War in the Middle East: latest developments
– Iran FM to meet Putin – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg early on Monday and is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian and Iranian state media reported. The expected meeting comes off Read more…
NDC entices Obi, Kwankwaso with presidential ticket
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) reached out to two prominent chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join its platform and pick the presidential and vice presidential tickets to contest the 2027 elections. In an X post yesterday, the 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…
You’re unworthy of your office — APC blasts Makinde over ‘Operation Wetie’ remark
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde unworthy of his office after he invoked “Operation Wetie” at an opposition summit in Ibadan, describing his remarks as a reckless incitement to violence. Makinde had addressed Read more…
2027: Atiku Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot To Disenfranchise Northerners
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over what he described as a plot to disenfranchise voters in Northern Nigeria, following reports that the Nigerian Senate was considering suspending political campaigns in eight Northern States due to rising insecurity. Read more…
Ihiala HR 2027: Barr Maduakolam meets stakeholders, as APGA debunks claims of endorsement of incumbent
From Ifeoma Ejiofor A legal luminary, Barr Akachukwu Maduakolam over the weekend formally declared his intention to represent Ihiala federal constituency at the House of Representatives. Barr Maduakolam made the declaration during a stakeholders meeting of the federal constituency which Read more…
2027: House of Reps aspirant escapes death in Anambra
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The House of Representatives aspirant under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Ifeanyi Ibezi, on Sunday morning escaped death attacked at Agbaja, Abatete, leaving two of his security aides with gunshot wounds. Dr Ibezi, who is Read more…
Arch Paul Ebuka Ileka (PhD) had his convocation on Saturday April 25th, 2026 at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The leading aspirant for the Anambra State House of Assembly, Arch Paul Ileka has formally been inducted into the academic exclusive club of doctorate degree holders. The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University held its 16th convocation at Igbariam Read more…
‘Absolute chaos’: Gunman charges WH Correspondents’ Dinner checkpoint
A man armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner on Saturday night, firing at a Secret Service agent and sparking chaos inside the ballroom, before he was subdued by law enforcement, President Read more…
Nigeria is drifting toward one-party rule — David Mark warns
The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has warned that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party system, accusing the All Progressives Congress, APC, of weakening opposition parties and democratic institutions in the country. Speaking at the Read more…
All Eyes on Supreme Court over PDP, ADC Crises
As the Supreme Court reserves judgments in the protracted leadership disputes in the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress, many Nigerians are wondering if the judgments of the apex court could promote a strong multi-party democracy or encourage Read more…
Ibadan Summit: Opposition parties unite, want INEC boss out, other demands
Opposition parties in Nigeria have fostered a united front, calling for the resignation of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), among other demands ahead of the 2027 general elections. Other demands include immediate review Read more…
War in the Middle East: latest developments
– Iran FM to meet Putin – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg early on Monday and is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian and Iranian state media reported. The expected meeting comes off Read more…
NDC entices Obi, Kwankwaso with presidential ticket
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) reached out to two prominent chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join its platform and pick the presidential and vice presidential tickets to contest the 2027 elections. In an X post yesterday, the Read more…
You’re unworthy of your office — APC blasts Makinde over ‘Operation Wetie’ remark
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde unworthy of his office after he invoked “Operation Wetie” at an opposition summit in Ibadan, describing his remarks as a reckless incitement to violence. Makinde had addressed Read more…
2027: Atiku Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot To Disenfranchise Northerners
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over what he described as a plot to disenfranchise voters in Northern Nigeria, following reports that the Nigerian Senate was considering suspending political campaigns in eight Northern States due to rising insecurity. 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…
Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko: My life as ballet dancer in US
In a world where ballet has long been shaped by tradition and often narrow definitions of identity, a new generation of dancers is quietly but powerfully redrawing the lines. Among them is a remarkable artist, Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko, an American-Nigerian, whose Read more…
Former Super Eagles striker Eneramo collapses, dies during match
Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. Eneramo, 40, was playing at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the television area of Kaduna when the tragic incident occurred on Friday. He 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…
EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chair, Ayeni over ‘N36bn, $30m fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud. Ayeni was reportedly picked up in Abuja and is currently in EFCC custody Read more…
ASMATA PG Lauds Soludo for Slashing, Harmonizing IGR for Traders
By Uzo Ugwunze The President General, Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association ASMATA, Chief Humphrey Anuna (Onwa Oraeri) has lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo for Slashing and harmonizing the Internally Generated Revenue IGR payment for traders in Anambra markets. Speaking shortly Read more…
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting. The status of 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…
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…