US, Iranian forces fire at vessels in waters near Iran
U.S. and Iranian forces fired at vessels in waters around Iran on Saturday, including three Iranian oil carriers struck by the Americans and three tankers that Iran said it targeted while on unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Read more…
2027: NDC confirms governorship candidates in 28 states
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has confirmed that it has governorship candidates in all 28 states where governorship elections will be held in the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Osa Director, made the clarification in Read more…
Dangote’s Fortune Rises $3.3m Over Refinery IPO – Forbes
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, added $3.3 million to his personal fortune on Friday as investors reacted to fresh developments surrounding the planned public listing of his oil refinery, according to Forbes’ real-time billionaires tracker. Forbes valued Dangote’s net worth Read more…
Tinubu, family can’t be arrested in the US during UNGA — Envoy, Ibrahim
…says the President have no case to answer;an allegation is not a crime Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu and members of his family have unimpeded transit and cannot be arrested in Read more…
Pope: Church needs a Eucharistic spirituality of unity in love
Meeting with contemplative nuns, Pope Leo XIV upholds their role in the Church as weavers of communion with the threads of prayer, work, and Eucharistic adoration. Pope Leo XIV met on Saturday with several members of the Perpetual Adorers of Read more…
Five dead, 18 injured in Enugu-Onitsha Expressway crash
Five persons lost their lives and 18 others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash at the Ugwu Onyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway on Thursday. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that the incident occurred near the Liquefied Natural Gas Read more…
Murder of Nursing Student: Police arrest real suspect, exonerate landlord
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a twenty six year-old Kosisochukwu Edward Ibekwe, in connection with the murder of Miss Vivian Chilaka, a twenty three year-old nursing student, whose tragic death occured in Alor in Idemili Read more…
The US wants to manage the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran wants to break it
The monthlong lull in fighting between Iran and the United States ended this week with a renewed exchange of fire, dragging the region back to a dangerous – and potentially unsustainable – military stalemate. The US military struck Iran again Tuesday, prompting Read more…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery set for landmark IPO following SEC approval
… Proposed 4.1 Billion share offer could raise approximately N2.15tn The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the commencement of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, paving the way for what could become Read more…
Despite withholding spending details, Eno says he’ll account for Akwa Ibom’s N2.943 trillion revenue
Governor Umo Eno says he is ready to account for Akwa Ibom’s funds, but BudgIT and PREMIUM TIMES findings show that citizens still cannot trace how at least N2.943 trillion received under his administration was spent. Governor Umo Eno of Read more…
UN votes to adopt new world map that shows true size of Africa
The resolution is part of the #CorrectTheMap campaign led by Togo and backed by all 55 African Union member states. The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a new world map that more accurately depicts Africa’s size. The Read more…
‘We’ve no hand in Uber’s exit’ – FAAN opens up on disputes with e-hailing firms
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has denied claims that it was responsible for Uber’s decision to discontinue its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday, FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, said the company’s exit was based on its Read more…
2027: NDC confirms governorship candidates in 28 states
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has confirmed that it has governorship candidates in all 28 states where governorship elections will be held in the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Osa Director, made the clarification in Read more…
Tinubu, family can’t be arrested in the US during UNGA — Envoy, Ibrahim
…says the President have no case to answer;an allegation is not a crime Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu and members of his family have unimpeded transit and cannot be arrested in Read more…
Atiku: Audit query on N33.75bn palliatives indicts Tinubu admin
African Democratic Congress (ADC) 2027 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has said the report of the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation questioning the ₦33.75 billion reportedly paid as palliatives to 3.29 million vulnerable Nigerian households is an indictment of Read more…
The US wants to manage the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran wants to break it
The monthlong lull in fighting between Iran and the United States ended this week with a renewed exchange of fire, dragging the region back to a dangerous – and potentially unsustainable – military stalemate. The US military struck Iran again Tuesday, prompting 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…
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…
US, Iranian forces fire at vessels in waters near Iran
U.S. and Iranian forces fired at vessels in waters around Iran on Saturday, including three Iranian oil carriers struck by the Americans and three tankers that Iran said it targeted while on unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Read more…
Dangote’s Fortune Rises $3.3m Over Refinery IPO – Forbes
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, added $3.3 million to his personal fortune on Friday as investors reacted to fresh developments surrounding the planned public listing of his oil refinery, according to Forbes’ real-time billionaires tracker. Forbes valued Dangote’s net worth Read more…
Atiku: Audit query on N33.75bn palliatives indicts Tinubu admin
African Democratic Congress (ADC) 2027 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has said the report of the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation questioning the ₦33.75 billion reportedly paid as palliatives to 3.29 million vulnerable Nigerian households is an indictment of Read more…
The US wants to manage the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran wants to break it
The monthlong lull in fighting between Iran and the United States ended this week with a renewed exchange of fire, dragging the region back to a dangerous – and potentially unsustainable – military stalemate. The US military struck Iran again Tuesday, prompting 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…
Selective targeting of Nigeria’s largest airline must stop: Why Air Peace?
Why Air Peace? That is the question Nigerians must ask following the decision by aviation industry unions to picket and disrupt the operations of Nigeria’s largest airline in Lagos and Abuja. This is not the first time Air Peace has Read more…
Enough of blaming Abacha for everything bad in Nigeria
General Sani Abacha. Military Head of State in Nigeria from 1993-1998. Former Chief of Army Staff. No-nonsense military officer credited with having a hand in most successful military change of government in Nigeria. He died many years ago. Yet he cannot 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…