Iran live updates: Oil tankers halted in Hormuz after Israeli strikes on Lebanon
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military and government sites, officials said. Trump set a Tuesday evening deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or Read more…
2027: I won’t have sought re-election if … – Otti
Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has said that he wouldn’t have sought re-election as governor if he had completed all the works he had set out to do in his administration. He disclosed that he is seeking a second Read more…
Oil War: 300 Lawmakers Back Ojulari, Reject Moves Against Tantita
In a strong show of legislative backing for Nigeria’s oil security architecture, over 300 members of the National Assembly have thrown their weight behind the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, endorsing Read more…
2027 alignment: Wike-backed PDP fumes over Makinde-ADC alliance plans
The Peoples Democratic Party bloc, backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, held a meeting on Wednesday with former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola of the African Democratic Congress, as part of a political realignment Read more…
ADC: Why I joined Atiku, Kwankwaso, others to protest against INEC – Peter Obi
A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has spoken about joining several prominent politicians who took to the streets of Abuja to protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday night. Obi was seen alongside the likes of Atiku Read more…
Opposition heavyweights meet in Abuja amid ADC, PDP crises
Top opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar and Seyi Makinde, held a closed-door meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, signalling fresh moves to realign political forces ahead of the 2027 elections. The meeting, hosted at the residence of David Mark, drew key Read more…
UNIZIK: NUJ Chairman,Odogwu, Okeke, Idowu Emerge Best Performing Lecturers In Mass Communication, Others Emerge In Other Departments
By Uzo Ugwunze It was a cheering news for the Anambra State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu PhD JP as the undergraduates of the faculty of social sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka nominated Read more…
Anyaso Visits Ibeto, Seeks Blessing for Reps Bid
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi Frontline businessman and political stakeholder, Chief Sir J. J. Ezeokafor (Ezeudo Aguata), Nwachinemelu Ekwuluobia and Grand Patron of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has formally presented Hon. Chinedu Anyaso to industrialist, Chief Cletus Read more…
Iran claims victory as Trump announces two-week ceasefire
The US president has claimed Washington has already met and exceeded all military objectives and is now giving diplomacy more time. President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of bombing of Iranian energy infrastructure, agreeing to a “double sided ceasefire” contingent Read more…
China, Russia sink UN vote on Strait of Hormuz; 10 countries join US in support
A Bahrain-led resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz failed at the United Nations on Tuesday, unable to withstand opposition from Russia and China despite attempts to weaken its provisions to win their support. Nearly a dozen countries — Bahrain, Democratic Republic of Read more…
ADC crisis: Tinubu not responsible for Peter Obi’s woes — Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed claims linking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the internal crises surrounding Peter Obi and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing such allegations as “baseless”. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in Read more…
Atiku To Tinubu: Rice, Spaghetti Won’t Save You In 2027
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that sharing of bags of rice and spaghetti will not save the incumbent President Bola Tinubu in 2027 presidential election. Atiku said currently, Nigeria’s democracy was being systematically weakened by a dangerous consolidation Read more…
2027: I won’t have sought re-election if … – Otti
Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has said that he wouldn’t have sought re-election as governor if he had completed all the works he had set out to do in his administration. He disclosed that he is seeking a second Read more…
Oil War: 300 Lawmakers Back Ojulari, Reject Moves Against Tantita
In a strong show of legislative backing for Nigeria’s oil security architecture, over 300 members of the National Assembly have thrown their weight behind the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, endorsing Read more…
2027 alignment: Wike-backed PDP fumes over Makinde-ADC alliance plans
The Peoples Democratic Party bloc, backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, held a meeting on Wednesday with former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola of the African Democratic Congress, as part of a political realignment Read more…
ADC: Why I joined Atiku, Kwankwaso, others to protest against INEC – Peter Obi
A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has spoken about joining several prominent politicians who took to the streets of Abuja to protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday night. Obi was seen alongside the likes of Atiku 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…
Iran live updates: Oil tankers halted in Hormuz after Israeli strikes on Lebanon
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military and government sites, officials said. Trump set a Tuesday evening deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or Read more…
Oil War: 300 Lawmakers Back Ojulari, Reject Moves Against Tantita
In a strong show of legislative backing for Nigeria’s oil security architecture, over 300 members of the National Assembly have thrown their weight behind the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, endorsing Read more…
China, Russia sink UN vote on Strait of Hormuz; 10 countries join US in support
A Bahrain-led resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz failed at the United Nations on Tuesday, unable to withstand opposition from Russia and China despite attempts to weaken its provisions to win their support. Nearly a dozen countries — Bahrain, Democratic Republic of Read more…
Tinubu approves N3.3trn to settle power sector debt
President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment of ₦3.3 trillion, being accumulated debts owed to players in the power sector between February 2015 and March 2025. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said the debt repayment plan followed the final review 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…