Friday, 02 January, 2026

Month: October 2025


By EDOKWE ONONUJU The Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Jonas Benson Okoye, has lauded the humanitarian and philanthropic contributions of Hon. Mbazulike Ignatius Iloka, popularly known as Mba Mba, describing him as a steadfast benefactor Read more…


The treaty comes shortly after China restricted exports of rare earths and chip-making equipment in response to Trump’s tariffs The US and Japan signed a cooperation agreement on the production and supply of critical and rare-earth minerals on Tuesday. The move Read more…


President Bola Tinubu on Monday met for the first time with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, their first known gathering since last week’s redeployment. The Service Chiefs arrived at about 3:55 p.m., led by Read more…


Founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, under Prof Mahmoud Yakubu was a national disgrace. Peterside made this remark on Monday while responding to questions during an Read more…


The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has appointed a former PUNCH newspaper editor, Adedayo Oketola, as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The appointment, which was announced by the commission on Monday, marks a new Read more…


The defence strategy of detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has drawn sharp reactions after he informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday that he would no longer call witnesses or enter Read more…


From Ijeoma John, Nnewi It was an atmosphere of celebration as the traditional ruler of Nnewi community, His Royal Highness, Igwe Kenneth Orizu III, conferred prestigious chieftaincy titles on deserving members of the community and beyond in commemoration of his Read more…


From Ifeoma Ejiofor Ahead the November 8, Anambra State governorship election, Leaders With Vision Initiative has endorsed the reelection bid of Gov Charles Soludo. The group in a spectacular manner presented a cheque of Two million Naira to Gov Charles Read more…


President Vladimir Putin was briefed on the army’s advances during a visit to a command post Around 10,000 Ukrainian troops have been encircled by Russian forces in the Kupyansk and Krasnoarmeysk areas, President Vladimir Putin was told on Sunday during Read more…


Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo PhD HRH Igwe Dr KON Orizu III CON, is 100 years old and has been on the royal throne for 62 years. He is particularly blessed in all ramifications. As part of the series of events to Read more…


The former Chief of Defence Staff and the two other service chiefs, who were retired from Service by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday, will each go home with one bulletproof SUV and one Prado Jeep, or an equivalent vehicle as Read more…


The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, had said that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, is being held unjustly. Nwoke made this statement in an interview on Sunday Politics, a programme Read more…