Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire
Elon Musk’s fortune topped $1 trillion as SpaceX began trading on Friday. Elon Musk is officially the world’s first trillionaire following SpaceX’s stock debut today, with the company’s IPO price valuing his stake at nearly $870 billion on paper. The Read more…
NDC Primaries: How Aisha Yesufu rejected Reps ticket – Dickson
Ms Yesufu was an aspirant for the FCT Senatorial District primaries of the NDC which she alleged were manipulated against her. The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, says he and the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, initially Read more…
Falana, Falz Lead Protest over Abductions, Hardship
Prominent lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), his son – afrobeats singer, Mr Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, alongside civil society organisations, youth groups, among others, on Friday staged a protest in Lagos. They demanded urgent action to address worsening Read more…
Onitsha-Based OneGrid Energies Emerges AMTY Startup Company Of The Year
OneGrid Energies, a fast-growing clean energy social enterprise based in Onitsha, Anambra State, has been nominated for the Startup Company of the Year category at the prestigious Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards. The nomination recognises the company’s contributions Read more…
June 12: Peter Obi urges Nigerians to demand 1993-style elections in 2027
. Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to use the June 12 Democracy Day anniversary as a reminder of the need to restore credibility, transparency and public trust in the country’s electoral Read more…
Why it appears difficult to tackle insecurity — Defence Minister, Musa
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, rtd, has stated why terrorism, banditry and other forms of insecurity in Nigeria seem to be difficult to deal with. Speaking at the June 12 edition of The Platform, organised by The Covenant Read more…
NDC crisis: What I discussed with Seriake Dickson – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has disclosed details of his discussions with the party’s National Leader, Seriake Dickson, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, amid concerns over internal challenges within the party. Obi, in a Read more…
No final agreement on deal with US – Iran’s Foreign Ministry
Tehran has accused Washington of “disrupting” the peace talks Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that the country’s leadership had approved a preliminary peace deal. The remarks came after Trump said on Thursday Read more…
Tinubu Opens Airport–Kuje Highway, Hails Wike As ‘Performer’
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for delivering what he described as a long-abandoned road project, saying the completion of the Airport Expressway–Kuje Township Junction road demonstrates the impact of political Read more…
Presidency: Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council Not Known To Us
The Presidency on Thursday washed its hands off the purported activities of a so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council. Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, in a disclaimer issued on Thursday, stated that at no time did Read more…
Democracy day: FG declares June 12 as public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday to mark Democracy Day. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement signed by the Permanent 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…
NDC Primaries: How Aisha Yesufu rejected Reps ticket – Dickson
Ms Yesufu was an aspirant for the FCT Senatorial District primaries of the NDC which she alleged were manipulated against her. The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, says he and the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, initially Read more…
June 12: Peter Obi urges Nigerians to demand 1993-style elections in 2027
. Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to use the June 12 Democracy Day anniversary as a reminder of the need to restore credibility, transparency and public trust in the country’s electoral Read more…
NDC crisis: What I discussed with Seriake Dickson – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has disclosed details of his discussions with the party’s National Leader, Seriake Dickson, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, amid concerns over internal challenges within the party. Obi, in a Read more…
No final agreement on deal with US – Iran’s Foreign Ministry
Tehran has accused Washington of “disrupting” the peace talks Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that the country’s leadership had approved a preliminary peace deal. The remarks came after Trump said on Thursday 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…
Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire
Elon Musk’s fortune topped $1 trillion as SpaceX began trading on Friday. Elon Musk is officially the world’s first trillionaire following SpaceX’s stock debut today, with the company’s IPO price valuing his stake at nearly $870 billion on paper. The Read more…
Onitsha-Based OneGrid Energies Emerges AMTY Startup Company Of The Year
OneGrid Energies, a fast-growing clean energy social enterprise based in Onitsha, Anambra State, has been nominated for the Startup Company of the Year category at the prestigious Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards. The nomination recognises the company’s contributions Read more…
Tinubu Opens Airport–Kuje Highway, Hails Wike As ‘Performer’
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for delivering what he described as a long-abandoned road project, saying the completion of the Airport Expressway–Kuje Township Junction road demonstrates the impact of political Read more…
Xenophobia Evacuations: Nigerian returnee recounts traumatic experiences in South Africa
The South Africa returnee said she lived in the country for 22 years. A Nigerian returnee from South Africa, Milly Abuh, has recounted how persistent discrimination against her family, particularly her children, forced her to return to Nigeria after spending 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…