Tuesday, 01 September, 2026

Category: Politics


By Eche Nwaobasi-Nnewi The leadership of drugs market head bridge Onitsha Otherwise known as Ogbogwu market last Tuesday in conjunction with Anambra state Ministry of Health kicked off a five-day free medical treatment outreach for all traders of the market Read more…


The U.S. launched two waves of attacks on Iran’s coastal defenses and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Iran struck back by targeting U.S. military sites in neighboring countries in what it called Read more…


The controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council deepened on Wednesday as the Senate rejected, for the second time in one week, a request to investigate the controversial budgetary allocation to the alleged agency, while former Vice President Read more…


As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has expressed optimism that Benue State is on course to reclaim its former prominence, assuring residents that renewed efforts are underway Read more…


The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will recognise only the candidates submitted by the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress, confirming that the faction has already nominated candidates for 471 elective positions ahead of the Read more…


The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it will challenge Monday’s Court of Appeal judgment on its ward, local government and state congresses at the Supreme Court, insisting that the verdict does not affect the validity of the direct primaries Read more…


From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra Patriots on Sunday night honoured three distinguished members recently appointed by Gov Charles Soludo into key positions in his second term administration. The appointees included Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, Arc. Okechukwu Ezeobi and Chief Ejiamatu Damian Read more…


The self-acclaimed Director-General of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, Adeyemi Adeniyi, says he borrowed the N400 million to secured the job at the presidency. Adeniyi made this revelation on Monday during zoom interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Read more…


The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says ongoing reforms in the judiciary require the support and cooperation of lawyers to succeed and deliver a meaningful impact on the justice system. She stressed that the success of judicial Read more…


A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, was on Monday, arraigned on a six-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, corruption, forgery and the use of false documents. Nnaji was arraigned at the Federal High Court, Read more…


Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The appellate court in the majority decision delivered by Justice Read more…


CENTCOM said the attacks were aimed at “degrading” Tehran’s ability to disrupt shipping, while the Islamic Republic condemned them as “war crimes” The US has launched a fourth round of strikes against Iran this week in response to attacks on Read more…