UNIZIK to Host 2nd National Child Rights Summit Oct. 15
By Uzo Ugwunze Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, will on Thursday, October 15, 2026, host the second edition of the National Child Rights Summit. The summit, themed “Harnessing Digital Technologies for Child Protection and Empowerment in Developing Countries: Opportunities and Challenges,” Read more…
Washington suspends sanctions on Russian fuel trade, including import to US
The waiver is scheduled to stay in force until at least April 7, 2027 The US Treasury Department has announced a temporary sanctions waiver on the Russian fuel trade amid skyrocketing global prices. The move allows the sale, delivery, offloading, Read more…
Abia voters lament as INEC officials abandon PVC collection centres
Eligible voters in Umuahia, Abia State, have expressed anger and disappointment after failing to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) on the first day of the nationwide collection exercise. The voters accused officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Read more…
‘You owe me apology,’ Atiku slams Tinubu’s 30-day petrol discount
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount at NNPC stations, describing it as a temporary measure that does not address the Read more…
APC Chides Obi Over 2023 Poll, Challenges Him On Anambra Liabilities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has criticised the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his claim that he won the 2023 presidential election. This is even as they challenged him to honour an earlier Read more…
2027: Wike calls for INEC sanction against Amaechi over Tinubu attacks
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to sanction Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, over his remarks about President Bola Tinubu and his supporters Read more…
Police Arrest Ex-Convict Over Robberies Targeting POS Operators in Awka
By Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old ex-convict, Chidera Anthony Eleh, popularly known as “Timaya”, over his alleged involvement in a series of motorcycle-assisted robberies targeting Point-of-Sale (POS) operators and other unsuspecting victims in Awka, Read more…
JUSUN Anambra Frowns At Alleged Assault, Intimidation Of Court Bailiffs In Awka By DPO B Division Awka
By Chukwudi Ebele The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Anambra State chapter has frowned at the intimidation, harassment and assault on court bailiffs at their duty post by officials of the Nigerian Police led by it’s B Division Awka Read more…
Iran strikes tankers outside Hormuz in signs of expanding campaign
Two commercial vessels were hit within 24 hours — one off Qatar, the first attack in that area in six months, and one off Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman — as IRGC-affiliated outlets suggested Tehran had extended operations beyond Read more…
2027: Only mad men will vote Tinubu – Amaechi
The vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, has said only “mad men” would vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Amaechi made the statement on Thursday at the Edo State ADC stakeholders’ town Read more…
Asaba Massacre: Obasanjo urges forgiveness, reconciliation
The Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge questioned former President Obasanjo’s “never again” appeal, recalling that the Odi killings occurred during Obasanjo’s administration as president. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged survivors and families of victims of the 1967 Asaba Massacre Read more…
CBN moves to avert fresh banking crisis with tougher rules
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stepped up enforcement of banking regulations, with banks now required to hold capital that reflects the level of risks they take. This comes as the regulator tightened its scrutiny of insider lending, corporate Read more…
Washington suspends sanctions on Russian fuel trade, including import to US
The waiver is scheduled to stay in force until at least April 7, 2027 The US Treasury Department has announced a temporary sanctions waiver on the Russian fuel trade amid skyrocketing global prices. The move allows the sale, delivery, offloading, Read more…
Abia voters lament as INEC officials abandon PVC collection centres
Eligible voters in Umuahia, Abia State, have expressed anger and disappointment after failing to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) on the first day of the nationwide collection exercise. The voters accused officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Read more…
‘You owe me apology,’ Atiku slams Tinubu’s 30-day petrol discount
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount at NNPC stations, describing it as a temporary measure that does not address the Read more…
APC Chides Obi Over 2023 Poll, Challenges Him On Anambra Liabilities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has criticised the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his claim that he won the 2023 presidential election. This is even as they challenged him to honour an earlier Read more…
Pope to Special Olympics: ‘As you know, I too am very fond of sport’
Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalls his own great fondness of sports and invites them to live holy lives following the example of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, ‘who, in love with Jesus, knew how to 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…
Washington suspends sanctions on Russian fuel trade, including import to US
The waiver is scheduled to stay in force until at least April 7, 2027 The US Treasury Department has announced a temporary sanctions waiver on the Russian fuel trade amid skyrocketing global prices. The move allows the sale, delivery, offloading, Read more…
APC Chides Obi Over 2023 Poll, Challenges Him On Anambra Liabilities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has criticised the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his claim that he won the 2023 presidential election. This is even as they challenged him to honour an earlier Read more…
Police Arrest Ex-Convict Over Robberies Targeting POS Operators in Awka
By Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old ex-convict, Chidera Anthony Eleh, popularly known as “Timaya”, over his alleged involvement in a series of motorcycle-assisted robberies targeting Point-of-Sale (POS) operators and other unsuspecting victims in Awka, Read more…
CBN moves to avert fresh banking crisis with tougher rules
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stepped up enforcement of banking regulations, with banks now required to hold capital that reflects the level of risks they take. This comes as the regulator tightened its scrutiny of insider lending, corporate Read more…
World fights costly petrol, Tinubu defends it
Something extraordinary is happening across the world. Governments are losing sleep over the intolerably rising prices of petrol and diesel. They are cutting taxes, subsidizing fuel, capping prices, releasing strategic reserves, relaxing regulations and strong-arming oil companies. Where relief has Read more…
Anambra Declares October 3 Statewide Clean-Up Day
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State Government has declared Saturday, October 3, 2026, as a statewide sanitation and clean-up exercise to commemorate the World and National Clean-Up Day. The Commissioner for Environment, Dr Clem Aguiyi, said the exercise is aimed at Read more…
OBI-SOLUDO FEUD: CLO DECLARES PRESS WAR UNHEALTHY, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE AND ELDERS’ INTERVENTION*
By Uzo Ugwunze The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Anambra State Branch, has expressed deep concern over the escalating war of words, vitriolic attacks and unsubstantiated accusations between two of Anambra’s most respected sons and former Governors, His Excellency Mr. Peter 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…