Friday, 16 January, 2026

Category: News


International dialogue is being replaced by a “might makes right” approach and reckless unilateral actions, the Russian president says The international situation has been “increasingly deteriorating,” Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned, citing old conflicts reigniting and new emerging flashpoints. The president Read more…


Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the decision of Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to join the APC as a major political development with far-reaching implications. In a statement signed Read more…


The Abia chapter of the Obidient Movement has advised Gov. Alex Otti to remain steadfast, focused and continue to deliver on his mandate, and not get distracted by the activities of the opposition. The Spokesman for the group, Dr Chibuzor Read more…


The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to resume plenary on Thursday, exactly one week after adjourning its last sitting. The development came amid rumours that some lawmakers were plotting to impeach Amaewhule during the Read more…


Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs after 15 years, with the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, emerging as its first chairman. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was Read more…


From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State Government has commenced the full enforcement of all environmental laws in the State. The State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor PhD revealed this in a press statement made available to journalists on Thursday. He pointed Read more…


HRH Igwe KON Orizu III CON is over 100 years old. That makes him the oldest living monarch and longest serving on the throne, who recently marked 62 years of being enthroned. According to Sun Newspaper, both royals view their Read more…


From Ifeoma Ejiofor Following his renunciation of Christianity over assumed neglect of Dr Ifeanyi Ubah by Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Okoye has breached two sections of the Canon Law. The chairman Publicity sub-Committee of the Dedication Committee for Our Lady of Read more…


 U.S. President Donald Trump told Reuters that Ukraine – not Russia – is holding up a potential peace deal, rhetoric that stands in marked contrast to ​that of European allies, who have consistently argued Moscow has little interest in ending Read more…


From Ijeoma John, Nnewi The President General of Nnewichi Community in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State has said that there is need to uphold the 1997 Nnewi Rotational Agreement of all the political elective offices for peaceful Read more…


The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Wednesday unveiled a renegotiated agreement aimed at resolving long-standing disputes in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, resulting in incessant strikes and closure of universities.  The 2025 agreement is the conclusion Read more…


No fewer than 5,000 intending Nigerian immigrants to the United States may be delayed following the new visa restrictions imposed on Nigeria and 74 other countries by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Data from the US consulate in Lagos show Read more…