Igwe Azia Celebrates First New Yam Festival in Style
By Ifeoma Ejiofor The sleepy town of Azia in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State came alive on Thursday as HRH Igwe Francis U. Chikezie (Ugodinaobi), Igwe Azia II, celebrated his first New Yam Festival in a colourful ceremony. Read more…
Iran bags US hardware, German voters revolt, and Zelensky survives a 160 km ‘near-miss’: RT stories that shaped the week
RT’s essential stories of the past seven days included an oil-price surge, an AfD shockwave in Germany, and increasingly alarming warnings about AI Gulf turns into a shooting gallery The US-Iran conflict moved increasingly onto the water this week, with Read more…
The Labour Party candidate for the Nnewi Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Anthony Okafor receives Igwe Nnewi blessings
Hon Ikenna A Okafor, the Labour Party candidate for the Nnewi Federal Constituency went before His Royal Highness Igwe Dr KON Orizu III to formally inform him that after months of contests with his adversaries, that he had emerged as Read more…
Lawyer faults IGP’s comment, insists Nigerians have right to film police on duty
During an interaction with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association in Abuja on Tuesday, the IGP had expressed concern that Nigerians have started recording police officers everywhere, including at restaurants. Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has faulted a recent comment by Read more…
ASUU threatens nationwide strike over unmet 2025 agreement
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume its suspended nationwide strike, accusing the Federal and state governments of failing to fully implement the December 2025 agreement reached with the union fully. The union also demanded payment of Read more…
Tinubu, APC pray court to dismiss Atiku’s alleged forgery suit
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu have prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss, in its entirety, a suit filed by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of Action Democratic Congress (ADC). The News Agency Read more…
First Lady unveils national food bank for the South-East, empowers 5,000 in Anambra
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-East geopolitical zone and inaugurated the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)-sponsored ICT Experience Centre at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. She also flagged off Read more…
Fani-Kayode expresses shock over murder of Fakunle, Nwankwo in South Africa
Says killing of Nigerians unacceptable Eight Nigerians killed in 2026 Over 100 Nigerian nationals murdered between 2022 and 2026 Over 30 killed by South African Police Service officers, South African Defence Force The Nigerian High Commissioner-Designate to South Africa, Chief Read more…
THE AUCTION OF ECCLESIASTICAL IMPRIMATUR: A DISTURBING SHOW OF SHAME AND THE URGENT NEED TO QUARANTINE RELIGIOUS AUTHORITY FROM THE 2027 ELECTIONEERING CAMPAIGNS
Chief Nduka Obaigben- CEO of Arisnews, only a fortnight ago, in his characteristically elitist but profoundly sensible counsel, admonished politicians, particularly presidential aspirants, to embrace issues-based campaigns and jettison the dangerous temptation of religious-based politicking. That admonition was not only Read more…
Ojoto Rising Star Charity Foundation Trains 500 Youths and Women on Health, Safety and Lifesaving Skills
By Uzo Ugwunze Over 500 youths, women, and community leaders are currently gathered at Ojoto Girls Secondary School, Afor Bulu Eke Hall, Ojoto community in Idemili South LGA, Anambra State for a 5-day intensive training on healthcare, Safety and Lifesaving Read more…
2027: Quit presidential race, back us – Kwankwaso tells Atiku
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has asked the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar to quit his 2027 presidential ambition and support the NDC. Kwankwaso made this appeal on Thursday while receiving members Read more…
Yemen’s Houthis seize key city on Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday, with witnesses telling AFP of fighters marching on the area chanting “death to America, death to Israel”. Saudi Arabia meanwhile launched dozens of airstrikes in Read more…
Iran bags US hardware, German voters revolt, and Zelensky survives a 160 km ‘near-miss’: RT stories that shaped the week
RT’s essential stories of the past seven days included an oil-price surge, an AfD shockwave in Germany, and increasingly alarming warnings about AI Gulf turns into a shooting gallery The US-Iran conflict moved increasingly onto the water this week, with Read more…
The Labour Party candidate for the Nnewi Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Anthony Okafor receives Igwe Nnewi blessings
Hon Ikenna A Okafor, the Labour Party candidate for the Nnewi Federal Constituency went before His Royal Highness Igwe Dr KON Orizu III to formally inform him that after months of contests with his adversaries, that he had emerged as Read more…
Tinubu, APC pray court to dismiss Atiku’s alleged forgery suit
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu have prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss, in its entirety, a suit filed by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of Action Democratic Congress (ADC). The News Agency Read more…
Fani-Kayode expresses shock over murder of Fakunle, Nwankwo in South Africa
Says killing of Nigerians unacceptable Eight Nigerians killed in 2026 Over 100 Nigerian nationals murdered between 2022 and 2026 Over 30 killed by South African Police Service officers, South African Defence Force The Nigerian High Commissioner-Designate to South Africa, Chief Read more…
Gusau confirms resignation as NFF president
Mr Gusau announced his decision at a press conference at the NFF headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed his resignation from office, bringing his four-year tenure to an end 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…
Iran bags US hardware, German voters revolt, and Zelensky survives a 160 km ‘near-miss’: RT stories that shaped the week
RT’s essential stories of the past seven days included an oil-price surge, an AfD shockwave in Germany, and increasingly alarming warnings about AI Gulf turns into a shooting gallery The US-Iran conflict moved increasingly onto the water this week, with Read more…
First Lady unveils national food bank for the South-East, empowers 5,000 in Anambra
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-East geopolitical zone and inaugurated the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)-sponsored ICT Experience Centre at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. She also flagged off Read more…
I’ll retain Tinubu’s naira float policy if elected in 2027 — Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has said he would retain President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s naira float policy if elected president. Obi, however, said his administration would seek to strengthen the currency Read more…
US delivers equipment to NAF for counter-terrorism operations
The United States has delivered military equipment to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to combat terrorism and other security threats in the region. The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) disclosed this Read more…
Iran says it’s ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan
What to know about the Iran war today: Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Monday that Tehran has been preparing for the new sanctions announced by the U.S. “for a long time” and that it is ready to face them. U.S. Treasury Secretary 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…