Anambra Governorship Poll to Be Litmus Test for ADC’s Growing Strength, Says Candidate John Nwosu As campaigns for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election gather momentum, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is positioning the crucial poll as a significant test of its burgeoning strength and the viability of its newly formed coalition. The […]
Iran Orders Suspension of Cooperation with UN Nuclear Watchdog Amid Escalating Tensions Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the immediate suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog. The directive, announced on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, follows a law overwhelmingly passed by the Iranian Parliament and ratified by […]
Anambra State Condemns Ogboji Killings, Vows Swift Justice for Victims The Anambra State Government has unequivocally condemned the brutal killing of at least 10 individuals in the Ogboji community, Orumba South Local Government Area, promising swift and thorough action to bring the perpetrators to justice. The heinous attack, which occurred on Monday evening, June 30, […]
ECOWAS Parliament Calls for Urgent Legal Framework on AI in West Africa The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the urgent development of a robust legal framework to govern Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the sub-region. The plea was made by the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hadja Memounatou […]
Youths Set NDLEA Office Ablaze, Vandalize Emir’s Palace in Kwara Over Worsening Insecurity A wave of public anger over escalating insecurity and rampant kidnappings culminated in violent protests on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Lafiagi, headquarters of Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. Irate youths set ablaze the office of the National Drug Law […]
MTN Boosts Digital Literacy in Borno, Donates 750 Tablets to Schools MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has significantly bolstered the digital literacy agenda in Borno State, donating 750 digital tablets to 15 secondary schools across the state. Each of the beneficiary schools received 50 tablets during a symbolic handover ceremony held in Maiduguri, the state capital, […]
Saint Lucian Senate President Declares Strong Ancestral Ties to Nigeria During Tinubu’s Historic Visit In a poignant acknowledgment of shared heritage, the President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, has revealed that historical records confirm a significant portion of the island nation’s ancestors were traced directly to Nigeria. This revelation came on Monday, June […]
FG Urges Stronger Regional Ties to Transform Borders, Curb Conflicts The Federal Government has called for intensified regional collaboration among African nations to transform international borders from sources of conflict into conduits for peace, economic development, and integration. This appeal was made by the Director General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Adamu Adaji, during […]
2027 Ambition: Peter Obi Vows Single Term Presidency, Reaffirms Commitment to Zoning Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, making a striking pledge to serve for only one four-year term if elected. This declaration was made during an […]
N30 Million Up for Grabs as Senator Gbenga Daniel Hosts Annual Choir Festival Music enthusiasts and choral groups across Nigeria are gearing up for the highly anticipated “Asiwaju of Remo Christians Choir Festival,” hosted and sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel. This year’s edition of the annual competition boasts a total prize money of N30 million, […]
Coalition to Unseat Tinubu Will Fail, Sokoto Firmly Behind President – APC Chair The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Sadiq Achida, has confidently declared that any political coalition formed to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections is destined to fail. Achida asserted that the […]
APC Chieftain Warns Against ‘Nauseating’ VP Slot Tussle, Urges Focus on Governance A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has issued a stern warning to politicians, urging them to cease the premature jostling for the 2027 Vice Presidential slot and other positions, stating that such actions could significantly distract President Bola […]
NHIA Sanctions 49 Health Facilities, 47 HMOs Over Widespread Service Breaches The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced sanctions against 49 healthcare facilities and 47 Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) across Nigeria for various breaches of its operational guidelines. The punitive actions, revealed on Monday, June 30, 2025, follow extensive investigations into thousands of complaints […]
Top Iranian Cleric Issues Fatwa-Like Warning Against Anyone Harming Supreme Leader, Amidst Trump’s Rhetoric A senior Shia cleric in Iran, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, has issued a significant religious declaration stating that “any regime or individual threatening the leaders of the Islamic Ummah and acting on those threats qualifies as a Muharib” (one who […]
Edo APC Chieftain Warns UK-Based Influencer Over “Hate-Filled” Anti-Governor Posts A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Frankie Aire, has issued a stern caution to a social media influencer based in the United Kingdom, urging him to cease publishing what he described as “hate-filled content” and “scandalising” videos against the state […]
Armed Herders Launch Fresh Attack in Benue, Four Mobile Policemen Feared Dead Suspected armed herders have once again launched a devastating attack on a community in Benue State, with at least four Mobile Policemen feared dead following an assault on Udei community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA). The tragic incident, which occurred on Sunday […]
No Insurgent Group More Powerful Than Nigerian Armed Forces, Says Gen. Ijioma (retd) Major General Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma (retd), a former Director of Military Operations in the Northeast, has strongly asserted that no insurgent group operating in Nigeria possesses superior power to the nation’s Armed Forces. He contended that if such a force existed, it […]
Two Firefighters Killed, One Injured in Ambush While Responding to Idaho Wildfire; Suspect Dead Two firefighters were tragically killed and a third wounded on Sunday, June 29, 2025, when they were ambushed by a gunman while responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain, just north of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Authorities confirmed that the fire […]
SGF Akume Dispels Sack Rumours, Affirms Tinubu’s Unwavering Confidence The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has firmly dismissed circulating reports alleging his removal from office by President Bola Tinubu, asserting that the President reposes full confidence in his ability to discharge his duties. In a statement released on Sunday, […]
66 Individuals Claiming to be MKO Abiola’s Children Failed DNA Test, Says Son Olalekan Abiola In a startling revelation, Olalekan Abiola, one of the sons of the late Chief MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, has disclosed that 66 out of 120 individuals who came forward claiming to be his father’s […]