Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz “not acceptable”
What to know about the Iran war today:The Trump administration was preparing for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, according to sources with direct knowledge of the planning, even as diplomacy continued on a potential peace deal. Although, Read more…
ADC leaders denied access to El-Rufai in ICPC custody
Some leaders of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) were on Friday denied access to see a former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The Read more…
Court’s voiding of INEC timetable: Opposition parties, lawyers hail judiciary, knock INEC
Legal practitioners and opposition figures on Friday hailed the Federal High Court ruling, which invalidated the timelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of primaries and nomination of candidates. In a judgement delivered on Wednesday, Justice Read more…
NDC constitutes national selection committee for governorship, NASS primaries
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has constituted a National Selection Committee to oversee the screening and selection of aspirants ahead of its governorship and National Assembly primaries. In a statement issued by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, the party said, Read more…
Ebola spreads panic in Nigeria
The worsening outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in some African countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, and now extending to South Sudan, has triggered panic among Nigerians. Death toll from the disease in the affected countries has Read more…
JUST IN: Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna Completes NDC Screening reaffirms commitment to Grassroots Mobilization
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi The frontline Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) aspirant for the Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency seat, Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna, has successfully completed the party’s screening exercise held in Abuja, expressing confidence in the credibility Read more…
Nnewichi community celebrates Dr. Alutu College of Excellence and Computer Studies over outstanding performance at Nnewi North quiz, debate competition
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi The President General of Nnewichi Community, Engr. Sir. Emmanuel Udoka Chukwueloka, CKSMA, on behalf of the good people of Nnewichi Community, has congratulated Dr. Alutu’s College of Excellence and Computer Studies, Nnewichi, for its exceptional performance Read more…
2027: Court voids INEC’s timetable for parties’ primaries, nomination of candidates
The judgement, delivered Wednesday, gutted key parts of INEC’s Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for 2027 General Election. The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified key aspects of the timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for key Read more…
Israel saved missiles while US burned through its stocks during Iran war – WaPo
US forces reportedly engaged twice as many Iranian missiles as the IDF Israel conserved its air defense interceptors during the Iran war while the US expended significant portions of its stockpiles, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing anonymous US Read more…
Ikedife Jr. congratulates Vin Onyeka on his emergence as APC Reps candidate
By Ijeoma John , Nnewi The South East Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon.Dozie Ikedife Jr. has congratulated Hon. Vincent Onyeka on his emergence as the Federal House of Representatives Candidate of the party in the Read more…
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS PROFESSOR SEGUN AINA AS NEW JAMB REGISTRAR President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on Read more…
Barrister C.U Okeke’s claims border on absurdity and incredulity: Chief Innocent Okoli, PG Uruagu
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The PG Uruagu Nnewi Quarter, Chief Innocent Okoli (Makuochukwu), has called on Barrister C.U. Okeke to comport himself orderly, because his utterances in the social media were intended to cast aspersions on Uruagu people on an Read more…
Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz “not acceptable”
What to know about the Iran war today:The Trump administration was preparing for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, according to sources with direct knowledge of the planning, even as diplomacy continued on a potential peace deal. Although, Read more…
ADC leaders denied access to El-Rufai in ICPC custody
Some leaders of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) were on Friday denied access to see a former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The Read more…
Court’s voiding of INEC timetable: Opposition parties, lawyers hail judiciary, knock INEC
Legal practitioners and opposition figures on Friday hailed the Federal High Court ruling, which invalidated the timelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of primaries and nomination of candidates. In a judgement delivered on Wednesday, Justice Read more…
NDC constitutes national selection committee for governorship, NASS primaries
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has constituted a National Selection Committee to oversee the screening and selection of aspirants ahead of its governorship and National Assembly primaries. In a statement issued by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, the party said, Read more…
BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo finally wins Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr
Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has finally won the Saudi Pro League title. They were confirmed champions on Thursday, thanks to a 4-2 win over relegation battlers Damac. The title race had gone down to the final day after Al-Nassr Read more…
Ndi Anambra urged To Invest in Sports for All Round Development of School Children
.. As MoLS Oba hosts 2026 Interhouse Sports By Uzo Ugwunze Ndi Anambra especially from the Non governmental and private sectors have been urged to invest in Children’s Sports for all round development and empowerment. The call was made during Read more…
Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko: Those who see ballet dancers as unserious ignorant, close-minded
(Continued from yesterday) Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko is an American-Nigerian artist and professional ballet dancer whose craft and sterling stage presence have earned her an enviable reputation in the United States and, indeed, across the globe. In the concluding part of Read more…
Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko: My life as ballet dancer in US
In a world where ballet has long been shaped by tradition and often narrow definitions of identity, a new generation of dancers is quietly but powerfully redrawing the lines. Among them is a remarkable artist, Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko, an American-Nigerian, whose Read more…
Fidelity bank pledges support for Anambra’s moral, ethical reformation programme
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Fidelity Bank has pledged to partner with the Anambra State Ministry of Information and Value Reformation on the state government’s planned moral and ethical rebirth campaign. The assurance came when a delegation from the bank’s Ziks Avenue, Read more…
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd (IVM) partners with Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) to build a multipurpose Automotive center in Awka
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The Chairman and CEO of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd (IVM), Chief Dr Innocent Chukwuma (Opkuzu Ndigbo) arrived UNIZIK Awka permanent site to perfect and inspect the site that the university granted to the IVM. The Read more…
Obi critiques Tinubu’s borrowing as a long-term burden on Nigeria
Former 2023 presidential aspirant Mr Peter Gregory Obi has again expressed strong criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his borrowing practices, which he believes are not being used for production or development purposes. Obi’s remarks came in response to Read more…
Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns
-U.S. President Donald Trump entered his final talks with Xi Jinping on Friday touting economic wins that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started. Trump Read more…
2027: Aspirants laud Soludo’s option A4 for APGA primaries
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, aspirants to the various political positions under the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State have commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for adopting the Option A4 system of voting in the party’s 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…