Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
No ships have made it past a U.S. naval blockade of Iran’s ports and coastal areas, and six merchant ships have followed orders to turn back, the U.S. military said on Tuesday, providing the first details on a day-old effort Read more…
FG defends Jilli airstrike, orders probe
The Federal Government has defended the April 11 airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force on the Jilli axis in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State, describing it as a “precision, intelligence-led” operation aimed at dismantling a major terrorist stronghold. Read more…
Renewed Hope Agenda a scam, Tinubu should resign — Rauf Aregbesola
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, has launched a stern attack on the All Progressives Congres, APC, administration, describing its Renewed Hope Agenda as a “classic scam”. Speaking at the ongoing ADC National Convention in Read more…
ADC convention: Obi, Amaechi, Tambuwal hold strategic meeting with David Mark
Top opposition figures, including former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, and former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal, on Tuesday held a closed-door strategic meeting with embattled ADC National Chairman David Mark ahead of Read more…
Multiple Award Winning Optometrist, Dr Chidiebere Ezeanowai advocates for good eye health habits to prevent blindness
.. Outlines his Scorecard in NOA By Uzo Ugwunze The Immediate past Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) Anambra State chapter Chairman, Dr Ezeanowai in a chat with our reporter urged people to undergo regular health check ups and endeavour to always Read more…
UDUF Africa Creates Opportunities for Mentorship, Strategic Networking To Empower Young Entrepreneurs Says Founder
By Uzo Ugwunze Founder of Ultimate Destiny Uplifters Foundation UDUF Africa, Ezuma Chinedu has described UDUF Africa’s business meetings as transformative platforms designed to inspire action, foster leadership and create opportunities for mentorship and strategic networking to empower young entrepreneurs Read more…
Trump deletes post depicting him as Jesus-like figure after backlash
Faced with growing backlash, US President Donald Trump appears to have removed a controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure. The AI-generated image, which showed Trump appearing to heal a sick man in a hospital bed, sparked Read more…
Ebonyi artisans lament double taxation, harassment by revenue contractors
Artisans in Ebonyi State have raised alarm over alleged escalating cases of double taxation, excessive levies, and harassment by revenue contractors. They have called on the state government to urgently scrap the involvement of third parties in the collection of Read more…
National Convention: ADC secures new venue
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has announced a new venue for its National Convention, scheduled for Tuesday, 14th April, 2026. According to a statement shared via the party’s official X handle on Monday, the convention is to hold at the Read more…
2027: ADC Lawmakers Demand Removal, Prosecution Of INEC Chairman
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) caucus in the House of Representatives has called for the removal from office and prosecution of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan. The caucus raised concerns over Amupitan’s impartiality Read more…
Why I moved from APGA, PDP, Labour Party to ADC — Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has explained the reasons behind his movement across political parties, saying his decisions were guided by principles rather than personal interests. Obi spoke on Monday during an appearance on Arise TV, where he Read more…
Borno: IED kills commanding officer, six soldiers after foiled attack
Troops under Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attempted insurgent attack in Monguno, but the operation ended in tragedy after an improvised explosive device killed a commanding officer and six soldiers. The incident, which happened late on April 12 at Read more…
Excitement as Dozie Nwankwo declares interest in Anambra Central senatorial seat
From Isaac Ojo It was an assemblage of who is who in Anambra Central senatorial zone and beyond at All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Zonal Office in Awka as Dozie Nwankwo declared his intention to represent the zone at the Read more…
Renewed Hope Agenda a scam, Tinubu should resign — Rauf Aregbesola
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, has launched a stern attack on the All Progressives Congres, APC, administration, describing its Renewed Hope Agenda as a “classic scam”. Speaking at the ongoing ADC National Convention in Read more…
ADC convention: Obi, Amaechi, Tambuwal hold strategic meeting with David Mark
Top opposition figures, including former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, and former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal, on Tuesday held a closed-door strategic meeting with embattled ADC National Chairman David Mark ahead of Read more…
CAVEAT EMPTOR: Property of late Chief Joseph A. Odunukwe at Mmili Agu land Obiofia, Nnewichi, Nnewi, Survey Plan No. AFLS/AN07/90
The general public is once again warned that the above referenced land duly described and registered as Survey Plan No. AFLS/AN07/90 is the property of late Chief Joseph A. Odunukwe, of Akabo, Obiofia, Nnewichi Nnewi, in Nnewi North LGA. The 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…
JUST IN: CAF declares Morocco winner of AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The continental football umpire disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday night. Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in a highly-controversial final match Read more…
JUST IN: Senegal beat Morocco, clinch 2025 AFCON trophy
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a lone-goal victory over hosts Morocco. Pape Gueye scored in the fourth minute of extra time to secure victory for Senegal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Read more…
Peter Obi hails Super Eagles’ AFCON third-place finish
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has congratulated the Super Eagles on their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. Nigeria secured the bronze medal Read more…
UDUF Africa Creates Opportunities for Mentorship, Strategic Networking To Empower Young Entrepreneurs Says Founder
By Uzo Ugwunze Founder of Ultimate Destiny Uplifters Foundation UDUF Africa, Ezuma Chinedu has described UDUF Africa’s business meetings as transformative platforms designed to inspire action, foster leadership and create opportunities for mentorship and strategic networking to empower young entrepreneurs Read more…
Ebonyi artisans lament double taxation, harassment by revenue contractors
Artisans in Ebonyi State have raised alarm over alleged escalating cases of double taxation, excessive levies, and harassment by revenue contractors. They have called on the state government to urgently scrap the involvement of third parties in the collection of Read more…
Breaking: Supreme Court Restores Nestoil, Neconde’s Right to Appoint Counsel in Alleged $2bn Debt Dispute, Overturns Appeal Court
The Supreme Court had previously directed all parties to return to the Court of Appeal to resolve the issue of legal representation and report back on January 26, 2026, on other outstanding issues in the case. The appeal was filed Read more…
Transcorp raises annual dividend twofold as profit reaches all-time peak
The total N2 per share, on the cards for 2025, compares to the N1 it paid for the year before it, implying that a combined sum of N20.3 billion is up for distribution, should the plan receive the consent of 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…
Sorry Trump, we’re not ready
United States President, Donald Trump, has served notice of getting his military stomp Nigeria, gun-a-blazing. By air strikes or raw land infantry invasion, the US military will test their established military efficiency in Nigeria. Mission? To stop the killing of Read more…