Hungary will block ‘every’ EU decision on Ukraine over ‘oil blockade’ – Orban
Budapest has accused Kiev of halting critical energy flows from Russia via the Druzhba pipeline Hungary is ready to block all EU decisions that are important to Ukraine in response to Kiev’s “oil blockade” of supplies from Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orban Read more…
FEC approves six major road projects across Nigeria
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the government plans to commission at least four road projects in each of the six geo-political zones by 15 May. The federal government, on Wednesday, approved six major road projects across the country. Read more…
Intra-party Squabbles Distracting INEC From Core Mandate – Amupitan
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern that certain pitfalls, particularly internal wrangling within political parties and numerous litigations, may negatively affect the process. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, Read more…
NDLEA nabs fugitive drug kingpin after 15 years on the run
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 58-year-old suspected drug kingpin, Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who had been on the wanted list of the agency and British authorities for over 15 years. Ilomuanya was apprehended in Lagos on Monday, Read more…
Nigeria Police monitoring middle east developments – IGP Disu
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East to anticipate any potential impact on the country. Speaking with State House correspondents shortly after taking the oath of Read more…
Grid collapse: Tinubu mulls Grid Asset Management Company
As part of its concerted efforts to address the incessant collapse of the national grid and its attendant mass blackout, the present administration will soon establish a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) to tackle challenges in the transmission chain of Read more…
Anosike elected new Anambra APC chairman
The former representative of Anambra North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Emmanuel Anosike, has emerged as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State. Anosike was elected through a consensus arrangement at the party’s state congress held in Read more…
IGP inaugurates state police implementation committee, charges members to be professional
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has inaugurated an eight-member committee headed by Olu Ogunsakin, a professor , to oversee the implementation of State police. Disu, has also reeled out his mission and vision for the Nigeria Police to provide effective policing for Read more…
Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons
Russia warned on Tuesday that the war launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran could result in the very outcome they were seeking to prevent, by spurring both Iran and its Arab neighbours to seek to acquire nuclear weapons. Read more…
Rivers Assembly invites nine Fubara commissioner nominees for screening
The Rivers State House of Assembly has invited nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara for screening to become members of his cabinet. The nominations follow the dissolution of the previous cabinet after a peace agreement in February Read more…
Medical council suspends three doctors over death of Adichie’s son, full probe to follow
The panel also found professional misconduct on the part of 10 other practitioners from Atlantis Paediatric Hospital. The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three doctors for for alleged medical negligence and professional misconduct in the death Read more…
FAAC records contradict Eno, show Akwa Ibom received N119.82bn derivation funds in four months
Mr Eno had, during a prayer meeting on Sunday, 1 March, at Government House, Uyo, stated that the state had stopped receiving the oil derivation revenue since September 2025. Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) records published by the Office of Read more…
Intra-party Squabbles Distracting INEC From Core Mandate – Amupitan
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern that certain pitfalls, particularly internal wrangling within political parties and numerous litigations, may negatively affect the process. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, Read more…
Anosike elected new Anambra APC chairman
The former representative of Anambra North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Emmanuel Anosike, has emerged as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State. Anosike was elected through a consensus arrangement at the party’s state congress held in Read more…
Rivers Assembly invites nine Fubara commissioner nominees for screening
The Rivers State House of Assembly has invited nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara for screening to become members of his cabinet. The nominations follow the dissolution of the previous cabinet after a peace agreement in February Read more…
2027: Ukachukwu urges APC stakeholders to invest in party
Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has urged members of the party to work for its growth in the state. Ukachukwu told members and stakeholders of the Read more…
JUST IN: Senegal beat Morocco, clinch 2025 AFCON trophy
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a lone-goal victory over hosts Morocco. Pape Gueye scored in the fourth minute of extra time to secure victory for Senegal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Read more…
Peter Obi hails Super Eagles’ AFCON third-place finish
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has congratulated the Super Eagles on their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. Nigeria secured the bronze medal Read more…
On Course! Eagles thrash Mambas to book q’final slot
Nigeria booked a comfortable place in the quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique at the Fez Stadium, producing one of their most convincing performances of the tournament. The Super Eagles took control early and were rewarded in the 20th Read more…
AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to finish group stage unbeaten
Nigeria maintained their perfect record at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 victory over Uganda in their final Group C match at the Fez Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring in the 28th Read more…
Hungary will block ‘every’ EU decision on Ukraine over ‘oil blockade’ – Orban
Budapest has accused Kiev of halting critical energy flows from Russia via the Druzhba pipeline Hungary is ready to block all EU decisions that are important to Ukraine in response to Kiev’s “oil blockade” of supplies from Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orban Read more…
FEC approves six major road projects across Nigeria
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the government plans to commission at least four road projects in each of the six geo-political zones by 15 May. The federal government, on Wednesday, approved six major road projects across the country. Read more…
Grid collapse: Tinubu mulls Grid Asset Management Company
As part of its concerted efforts to address the incessant collapse of the national grid and its attendant mass blackout, the present administration will soon establish a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) to tackle challenges in the transmission chain of Read more…
FAAC records contradict Eno, show Akwa Ibom received N119.82bn derivation funds in four months
Mr Eno had, during a prayer meeting on Sunday, 1 March, at Government House, Uyo, stated that the state had stopped receiving the oil derivation revenue since September 2025. Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) records published by the Office of 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…
Sorry Trump, we’re not ready
United States President, Donald Trump, has served notice of getting his military stomp Nigeria, gun-a-blazing. By air strikes or raw land infantry invasion, the US military will test their established military efficiency in Nigeria. Mission? To stop the killing of Read more…