Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine’s Donbas
Russian troops have infiltrated the strategic city of Kostyantynivka in eastern Ukraine and are now trying to surround it. The entire city is now effectively in a “grey zone”, no longer controlled by anyone, Ukrainian soldiers have told the BBC. Read more…
People are losing hope in ADC’ — Inuwa warns as Katsina governorship dispute festers
Mustapha Inuwa says supporters are beginning to lose confidence in the ADC as the dispute over its governorship candidate selection process remains unresolved A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State, Mustapha Inuwa, has warned that supporters are beginning Read more…
Sunday Igboho gives Fulani leaders ultimatum over abduction
Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani leaders in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, over the alleged abduction of a pregnant woman, her children and a Read more…
Naira Weakens As Foreign Investors Increase Dollar Demand Amid Stock Sell-Off
The naira came under renewed pressure at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Friday as heightened demand for the United States dollar outpaced available foreign exchange supply, leading to a slight depreciation of the local currency. Market data showed Read more…
Bandit claims attacks on security operatives in video
Masked speaker claimed responsibility for recent attacks in parts of Sokoto and Zamfara states. A new video released by a man believed to be notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has raised fresh concerns about the resilience of armed groups operating Read more…
Ojukwu Property: Firm Seeks IGP’s Intervention Over Alleged Enforcement of Judgment Under Appeal
Ojukwu Transport Limited (OTL) has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to intervene in what it described as attempts to enforce a court judgment that is currently the subject of an appeal in a protracted dispute over several high-value Read more…
Tinubu Felicitates Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, At 85
President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe (Agbogidi), on his 85th birthday. Tinubu, in a release issued on Sunday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, hailed the foremost Read more…
By-elections: Full list of winners in Enugu, Rivers, Ondo, Kano
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the outcomes of by-elections held on Saturday in several federal and state constituencies, with the All Progressives Congress recording victories in Enugu, Kano, Kebbi and Ondo, while the Peoples Democratic Party won the Read more…
Insecurity: Ejiofor Advises Communities To Develop lawful and effective vigilance mechanisms
By Chukwudi Ebele Human Rights Lawyer and Social Critic Sir Ifeanyichukwu Ejiofor Esq in his recent article titled ‘THE DANGEROUS HYPOCRISY OF NEGOTIATING WITH TERROR’ has advised communities to develop lawful and effective vigilance mechanisms instead of depending only on Read more…
‘All of Lebanon should burn’: X declines to remove Israeli minister’s post
Musk’s platform has declined to remove Itamar Ben-Gvir’s call for the obliteration of the multi-confessional Levantine state Social media platform X has declined to remove a post by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling for the destruction of Lebanon, Read more…
Nwogu hails voter turnout in Rivers bye-election
Senator Olaka Nwogu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Rivers Southeast senatorial bye-election, called the voter turnout impressive. He made this statement after voting at Alesa in the Eleme Local Government Area on Saturday. Nwogu said the strong Read more…
2027: Fresh worries for opposition parties
The recent judgment by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, deregistering the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord and others, is as intriguing as it is unsettling. On one side, many Nigerians see a conspiracy. ADC leaders frame the Read more…
Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine’s Donbas
Russian troops have infiltrated the strategic city of Kostyantynivka in eastern Ukraine and are now trying to surround it. The entire city is now effectively in a “grey zone”, no longer controlled by anyone, Ukrainian soldiers have told the BBC. Read more…
People are losing hope in ADC’ — Inuwa warns as Katsina governorship dispute festers
Mustapha Inuwa says supporters are beginning to lose confidence in the ADC as the dispute over its governorship candidate selection process remains unresolved A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State, Mustapha Inuwa, has warned that supporters are beginning Read more…
By-elections: Full list of winners in Enugu, Rivers, Ondo, Kano
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the outcomes of by-elections held on Saturday in several federal and state constituencies, with the All Progressives Congress recording victories in Enugu, Kano, Kebbi and Ondo, while the Peoples Democratic Party won the Read more…
‘All of Lebanon should burn’: X declines to remove Israeli minister’s post
Musk’s platform has declined to remove Itamar Ben-Gvir’s call for the obliteration of the multi-confessional Levantine state Social media platform X has declined to remove a post by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling for the destruction of Lebanon, 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…
Naira Weakens As Foreign Investors Increase Dollar Demand Amid Stock Sell-Off
The naira came under renewed pressure at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Friday as heightened demand for the United States dollar outpaced available foreign exchange supply, leading to a slight depreciation of the local currency. Market data showed Read more…
Ojukwu Property: Firm Seeks IGP’s Intervention Over Alleged Enforcement of Judgment Under Appeal
Ojukwu Transport Limited (OTL) has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to intervene in what it described as attempts to enforce a court judgment that is currently the subject of an appeal in a protracted dispute over several high-value Read more…
Otti unveils aircraft named after Chinua Achebe, Onitsha monarch
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday, unveiled two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft belonging to United Nigeria Airlines, named after the late literary icon and author of Things Fall Apart, Professor Chinua Achebe, and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Read more…
Tinubu: Wike Has Not Disappointed Me
President Bola Tinubu yesterday extolled FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, saying he had never disappointed him. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Shettima Kashim, delivered the endorsement at the inauguration of Collector Road CN2 (Emmanuel Okanla Boulevard) and other road networks in 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…