The Iran war has a new front in Yemen. Here’s how it could escalate
After a month of threats, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels finally entered the Middle East conflict on Saturday, firing two missiles towards Israel. And in recent days they have also warned they could close a key waterway at the southern entrance of the Read more…
Fuel in Nigeria not cheap, stop naira-to-dollar conversion comparison – Oyelaran-Oyeyinka warns
An economist and former special adviser to the president of the African Development Bank on industrialisation, Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, has outlined why petrol priced at N1,300 per liter remains unaffordable for many Nigerians earning the N70,000 minimum wage. In a statement Read more…
Pantami brokers peace between Uba Sani, El-Rufai at mother’s burial
Governor Uba Sani and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared to settle their differences on Sunday during the burial of El-Rufai’s mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, in Abuja. The reconciliation took place at the National Mosque during the funeral prayer, Read more…
Wike-backed PDP faction re-elects Abdulrahman Mohammed, Sam Anyanwu
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has re-elected Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu as national chairman and secretary, respectively. The duo secured their positions by consensus on Sunday during the faction’s elective Read more…
Obi: Skeptics are missing the point
My friend and colleague, Azu Ishiekwene, has just succumbed to the temptation of the growing fad that has been packaged in the form of anti-Peter Obi campaign. In his delivery in The Niche, an online newspaper, last Friday, Azu freely Read more…
KSM Onitsha Metropolitan Council elevates 53 members to 3rd degree
From Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba Nigeria, Onitsha Metropolitan Council has elevated 53 of her members to the 3rd degree of the Order. The admission ceremony cum investiture led by the Onitsha Metro Grand Read more…
Awka South Works HOD Urges Greater Awareness on Climate Change Mitigation
By Uzo Ugwunze Head of Works Department and Town Engineer, for Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Engr. Samuel Udefi has called for greater enlightenment campaign on climate change crisis, adaptation and migration, especially at the grassroots level. Read more…
Graduates Of Federal Polytechnic,Oko To Converge Soon For 40th Alumni Anniversary
By Uzo Ugwunze The Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni Association has announced an Alumni converge for 2026 even as no particular date has been fixed for the event. At the Alumni converge, there are plans to celebrate the Alumni’s 40th Anniversary Read more…
Pope at Palm Sunday Mass: ‘Jesus does not listen to prayers of those who wage war’
Pope Leo XIV presides at Mass on Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, and reflects on Jesus as the King of Peace who rejects war and refuses to listen to the prayers of those who wage war. On Palm Sunday Read more…
Israel blocks Cardinal from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, sparking outcry
Israel blocked Jerusalem’s Catholic cardinal from marking Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking an international outcry that led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reverse the ban for the remainder of Holy Week.The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Read more…
Iran has a new demand to end the war – and it could bring in billions
When an Iranian official this week laid out a list of demands to end the war started by the United States and Israel, he added an item that hadn’t been on Tehran’s list before: recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Read more…
APC founded to tackle poverty, insecurity — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) was established as a platform for national transformation, aimed at reducing poverty, improving security, and rebuilding Nigeria’s institutions. Speaking at the party’s 4th Elective National Convention held at Eagle Square, Read more…
Pantami brokers peace between Uba Sani, El-Rufai at mother’s burial
Governor Uba Sani and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared to settle their differences on Sunday during the burial of El-Rufai’s mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, in Abuja. The reconciliation took place at the National Mosque during the funeral prayer, Read more…
Wike-backed PDP faction re-elects Abdulrahman Mohammed, Sam Anyanwu
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has re-elected Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu as national chairman and secretary, respectively. The duo secured their positions by consensus on Sunday during the faction’s elective Read more…
Obi: Skeptics are missing the point
My friend and colleague, Azu Ishiekwene, has just succumbed to the temptation of the growing fad that has been packaged in the form of anti-Peter Obi campaign. In his delivery in The Niche, an online newspaper, last Friday, Azu freely Read more…
Awka South Works HOD Urges Greater Awareness on Climate Change Mitigation
By Uzo Ugwunze Head of Works Department and Town Engineer, for Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Engr. Samuel Udefi has called for greater enlightenment campaign on climate change crisis, adaptation and migration, especially at the grassroots level. 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…
The Iran war has a new front in Yemen. Here’s how it could escalate
After a month of threats, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels finally entered the Middle East conflict on Saturday, firing two missiles towards Israel. And in recent days they have also warned they could close a key waterway at the southern entrance of the Read more…
Fuel in Nigeria not cheap, stop naira-to-dollar conversion comparison – Oyelaran-Oyeyinka warns
An economist and former special adviser to the president of the African Development Bank on industrialisation, Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, has outlined why petrol priced at N1,300 per liter remains unaffordable for many Nigerians earning the N70,000 minimum wage. In a statement Read more…
How Trump went from saying Strait of Hormuz ‘will open itself’ to acknowledging Iran’s power to control the waterway
President Trump has been issuing ultimatums for weeks about the Strait of Hormuz, demanding full freedom of travel for shippers. If Iran doesn’t comply? Trump has said he’ll respond “quickly and violently.” But in spite of his repeated demands, Iran Read more…
Court frees ex-minister Stella Oduah from N2.5bn fraud charges after settlement with Nigerian govt
The court freed Ms Oduah and a co-defendant following a deal they struck with the prosecution. The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, freed former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, and her co-defendant from N2.5 billion fraud charges 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…