The political trajectory of the Igbo nation, prominent leaders and stakeholders of Igbo extraction convened in Abuja yesterday for the inaugural session of the Igbo Agenda Dialogue (IAD). The gathering, which took place at Chelsea Hotel, was convened by veteran political leader Chief Chekwas Okorie and drew a cross-section of politicians, professionals, traditional […]
Defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz delivered a masterclass performance on Wednesday to power into the third round of the 2025 US Open, underlining his status as one of the top contenders for the title. The world No. 2 needed just one hour and 36 minutes to dismantle Italy’s Mattia Bellucci in straight sets, 6-1, […]
The jailing of French sports journalist, Christophe Gleizes in Algeria is increasingly seen as part of a wider diplomatic chill between Paris and Algiers, his parents have said, warning against their son being made a “collateral victim” of strained political ties. Gleizes, a contributor to French football magazine So Foot, was sentenced in June to […]
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has visited Mantau Village in Malumfashi Local Government Area, where a recent bandit attack resulted in the deaths of 32 worshippers. During his condolence visit, Governor Radda announced an immediate relief package of N500,000 for each affected household. The governor expressed deep sorrow over the attack, describing […]
Media personality, Toke Makinwa, has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, marking the fulfillment of a journey she had long spoken about publicly. In a statement shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, Makinwa described the experience as the happiest moment of her life. She wrote, “I’m a Mommy. This is the happiest I’ve […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University Wukari (FUW) branch, has called on the Federal Government to immediately pay their outstanding entitlements, insisting that lecturers deserve fair compensation and improved welfare rather than loans. The demand was made on Wednesday during a protest at the university campus in Wukari, Taraba State, where union […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the National Pension Commission (PenCom) over what it described as evasive excuses and lack of accountability in addressing calls for the urgent constitution and inauguration of governing boards for critical labour market institutions. In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, […]
The indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo people of Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State have cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against proceeding with the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the area. They argue that the exercise is illegal without adhering to the Supreme Court order for fresh delineation of electoral wards. […]
Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has formally announced his ambition to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Amaechi made the declaration in Kano on Wednesday after a meeting with a coalition of traders, where he ruled out stepping aside for any […]
Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has welcomed distinguished guests to the 3rd Retreat of the Committee for the Review of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria. The retreat, held in Ebonyi State from August 26-29, 2025, aims to review and consolidate existing laws to create a modern and just […]
