Trump issues new warning to Tehran, Iran calls US peace proposals ‘unrealistic’
President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the U.S. would obliterate Iran’s energy plants and oil wells if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran described U.S. peace proposals as “unrealistic” and fired waves of missiles at Read more…
Nigerian govt pressuring INEC to destabilise our party over Kwankwaso’s defection – ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government of attempting to destabilise the party following Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s defection. The ADC alleged pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Read more…
Idemili North Mayor Promises to Commence Rehabilitation at Failed portion of Afor Nkpor Road Junction in 24 hours
By Uzo Ugwunze The proactive and pragmatic Mayor of Idemili North LGA, Chief Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo Idemili) has inspected a failed portion at Afor Nkpor 4 – Road junction promising to commence rehabilitation at that portion of the road within Read more…
ADC to receive first governor as Gov Bala announces defection plan
Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has declared that he will announce his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday, April 2, 2026, alongside his supporters across the state and the country. The governor made this known on Read more…
El-Rufai resumes court appearance after mother’s burial
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has returned to the federal High Court for the continuation of his trial on allegations of financial irregularities. El-Rufai was spotted entering the courtroom on Tuesday amid a tight but orderly security Read more…
$6bn Loans In 4 Hours: Atiku Slams Tinubu, Senate
Former Vice President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep concern over reports that the Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a fresh $6 billion external loan within a record time—reportedly less than Read more…
Senate approves Tinubu’s $6bn external loans request
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for external loans totalling up to $6 billion, including a $5 billion financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank and a separate $1 billion facility backed by UK Export Finance to rehabilitate Read more…
Anambra North Senatorial Election: Dr Obiogbolu assures of better representation
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Dr. Alex Obiogbolu has outlined some of the key priorities he will pursue if given the mandate to represent Anambra North in the Senate. Addressing journalists after a consultative meeting in Ayamelum LGA recently, Dr. Obiogbolu emphasized Read more…
Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean for the Mideast
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to target Iran’s energy infrastructure, including the country’s desalination plants. Such a move — and Iran’s possible targeting of the plants of its Gulf Arab neighbors — could have devastating impacts across the water-starved Read more…
Atiku denies quitting politics, warns of disinformation
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised the alarm over what he described as efforts by anti-democratic elements to create confusion and slow the growing momentum of the African Democratic Congress. In a statement posted on X by his media Read more…
Group Seeks Court To Vacate Ibrahim’s Seat
A civil society organisation, the Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP), has dragged Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over his refusal to vacate his senate seat following his appointment Read more…
Varsity Don tasks Women To Stop Complaints, Organize themselves To Win Elective Positions
By Uzo Ugwunze A lecturer in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state, Prof. Dennis Aribodor has challenged Nigerian women to stop agonizing and start organizing to achieve their expectations in contesting and occupying elective positions. He also urged them to Read more…
Trump issues new warning to Tehran, Iran calls US peace proposals ‘unrealistic’
President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the U.S. would obliterate Iran’s energy plants and oil wells if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran described U.S. peace proposals as “unrealistic” and fired waves of missiles at Read more…
Nigerian govt pressuring INEC to destabilise our party over Kwankwaso’s defection – ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government of attempting to destabilise the party following Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s defection. The ADC alleged pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Read more…
ADC to receive first governor as Gov Bala announces defection plan
Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has declared that he will announce his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday, April 2, 2026, alongside his supporters across the state and the country. The governor made this known on Read more…
Senate approves Tinubu’s $6bn external loans request
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for external loans totalling up to $6 billion, including a $5 billion financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank and a separate $1 billion facility backed by UK Export Finance to rehabilitate 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…
Trump issues new warning to Tehran, Iran calls US peace proposals ‘unrealistic’
President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the U.S. would obliterate Iran’s energy plants and oil wells if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran described U.S. peace proposals as “unrealistic” and fired waves of missiles at Read more…
$6bn Loans In 4 Hours: Atiku Slams Tinubu, Senate
Former Vice President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep concern over reports that the Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a fresh $6 billion external loan within a record time—reportedly less than Read more…
Sit at Home: Mixed Reactions as Idemili North Mayor Praises Some Traders, Seal Shops at Nkpor Markets
By Uzo Ugwunze The Mayor of Idemili North, Hon Stanley Nkwoka has praised several markets within his LGA for complying with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s ‘No more Monday sit at home directive. Conducting his usual Monday weekly Market inspection to ensure Read more…
Tinubu appoints new CAC chairman, nominates seven NPC commissioners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ibrahim Ida as the Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominated seven individuals to fill vacant commissioner positions at the National Population Commission (NPC). The appointments were disclosed in a statement on 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…