2027: Philanthropist, Nwoga-Ecton to contest for Owerri Senate seat
Renowned philanthropist and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Dr. Princess Chetachi Nwoga-Ecton has officially declared her intention to run for the Owerri Zone Senatorial seat in the forthcoming general elections, answering a persistent call from youths in the zone. Speaking from the United States, where she continues her extensive humanitarian work, Dr. Nwoga-Ecton announced her […]
Hezbollah condemns ‘cowardly’ killing of Iranian security chief Larijani
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah condemned Wednesday Israel’s killing of Iranian national seucrity chief Ali Larijani, calling it “cowardly”.
Mobile Court convicts 17 traffic offenders in Ogun
No fewer than 17 traffic offenders were on Wednesday convicted by a Mobile Court sitting in Ogere, Ogun State, as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) intensified enforcement against traffic violations along major routes.
Ekiti PDP rejects Wike-backed congress, affirms Odeyemi as chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has rejected the outcome of a parallel state congress allegedly backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing it as unconstitutional and not binding on the party’s recognised leadership.
Shettima, NEMA DG visit Maiduguri bomb blast victims
Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar, on Wednesday visited victims of the recent bomb blasts in Maiduguri who are receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).
NANS protest in Osun over poor power supply
Students under the banner of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) staged a protest in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday, demanding an end to the country’s worsening electricity supply.
‘Murderers’ must pay for killing Iran’s Larijani -Khamenei
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Wednesday in a written message that the killers of security chief Ali Larijani, who died in an Israeli strike, “will have to pay for it”.
Nigeria’s current account surplus drops 26% to $14.04bn in 2025
Nigeria’s current account surplus fell by 26 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $14.04 billion in 2025, down from $19.03 billion in 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed in its 2025 Balance of Payments (BoP) report.
Anambra Local Govt renames Limca Road after Emeka Anyaoku
Authorities of Idemili North Local Government Area in Anambra State have renamed the prominent Limca Road, which links Nkpor Junction with Zik’s Mausoleum at St. Charles Boromew Roundabout, after former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku.
‘No going back, PDP convention will hold despite crisis’ — Wike Camp
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction aligned with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says there is no turning back on its National Convention, making it clear the event will go ahead despite internal tensions and ongoing reconciliation talks.
Iran women’s football team return home after asylum tussle
With their demands for protection an embarrassment for Iran’s leaders, but lauded by US President Donald Trump, five later changed their minds, including captain Zahra Ghanbari.
