Barring any last-minute changes, residents of Anambra State will head for the polls to elect a new governor on Saturday. No fewer than 2,802,790 eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots across 21 local government areas of the South-East state. The stakes are high in Anambra, regarded as aContinue Reading
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced one Samuel Asiegbu to three years’ imprisonment without an option of fine for his role in an N8.56bn fraud carried out at Wema Bank Nigeria Plc. Asiegbu was arraigned alongside Hamza Zakaria, NurudeenContinue Reading
The United States House of Representatives has urged the Departments of State and Treasury to impose targeted sanctions on individuals and organisations, including Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, over alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. This is contained in a resolution introduced beforeContinue Reading
The Federal Government has again called on the United States President, Donald Trump, to be understanding in his approach to Nigeria’s security challenges. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, days after Trump threatened military action againstContinue Reading
L-R: Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola; Representative of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Emmanuel Akomoye Agim, JSC CFR; Hon. Justice E.O Williams – Dawodu, and Hon. Justice Ayokunle O. Faji during the 4th Nigerian Admiralty Law Colloquium in Lagos. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has emphasized that Nigeria’sContinue Reading
The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has marked a remarkable milestone — 25 years on the revered throne of his forefathers — as the Kanwan Katsina III, celebrating his Silver Jubilee with reflection and gratitude.Continue Reading
China has called on the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty following a threat of military action from the United States. The Chinese government reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, praising Nigeria for pursuing a development path that reflects the country’s unique national realities. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson MaoContinue Reading
— Policy Set to Push Pump Prices Higher as Experts Warn of Inflation, Economic Strain Nigerians may soon pay nearly ₦1 trillion more annually for petrol imports following the Federal Government’s planned introduction of a 15% import tariff on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), according to a market analysis conducted byContinue Reading
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has cleared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to proceed with its scheduled elective National Convention on November 15 and 16, 2025. In a ruling delivered by Justice A. L. Akintola, the court granted an interim order allowing the party to hold theContinue Reading
In a landmark recognition that underscores the growing influence of Nigerians in the global arena, the Mayor of Brampton, Canada, Patrick Brown, has honoured renowned Nigerian philanthropist and legal luminary, Chief Barrister Success Obioma Akagburuonye (Akaraugo), for his outstanding contributions to humanity and community development. The ceremony, held in theContinue Reading