US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe. Trump had threatened a drawdown in forces earlier this week Read more…
2027: Fubara’s Loyalists Dare Wike, Pick Re-election Form for Governor
In a bold political move that signals that another rift may be brewing in Rivers State, a coalition of elders and supporters has openly defied the direction of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, by procuring the Read more…
Minimum wage can no longer guarantee modest standard of living — Peter Obi
One of the leading presidential aspirants on the platform of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has said that the minimum wage can no longer guarantee the most modest standard of living in Nigeria. In a post on Read more…
Wike-Backed PDP Tells Wabara-led BoT To Stop Party Leadership Claim
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Nyesom Wike has warned the Board of Trustees (BoT) led by Adolphus Wabara to desist from interfering in the party’s leadership, insisting there is no vacuum to justify any form of takeover. At Read more…
Tinubu declares national emergency on insecurity, poverty in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared a national emergency on insecurity and poverty, describing them as major threats to jobs, productivity, and national stability. Addressing thousands of workers and labour leaders at Eagle Square, the president said decent work Read more…
Air Peace Defends Safety Decision After Actress Funke Akindele’s Criticism Of Gatwick Flight Delay
Air Peace has defended its handling of a disrupted London–Lagos flight after Nollywood star Funke Akindele accused the airline of poor passenger care at Gatwick Airport. In a statement released on Friday, the airline attributed the delay to a bird Read more…
No Nigerian leader has favoured the North more than Tinubu – Sani
The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has stated that no Nigerian leader has favoured the Northern region more than President Bola Tinubu. He also said that although President Tinubu would fail flatly in next year’s presidential election if it Read more…
Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth faces lawmakers
What to know about the Iran war today:Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced off with lawmakers for a second day on Thursday and argued the 60-day deadline to get the war approved by Congress was on hold during the current ceasefire. Democrats such Read more…
Supreme Court Verdict Ends PDP Factions, Says Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged united and free of internal factions, following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference Read more…
S’Court gives Mark-led ADC leadership lifeline
The Supreme Court has set aside the earlier order by the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal ordering the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to maintain status quo ante bellum in the leadership dispute rocking the party, upon which the Independent Read more…
OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT ON NNEWI
CALL FOR JUSTICE, FAIRNESS, AND THE PRESERVATION OF NNEWI’S ESTABLISHED ROTATIONAL GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLE, AGAINST UNSCRUPULOUS ELEMENTS AND UNFIT LGA POLITICAL LEADERS Rev. Dr. Austin Ifeanyichukwu Epunam (JP), President and Founder of Sweet Home Africa Foundation, has expressed deep concern over Read more…
Excitement as Hon Ibezi picks APGA Expression of Interest form, promises responsible representation
From Ifeoma Ejiofor There is excitement across Idemili North and South LGAs as Chief Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi, picked the Expression of Interest Form of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The development according to political analysts, marked a significant step in his Read more…
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe. Trump had threatened a drawdown in forces earlier this week Read more…
2027: Fubara’s Loyalists Dare Wike, Pick Re-election Form for Governor
In a bold political move that signals that another rift may be brewing in Rivers State, a coalition of elders and supporters has openly defied the direction of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, by procuring the Read more…
Wike-Backed PDP Tells Wabara-led BoT To Stop Party Leadership Claim
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Nyesom Wike has warned the Board of Trustees (BoT) led by Adolphus Wabara to desist from interfering in the party’s leadership, insisting there is no vacuum to justify any form of takeover. At Read more…
No Nigerian leader has favoured the North more than Tinubu – Sani
The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has stated that no Nigerian leader has favoured the Northern region more than President Bola Tinubu. He also said that although President Tinubu would fail flatly in next year’s presidential election if it 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…
Minimum wage can no longer guarantee modest standard of living — Peter Obi
One of the leading presidential aspirants on the platform of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has said that the minimum wage can no longer guarantee the most modest standard of living in Nigeria. In a post on Read more…
Tinubu declares national emergency on insecurity, poverty in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared a national emergency on insecurity and poverty, describing them as major threats to jobs, productivity, and national stability. Addressing thousands of workers and labour leaders at Eagle Square, the president said decent work Read more…
Air Peace Defends Safety Decision After Actress Funke Akindele’s Criticism Of Gatwick Flight Delay
Air Peace has defended its handling of a disrupted London–Lagos flight after Nollywood star Funke Akindele accused the airline of poor passenger care at Gatwick Airport. In a statement released on Friday, the airline attributed the delay to a bird Read more…
Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth faces lawmakers
What to know about the Iran war today:Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced off with lawmakers for a second day on Thursday and argued the 60-day deadline to get the war approved by Congress was on hold during the current ceasefire. Democrats such 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…