West no longer hiding plans for war with Russia – Putin
NATO countries have forced Moscow to take action to defend its interests and label it as a threat to justify increased military spending, the president says Western nations are no longer hiding their preparations for war with Russia, President Vladimir Read more…
IGP orders probe into alleged police handover of teacher to mob in Kaduna
The directive followed a petition submitted by human rights activist and lawyer, Hamza Dantani, who called for an “immediate, independent and thorough investigation” into the circumstances surrounding the death of the woman, identified as Ummulkhair. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Read more…
LPPC Suspends Ozekhome’s Senior Advocate Rank
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the suspension of Chief Mike Ozekhome’s Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) status. The decision taken at the LPPC’s 173rd General Meeting held on Tuesday, was made pursuant to Paragraph 26(6) of the Read more…
NAUTH holds 2026 Town Hall Meeting, reiterates commitment in becoming best hospital in Nigeria
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Anambra has organised the 2026 Town Hall Meeting, themed, ‘Engaging the NAUTH Community. A Strategic Dialogue between the Governing Board, Management and Internal Stakeholders’. The meeting, Read more…
NDIGBO MUST THINK HOME, PREPARE HOME, AND PROTECT HOME Says Ejiofor
By Chukwudi Ebele Human Rights Lawyer and Social Critic Sir Ifeanyichukwu Ejiofor Esq has urged Ndi Igbo especially in the South East to heed the signs of danger and think on how best to protect themselves against alleged jihadists and Read more…
Senate passes state police bill for second reading amid protests, moves to clause-by-clause voting
The Senate on Wednesday passed the controversial State Police Bill for second reading despite concerns raised by several lawmakers over funding, oversight and the potential abuse of the proposed security architecture. The landmark bill, an executive proposal of President Bola Read more…
EFCC to arraign Bodejo for alleged $2.530m terrorism financing and money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Bello Abdullahi Bodejo before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja over allegations bordering on terrorism financing and money laundering to the tune of $2.530 million. According to the Read more…
House of Reps 2027: Ogbaru Youths, Women Endorse Hon. Awogu
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The aspiration of Hon. Arinzechukwu Awogu, PhD, to represent the people of Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly received a major boost yesterday as youths and women endorsed his candidacy. Youths from Read more…
Tinubu Transmits State Police Bill to National Assembly, Lawmakers Pledge Swift Passage
President Bola Tinubu yesterday formally transmitted the proposed State Police Bill to the Senate, setting the stage for a major overhaul of Nigeria’s policing architecture, as the Upper Chamber signalled their readiness to fast-track consideration of the legislation amid growing Read more…
PRP Denies Selling 69 Nomination Forms To Kwankwaso
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed allegations that the party sold 69 nomination forms in Kano State to the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Baba-Ahmed Read more…
Achebe Rejected $1m Offer, Blocked 50 Cent’s Film Title “Things Fall Apart”
In 2011, American rapper and actor 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) encountered an unexpected setback in the production of his drama film when legendary Nigerian author Chinua Achebe declined a reported $1 million offer to permit the use of the title Read more…
Supreme Court fines lawyer N50m, bars him from courts over ‘abusive’ filing
The Supreme Court said the lawyer’s application fell far below acceptable legal standards and described it as one of the most “thoughtless and irresponsible applications” ever brought before the court. The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered a lawyer, S.M. Read more…
West no longer hiding plans for war with Russia – Putin
NATO countries have forced Moscow to take action to defend its interests and label it as a threat to justify increased military spending, the president says Western nations are no longer hiding their preparations for war with Russia, President Vladimir Read more…
House of Reps 2027: Ogbaru Youths, Women Endorse Hon. Awogu
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The aspiration of Hon. Arinzechukwu Awogu, PhD, to represent the people of Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly received a major boost yesterday as youths and women endorsed his candidacy. Youths from Read more…
PRP Denies Selling 69 Nomination Forms To Kwankwaso
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed allegations that the party sold 69 nomination forms in Kano State to the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Baba-Ahmed Read more…
I’m Jealous Wike is in PDP – APC Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda admits
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed his admiration for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike’s work rate, while wondering when he sleeps. Yilwatda, who said he’s jealous that Wike Read more…
2026World Cup: African Fans support Mexico against the South Africa
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The xenophobic unofficial policy driven by some South African citizens against fellow African residents has resulted in African countries fans rooting for Mexico to win. Many of these fans who had made different caricatures on Facebook Read more…
BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo finally wins Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr
Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has finally won the Saudi Pro League title. They were confirmed champions on Thursday, thanks to a 4-2 win over relegation battlers Damac. The title race had gone down to the final day after Al-Nassr Read more…
Ndi Anambra urged To Invest in Sports for All Round Development of School Children
.. As MoLS Oba hosts 2026 Interhouse Sports By Uzo Ugwunze Ndi Anambra especially from the Non governmental and private sectors have been urged to invest in Children’s Sports for all round development and empowerment. The call was made during Read more…
Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko: Those who see ballet dancers as unserious ignorant, close-minded
(Continued from yesterday) Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko is an American-Nigerian artist and professional ballet dancer whose craft and sterling stage presence have earned her an enviable reputation in the United States and, indeed, across the globe. In the concluding part of Read more…
NDIGBO MUST THINK HOME, PREPARE HOME, AND PROTECT HOME Says Ejiofor
By Chukwudi Ebele Human Rights Lawyer and Social Critic Sir Ifeanyichukwu Ejiofor Esq has urged Ndi Igbo especially in the South East to heed the signs of danger and think on how best to protect themselves against alleged jihadists and Read more…
Achebe Rejected $1m Offer, Blocked 50 Cent’s Film Title “Things Fall Apart”
In 2011, American rapper and actor 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) encountered an unexpected setback in the production of his drama film when legendary Nigerian author Chinua Achebe declined a reported $1 million offer to permit the use of the title Read more…
LPG Prices: FG Convenes Emergency Meeting, Invites DSS, EFCC, Police to End Diversion, Hoarding, Others
The federal government yesterday convened an emergency stakeholders’ meeting on the rising price of cooking gas, stressing that key security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force, Read more…
TB Network Calls on Govt To Extend Health Insurance program to poor, vulnerable citizens
By Uzo Ugwunze The Association for Eradication of Tuberculosis (TB Network) Anambra State has called for the extension of the National/State Health Insurance program to the vulnerable citizens, particularly the poor. State Coordinator, Ify Unachukwu who made the call in 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…