Trump abandons ‘hammer Iran ASAP’ approach – CNN
The US president has reportedly shifted to a strategy of attrition aimed at “strangling” Tehran over time The US has suspended negotiations with Iran and is seeking to gradually “strangle” the country, CNN reported on Tuesday, after its bombing campaign near the Read more…
Why I won’t apologise for posting Okpebholo’s WAEC results — Davido
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has explained why he would not apologise to Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over his social media post displaying the governor’s alleged West African Examinations Council result. According to him, he did nothing Read more…
2027: Atiku, Makinde Absent As Candidates Sign Peace Accord
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, was absent on Tuesday as presidential and National Assembly candidates of political parties signed the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. Also absent Read more…
Dangote Refinery secures $1bn backing ahead of planned IPO
Ahead of the planned Initial Public Offering, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has taken a significant step forward with the successful completion of a $1 billion underwriting programme, strengthening the capital markets foundation for what could become Africa’s most Read more…
2027: Let Your Conduct Speak For You, Obi Tells Politicians
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged politicians contesting elective positions in the 2027 general elections to allow their conduct and actions to speak for their suitability for public office rather than resorting to Read more…
2027: South East youths vow to use PVCs to end political impunity
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), South East Zone, has urged youths in the region to prepare to use their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to elect competent and credible leaders in the 2027 general elections. The council said the outcome Read more…
Jonathan warns: Govs’ show of force threatens democracy
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that the growing practice of serving governors, senior political office holders and party leaders descending on states during off-cycle elections with large entourages and heavy security details could threaten Nigeria’s democracy if left unchecked. Jonathan, Read more…
ASUBEB Flags-off Distribution of Free Statutory Records to Basic Schools
…To Commence Full Digitalisation By Uzo Ugwunze In line with Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s zero levy policy for basic education in Anambra State, the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board ASUBEB, Awka, has flagged-off the distribution of administrative statutory academic Read more…
Trump hints at Kim contacts after scaling back Seoul drills
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent overtures, a day after he scaled back military drills with South Korea and praised his relationship with the North Korean leader. Trump said he was Read more…
‘How many more Nigerians must be slaughtered’ – Atiku blasts Tinubu govt over 32 deaths in Sokoto
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed grief over the deaths of 32 Nigerians in Ungushi community, Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, while calling on the Federal Government to take action against recurring attacks. Read more…
GOV ADELEKE’S VICTORY: Oyetola Did Everything To Stop My Brother, Says Davido’s Father
Business mogul and elder brother of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Dr Adedeji Adeleke, has alleged that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, did everything possible to prevent his younger brother from winning the August 15 Read more…
The 1997 Nnewi Zoning arrangement restored: Obi Nnewichi and Chief Gabros Chukwuma chose to move Nnewi forward
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The intractable issue that threatened to tear Nnewi apart over the move for Hon Echezona Anazodo to enjoy multiple tenure over the right of Nnewichi to produce next Council Chairman seems to have resolved. This followed Read more…
Why I won’t apologise for posting Okpebholo’s WAEC results — Davido
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has explained why he would not apologise to Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over his social media post displaying the governor’s alleged West African Examinations Council result. According to him, he did nothing Read more…
2027: Atiku, Makinde Absent As Candidates Sign Peace Accord
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, was absent on Tuesday as presidential and National Assembly candidates of political parties signed the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. Also absent Read more…
2027: Let Your Conduct Speak For You, Obi Tells Politicians
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged politicians contesting elective positions in the 2027 general elections to allow their conduct and actions to speak for their suitability for public office rather than resorting to Read more…
2027: South East youths vow to use PVCs to end political impunity
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), South East Zone, has urged youths in the region to prepare to use their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to elect competent and credible leaders in the 2027 general elections. The council said the outcome 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…
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…
Trump abandons ‘hammer Iran ASAP’ approach – CNN
The US president has reportedly shifted to a strategy of attrition aimed at “strangling” Tehran over time The US has suspended negotiations with Iran and is seeking to gradually “strangle” the country, CNN reported on Tuesday, after its bombing campaign near the Read more…
Dangote Refinery secures $1bn backing ahead of planned IPO
Ahead of the planned Initial Public Offering, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has taken a significant step forward with the successful completion of a $1 billion underwriting programme, strengthening the capital markets foundation for what could become Africa’s most Read more…
EFCC recovers $60 million for Nestoil lenders in ongoing debt investigation
At a meeting facilitated by the EFCC, Nestoil and a consortium of banks agreed to a structured debt repayment. Nigeria’s top anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has recovered $60 million from indigenous oil and gas firm Nestoil Limited. This Read more…
Otti approves N31m interim support for 31 Abia returnees from South Africa
Each of the 31 verified Abia State indigenes who recently returned from South Africa following xenophobic attacks on Nigerians will receive N1,000,000 as an interim support measure to cushion the effect of their sudden return. Governor Alex Otti has approved the 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…
Enugu Air Plane Skids off Runway at Benin Airport
The management of Enugu Air has confirmed that one of its aircraft was involved in a mishap after landing at Benin Airport Thursday. In a statement, the management of the state-owned carrier stated that “our aircraft operating into Benin experienced Read more…