Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth faces lawmakers
What to know about the Iran war today:Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced off with lawmakers for a second day on Thursday and argued the 60-day deadline to get the war approved by Congress was on hold during the current ceasefire. Democrats such Read more…
Supreme Court Verdict Ends PDP Factions, Says Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged united and free of internal factions, following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference Read more…
S’Court gives Mark-led ADC leadership lifeline
The Supreme Court has set aside the earlier order by the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal ordering the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to maintain status quo ante bellum in the leadership dispute rocking the party, upon which the Independent Read more…
OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT ON NNEWI
CALL FOR JUSTICE, FAIRNESS, AND THE PRESERVATION OF NNEWI’S ESTABLISHED ROTATIONAL GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLE, AGAINST UNSCRUPULOUS ELEMENTS AND UNFIT LGA POLITICAL LEADERS Rev. Dr. Austin Ifeanyichukwu Epunam (JP), President and Founder of Sweet Home Africa Foundation, has expressed deep concern over Read more…
Excitement as Hon Ibezi picks APGA Expression of Interest form, promises responsible representation
From Ifeoma Ejiofor There is excitement across Idemili North and South LGAs as Chief Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi, picked the Expression of Interest Form of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The development according to political analysts, marked a significant step in his Read more…
2027: Anambra North in view as Obiogbolu looks good for victory on APGA ticket
By Toby Chuks It’s obvious that the 2027 general elections is a time for the ruling party in Anambra State, All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) to once again test its might at the polling booths across the State. As usual, Read more…
FORCE LEADERSHIP ORDERS DISMISSAL, PROSECUTION OF OFFICERS INVOLVED IN EFFURUN SHOOTING
The Nigeria Police Force hereby provides an update on the disciplinary actions taken following the fatal shooting incident of 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, which resulted in the death of Mr Mene Ogidi. Sequel to the earlier directive Read more…
Igwe Nnewi congratulates Bianca Ojukwu on her new appointment
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi His Royal Highness, Igwe Dr. KON Orizu lll, the Igwe of Nnewi has congratulated the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Mrs Bianca Ojukwu (Iyom Akaekpuchionwa Nnewi). In statement, delivered by Igwe’s delegation led by Read more…
Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade, urges Tehran to reach a deal
Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports with oil companies, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the U.S. renewed its calls for other nations to help open the Read more…
Breaking: Supreme Court to Deliver Judgement in ADC, PDP Leadership Crisis on Thursday
After nearly 10 days of anxiety, apprehension and worries, the Supreme Court will on Thursday, April 30, deliver its “make or mar” verdict in the appeal surrounding the leadership tussle in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Read more…
Senate approves Tinubu’s $516.3m loan
The Senate approved the $516.3 million loan request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday. The money will be used for the construction of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway (Section One, Phase 1A and B). The approval was given after the Senate considered the Read more…
How alleged coup attempt against Tinubu was planned, uncovered – Witness
The witness, who said he serves in the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police, gave evidence in the trial of a retired major-general and five others facing charges of treason, terrorism, failure to disclose information and money laundering. An army Read more…
Supreme Court Verdict Ends PDP Factions, Says Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged united and free of internal factions, following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference Read more…
S’Court gives Mark-led ADC leadership lifeline
The Supreme Court has set aside the earlier order by the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal ordering the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to maintain status quo ante bellum in the leadership dispute rocking the party, upon which the Independent Read more…
OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT ON NNEWI
CALL FOR JUSTICE, FAIRNESS, AND THE PRESERVATION OF NNEWI’S ESTABLISHED ROTATIONAL GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLE, AGAINST UNSCRUPULOUS ELEMENTS AND UNFIT LGA POLITICAL LEADERS Rev. Dr. Austin Ifeanyichukwu Epunam (JP), President and Founder of Sweet Home Africa Foundation, has expressed deep concern over Read more…
Excitement as Hon Ibezi picks APGA Expression of Interest form, promises responsible representation
From Ifeoma Ejiofor There is excitement across Idemili North and South LGAs as Chief Ifeanyichukwu Ibezi, picked the Expression of Interest Form of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The development according to political analysts, marked a significant step in his 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…
Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko: My life as ballet dancer in US
In a world where ballet has long been shaped by tradition and often narrow definitions of identity, a new generation of dancers is quietly but powerfully redrawing the lines. Among them is a remarkable artist, Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko, an American-Nigerian, whose Read more…
Former Super Eagles striker Eneramo collapses, dies during match
Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. Eneramo, 40, was playing at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the television area of Kaduna when the tragic incident occurred on Friday. He 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…
Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth faces lawmakers
What to know about the Iran war today:Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced off with lawmakers for a second day on Thursday and argued the 60-day deadline to get the war approved by Congress was on hold during the current ceasefire. Democrats such Read more…
Senate approves Tinubu’s $516.3m loan
The Senate approved the $516.3 million loan request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday. The money will be used for the construction of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway (Section One, Phase 1A and B). The approval was given after the Senate considered the Read more…
Omepuruchukwu Charity foundation splashes N1m on the elderly persons in Nnewi
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation has again splashed one million Naira on elderly persons in the four quarters of Nnewi. In the package a total of forty beneficiaries from the industrial town got twenty thousand Naira each, with each Read more…
JUST IN:Court Restrains MTN Nigeria, Airtel Networks Limited Over Airtime Lending Dispute
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained MTN Nigeria and Airtel Networks Limited from suspending or restricting airtime lending services linked to Nairtime Nigeria Limited, pending the determination of a substantive suit before the court. The order was granted 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…