JUST IN: Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Jailed 75 Years Over N33.8bn Fraud
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment over a N33.8 billion fraud case linked to the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Read more…
Dickson, Obi, Kwankwaso receives NDC Reps
Members of the caucus of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the House of Representatives on Wednesday reaffirmed their loyalty to the party and pledged to hold the Federal Government accountable as the opposition bloc positions itself ahead of the Read more…
UDUF Africa committed to raising ethical, globally competitive leaders Says President Elect
By Uzo Ugwunze President-Elect, UDUF Africa, Comr. Uchenna Christopher has described the organization as a fast-growing youth-driven platform committed to raising ethical, innovative, and globally competitive leaders. Uchenna stated this at the UDUF Africa May Business Meeting and Mentorship Session Read more…
NDLEA intercepts N10.4bn worth of Canadian Loud at Lagos port
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a high-potency strain of cannabis, weighing 4,173.5 kilogrammes, with a street value of over N10.4 billion, at Tin Can Island Port in Lagos. Read more…
Atiku cannot be bullied out of 2027 presidential race – Dele Momodu
Bashorun Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has defended Atiku Abubakar’s right to contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting that no political pressure or coordinated campaign can force the former vice president out of the race. Read more…
Soludo’s wife hails Nurses’ compassion, dignity in transforming healthcare delivery
By Uzo Ugwunze Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo has paid glowing tribute to Nigerian nurses, describing them as unsung heroes whose compassion and dignity continue to transform healthcare delivery. She also lauded the nurses for their contributions Read more…
APC knock-out day: 30 Govs, 88 senators, 242 Reps, 2,620 others know fate today
No fewer than 30 or 31 governors, 88 senators, 242 members of House of Representatives and President Bola Tinubu’s sole challenger, Osifo Stanley, and 2,620 others will know whether or not they will contest the 2027 elections on the platform Read more…
PDP: Anyanwu attends INEC’s national workshop
The National Secretary of the Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Samuel Anyanwu, has attended a national workshop organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. DAILY POST reports that the commission’s three-day national workshop for political party national officers Read more…
2027: Akwa Ibom ‘ll Deliver Highest Votes For Tinubu — Akpabio
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday said Akwa Ibom State will deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South-South geopolitical zone during the 2027 general elections. Akpabio stated this during a consultation Read more…
I Will Gladly Serve As Obi’s Running Mate, Says Kwankwaso
Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared his readiness to serve as running mate to former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso made the declaration during an Read more…
Rivers: Wike not our member, has no hand in our screening process – APC
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has denied allegations of being biased in the screening of assembly aspirants. It debunked the speculations that the House of Assembly aspirants loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Read more…
2027: Of Senate’s Amended Standing Orders and Battle for Power
Fresh controversy has engulfed the Senate after amendments to its Standing Orders restricted eligibility for presiding offices in the 11th National Assembly to returning ranking senators. The changes triggered constitutional debates, fierce clashes among lawmakers and accusations of political manipulation, Read more…
Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi in Beijing
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing, as the two countries aim to stabilize their trading relationship after last year’s trade war and grapple with uncertainty over the United States’ war with Iran. The session lasted roughly Read more…
Dickson, Obi, Kwankwaso receives NDC Reps
Members of the caucus of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the House of Representatives on Wednesday reaffirmed their loyalty to the party and pledged to hold the Federal Government accountable as the opposition bloc positions itself ahead of the Read more…
Atiku cannot be bullied out of 2027 presidential race – Dele Momodu
Bashorun Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has defended Atiku Abubakar’s right to contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting that no political pressure or coordinated campaign can force the former vice president out of the race. Read more…
APC knock-out day: 30 Govs, 88 senators, 242 Reps, 2,620 others know fate today
No fewer than 30 or 31 governors, 88 senators, 242 members of House of Representatives and President Bola Tinubu’s sole challenger, Osifo Stanley, and 2,620 others will know whether or not they will contest the 2027 elections on the platform Read more…
Ndi Anambra urged To Invest in Sports for All Round Development of School Children
.. As MoLS Oba hosts 2026 Interhouse Sports By Uzo Ugwunze Ndi Anambra especially from the Non governmental and private sectors have been urged to invest in Children’s Sports for all round development and empowerment. The call was made during 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…
Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi in Beijing
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing, as the two countries aim to stabilize their trading relationship after last year’s trade war and grapple with uncertainty over the United States’ war with Iran. The session lasted roughly Read more…
UDUF Africa committed to raising ethical, globally competitive leaders Says President Elect
By Uzo Ugwunze President-Elect, UDUF Africa, Comr. Uchenna Christopher has described the organization as a fast-growing youth-driven platform committed to raising ethical, innovative, and globally competitive leaders. Uchenna stated this at the UDUF Africa May Business Meeting and Mentorship Session Read more…
Breweries defy economic hardship, record sharp rise in revenue
Against the backdrop of rising costs of living and declining purchasing power, brewing companies have recorded sharp rise in revenues. Filings by the companies to Nigeria Exchange Limited, NGX, indicate that leading brewers, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Guinness Nigeria Plc, International Breweries Plc, Read more…
U.S. fires on 2 more tankers as Washington awaits Iran response on deal
What to know about the Iran war today:The U.S. military says its forces fired on two Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them from docking at an Iranian port Friday in violation of the U.S. blockade in the area.Secretary of State 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…