2027: ‘Stop politics, Nigerians are dying’ – Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has issued a stern warning to political leaders, criticizing the focus on the 2027 elections while violence continues to devastate communities across Nigeria. In a statement shared on his official X Read more…
Senate: We’ll deliver state police by year end
The Senate has stated that it will complete the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to allow the creation of state police before the end of 2026. The Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, told Sunday PUNCH on Friday that the upper chamber would Read more…
Tinubu’s gun and the fatal ricochet of El-Rufai’s pistol
Festus Adebayo Critics must talk. When they accused me of killing the opposition, but I didn’t have a gun.” That was President Bola Tinubu talking last week. It was at the interfaith breaking of fast with members of the Senate which held at Read more…
Controversy mounts over new electoral law
All is now set for the epic battle for the 2027 general elections with the release of the revised timetable of activities by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). With the new timeframe, party primaries — along with the resolution Read more…
2027: Ogun Will Elect First Female Governor—Iyabo Obasanjo
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo has declared that Ogun State will produce Nigeria’s first elected female governor in 2027 if she emerges as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with journalists at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Read more…
Pontifical Academy for Life: New Statutes introduce Supporters
The new Statutes of the Pontifical Academy for Life introduce a new category. The Academy was founded by John Paul II in 1994 to defend and promote the value of human life and the dignity of the person. Vatican News Read more…
Amb. Ikebunwa Condemns Gunmen Attack on Peter Obi in Edo
From Ijeoma John, Nnewi The frontline House of Representatives candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna, has strongly condemned the recent attack reportedly targeted at Peter Obi in Read more…
Iran’s Khamenei presumed dead after U.S.-Israel strikes, sources say
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, multiple Israeli official sources and a senior U.S. intelligence official told CBS News. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier Saturday that there are Read more…
Military cargo plane loaded with cash crashes on highway
At least 15 people were killed and a dozen vehicles damaged in the incident in Bolivia A military cargo aircraft carrying large quantities of newly printed cash crashed onto a busy highway near Bolivia’s administrative capital late Friday, killing at Read more…
2027: INEC’s revised timetable booby trap against opposition -ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) updated timetable for the 2027 general election. The ADC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, yesterday, said the table contains booby traps that could aid Read more…
Attack on Peter Obi, threat to democracy, civil order – Group
The South East ADC Mobilisation Network and Diaspora Affairs (SEMNDA) has condemned the reported attack on Peter Obi and other chieftains of African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, Edo State, last Monday. The group described the attack as a threat Read more…
Over 200 men wielding AK-47s stormed Yelwata – Police witness
A prosecution witness on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that some disgruntled Fulani chiefs sponsored over 200 armed men wielding AK-47 rifles to carry out the June 13, 2025, attack on Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area Read more…
2027: ‘Stop politics, Nigerians are dying’ – Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has issued a stern warning to political leaders, criticizing the focus on the 2027 elections while violence continues to devastate communities across Nigeria. In a statement shared on his official X Read more…
Tinubu’s gun and the fatal ricochet of El-Rufai’s pistol
Festus Adebayo Critics must talk. When they accused me of killing the opposition, but I didn’t have a gun.” That was President Bola Tinubu talking last week. It was at the interfaith breaking of fast with members of the Senate which held at Read more…
Controversy mounts over new electoral law
All is now set for the epic battle for the 2027 general elections with the release of the revised timetable of activities by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). With the new timeframe, party primaries — along with the resolution Read more…
2027: Ogun Will Elect First Female Governor—Iyabo Obasanjo
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo has declared that Ogun State will produce Nigeria’s first elected female governor in 2027 if she emerges as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with journalists at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in 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…
Military cargo plane loaded with cash crashes on highway
At least 15 people were killed and a dozen vehicles damaged in the incident in Bolivia A military cargo aircraft carrying large quantities of newly printed cash crashed onto a busy highway near Bolivia’s administrative capital late Friday, killing at Read more…
Naira redesign: Court sets June deadline to conclude Emefiele’s trial
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has fixed ten fresh hearing dates to conclude the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, who is facing charges related to the naira redesign, filed by the Read more…
No going back on main market closure, don’t push me to demolish it – Soludo warns traders
The governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has said there is no going back on the order to shut down the Main Market in Onitsha, a decision that has generated tension in the state since it was made on Read more…
Closure of Onitsha Main Market: Non indigenes urged to be law abiding
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Association of Non Indigenes Welfare in Anambra State(ANISA/ANIAS), has urged non indigenes in Anambra State to remain law abiding while the government is working round the clock to resolve the issue of Onitsha Main Market closure amicably. 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…