US ‘humiliated’ by Iranian leadership – German chancellor
Friedrich Merz says Washington has “no convincing strategy” in talks with Tehran The US lacks a coherent negotiation strategy and is being “humiliated” by Iran, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday. Merz made the remarks as the vital Strait of Hormuz Read more…
Operation Wetie’: ADC Backs Makinde, Says Only Intending Election Riggers Are Afraid
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its weight behind Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde following controversy surrounding his recent “Operation Wetie” remark, insisting that the statement has been widely misinterpreted. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, in Read more…
Pope: Anglicans and Catholics must continue working to overcome differences
Meeting for the first time with the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Leo XIV encourages Catholics and Anglicans to proclaim Christ to the world together, working to overcome any differences and challenges. Pope Leo XIV held an audience on Monday Read more…
Nigeria’s public debt stock hits N159.28trn in Q4 2025 — NBS
Nigeria’s public debt stock increased from N153.29 trillion (103.94 billion dollars) in the third quarter of 2025 to N159.28 trillion (110.97 billion dollars) in Q4 2025. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its Nigerian Domestic and Foreign Read more…
Buhari, Boss Mustapha’s signatures were forged to defraud Nigeria of $6.2m in CBN – EFCC insists at Emefiele trial
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, insisted on Monday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory that the signatures of late President Muhammadu Buhari and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, were Read more…
Kingibe dragged to ICPC over alleged N100m kickback for ‘fake’ contract
Senator representing the FCT in the 10th National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has been dragged to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for allegedly collecting N100 million to facilitate a nonexistent Federal Government’s contract. In a petition Read more…
2027: Jonathan, Obi, Igbo leaders in closed-door parley
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Anambra governor and 2023 Labour Party ( LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, with some Igbo leaders, met on Monday in Abuja over the 2027 general election. Obi, who spoke with journalists after the parley which Read more…
Idemili North Mayor debunks alleged attack on House Of Reps aspirant by thugs linked to him
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Mayor of Idemili North LGA, Chief Nkwoka Stanley Chigbo(Ochendo Idemili) has debunked the allegation of Hon Ifeanyichukwu Anthony Ibezi alleging that thugs linked to him were behind the purported attempted assassination with two policemen hospitalized The Read more…
War in the Middle East: latest developments
– Iran FM to meet Putin – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg early on Monday and is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian and Iranian state media reported. The expected meeting comes off Read more…
NDC entices Obi, Kwankwaso with presidential ticket
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) reached out to two prominent chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join its platform and pick the presidential and vice presidential tickets to contest the 2027 elections. In an X post yesterday, the 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…
You’re unworthy of your office — APC blasts Makinde over ‘Operation Wetie’ remark
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde unworthy of his office after he invoked “Operation Wetie” at an opposition summit in Ibadan, describing his remarks as a reckless incitement to violence. Makinde had addressed Read more…
US ‘humiliated’ by Iranian leadership – German chancellor
Friedrich Merz says Washington has “no convincing strategy” in talks with Tehran The US lacks a coherent negotiation strategy and is being “humiliated” by Iran, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday. Merz made the remarks as the vital Strait of Hormuz Read more…
Operation Wetie’: ADC Backs Makinde, Says Only Intending Election Riggers Are Afraid
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its weight behind Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde following controversy surrounding his recent “Operation Wetie” remark, insisting that the statement has been widely misinterpreted. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, in Read more…
2027: Jonathan, Obi, Igbo leaders in closed-door parley
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Anambra governor and 2023 Labour Party ( LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, with some Igbo leaders, met on Monday in Abuja over the 2027 general election. Obi, who spoke with journalists after the parley which Read more…
Idemili North Mayor debunks alleged attack on House Of Reps aspirant by thugs linked to him
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Mayor of Idemili North LGA, Chief Nkwoka Stanley Chigbo(Ochendo Idemili) has debunked the allegation of Hon Ifeanyichukwu Anthony Ibezi alleging that thugs linked to him were behind the purported attempted assassination with two policemen hospitalized The 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…
Former Super Eagles striker Eneramo collapses, dies during match
Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. Eneramo, 40, was playing at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the television area of Kaduna when the tragic incident occurred on Friday. He 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…
Nigeria’s public debt stock hits N159.28trn in Q4 2025 — NBS
Nigeria’s public debt stock increased from N153.29 trillion (103.94 billion dollars) in the third quarter of 2025 to N159.28 trillion (110.97 billion dollars) in Q4 2025. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its Nigerian Domestic and Foreign Read more…
EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chair, Ayeni over ‘N36bn, $30m fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud. Ayeni was reportedly picked up in Abuja and is currently in EFCC custody Read more…
ASMATA PG Lauds Soludo for Slashing, Harmonizing IGR for Traders
By Uzo Ugwunze The President General, Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association ASMATA, Chief Humphrey Anuna (Onwa Oraeri) has lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo for Slashing and harmonizing the Internally Generated Revenue IGR payment for traders in Anambra markets. Speaking shortly Read more…
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting. The status of 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…