait, which had Read more…
Anambra mother arrested for brutalising seven-year-old daughter
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, for allegedly inflicting bodily injuries on her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube, in the Ibollo community, Awada-Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. Oluebube was allegedly injured with Read more…
2027 UTME: JAMB introduces pre-registration app, shifts exam time
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a National Digital Pre-Registration App (NDPA) that will enable candidates for the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to undertake much of the preparation for registration on their mobile phones before visiting Read more…
‘Nigeria cannot afford to waste El-Rufai’s knowledge, experience’ – Makarfi
A former Kaduna State governorship candidate, Hayatuddeen Lawal Makarfi, has said the experience and reform credentials of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai are too valuable for Nigeria to waste because of political differences. Makarfi, who contested the Kaduna Read more…
Peter Obi breaks silence on Gov Soludo’s borrowed funds allegation
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he did not owe any salaries, pensions, gratuities or any money when he was Anambra State Governor. Obi stated this in response to recent claims by the current Anambra State Read more…
2027: We’ll fight for every vote –Seriake Dickson
Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, former Governor of Bayelsa State and National Leader of the New Democratic Congress, has issued a blunt warning to Nigeria’s political establishment, accusing sections of the ruling class of what he calls class suicide through their refusal Read more…
WHEN YOUTHS CAN STOP A POLITICAL CONVOY BUT CANNOT STOP THE KILLERS: BENUE’S SOBERING SECURITY PARADOX
The Sobering Irony of Benue’s Security Crisis It is difficult to escape the painful irony unfolding in Benue State.Only last week, the nation watched in disbelief as youths visibly armed with dangerous objects blocked the convoy of Peter Obi and Read more…
Oil prices up over 3% following new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose more than 3% on Monday, after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. Brent crude futures rose $3.21, Read more…
Atiku asks Tinubu to account for subsidy savings amid ASUU strike threat
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Tinubu administration to provide clarity on how savings from the removal of fuel subsidy have been applied, following renewed concerns raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over unpaid Read more…
Why I lent Peter Obi my vehicle during Benue visit — Ortom
Former Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, has explained why he lent his vehicle to the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, during the latter’s recent visit to the state. Ortom, through his media aide, Terver Akase, said Read more…
S’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians
There has been outrage among Nigerians following the killing of two Nigerian nationals, Bishop Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo, in separate incidents in South Africa. Fakunle, an indigene of Iye in the Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, was Read more…
Arewa group defends INEC, says SERAP’s N126bn allegation premature
The Arewa Think Tank has cautioned against what it described as the premature attribution of alleged financial irregularities within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to its current leadership. In a statement issued by its convener, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, and Read more…
‘Nigeria cannot afford to waste El-Rufai’s knowledge, experience’ – Makarfi
A former Kaduna State governorship candidate, Hayatuddeen Lawal Makarfi, has said the experience and reform credentials of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai are too valuable for Nigeria to waste because of political differences. Makarfi, who contested the Kaduna Read more…
2027: We’ll fight for every vote –Seriake Dickson
Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, former Governor of Bayelsa State and National Leader of the New Democratic Congress, has issued a blunt warning to Nigeria’s political establishment, accusing sections of the ruling class of what he calls class suicide through their refusal Read more…
WHEN YOUTHS CAN STOP A POLITICAL CONVOY BUT CANNOT STOP THE KILLERS: BENUE’S SOBERING SECURITY PARADOX
The Sobering Irony of Benue’s Security Crisis It is difficult to escape the painful irony unfolding in Benue State.Only last week, the nation watched in disbelief as youths visibly armed with dangerous objects blocked the convoy of Peter Obi and 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…
Professor Victor Madubuko adds another feather of milestone as NFF appoints him to the board of Interim Beach Soccer and Futsal Leagues Board
Professor Victor Madubuko who has distinguish himself in every endeavor he sets his mind on, has shown that a sport like beach soccer should not be an exception. He has not only attracted the right personnel to Anambra Beach Soccer, Read more…
Arewa group defends INEC, says SERAP’s N126bn allegation premature
The Arewa Think Tank has cautioned against what it described as the premature attribution of alleged financial irregularities within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to its current leadership. In a statement issued by its convener, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, and Read more…
Peter Obi breaks silence on Gov Soludo’s borrowed funds allegation
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he did not owe any salaries, pensions, gratuities or any money when he was Anambra State Governor. Obi stated this in response to recent claims by the current Anambra State Read more…
Oil prices up over 3% following new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose more than 3% on Monday, after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. Brent crude futures rose $3.21, Read more…
Atiku asks Tinubu to account for subsidy savings amid ASUU strike threat
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Tinubu administration to provide clarity on how savings from the removal of fuel subsidy have been applied, following renewed concerns raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over unpaid 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…
PUBLIC NOTICE/DISCLAIMER: NCCIMA ceases relationship with Mr Ibekwe
This is to inform the general public that Mr. Obiora Ibekwe , who was the DG of Nnewi Chamber of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture (NCCIMA) is no longer an employee of Nnewi Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture Read more…