Trump Throws Witkoff Under the Bus, Admits Russia ‘Might Be Helping’ Iran Target US Troops
President Donald Trump acknowledged on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely helping Iran following reports suggesting that is the case. Trump joined Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade on his radio show for a Friday interview, some of which was teased out by Kilmeade during Fox & Read more…
Anambra: Electricity consumers suspend protest against EEDC
Electricity consumers and right Activists under the aegis of the Electricity Consumers Rights Initiative and the Electricity Consumers Rights Network on Friday suspended the planned protest against the epileptic power supply and over estimated billing system by management of First Read more…
FULL LIST: 114 universities approved to run law programmes in Nigeria
The Council of Legal Education has released the list of 114 universities approved to run law programmes in Nigeria. In a circular issued on Friday, the council said only the listed universities are authorised to admit students into the Bachelor Read more…
CBN Bars Large Loan Defaulters From New Credit, Banking Facilities
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has moved to tighten credit discipline across the banking sector, directing all financial institutions to deny additional loans and banking facilities to large-ticket borrowers whose existing loan obligations are classified as non-performing. The directive, Read more…
Nigeria shrouded in contradiction – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria is facing a troubling contradiction. Obi said this in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Friday, wondering the type of country leaders are trying to bequeath for Read more…
El-Rufai being persecuted for joining ADC – Okonkwo
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, said the ongoing ordeal of former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai is due largely to his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Okonkwo, a lawyer-cum-politician, stated this during an Read more…
Nigeria deserves UN Security Council seat – Jimoh Ibrahim
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has said Nigeria deserves a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, citing the country’s long-standing contributions to global peace efforts and diplomacy. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today, Ibrahim noted that Nigeria’s influence at Read more…
Abaribe, Umeh, Kingibe, six other senators defect to ADC
No fewer than nine senators from different political parties formally announced their defection to the African Democratic Congress on Thursday, further reshaping the political configuration of the Senate. Those who declared for the party include the lawmaker representing Sokoto South, Read more…
Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders
The Trump administration denounced CNN on Thursday for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader’s public statement, the second time in three days that he’s targeted the network for reporting on how the regime is responding to the American Read more…
Electoral Act: I Had No Option But To Sign — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday defended his decision to sign the Electoral Act 2026 into law, declaring that he had “no option” but to assent to the legislation after it was passed with an overwhelming majority by the National Assembly. Read more…
King Charles III hosts Nigerian Diaspora reception ahead of Tinubu’s state visit
Prominent members of the Nigerian diaspora gathered in London as King Charles III hosted a special reception celebrating the contributions of Nigerians living in the United Kingdom. The reception, held at St James’s Palace, brought together diplomats, business leaders, creatives Read more…
Tambuwal defends defection to ADC, alleges plot to turn Nigeria into one-party state
Former Governor of Sokoto State and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has defended his recent defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that the current political trajectory under President Read more…
Nigeria shrouded in contradiction – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria is facing a troubling contradiction. Obi said this in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Friday, wondering the type of country leaders are trying to bequeath for Read more…
El-Rufai being persecuted for joining ADC – Okonkwo
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, said the ongoing ordeal of former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai is due largely to his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Okonkwo, a lawyer-cum-politician, stated this during an Read more…
Nigeria deserves UN Security Council seat – Jimoh Ibrahim
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has said Nigeria deserves a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, citing the country’s long-standing contributions to global peace efforts and diplomacy. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today, Ibrahim noted that Nigeria’s influence at Read more…
Abaribe, Umeh, Kingibe, six other senators defect to ADC
No fewer than nine senators from different political parties formally announced their defection to the African Democratic Congress on Thursday, further reshaping the political configuration of the Senate. Those who declared for the party include the lawmaker representing Sokoto South, 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…
On Course! Eagles thrash Mambas to book q’final slot
Nigeria booked a comfortable place in the quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique at the Fez Stadium, producing one of their most convincing performances of the tournament. The Super Eagles took control early and were rewarded in the 20th Read more…
AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to finish group stage unbeaten
Nigeria maintained their perfect record at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 victory over Uganda in their final Group C match at the Fez Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring in the 28th Read more…
Anambra: Electricity consumers suspend protest against EEDC
Electricity consumers and right Activists under the aegis of the Electricity Consumers Rights Initiative and the Electricity Consumers Rights Network on Friday suspended the planned protest against the epileptic power supply and over estimated billing system by management of First Read more…
CBN Bars Large Loan Defaulters From New Credit, Banking Facilities
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has moved to tighten credit discipline across the banking sector, directing all financial institutions to deny additional loans and banking facilities to large-ticket borrowers whose existing loan obligations are classified as non-performing. The directive, Read more…
King Charles III hosts Nigerian Diaspora reception ahead of Tinubu’s state visit
Prominent members of the Nigerian diaspora gathered in London as King Charles III hosted a special reception celebrating the contributions of Nigerians living in the United Kingdom. The reception, held at St James’s Palace, brought together diplomats, business leaders, creatives Read more…
FOOD SECURITY: NUJ Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year advocates for Youths Engagement in Agriculture
By Uzo Ugwunze The 2024 NUJ Anambra State Most Innovative Entrepreneur of the year award winner Hon. Oliver Okennah, has advocated for youth engagement in agriculture with a view to address food security and rising prices of commodities in the 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…