Russian ‘double-tap’ strike on shopping centre in Ukraine kills 16 and wounds 130
At least 16 people were killed and more than 130 wounded on Friday when several Russian drones struck a shopping centre in central Ukraine, authorities said, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy promising a response to what he called an “act of Read more…
Northern senators demand immediate state police after Adamawa, Sokoto terror attacks
Senators in the northern part of the country have called for the immediate establishment of state police, saying Nigeria can no longer afford to lose innocent lives while security reforms are delayed by bureaucracy. The call followed terrorist attacks in Read more…
ICPC Uncovers Another Fake Agency, Tinubu Orders Arrest, Suspension of 3 Perm Secs
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of the promoter of another purported fake government agency and the suspension of three federal Permanent Secretaries following fresh findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Read more…
Atiku hits back at Tinubu over petrol subsidy proposal
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at President Bola Tinubu over criticism of his proposed intervention in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, insisting that the country’s worsening economic hardship demands a rethink of existing policies. Atiku, in a statement issued Read more…
Osun Guber: Lawyers Give INEC, Police Seven-Day Ultimatum To Probe Alleged Violence Instigators
That determination belongs to investigators and ultimately the courts,” stressing that the statement and the violence that followed were sufficient grounds for a thorough and impartial investigation. The coalition coordinator also expressed concerns over a video allegedly showing a serving Read more…
2027: Adeleke belongs to us, we belong to Tinubu – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke belongs to the political camp supporting President Bola Tinubu, saying the emerging alliance will reshape the 2027 election. Wike spoke on Friday in Read more…
Akwuukwu Women Seek Support To Establish Palm Oil and Cassava Processing Plants
…as Union Records Achievements in Child Protection, Peace Building, others By Uzo Ugwunze The President, Akwuukwu Improvement Union AIU Women’s Wing (Inyom Akwuukwu), Mrs Sussana Nwaolili Ezeh has appealed to members, community leaders, government agencies, philanthropists and well-meaning individuals to Read more…
FULL TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE BY MR PETER OBI, PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF THE NIGERIA DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, ON FRIDAY AUGUST 21st,
MARKING THE FORMAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTION CAMPAIGNS Dear Compatriots,Members of the Press,Distinguished ladies and gentlemen Wednesday, 19 August 2026, marked the official start of the campaign period for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. Read more…
Anambra community title holder shot dead, indigenes suspect Igweship tussle as reason
A traditional title holder in Nri Community, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, Oba Maduka Arubaluezeama, has been shot dead. A source in the community told journalists that Arubaluezeama, who is popularly known by his title name, Oba Muozuluaru, Read more…
Iran dismisses Trump’s “economic D-Day” threat as more “failed policies”
What to know about the Iran war today: Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday dismissed President Trump’s threat to wield “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale” as a diversion from the burgeoning U.S. national debt and a “doubling down on failed policies.” Mr. Read more…
Subsidy: Atiku Is Confused, Going Back To What He Called Fraud — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of inconsistency over his position on fuel subsidy, alleging that the former presidential candidate was attempting to reverse a policy he had previously Read more…
How IBB warned Obasanjo about Atiku – Donald Duke
Former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, has recounted how former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, warned ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo about his then deputy, Atiku Abubakar, during the build-up to the 2003 presidential election. Duke disclosed the account in Read more…
Osun Guber: Lawyers Give INEC, Police Seven-Day Ultimatum To Probe Alleged Violence Instigators
That determination belongs to investigators and ultimately the courts,” stressing that the statement and the violence that followed were sufficient grounds for a thorough and impartial investigation. The coalition coordinator also expressed concerns over a video allegedly showing a serving Read more…
2027: Adeleke belongs to us, we belong to Tinubu – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke belongs to the political camp supporting President Bola Tinubu, saying the emerging alliance will reshape the 2027 election. Wike spoke on Friday in Read more…
FULL TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE BY MR PETER OBI, PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF THE NIGERIA DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, ON FRIDAY AUGUST 21st,
MARKING THE FORMAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTION CAMPAIGNS Dear Compatriots,Members of the Press,Distinguished ladies and gentlemen Wednesday, 19 August 2026, marked the official start of the campaign period for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. Read more…
How IBB warned Obasanjo about Atiku – Donald Duke
Former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, has recounted how former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, warned ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo about his then deputy, Atiku Abubakar, during the build-up to the 2003 presidential election. Duke disclosed the account in 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…
ICPC Uncovers Another Fake Agency, Tinubu Orders Arrest, Suspension of 3 Perm Secs
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of the promoter of another purported fake government agency and the suspension of three federal Permanent Secretaries following fresh findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Read more…
Atiku hits back at Tinubu over petrol subsidy proposal
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at President Bola Tinubu over criticism of his proposed intervention in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, insisting that the country’s worsening economic hardship demands a rethink of existing policies. Atiku, in a statement issued Read more…
Akwuukwu Women Seek Support To Establish Palm Oil and Cassava Processing Plants
…as Union Records Achievements in Child Protection, Peace Building, others By Uzo Ugwunze The President, Akwuukwu Improvement Union AIU Women’s Wing (Inyom Akwuukwu), Mrs Sussana Nwaolili Ezeh has appealed to members, community leaders, government agencies, philanthropists and well-meaning individuals to Read more…
Iran dismisses Trump’s “economic D-Day” threat as more “failed policies”
What to know about the Iran war today: Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday dismissed President Trump’s threat to wield “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale” as a diversion from the burgeoning U.S. national debt and a “doubling down on failed policies.” Mr. 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…
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…