Ex-PDP Spokesman, Metuh, Appointed Mobilisation Chief for Tinubu’s Campaign
A former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has been appointed director of organisation and mobilisation in the renewed hope ambassadors (RHA) ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement, director of media and publicity Read more…
Trump says U.S. officials are traveling to Pakistan for new Iran talks
What to know about the Iran war today:President Trump posted on social media early Sunday that he was sending representatives to Pakistan for another round of negotiations with Iran. Sources told CBS News that Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Read more…
ADC Primary: Obi Lobbies Amaechi To Shelve Presidential Bid
Former Rivers State governor and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has turned down an appeal by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to shelve his 2027 ambition in his favour. It was learnt that the appeal was made at a meeting Read more…
El-Rufai issues public alert in detention
Malam Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna, has alerted the public to what he called “certain malicious orchestrations” directed against him. El-Rufai, in a statement signed and released on Sunday by Muyiwa Adekeye, his Media Adviser, said the unwarranted Read more…
ADC slams FG’s reintegration plan for insurgents as ‘dangerous softness’
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to reintegrate hundreds of former insurgents into society, saying the approach shows a dangerous softness towards terrorism. In a statement on Sunday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Read more…
Igbowood debuts, plans multi-billion naira film village
A new cultural front has opened in Nigeria’s creative space as the Igbowood Film Industry formally launches in the Federal Capital Territory, promising to use film as a powerful tool to preserve and promote the Igbo language and heritage. At an Read more…
Nnewi Affairs: Indigenes express concern over failure to uphold 1997 Rotational Agreement in LG race
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi The people of Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State led by prominent Nnewi – born Entrepreneur and sports enthusiast, Chief Gabriel Chukwuma have shown their dissatisfaction with disregard of the 1997 Nnewi Read more…
The ‘Nnewi Solution Team’, determined to resist forced political arrangement
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo Ever since the political chicanery adopted to deny Nnewichi the right to present the next Council Chairman of Nnewi North LGA, things in Nnewi have never been the same. That action being promoted by a tiny Read more…
Nafiu Bala ‘Commercialised’ His Conscience, Says Dino Melaye
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has accused a factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, of “commercialising his conscience” amid the opposition party’s lingering leadership crisis. Melaye made the allegation during an appearance on the Read more…
‘I won 2023 presidential election’ – Peter Obi insists
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his long-held position that he won the 2023 presidential election, insisting that the outcome declared by the electoral system did not reflect the actual result as he perceived Read more…
Flooding: Anambra begins clearance of waterways
The Anambra State Government has announced the commencement of statewide clearance of waterways and drainage channels as part of measures to prevent flooding and environmental degradation ahead of the rainy season. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Tochukwu Obodogha, disclosed in Read more…
Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as it closes the critical chokepoint again
What to know about the Iran war today:Iran’s military announced Saturday that it has resumed control of the Strait of Hormuz. It warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Read more…
Ex-PDP Spokesman, Metuh, Appointed Mobilisation Chief for Tinubu’s Campaign
A former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has been appointed director of organisation and mobilisation in the renewed hope ambassadors (RHA) ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement, director of media and publicity Read more…
Trump says U.S. officials are traveling to Pakistan for new Iran talks
What to know about the Iran war today:President Trump posted on social media early Sunday that he was sending representatives to Pakistan for another round of negotiations with Iran. Sources told CBS News that Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Read more…
ADC Primary: Obi Lobbies Amaechi To Shelve Presidential Bid
Former Rivers State governor and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has turned down an appeal by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to shelve his 2027 ambition in his favour. It was learnt that the appeal was made at a meeting Read more…
ADC slams FG’s reintegration plan for insurgents as ‘dangerous softness’
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to reintegrate hundreds of former insurgents into society, saying the approach shows a dangerous softness towards terrorism. In a statement on Sunday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji 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…
JUST IN: CAF declares Morocco winner of AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The continental football umpire disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday night. Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in a highly-controversial final match 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…
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…
Iran declares Hormuz ‘completely open’ to all commercial vessels
Tehran has announced the complete reopening of the waterway for the entire duration of the ceasefire in Lebanon Passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared on Read more…
Brazilian firm, Petrobras, teams up with Arthur Eze’s Oranto Petroleum in offshore oil block operation in Central Africa
Brazil’s Petrobras has signed an agreement to acquire 75 per cent stake and assume operatorship of Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe from Oranto Petroleum. The oil block is currently held by Oranto Petroleum, which has a 90 per cent Read more…
SON presents MANCAP certificates to companies in Nnewi, recertificated many
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) has presented Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates to companies in Nnewi, Anambra State as some of them received recertification. The event which took place in the industrial community was 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…