Trump says US agreed to Iran’s request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over
President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite a recent escalation of hostilities but he flatly declared that the ceasefire reached between the two sides last month was over. The Read more…
COOU Law Faculty honours Chief Dr. Simon Okeke (Ochendo)
By Ijeoma John , Nnewi The Faculty of Law at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) has held a prestigious ceremony to present an award of excellence to Chief Dr. Simon Nsobundu Okeke (Ochendo), the pioneer former Chairman of Nigeria’s Read more…
SOS: Umusiome Central Landlords Association Urges State Government To Rescue Them From Erosion, Flood Menace
By Uzo Ugwunze Residents of Umusiome Community, Nkpor in Idemili North Local Government Area have appealed to Anambra State Government to rescue them over the menace of flood which has caused several gully erosion threatening their lives and property. They Read more…
ANSACA to Hold Free HIV Testing and Health Outreach at Awka Motor Parks on July 11
By Uzo Ugwunze Residents of Awka have been encouraged to take advantage of a free HIV testing and community health outreach programme scheduled for July 11 at Unizik Temp sites Bus Parks in the city. According to ANSACA, the programme Read more…
Court awards N100m against police over 22-year-old boy murder
Onyekachi Mba was beaten and shot by police security personnel at the Government House, Calabar, on 1 August 2025. A Federal High Court in Calabar has awarded N100 million in damages against the Nigeria Police Force and other respondents over Read more…
Released Oyo kidnapped students: New security framework needed – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said a new security framework is needed to protect students when they return to school. Sani made the remark while commending the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu; military, the Department of State Read more…
2027: APC Confirms Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate
After months of speculation over the political future of Vice President Kashim Shettima and reports suggesting he could be replaced on the 2027 ticket, the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday moved to end the uncertainty by unveiling him as President Bola Tinubu’s Read more…
I am profoundly happy – President Tinubu reacts to rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers
President Bola Tinubu on Friday expressed excitement over the rescue of the abducted children and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, by the security forces. In a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the Read more…
APC plans to release El-Rufai after 2027 election – ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, plans to release former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai after the 2027 elections. ADC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi said the APC knows that the opposition would be Read more…
US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried
The US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a “dramatic” drop in the number of ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. The US says it hit 90 military targets, some near Read more…
Tinubu rejects two N’Assembly bills over constitutional flaws
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns and defects that require correction before the proposed legislation can become law. The Senate was notified of the President’s decision through two Read more…
I told kidnappers to kill my brothers, refused N300m ransom – Zamfara gov
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Thursday revealed that he refused to pay a N300 million ransom when his brothers were kidnapped in 2019, insisting that negotiating with criminals only encourages more abductions. Speaking at the ARISE News and THISDAY Read more…
Trump says US agreed to Iran’s request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over
President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite a recent escalation of hostilities but he flatly declared that the ceasefire reached between the two sides last month was over. The Read more…
2027: APC Confirms Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate
After months of speculation over the political future of Vice President Kashim Shettima and reports suggesting he could be replaced on the 2027 ticket, the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday moved to end the uncertainty by unveiling him as President Bola Tinubu’s Read more…
APC plans to release El-Rufai after 2027 election – ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, plans to release former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai after the 2027 elections. ADC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi said the APC knows that the opposition would be Read more…
Tinubu rejects two N’Assembly bills over constitutional flaws
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns and defects that require correction before the proposed legislation can become law. The Senate was notified of the President’s decision through two 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…
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…
SOS: Umusiome Central Landlords Association Urges State Government To Rescue Them From Erosion, Flood Menace
By Uzo Ugwunze Residents of Umusiome Community, Nkpor in Idemili North Local Government Area have appealed to Anambra State Government to rescue them over the menace of flood which has caused several gully erosion threatening their lives and property. They Read more…
Tinubu rejects two N’Assembly bills over constitutional flaws
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns and defects that require correction before the proposed legislation can become law. The Senate was notified of the President’s decision through two Read more…
Senate clears Customs’ N1.3tn spending, N11tn revenue plan
The Senate on Wednesday approved the 2026 budget proposal of the Nigerian Customs Service, endorsing a revenue target of N11.074tn and an expenditure estimate of N1.295tn for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of the Read more…
Commotion in House of Reps over motion to summon Tinubu
Commotion enveloped the House of Representatives plenary yesterday as lawmakers clashed over a motion seeking to summon President Bola Tinubu to explain delays in the implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act. The motion which was predicated upon the inability of the 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…