Inside corruption trial that sent ex-minister Mamman to record 75 years in prison
Mr Mamman’s case has brought renewed attention to how public officers’ conduct in office has deepened Nigeria’s long-running power crisis. When the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the re-arrest of the fleeing former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman in May, the news Read more…
Russian military drone company owner injured by car bomb
An explosive device was planted under the vehicle of Vladimir Tkachuk, whose firm manufactures UAVs widely used by Russian troops in Ukraine A businessman involved in producing a kamikaze drone widely used by Russian troops in Ukraine was injured by Read more…
Atiku Condemns $4.5bn NNPCL Refinancing, Says It’s Mortgaging Future of Nigerians
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the approval of $4.5 billion by the National Economic Council (NEC) for the refinancing of an oil-backed loan contracted by Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Read more…
Nigeria eyes $50bn from 22 offshore oil, gas projects
Nigeria is positioning itself for a fresh wave of upstream investment, with 22 major offshore oil and gas projects expected to attract between $30 billion and $50 billion in investments over the next five years, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Read more…
Tinubu Applauds Rescue Of 308 Kwara, Niger Kidnap Victims
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as evidence of growing synergy among the country’s security agencies. Of those rescued, 163 were abducted from Woro Read more…
Army puts N60m price on wanted ISWAP gov, deputy
The Nigerian Army has placed a combined N60m bounty on two top leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province, including the group’s governor, Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, and his deputy, Muhammad Jidda, after declaring them wanted over their Read more…
Why we froze Osun govt accounts — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has explained why it froze the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds despite the state’s August 15 governorship election. The Read more…
3 children found dead at Ezenwanyi shrine in Ideani
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Three children have been confirmed dead, while another is battling for survival at an alleged Ezenwanyi shrine in Umuoduba Village, Ideani, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Anambra State Police Command disclosed that the Read more…
Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday or Thursday, while Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement to reopen the critical waterway and potentially help bring an end to the Read more…
Nzuko-ora Nnewi inaugurates the New Board of Trustees on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026: HRH Igwe KON Orizu III tasks them to action
Following the dissolution of the Ofordeme -led Board of Trustees BOT of Nzuko-Ora Nnewi, the new members appointed from the four quarters of Nnewi were sworn in by Chief Lotanna Okoli SAN during the monthly meeting of the town’s union. Read more…
Police summon VeryDarkMan, quiz AIG over allegations
The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, institutional discipline and the rule of law amid the controversy surrounding social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Read more…
Fake Agency Probe: Businessman tells Reps how he paid N400m for PFIPC contract
“I had to pay N400 million for the facilitation of that project to show my strength that I would be able to handle the project. At the same time, he (Adeyemi) said it would fast-track the mobilisation for the contract.” Read more…
Atiku Condemns $4.5bn NNPCL Refinancing, Says It’s Mortgaging Future of Nigerians
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the approval of $4.5 billion by the National Economic Council (NEC) for the refinancing of an oil-backed loan contracted by Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Read more…
Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday or Thursday, while Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement to reopen the critical waterway and potentially help bring an end to the Read more…
Wike: Amaechi’s Vice Presidency of No Use to Rivers Peoples, Has Zero Electoral Value
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched an attack on his predecessor and former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, saying his candidacy as presidential running mate to Atiku Abubakar on the platform of African Democratic Congress Read more…
Rivers: Reason Fubara’s second term bid was denied – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has blamed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s failed bid for a second term on what he described as poor political decisions and misleading advice from close associates and external interests during the Rivers 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…
2026World Cup: African Fans support Mexico against the South Africa
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The xenophobic unofficial policy driven by some South African citizens against fellow African residents has resulted in African countries fans rooting for Mexico to win. Many of these fans who had made different caricatures on Facebook Read more…
Russian military drone company owner injured by car bomb
An explosive device was planted under the vehicle of Vladimir Tkachuk, whose firm manufactures UAVs widely used by Russian troops in Ukraine A businessman involved in producing a kamikaze drone widely used by Russian troops in Ukraine was injured by Read more…
Atiku Condemns $4.5bn NNPCL Refinancing, Says It’s Mortgaging Future of Nigerians
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the approval of $4.5 billion by the National Economic Council (NEC) for the refinancing of an oil-backed loan contracted by Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Read more…
Nigeria eyes $50bn from 22 offshore oil, gas projects
Nigeria is positioning itself for a fresh wave of upstream investment, with 22 major offshore oil and gas projects expected to attract between $30 billion and $50 billion in investments over the next five years, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Read more…
Why we froze Osun govt accounts — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has explained why it froze the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds despite the state’s August 15 governorship election. The 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…
Enugu Air Plane Skids off Runway at Benin Airport
The management of Enugu Air has confirmed that one of its aircraft was involved in a mishap after landing at Benin Airport Thursday. In a statement, the management of the state-owned carrier stated that “our aircraft operating into Benin experienced 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…