The umbrella body of the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has declared that every Igbo person who is ready is free to contest the 2027 presidency or any other political position in the general election.

When I wrote that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, is an animal that eats its curator for lunch, it sounded like a stretch. But so far, the tenure of Bayo Ojulari as group chief executive officer is proving it. This might not be obvious if you look solely at Nigeria’s current crude oil sales.  […]

All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Abia State chapter, has alleged exclusion of its members on the list of the beneficiaries of the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Smallholder Farmers Initiative.

It is no secret that Lagos and Nigeria in general are grappling with a plastic pollution crisis. Drainage channels choked with plastic bags and Styrofoam packs are a common sight, blocking waterways, contaminating soil and water, and threatening wildlife.

The United States has sent warships, including nuclear-powered ones, to the Venezuelan coast. The American government announced on November 15, 2025 that it is dispatching to the international waters off Venezuela the warships: USS San Antonio, USS Iwo Jima and USS Fort Lauderdale. They are carrying 4,500 US service members, including 2,200 Marines. The fleet had […]

Saturday will host the Poolside Pulse Party, an all-day celebration with DJ Nana, Folagade Banks and comedian Layi Wasabi entertaining guests

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA— Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has stated reasons the work on the Ukwa seaport project proposed to be built in Ukwa land by his administration has yet to kick off. Speaking during a courtesy call by the Ezumezu Ndoki Patriotic Association, Ukwa East council area, the governor disclosed that work […]

MANY readers might have read or heard about the initial scramble for Africa, as recorded by historians. It was a movement that culminated in a major political and economic exertion by the major and minor powers, largely pof European origin. The end result was colonisation. In a bid to continue to sustain the economic wealth of their […]

Taurus Oil & Gas Limited has refuted recent media reports suggesting its involvement in the PMS contamination incident at its Koko storage facility, stressing that independent investigations and ongoing legal proceedings have not established any culpability against the company.

Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has felicitated with His Eminence, Francis Cardinal Arinze, as he marks his 60th Episcopal Anniversary. In a goodwill message, Obi described the prelate as “a living witness of faith and renewal,” whose life of service and faithfulness […]

The Ebonyi State Executive Council has approved the increment of the minimum wage of civil servants  by  N20,000 across board.

By Theodore Opara Weststar Associates Limited, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, is raising urgent awareness about the global rise in counterfeit automotive parts, following Mercedes-Benz’s 2024 report revealing alarming figures. According to the data, 793 raids conducted worldwide led to the seizure of more than 1.5 million fake Mercedes-Benz products. This disturbing […]

The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,552 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,546 per dollar on Wednesday.

By FRED ITUA There are lives that tell stories, and there are lives that themselves become stories: epic, inspiring, and immortal in their resonance. The life of Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, belongs in the latter category. Today, as he marks his 55th birthday, we do not merely count years; we celebrate a destiny […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Barrister Seyi Tinubu has saluted the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) on its 40th anniversary, describing it as an important platform that has supported the growth of Nigerian youths in faith and service. The anniversary celebration was held in Awka, Anambra State. Tinubu, who was represented by the National […]