‘Not a USA deal’: Trump downplays Russian diesel plan in the face of GOP criticism
President Trump has begun to downplay his new deal with Russia after a plan to allow imports of Russian diesel into the US came under withering criticism, even from members of his own party. “It’s a deal for the world Read more…
2027: ‘25% is a joke’ – Wike vows landslide support for Tinubu in FCT
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu should secure far more than the constitutionally required 25 per cent of votes in the territory in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the declaration Read more…
Shell set to exit Nigeria’s gas distribution business
Shell Petroleum B.V. has announced the sale of its full interest in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian company. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the deal covers its domestic gas distribution business in Nigeria. Read more…
Alleged fraud: El-Rufai appears in Kaduna court for hearing
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has arrived at the Kaduna State High Court for the continuation of proceedings in his alleged fraud case. Footage shared on X showed the former governor exchanging pleasantries with African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship Read more…
Building materials Dealers Association Market, Ogbunike, celebrates their patron and onetime vice chairman, Onowu Sir Silas Ikeh, on his 69th years Birthday Anniversary
By Eche Nwaobasi- Onitsha Traders of Building Materials Dealers Association Market, Ogbunike, Oyi L.G.A last weekend Saturday inside the market showered love and encomiums on their patron and former vice chairman Onowu Sir Silas Ikeh who celebrated his 69th birthday Read more…
Anambra hails Supreme Court ruling on autonomous communities
The Anambra State Government has welcomed the Supreme Court ruling against the creation of autonomous communities in the state, agreeing with the apex court that such a move could splinter large communities and create confusion and conflict. The government also Read more…
APGA backs appointment of Gov Soludo into President Tinubu’s campaign council
From Ifeoma Ejiofor All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has congratulated Gov Charles Soludo, on his appointment as the Anambra State coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign council. The party also reaffirmed its support for Tinubu’s re-election bid, declaring Read more…
Nnewi High School Emerges Best in Anambra Debate Competition
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Nnewi High School, in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has emerged the overall winner of the Anambra State Schools Debate Competition. The school clinched the championship title, winning a giant trophy and a cash Read more…
Kaduna Family Abducted A Week Ago Begs For Help As Bandits Demand N300m
A Kaduna family abducted by bandits barely a week ago has appealed for public assistance as their captors demand N300 million ransom for their release. The appeal came on Monday following the emergence of a 40-second video showing Ahmed Abubakar Read more…
Le Pen projected to win French presidential election – poll
The leader of the right-wing National Rally would defeat both left-wing and centrist rivals in hypothetical runoffs, a new survey suggests French right-wing politician Marine Le Pen has emerged as the frontrunner in the 2027 presidential race and would defeat Read more…
BREAKING: Police arrest Rochas Okorocha at Abuja Hotel over alleged forgery, impersonation
Former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force tonight, Monday, October 12, 2026, at REIZ Continental Hotel in central Abuja, over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. The arrest comes Read more…
2027 presidency: Wike declares self Tinubu’s FCT campaign ‘commander’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he will lead President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in the FCT and Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike disclosed this on Monday at a stakeholders’ Read more…
2027: ‘25% is a joke’ – Wike vows landslide support for Tinubu in FCT
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu should secure far more than the constitutionally required 25 per cent of votes in the territory in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the declaration Read more…
APGA backs appointment of Gov Soludo into President Tinubu’s campaign council
From Ifeoma Ejiofor All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has congratulated Gov Charles Soludo, on his appointment as the Anambra State coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign council. The party also reaffirmed its support for Tinubu’s re-election bid, declaring Read more…
Le Pen projected to win French presidential election – poll
The leader of the right-wing National Rally would defeat both left-wing and centrist rivals in hypothetical runoffs, a new survey suggests French right-wing politician Marine Le Pen has emerged as the frontrunner in the 2027 presidential race and would defeat Read more…
2027 presidency: Wike declares self Tinubu’s FCT campaign ‘commander’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he will lead President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in the FCT and Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike disclosed this on Monday at a stakeholders’ Read more…
Pope to Special Olympics: ‘As you know, I too am very fond of sport’
Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalls his own great fondness of sports and invites them to live holy lives following the example of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, ‘who, in love with Jesus, knew how to Read more…
Gusau confirms resignation as NFF president
Mr Gusau announced his decision at a press conference at the NFF headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed his resignation from office, bringing his four-year tenure to an end Read more…
Nnewi Cycling Club rides from Nnewi to Owerri
From Ifeoma Ejiofor In continuation of their determination to ensure sound health in a sound body, the members of Nnewi Cycling Club on Sunday embarked on cycling from Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State to Owerri, the Imo Read more…
World Cup: Full list of award winners as Spain dominate individual honours
Spain’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was capped by a clean sweep of the tournament’s top individual honours after La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final at the MetLife Stadium. Luis de la Read more…
‘Not a USA deal’: Trump downplays Russian diesel plan in the face of GOP criticism
President Trump has begun to downplay his new deal with Russia after a plan to allow imports of Russian diesel into the US came under withering criticism, even from members of his own party. “It’s a deal for the world Read more…
2027: ‘25% is a joke’ – Wike vows landslide support for Tinubu in FCT
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu should secure far more than the constitutionally required 25 per cent of votes in the territory in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the declaration Read more…
Shell set to exit Nigeria’s gas distribution business
Shell Petroleum B.V. has announced the sale of its full interest in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian company. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the deal covers its domestic gas distribution business in Nigeria. Read more…
Building materials Dealers Association Market, Ogbunike, celebrates their patron and onetime vice chairman, Onowu Sir Silas Ikeh, on his 69th years Birthday Anniversary
By Eche Nwaobasi- Onitsha Traders of Building Materials Dealers Association Market, Ogbunike, Oyi L.G.A last weekend Saturday inside the market showered love and encomiums on their patron and former vice chairman Onowu Sir Silas Ikeh who celebrated his 69th birthday Read more…
World fights costly petrol, Tinubu defends it
Something extraordinary is happening across the world. Governments are losing sleep over the intolerably rising prices of petrol and diesel. They are cutting taxes, subsidizing fuel, capping prices, releasing strategic reserves, relaxing regulations and strong-arming oil companies. Where relief has Read more…
Anambra Declares October 3 Statewide Clean-Up Day
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State Government has declared Saturday, October 3, 2026, as a statewide sanitation and clean-up exercise to commemorate the World and National Clean-Up Day. The Commissioner for Environment, Dr Clem Aguiyi, said the exercise is aimed at Read more…
OBI-SOLUDO FEUD: CLO DECLARES PRESS WAR UNHEALTHY, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE AND ELDERS’ INTERVENTION*
By Uzo Ugwunze The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Anambra State Branch, has expressed deep concern over the escalating war of words, vitriolic attacks and unsubstantiated accusations between two of Anambra’s most respected sons and former Governors, His Excellency Mr. Peter Read more…
Iran says it’s ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan
What to know about the Iran war today: Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Monday that Tehran has been preparing for the new sanctions announced by the U.S. “for a long time” and that it is ready to face them. U.S. Treasury Secretary Read more…