Archbishop Kawas: Nobody called us fake when we supported Jonathan, Obi
President-General of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, has defended the involvement of bishops in politics, saying he was never described as a “fake bishop” when he openly supported political leaders in the past. Kawas Read more…
Hon Ikenna Anthony Okafor formally flags off his campaign for the Nnewi Federal Constituency seat
The campaign for the Nnewi Federal Constituency took off for Ikenna A Okafor (Ogbuefi Ekenedilichukwu) with a new sense of urgency and purpose as the flag bearer of the Labour Party. The candidate, who is determined to do things differently Read more…
Houthi advance in Yemen puts U.S. in a new bind
A lightning offensive by the Iran-aligned Houthis has put the militants in a position to control a crucial Middle East waterway, creating a major new problem for U.S. President Donald Trump as his war with Iran grinds on in its Read more…
Biafra: Uwazuruike introduced non-violence methods to save lives, property of Ndigbo – MASSOB
The leadership of Biafra Independence Movement, BIM and Movement for Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has revealed reasons why its leader and founder, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike introduced non-exodus and non- violence in his quest to actualize Biafran Independence. Addressing Read more…
2027: INEC releases final names of 18 presidential candidates, running mates [FULL LIST]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has published the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 2027 general elections. The Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, and contains candidates Read more…
Bandits reportedly abduct Islamic clerics after prayer session at Senator Yari’s residence
Suspected bandits have reportedly abducted several Islamic clerics who attended a prayer gathering at the residence of Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident was disclosed in a post on Saturday evening Read more…
Tukur: Nigeria has lost towering political, business figure – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described the death of former Governor of the old Gongola State, Bamanga Tukur, as the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigeria’s political and economic history. Tukur, the Tafidan Adamawa and elder statesman, died on Saturday Read more…
2027: Presidential candidates unleash campaign strategies
•N.5m minimum wage, solar panels on every roof: How contenders deploy promises, cash, commodities, compassion to win votes •Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others offer conflicting agendas With barely four months to the presidential election, Nigeria’s leading contenders have begun reaching for tactics Read more…
Bishop of Kharkiv meets the Pope: Everything must be done to end the war
Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk, of Kharkiv-Zaporizhia, one of the Ukrainian dioceses hardest hit by the conflict, meets with the Pope on September 11 at the Vatican and thanks him for his support, prayers and concern. Speaking to Vatican News shortly after Read more…
Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation Attends Funeral of Late Mr Chukwujekwu in style
By Ifeoma Ejiofor Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation has on Friday paid a special homage to the family of late Emmanuel Chukwunoye Chukwujekwu (Emeo Dallas) at Abubor Nnewichi-Nnewi in North LGA of Anambra State. Mr Chukwujekwu while alive, was an active member Read more…
Igwe Azia Celebrates First New Yam Festival in Style
By Ifeoma Ejiofor The sleepy town of Azia in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State came alive on Thursday as HRH Igwe Francis U. Chikezie (Ugodinaobi), Igwe Azia II, celebrated his first New Yam Festival in a colourful ceremony. Read more…
Iran bags US hardware, German voters revolt, and Zelensky survives a 160 km ‘near-miss’: RT stories that shaped the week
RT’s essential stories of the past seven days included an oil-price surge, an AfD shockwave in Germany, and increasingly alarming warnings about AI Gulf turns into a shooting gallery The US-Iran conflict moved increasingly onto the water this week, with Read more…
Archbishop Kawas: Nobody called us fake when we supported Jonathan, Obi
President-General of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, has defended the involvement of bishops in politics, saying he was never described as a “fake bishop” when he openly supported political leaders in the past. Kawas Read more…
Hon Ikenna Anthony Okafor formally flags off his campaign for the Nnewi Federal Constituency seat
The campaign for the Nnewi Federal Constituency took off for Ikenna A Okafor (Ogbuefi Ekenedilichukwu) with a new sense of urgency and purpose as the flag bearer of the Labour Party. The candidate, who is determined to do things differently Read more…
Houthi advance in Yemen puts U.S. in a new bind
A lightning offensive by the Iran-aligned Houthis has put the militants in a position to control a crucial Middle East waterway, creating a major new problem for U.S. President Donald Trump as his war with Iran grinds on in its Read more…
Biafra: Uwazuruike introduced non-violence methods to save lives, property of Ndigbo – MASSOB
The leadership of Biafra Independence Movement, BIM and Movement for Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has revealed reasons why its leader and founder, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike introduced non-exodus and non- violence in his quest to actualize Biafran Independence. Addressing 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…
Professor Victor Madubuko adds another feather of milestone as NFF appoints him to the board of Interim Beach Soccer and Futsal Leagues Board
Professor Victor Madubuko who has distinguish himself in every endeavor he sets his mind on, has shown that a sport like beach soccer should not be an exception. He has not only attracted the right personnel to Anambra Beach Soccer, Read more…
Tukur: Nigeria has lost towering political, business figure – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described the death of former Governor of the old Gongola State, Bamanga Tukur, as the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigeria’s political and economic history. Tukur, the Tafidan Adamawa and elder statesman, died on Saturday Read more…
Iran bags US hardware, German voters revolt, and Zelensky survives a 160 km ‘near-miss’: RT stories that shaped the week
RT’s essential stories of the past seven days included an oil-price surge, an AfD shockwave in Germany, and increasingly alarming warnings about AI Gulf turns into a shooting gallery The US-Iran conflict moved increasingly onto the water this week, with Read more…
First Lady unveils national food bank for the South-East, empowers 5,000 in Anambra
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-East geopolitical zone and inaugurated the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)-sponsored ICT Experience Centre at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. She also flagged off Read more…
I’ll retain Tinubu’s naira float policy if elected in 2027 — Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has said he would retain President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s naira float policy if elected president. Obi, however, said his administration would seek to strengthen the currency 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…