Iran declares Hormuz ‘completely open’ to all commercial vessels
Tehran has announced the complete reopening of the waterway for the entire duration of the ceasefire in Lebanon Passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared on Read more…
You should be afraid of major defeat in 2027, ADC tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be concerned about a major defeat in 2027. The party made the remark in reaction to a statement by the President that he is not scared of the opposition, whom he mocked Read more…
ADC’s NEC dissolved the NWC I led, Bala Nafiu left with us — Ralph Nwosu, founding ADC chairman
Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, the founding chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC) was also the national chairman of the largely unknown party until the recent coalition it went into which had thrown it into the limelight. In this interview by SAM Read more…
Two abducted UTME candidates escape from kidnappers
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that two Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, candidates who were among passengers abducted in a commercial bus have escaped from their captors. The Police Command added that efforts are being made to rescue Read more…
State Police: IGP under fire over 60-month proposal
When Olatunji Disu assumed office as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), terrorists and other criminal elements were and are still holding the nation by the jugular. Soon after he was decorated, the IGP got the mandate of President Bola Tinubu Read more…
Brazilian firm, Petrobras, teams up with Arthur Eze’s Oranto Petroleum in offshore oil block operation in Central Africa
Brazil’s Petrobras has signed an agreement to acquire 75 per cent stake and assume operatorship of Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe from Oranto Petroleum. The oil block is currently held by Oranto Petroleum, which has a 90 per cent Read more…
Six months of Representation with impact: God brought us this far – Sen. Nwachukwu
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi It was a moment of thanksgiving at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Ukpor Centre Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State as the Senator Representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Sen. Emmanuel C. Nwachukwu appreciated God Read more…
SON presents MANCAP certificates to companies in Nnewi, recertificated many
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) has presented Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates to companies in Nnewi, Anambra State as some of them received recertification. The event which took place in the industrial community was Read more…
Russian security chief issues warning to four NATO states
Sergey Shoigu has cautioned Finland and the Baltic states against allowing Kiev to use their airspace for attacks on Russia Russia would have the right to retaliate if Finland and the Baltic states are deliberately allowing Ukrainian drones to pass Read more…
Nigeria’s insecurity has reached state of war —ACF
The mouthpiece of the North, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has said that Nigeria’s worsening security crisis has escalated to what could be described as a “state of war”. To this end, it urged the federal government to adopt extraordinary measures Read more…
JAMB: Gunmen abduct UTME candidates, passengers in Benue
Gunmen have abducted passengers, including candidates sitting for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination ((UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board ((JAMB), along the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Benue State. The victims were travelling in a Benue Links bus Read more…
2027 Poll: Atiku, Obi, Others Can’t Intimidate Me — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has declared that no opposition figure can scare him off ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that he remained committed to Nigeria’s democratic process and national development. Tinubu spoke on Thursday evening in Abuja at a Read more…
Iran declares Hormuz ‘completely open’ to all commercial vessels
Tehran has announced the complete reopening of the waterway for the entire duration of the ceasefire in Lebanon Passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared on Read more…
You should be afraid of major defeat in 2027, ADC tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be concerned about a major defeat in 2027. The party made the remark in reaction to a statement by the President that he is not scared of the opposition, whom he mocked Read more…
ADC’s NEC dissolved the NWC I led, Bala Nafiu left with us — Ralph Nwosu, founding ADC chairman
Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, the founding chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC) was also the national chairman of the largely unknown party until the recent coalition it went into which had thrown it into the limelight. In this interview by SAM Read more…
Six months of Representation with impact: God brought us this far – Sen. Nwachukwu
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi It was a moment of thanksgiving at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Ukpor Centre Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State as the Senator Representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Sen. Emmanuel C. Nwachukwu appreciated God 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 declares Hormuz ‘completely open’ to all commercial vessels
Tehran has announced the complete reopening of the waterway for the entire duration of the ceasefire in Lebanon Passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared on Read more…
Brazilian firm, Petrobras, teams up with Arthur Eze’s Oranto Petroleum in offshore oil block operation in Central Africa
Brazil’s Petrobras has signed an agreement to acquire 75 per cent stake and assume operatorship of Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe from Oranto Petroleum. The oil block is currently held by Oranto Petroleum, which has a 90 per cent Read more…
SON presents MANCAP certificates to companies in Nnewi, recertificated many
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) has presented Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates to companies in Nnewi, Anambra State as some of them received recertification. The event which took place in the industrial community was Read more…
How Cornel Osigwe is Transforming the Real Estate Sector in Nnewi
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi For decades, Nnewi renowned as the industrial heartbeat of southeastern Nigeria has witnessed rapid commercial growth, yet its residential real estate sector lagged behind, lacking the structured, secure, and modern housing developments seen in cities like 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…