Oil prices flare as Iran tightens grip on Hormuz
Oil prices hovered above $100 a barrel on Thursday, a day after Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran tightened its grip on the vital oil and gas shipping Read more…
Dangote Refinery makes $1.82bn profit after $2bn 2-year loss
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery accumulated nearly $2 billion in losses during its first two years of commercial operations before swinging sharply into profitability in the first half of 2026, according to figures contained in its Initial Public Offering (IPO) prospectus. The Read more…
2027: Arewa Revival Project Defends Akpabio, Demands Evidence On Viral Claim
The Arewa Revival Project has defended Senate President Godswill Akpabio over a viral social media publication allegedly quoting him as saying that Northerners would be made to suffer if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. The group Read more…
Osun Poll: Constituents Begin Process To Recall Senator Fadahunsi
Youth groups and constituents of Osun East Senatorial District on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over an alleged inciting comment credited to the Senator representing the district, Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, during the concluded 2026 Osun State governorship election, saying Read more…
Audit Reports: Reps panel vows to make NNPC, oil marketers account for ₦432bn debt
The committee said it would scrutinise relevant records, including the basis of the outstanding liabilities, the period covered, payments already made, amounts still outstanding and steps taken by the regulatory authorities to recover the debts. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Read more…
Peter Obi: Benue police arrest 46 suspects over convoy blockade
The Benue State Police Command has arrested 46 people allegedly connected to the obstruction of Peter Obi’s movement during his visit to the state on Tuesday. The Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Read more…
I Need a Platform to Make Laws for Business-Friendly Anambra’ — Ebuka Onunkwo
…As philanthropy reaches 4,000 students with free WAEC/NECO, 500 scholarsIhips, 600 jobs By Uzo Ugwunze The Chairman/CEO Seahorse Lubricant Industries Ltd and Nigerian Democratic Congress NDC Party Senatorial Candidate for Anambra South Senatorial District, Chief Ebuka Onunkwo has declared his Read more…
Police arrest 12 suspects over killing of Anambra Street Announcer
By Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State Police Command on Wednesday said it has arrested more than 12 suspects allegedly linked to the murder of Awka-based public announcer, comedian and town crier, Chief Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as Aiza Nwosu, as Read more…
BENUE AND THE DANGEROUS ROAD TO 2027: POLITICAL INTOLERANCE MUST NOT BECOME THE NEW NORMAL
Beyond Peter Obi :What the Benue incident means for Nigeria’s democracy
President Tinubu Must Call Overzealous Governors to Order Before Political Tension Consumes the Nation I am not ordinarily accustomed to dabbling in partisan political activities, particularly as they relate to the affairs of political parties. However, when a dangerous aberration Read more…
Iran retaliates against US allies after its oil tankers destroyed
The Middle East war intensified on Tuesday with Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen launching strikes on several Saudi cities, further embroiling a U.S. ally in the conflict, while U.S. forces hit multiple Iranian oil tankers and Iran targeted a U.S. base Read more…
Soldier injured as military repels ISWAP attack on military base
The soldier whose identity was not disclosed sustained gunshot injury to his left arm, and was being treated, according to a statement by Mohammed Goni, the spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east. The Nigerian Read more…
NEPL/Seplat Energy JV inaugurates two STEAM laboratories in Asaba, trains additional 500 teachers
The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) has inaugurated two fully equipped state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) laboratories in Asagba Mixed Secondary School and Zappa Basic Secondary School, both in Asaba, to the Read more…
2027: Arewa Revival Project Defends Akpabio, Demands Evidence On Viral Claim
The Arewa Revival Project has defended Senate President Godswill Akpabio over a viral social media publication allegedly quoting him as saying that Northerners would be made to suffer if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. The group Read more…
Osun Poll: Constituents Begin Process To Recall Senator Fadahunsi
Youth groups and constituents of Osun East Senatorial District on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over an alleged inciting comment credited to the Senator representing the district, Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, during the concluded 2026 Osun State governorship election, saying Read more…
Peter Obi: Benue police arrest 46 suspects over convoy blockade
The Benue State Police Command has arrested 46 people allegedly connected to the obstruction of Peter Obi’s movement during his visit to the state on Tuesday. The Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Read more…
BENUE AND THE DANGEROUS ROAD TO 2027: POLITICAL INTOLERANCE MUST NOT BECOME THE NEW NORMAL
Beyond Peter Obi :What the Benue incident means for Nigeria’s democracy
President Tinubu Must Call Overzealous Governors to Order Before Political Tension Consumes the Nation I am not ordinarily accustomed to dabbling in partisan political activities, particularly as they relate to the affairs of political parties. However, when a dangerous aberration 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…
Oil prices flare as Iran tightens grip on Hormuz
Oil prices hovered above $100 a barrel on Thursday, a day after Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran tightened its grip on the vital oil and gas shipping Read more…
Dangote Refinery makes $1.82bn profit after $2bn 2-year loss
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery accumulated nearly $2 billion in losses during its first two years of commercial operations before swinging sharply into profitability in the first half of 2026, according to figures contained in its Initial Public Offering (IPO) prospectus. The Read more…
Audit Reports: Reps panel vows to make NNPC, oil marketers account for ₦432bn debt
The committee said it would scrutinise relevant records, including the basis of the outstanding liabilities, the period covered, payments already made, amounts still outstanding and steps taken by the regulatory authorities to recover the debts. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Read more…
I Need a Platform to Make Laws for Business-Friendly Anambra’ — Ebuka Onunkwo
…As philanthropy reaches 4,000 students with free WAEC/NECO, 500 scholarsIhips, 600 jobs By Uzo Ugwunze The Chairman/CEO Seahorse Lubricant Industries Ltd and Nigerian Democratic Congress NDC Party Senatorial Candidate for Anambra South Senatorial District, Chief Ebuka Onunkwo has declared his 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…