Anambra court sentences native doctor Akwaokuko to 12 years imprisonment

Anambra court sentences native doctor Akwaokuko to 12 years imprisonment By Vincent Ujumadu An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced detained native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwaokuko Tiwara Aki, to 12 years imprisonment. The presiding judge, Justice Jude Obiora, found Nwangwu guilty on counts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and […]

2027: ‘I regret removing Jonathan’ — Atiku (No foresight, no vision – all regrets)

2027: ‘I regret removing Jonathan’ — Atiku By Vanessa Onah Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has expressed regret over his role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, saying the country’s situation has worsened under the current administration. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Atiku recalled how opposition leaders came […]

Rev. Dachomo criticises deployment of US troops to other states

Rev Dachomo criticises deployment of US troops to other states   By Nana Ismail A prominent Plateau cleric, Rev. Dachomo, has accused U.S. President Donald Trump and some Nigerian leaders of bias in security decisions. In a video circulated online, Rev. Dachomo, a regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin […]

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, appoints first female vice-chancellor

UMUDIIKE, ABIA STATE — Ursula Ngozi Akanwa has emerged as the first female Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), marking a historic milestone for the institution. Her appointment was announced by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Fidelis Edeh, shortly after the Council’s 95th meeting, where it considered the report […]

Only 10 percent? – Wike expresses shock over voters turnout in FCT polls

By Justina Otio The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lamented over the low turnout in some polling units in the ongoing Area Council Elections. Wike shared his disappointment while touring some polling units and interacting with electoral officials. At a polling unit in Karshi, the minister met a few electoral […]

“I’m allowed to destroy any country in the world” —Trump says after Supreme Court strikes down his key policy

By Grateful Ogunjebe US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised the US Supreme Court following its decision to block his sweeping global tariff policy, claiming the ruling unjustly limits his presidential authority. The court, in a 6–3 decision, ruled that Trump overstepped his constitutional powers by imposing broad tariffs on multiple countries, effectively dismantling one […]

Nigerians to buy shares in refinery — Dangote

By Udeme Akpan President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said that Nigerians will soon be able to invest directly in the Dangote Refinery, describing the move as part of efforts to broaden public ownership of the project. Dangote stated this on Saturday during the visit of the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bayo […]

Court sentences Living Faith Pastor, Prince Emmanuel Umoh, to death in Uyo, A’ Ibom State

  By Lovina Anthony Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo, on Thursday, sentenced a 29-year-old Resident Pastor of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, Ifa Ikot Ubo–Ifa Ikot Okpon Branch, Uyo, Prince Emmanuel Umoh to death by hanging for the murder of his landlord, Gabriel Bassey Edward. The judge, Justice Gabriel […]

FIFA verdict: 10 things to know about Nigeria, DR Congo case

  Football fans in Nigeria are anxiously awaiting FIFA’s decision on a controversial eligibility dispute involving the Super Eagles and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), following their dramatic African playoff final clash. Nigeria lost the decisive match 4–3 on penalties, a result that handed DR Congo a spot in the intercontinental playoffs scheduled […]

Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill

  By Samson Elijah The Senate, on Tuesday, passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, following a tense and rowdy session marked by heated debates and a division over key provisions of the new legislation. Proceedings in the upper chamber were momentarily stalled as lawmakers commenced clause-by-clause consideration of the bill. The […]

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