‘2026 NBA Elections: Challenges mount as 3 SANs eye presidential seat’
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — With barely 48 hours to go, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the umbrella body for legal practitioners, still stands at a crossroads amid internal wrangling that threatens the smooth conduct of its national elections. Section 10(1) of the NBA Constitution 2015 (as amended in 2025) establishes the Electoral Committee of […]
Iran slams ‘barbaric’ US attack after hospital evacuated due to nearby strike
Tehran on Thursday accused the United States of carrying out a “barbaric attack” after a cancer hospital in Iran’s southwest was forced to evacuate due to nearby strikes.
FRSC Act: Senate raises traffic fines by 300%
Nigerian motorists and commuters will soon pay more for traffic offences as the Senate has passed amendments to the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Act introducing stiffer penalties.
Troops apprehend terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have apprehended suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers, received the surrender of an ISWAP member and destroyed improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the last 24 hours across Borno.
N1m daily: Guinness rolls out nationwide consumer rewards promotion
By Etop Ekanem Lagos— Guinness Nigeria has launched a nationwide National Consumer Promotion (NCP) tagged ‘Open For More’. This is a consumer rewards initiative that will see more than N400 million in cash and prizes won by consumers across the country. The promotion, which runs nationwide, offers consumers the opportunity to win N1 million every […]
She Rises Global launches leadership academy to empower emerging Women leaders
She Rises Global Ltd. has unveiled the She Rises Leadership Academy (SRLA), a new leadership development initiative aimed at equipping emerging women leaders in Nigeria with the skills, confidence and support needed to drive meaningful change in their communities and beyond. The academy’s inaugural programme, scheduled to run from July 22 to August 1, 2026, […]
2027: Atiku chose Amaechi to show he has nothing against Ndigbo – Okonkwo
According to Okonkwo, ongoing consultations in the ADC were aimed at resolving grievances and uniting the party ahead of the 2027 general election.
Peter Obi’s ‘unceremonious’ exit from ADC left Southeast disadvantaged, confused – Okonkwo
Okonkwo said he was satisfied after the party explained the rationale behind the pick, adding that internal negotiations were ongoing to address any lingering reservations within the party.
Nigeria, ATU seek stronger African alliance on digital economy, telecom policies
Nigeria and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) on Thursday called for stronger collaboration among African countries to accelerate digital economy growth, improve connectivity and develop common telecommunications policies across the continent.
Israel tells Pentagon chief will keep troops in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ‘security zones’
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz told his US counterpart Pete Hegseth early Thursday that Israel is determined to keep its forces in “security zones” it has carved out inside Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip.
Onoh defends Umahi, asks NYCN to stop politicising Mary Habila’s death
….Calls for Due Process By Denis Agbo Former Southeast spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has condemned the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and allied groups demanding the resignation of the […]
