Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen say they carried out drone and ballistic missile attacks on the Saudi capital Riyadh, as well as energy sites on the country’s Red Sea coast. Saudi authorities said they intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile Read more…
Stop Personal Attacks On Uzodinma, Imo Lawyers Tell Wike
A group of Imo lawyers under the aegis of Imo Lawyers for the Defence of Democracy has urged Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to stop what it described as personal attacks and public comments against Imo Read more…
37 miners death: Niger residents count losses as 12-hour curfew takes effect
As normalcy gradually returns to Minna, the Niger State capital, after the violent protests that greeted the death of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday, residents are counting their losses following Read more…
2027: States plot to silence opposition with N7.4 billion billboard levies
Controversy is raging over an alleged strategic move by parties controlling states to limit the visibility of the opposition as campaigns commence in full swing, through the imposition of exorbitant billboard levies on candidates and their political parties. Such levies, 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…
Knights of St. Mulumba unveils N2bn Endowment Fund for charity, calls for govt support
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Knights of St. Mulumba (kSM) Nigeria, Onitsha Metropolitan Council has unveiled N2 billion Endowment Fund and Integrated Charity Initiatives to sustain its work of charity. The event at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity Read more…
Peter Obi wrote the Obi of Onitsha Igwe Alfred Achebe on Governor Soludo’s political posture
Obi claims the letter is fake By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has written to His Royal Highness Igwe Alfred Achebe on the inordinate political behavior that devoids of decorum of Read more…
Man arrested in Nnewi over suspected unlawful possession of gun, 11 live cartridges
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Okechukwu Igwegbe over suspected unlawful possession of a firearm and recovered one pump-action gun and eleven live cartridges at Uruagu, Nnewi, in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State. The Read more…
2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
What to know about the Iran war today: A U.K. navy agency said a second tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz early Friday, hours after reporting another vessel coming under attack in the vital waterway. Iran Read more…
Anambra Central Senatorial Candidate ‘Ikezue’ hails Otti for signing educational reforms bill
By Uzo Ugwunze The Labour Party Senatorial Candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District, Ven. Tochukwu Ikezue has commended Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti for signing into law the much-needed Educational Reforms Bill aimed at sanitizing the education sector Read more…
Niger miners’ deaths: Survivors recount suffocation inside NSCDC cell
Survivors of the deaths of 37 suspected illegal gold miners in Niger State have recounted how overcrowding and poor ventilation allegedly left detainees struggling for air inside a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps cell. The miners died on Thursday Read more…
Soludo pardons jailed native doctor, Akwa Okuko, appoints him Ambassador of Youths Reformation
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has pardoned popular native doctor, Chidozie Nwanyi, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki. Nwanyi, who was among eight native doctors arrested last year for their involvement in the promotion of money rituals, quick Read more…
Stop Personal Attacks On Uzodinma, Imo Lawyers Tell Wike
A group of Imo lawyers under the aegis of Imo Lawyers for the Defence of Democracy has urged Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to stop what it described as personal attacks and public comments against Imo Read more…
2027: States plot to silence opposition with N7.4 billion billboard levies
Controversy is raging over an alleged strategic move by parties controlling states to limit the visibility of the opposition as campaigns commence in full swing, through the imposition of exorbitant billboard levies on candidates and their political parties. Such levies, stakeholders Read more…
Peter Obi wrote the Obi of Onitsha Igwe Alfred Achebe on Governor Soludo’s political posture
Obi claims the letter is fake By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has written to His Royal Highness Igwe Alfred Achebe on the inordinate political behavior that devoids of decorum of Read more…
2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
What to know about the Iran war today: A U.K. navy agency said a second tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz early Friday, hours after reporting another vessel coming under attack in the vital waterway. Iran 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…
2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
What to know about the Iran war today: A U.K. navy agency said a second tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz early Friday, hours after reporting another vessel coming under attack in the vital waterway. Iran Read more…
Atiku to Tinubu: ‘Use your last eight months to bring relief to Nigerians’
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to act immediately to lower petrol prices, warning Nigerians that a planned phase-out of electricity subsidies from 2027 will Read more…
$500,000 Mambilla payment: APC Campaign Council attacks Atiku, demands withdrawal from 2027 race
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has called on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race over a $500,000 payment made to his former wife, Jennifer Douglas, during negotiations Read more…
FAAC: FG, states, LGAs share N2.338trn as August 2026 revenue
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation has disclosed that a total sum of N2.338 trillion, being August 2026 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. In a statement 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…
Selective targeting of Nigeria’s largest airline must stop: Why Air Peace?
Why Air Peace? That is the question Nigerians must ask following the decision by aviation industry unions to picket and disrupt the operations of Nigeria’s largest airline in Lagos and Abuja. This is not the first time Air Peace has Read more…
Enough of blaming Abacha for everything bad in Nigeria
General Sani Abacha. Military Head of State in Nigeria from 1993-1998. Former Chief of Army Staff. No-nonsense military officer credited with having a hand in most successful military change of government in Nigeria. He died many years ago. Yet he cannot Read more…
PUBLIC NOTICE/DISCLAIMER: NCCIMA ceases relationship with Mr Ibekwe
This is to inform the general public that Mr. Obiora Ibekwe , who was the DG of Nnewi Chamber of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture (NCCIMA) is no longer an employee of Nnewi Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture Read more…