Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday said though the situation of the country is bad, things can still be salvaged and Nigeria can still be great. While describing himself as an incurable optimist, Obasanjo, who celebrated his 88th birthday on Read more…
A youth leader in Obosi community, Idemili North Local Government Area(LGA) of Anambra State, Chidebe Ibeakuzie( aka Mighty), has been shot dead by security agents in an ensuing tussle over the ownership and control of a tricycle park near the military cantonment in Onitsha. During Read more…
The reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly—just 49 days after being removed by 36 out of 40 lawmakers—serves as yet another stark reminder of the prevailing legislative dependence in Nigeria. His return was not a Read more…
A Russian court has sentenced a British mercenary to 19 years in prison for fighting for Ukraine and committing a “terrorist act” in Kursk Region. In a statement on Wednesday, Russia’s Investigative Committee said that British citizen James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, “took direct Read more…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N10.3 billion for the procurement of essential medical supplies, including diabetes diagnostic kits, third-line antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients, antibiotics, antihypertensive, and anti-diabetic medications. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Read more…
Fresh details have emerged regarding a petition filed and submitted to the Senate by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alleging sexual harassment, abuse of office, and obstruction of legislative duties. The petition, dated March 4, 2025, and Read more…
Eche Nwaobasi reporting from Onitsha Despite visible improvement on security as a result of activities ‘udo ga achi’ investigation conducted by a select crack investigative newsmen on markets opening on mondays in Anambra state showed that various markets especially key Read more…
Eche Nwaobasi reporting from Onitsha The Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha Catholic Diocese who is the proprietor and chancellor of the newly established Shanahan University Onitsha has tasked students of the Institution on the need for them to imbibe the spirit Read more…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said his country “is fighting for the normal and safe life it deserves,” pushing back on Republican claims that he is obstructing peace talks. “Ukraine is fighting for the normal and safe life it Read more…
All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, yesterday, said the resignation of the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, was not included in the terms of settlement reached in the leadership crisis of the House. This is Read more…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. According to a statement on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), he was appointed after a rigorous selection process. Read more…
Northern and Southern leaders have engaged in a sentimental war over the sexual harassment allegation levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has alleged that the sexual harassment allegation by Senator Read more…