Iran live updates: Trump: Iran has ‘last chance’ to sign deal before ‘decapitation’
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites. Delegations from the U.S. and Iran entered negotiations in June aimed at a war-ending deal based on Read more…
Catholic Bishops Are Nigeria’s Conscience, Listen To Them – Orji Kalu Tells Tinubu
Lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has described the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) as “the conscience of the country,” urging President Bola Tinubu to reflect on the concerns raised by the clerics rather than Read more…
2027: Restore confidence in electoral process to avert voter apathy, Onaiyekan urges FG
Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has urged the Federal Government and electoral stakeholders to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process, warning that growing voter apathy could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Frontline, a Read more…
2027: Tinubu presented Chicago varsity certificate different from what he submitted in 1999 – Sowore
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged discrepancies in credentials submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, by President Bola Tinubu. The activist, who addressed journalists on Monday, claimed that the university certificate Tinubu submitted Read more…
Boko Haram’s Cameroonian commanders are extending the group’s reach
Boko Haram’s growing reliance on its Cameroonian leaders is fuelling attacks in the country and strengthening the group’s resilience. Boko Haram is appointing an increasing number of Cameroonian fighters to senior positions, Institute for Security Studies (ISS) research shows. These Read more…
National Policing Bill: Why we are setting minimum standards — AGF
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said the Federal Government requires a minimum national policing standard to guarantee equal protection for Nigerians irrespective of where they reside. The AGF made the Read more…
PRESS RELEASE
AUGUST 2, 2026 INEC’S PUBLICATION OF PDP CANDIDATES SILENCES DOUBTERS, CONFIRMS OUR READINESS FOR 2027 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) warmly welcomes the publication by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the names Read more…
Trump frequently announces he’s halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening
President Donald Trump said late Saturday that he would halt new planned attacks on Iran pending renewed talks to wind down the war and revive stalled cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. It was the latest in a pattern of announcements the U.S. president Read more…
Gunmen invade Catholic church, abduct three
Witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES that the incident occurred on Sunday morning at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Inoyi, in Affa, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, have invaded a Catholic Church in Enugu State and Read more…
Urban Renewal Drive: Govt dismantles Illegal structures in Anambra markets, strengthens investors’ confidence
From Ifeoma EjioforThe Anambra State Government has intensified its urban renewal campaign with a decisive enforcement exercise that dismantled illegal structures at Onitsha Main Market and other strategic locations across the State. The enforcement operation followed the expiration of repeated 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…
Obi’ll liberate Nigeria, restore its pride if elected president –Kwankwaso group
The Kwankwaso National Network (KNN), a political group of former governor of Kano State and vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said Peter Obi will liberate Nigeria from her present economic and security Read more…
Iran live updates: Trump: Iran has ‘last chance’ to sign deal before ‘decapitation’
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites. Delegations from the U.S. and Iran entered negotiations in June aimed at a war-ending deal based on Read more…
Catholic Bishops Are Nigeria’s Conscience, Listen To Them – Orji Kalu Tells Tinubu
Lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has described the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) as “the conscience of the country,” urging President Bola Tinubu to reflect on the concerns raised by the clerics rather than Read more…
Tinubu substituting propaganda for performance, Atiku fires back
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday intensified his criticism of the Tinubu administration’s economic policies, accusing the Presidency of substituting “propaganda for performance” and insisting that the economic prosperity being touted by government exists only in official press statements. The latest Read more…
2027: Restore confidence in electoral process to avert voter apathy, Onaiyekan urges FG
Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has urged the Federal Government and electoral stakeholders to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process, warning that growing voter apathy could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Frontline, a 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…
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…
Iran live updates: Trump: Iran has ‘last chance’ to sign deal before ‘decapitation’
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites. Delegations from the U.S. and Iran entered negotiations in June aimed at a war-ending deal based on Read more…
Tinubu substituting propaganda for performance, Atiku fires back
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday intensified his criticism of the Tinubu administration’s economic policies, accusing the Presidency of substituting “propaganda for performance” and insisting that the economic prosperity being touted by government exists only in official press statements. The latest Read more…
Urban Renewal Drive: Govt dismantles Illegal structures in Anambra markets, strengthens investors’ confidence
From Ifeoma EjioforThe Anambra State Government has intensified its urban renewal campaign with a decisive enforcement exercise that dismantled illegal structures at Onitsha Main Market and other strategic locations across the State. The enforcement operation followed the expiration of repeated Read more…
President General Nkwelle Ezunaka town union lauds Gov. Soludo achievements so far as he wishes him more fruitful birthday celebrations.
By Eche Nwaobasi – Onitsha. Ogbuefi Sir Vitalis Nwakobi, President General of Nkwelle Ezunaka town union Oyi LGA has lauded Gov. Chukwuma Soludo achievements so far in the state, noting that Gov Soludo has done marvelously well in provision of 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…
Enugu Air Plane Skids off Runway at Benin Airport
The management of Enugu Air has confirmed that one of its aircraft was involved in a mishap after landing at Benin Airport Thursday. In a statement, the management of the state-owned carrier stated that “our aircraft operating into Benin experienced 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…