Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

Category: Politics


President Donald Trump was persuaded to unleash war on Iran by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite deep skepticism from his inner circle, according to a new report about the high-stakes meetings that took place in the buildup to the conflict. The New Read more…


The David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to reverse the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, which derecognised the party’s leadership. Mark also asked Justice Emeka Nwite Read more…


By Eche Nwaobasi – Nnewi. The people of Umueri, the town where the Anambra airport was sited and one of the numerous communities that make up Anambra East LGA Anambra state, last Wednesday 8th April 2026, elected a new 20 Read more…


From Akunwa Nwaokedi A chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Awkuzu, Oyi LGA of Anambra State, Hon. Ossy Ilozue, has described Dr. Alex Obiogbolu has the most credible senatorial aspirant in Anambra North zone. Hon Ilozue made Read more…


Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has said that he wouldn’t have sought re-election as governor if he had completed all the works he had set out to do in his administration. He disclosed that he is seeking a second Read more…


In a strong show of legislative backing for Nigeria’s oil security architecture, over 300 members of the National Assembly have thrown their weight behind the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, endorsing Read more…


The Peoples Democratic Party bloc, backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, held a meeting on Wednesday with former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola of the African Democratic Congress, as part of a political realignment Read more…


A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has spoken about joining several prominent politicians who took to the streets of Abuja to protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday night. Obi was seen alongside the likes of Atiku Read more…


Top opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar and Seyi Makinde, held a closed-door meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, signalling fresh moves to realign political forces ahead of the 2027 elections. The meeting, hosted at the residence of David Mark, drew key Read more…


By Ijeoma John, Nnewi Frontline businessman and political stakeholder, Chief Sir J. J. Ezeokafor (Ezeudo Aguata), Nwachinemelu Ekwuluobia and Grand Patron of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has formally presented Hon. Chinedu Anyaso to industrialist, Chief Cletus Read more…


The US president has claimed Washington has already met and exceeded all military objectives and is now giving diplomacy more time. President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of bombing of Iranian energy infrastructure, agreeing to a “double sided ceasefire” contingent Read more…


The Presidency has dismissed claims linking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the internal crises surrounding Peter Obi and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing such allegations as “baseless”. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in Read more…