‘Absolute chaos’: Gunman charges WH Correspondents’ Dinner checkpoint
A man armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner on Saturday night, firing at a Secret Service agent and sparking chaos inside the ballroom, before he was subdued by law enforcement, President Read more…
Nigeria is drifting toward one-party rule — David Mark warns
The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has warned that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party system, accusing the All Progressives Congress, APC, of weakening opposition parties and democratic institutions in the country. Speaking at the Read more…
All Eyes on Supreme Court over PDP, ADC Crises
As the Supreme Court reserves judgments in the protracted leadership disputes in the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress, many Nigerians are wondering if the judgments of the apex court could promote a strong multi-party democracy or encourage Read more…
Ibadan Summit: Opposition parties unite, want INEC boss out, other demands
Opposition parties in Nigeria have fostered a united front, calling for the resignation of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), among other demands ahead of the 2027 general elections. Other demands include immediate review Read more…
Pope to EU lawmakers: Seek unity, not conflict that leads to destruction
Pope Leo XIV urges European People’s Party lawmakers to reject ideology, rebuild trust with citizens, and pursue a form of politics rooted in the common good by seeking unity over conflict. Pope Leo XIV met in the Vatican on Saturday Read more…
Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko: My life as ballet dancer in US
In a world where ballet has long been shaped by tradition and often narrow definitions of identity, a new generation of dancers is quietly but powerfully redrawing the lines. Among them is a remarkable artist, Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko, an American-Nigerian, whose Read more…
A MASTERFUL DECLARATION BY PAUL ILEKA: ITS THE DAWN OF SOLID-BASED GOVERNANCE
Nnewi deserves a solid and quality representation at the State House of Assembly, Awka. The importance attached to the office has been severally articulated by no less a personality than Arch Paul Ileka (PhD), in his journey to earn the Read more…
“I Endorse Obiogbolu” Movement sweeps acros tos Anambra North.
From Ifeoma Ejiofor A fast-rising support group, “I Endorse Obiogbolu,” has rapidly gained traction across all the seven LGAs of Anambra North, amassing thousands of followers within a short period of its emergence in backing the senatorial aspiration of Dr. Read more…
Joint security team rescues abducted victim, arrests 3 kidnappers, recovers arms, ransom in Nnobi
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Joint security team in Anambra has rescued an abducted victim, arrested three suspected kidnappers and also recovered arms and ransoms. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Anambra State police command, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP) revealed this in Read more…
Trump is facing an increasingly patient Iran
President Donald Trump has pushed to bring the war with Iran to a speedy end: He stepped up bombing raids. He threatened to wipe out infrastructure. He has attempted diplomacy and ordered a naval blockade. But Tehran is in no rush to Read more…
Stakeholders Applaud Wike’s Intervention In FCT Teachers’ Strike
The FCT Stakeholders Assembly have applauded the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following his decisive intervention to resolve the indefinite strike action by public school teachers in the territory. The strike, declared by the Nigeria Union Read more…
Nigeria is drifting toward one-party rule — David Mark warns
The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has warned that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party system, accusing the All Progressives Congress, APC, of weakening opposition parties and democratic institutions in the country. Speaking at the Read more…
All Eyes on Supreme Court over PDP, ADC Crises
As the Supreme Court reserves judgments in the protracted leadership disputes in the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress, many Nigerians are wondering if the judgments of the apex court could promote a strong multi-party democracy or encourage Read more…
Ibadan Summit: Opposition parties unite, want INEC boss out, other demands
Opposition parties in Nigeria have fostered a united front, calling for the resignation of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), among other demands ahead of the 2027 general elections. Other demands include immediate review Read more…
Pope to EU lawmakers: Seek unity, not conflict that leads to destruction
Pope Leo XIV urges European People’s Party lawmakers to reject ideology, rebuild trust with citizens, and pursue a form of politics rooted in the common good by seeking unity over conflict. Pope Leo XIV met in the Vatican on Saturday Read more…
Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko: My life as ballet dancer in US
In a world where ballet has long been shaped by tradition and often narrow definitions of identity, a new generation of dancers is quietly but powerfully redrawing the lines. Among them is a remarkable artist, Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko, an American-Nigerian, whose Read more…
Former Super Eagles striker Eneramo collapses, dies during match
Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. Eneramo, 40, was playing at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the television area of Kaduna when the tragic incident occurred on Friday. He 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…
EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chair, Ayeni over ‘N36bn, $30m fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud. Ayeni was reportedly picked up in Abuja and is currently in EFCC custody Read more…
ASMATA PG Lauds Soludo for Slashing, Harmonizing IGR for Traders
By Uzo Ugwunze The President General, Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association ASMATA, Chief Humphrey Anuna (Onwa Oraeri) has lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo for Slashing and harmonizing the Internally Generated Revenue IGR payment for traders in Anambra markets. Speaking shortly Read more…
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting. The status of Read more…
PRESS STATEMENT
“It’s Not My Fault That You Can’t Read; Atiku Bombs Tinubu in Scathing Reply” Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a blistering counterattack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of hypocrisy, historical distortion, and political desperation. In a Read more…
2027: Aspirants laud Soludo’s option A4 for APGA primaries
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, aspirants to the various political positions under the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State have commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for adopting the Option A4 system of voting in the party’s 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…