Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff
President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn’t think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is “doing a very good job” and that “he’s a very liberal person,” while also suggesting the pontiff Read more…
Kano ADC allocates 60 percent leadership structure to Kwankwaso, Nasarawa elects new exco
Kano State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has allocated 60 percent of its leadership structure to the former governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and his followers. The power sharing deal was reached at a recent party’s stakeholders meeting where Read more…
War on terror: Dozens feared dead in Borno-Yobe airstrike
Scores of persons suspected to be members of the Boko Haram group and their sympathisers were feared dead yesterday, following an airstrike on a weekly market along the Borno–Yobe border market reportedly shut by Borno State government five years ago. Read more…
2027 tussle: S’Court hears ADC, PDP crisis suits Tuesday
The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Tuesday hear separate appeals arising from leadership disputes in two opposition parties, the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party. The appeal by embattled ADC National Chairman, David Mark, is slated for Read more…
Anambra youths attack two churches in Igbariam farm settlement, claim ownership
There is mounting tension at Igbariam Farm Settlement in Anambra East local government area of the state following attacks on the Anglican and Catholic churches in the area by youths of the community. Venerable Obiora Igbokwe of the Christ Anglican Read more…
Mbah Celebrates Obiora Ike At 70, Hails His Legacy Of Service
Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, on Sunday, paid glowing tributes to the founder of the Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP), Prof. Obiora Ike, describing him as a “Champion of service and epitome of true character.” Mbah described Read more…
I have capacity to beat APC, APGA, says ADC aspirant, Ikebunwa
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Aspirant for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency has said he is the only aspirant that can secure electoral victory for the party in 2027 elections. Read more…
His Excellency, Okey Chikwendu, declares for ADC on Sunday, April 12th, 2026
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo One-time Governorship candidate under Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA), His Excellency, Chief Okey Chikwendu decamped to African Democratic Congress ADC from his last political party. Chief Okey Chikwendu is a well recognized name in the politics of Read more…
US makes ‘final and best offer’ to Iran as Vance leaves Pakistan with no deal (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Marathon talks in Islamabad ended without an agreement, with Washington and Tehran blaming each other for the deadlockPublished 11 Apr, 2026 02:10 | Updated 12 Apr, 2026 02:21 The US has left Pakistan without a deal after 21 hours of marathon Read more…
Tension grips Delta community after LG chairman’s abduction
Tension has gripped Sapele metropolis and environs following the abduction of the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Bright Abeke. The council boss was reportedly kidnapped at about 7 pm on Friday evening by arms-wielding gunmen who stormed a hotel Read more…
Gunmen invade Imo community, kill traditional ruler, five others
This is third time a traditional ruler would be killed in the last two months in deadly attacks within the South-east. Gunmen have killed a traditional ruler in Imo State, Nigeria’s South-east. Apart from the traditional ruler, the hoodlums also Read more…
Why petrol price may hit N2,000 per litre — TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has warned that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) could rise to about N2,000 per litre, citing global and domestic economic pressures. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, TUC President, Festus Osifo, attributed the Read more…
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff
President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn’t think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is “doing a very good job” and that “he’s a very liberal person,” while also suggesting the pontiff Read more…
Kano ADC allocates 60 percent leadership structure to Kwankwaso, Nasarawa elects new exco
Kano State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has allocated 60 percent of its leadership structure to the former governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and his followers. The power sharing deal was reached at a recent party’s stakeholders meeting where Read more…
2027 tussle: S’Court hears ADC, PDP crisis suits Tuesday
The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Tuesday hear separate appeals arising from leadership disputes in two opposition parties, the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party. The appeal by embattled ADC National Chairman, David Mark, is slated for Read more…
I have capacity to beat APC, APGA, says ADC aspirant, Ikebunwa
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Aspirant for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency has said he is the only aspirant that can secure electoral victory for the party in 2027 elections. 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…
Breaking: Supreme Court Restores Nestoil, Neconde’s Right to Appoint Counsel in Alleged $2bn Debt Dispute, Overturns Appeal Court
The Supreme Court had previously directed all parties to return to the Court of Appeal to resolve the issue of legal representation and report back on January 26, 2026, on other outstanding issues in the case. The appeal was filed Read more…
Transcorp raises annual dividend twofold as profit reaches all-time peak
The total N2 per share, on the cards for 2025, compares to the N1 it paid for the year before it, implying that a combined sum of N20.3 billion is up for distribution, should the plan receive the consent of Read more…
Iran live updates: Oil tankers halted in Hormuz after Israeli strikes on Lebanon
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military and government sites, officials said. Trump set a Tuesday evening deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or Read more…
Oil War: 300 Lawmakers Back Ojulari, Reject Moves Against Tantita
In a strong show of legislative backing for Nigeria’s oil security architecture, over 300 members of the National Assembly have thrown their weight behind the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, endorsing 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…