Chief Iwuanyanwu

President Tinubu Mourns Passing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Leader, Chief Iwuanyanwu

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on Thursday. A statement issued on Thursday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the... Read more »
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Former Ikwerre LGA Chairman’s Hotel Sealed In Rivers State

Rivers State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has sealed the hotel owned by one Mr. Samuel Nwanosike (Ishi Bambae) Former Chairman of Ikwerre LGA for violation of development control and... Read more »
Lateef Fagbemi

Divert public funds and go to jail — AGF warns Local Government chairmen

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has warned local government council chairmen and councillors against diverting funds meant for their jurisdictions. Speaking at an event... Read more »
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MURIC calls for Ban of movie where Nancy Isime, others wore the Islamic Niqab

The Muslim Rights Concern has called for the ban on the yet-to-be-released movie where popular actress Nancy Isime and other actresses wore purdah, an Islamic full covering popularly called the Niqab, and... Read more »
DSS

#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: DSS identifies sponsors of Aug. 1 protest, warns against action

The Department of State Services on Thursday warned against the planned nationwide protest against hardship in the country. The agency said on Thursday that it had already identified the sponsors of the... Read more »
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I Participated In Peaceful Protests For Democracy – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu affirmed on Thursday that protests are an integral part of democracy but that no government will condone demonstrations that lead to the destruction of lives and property. Speaking when... Read more »
Ooni of Ife

#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Ooni of Ife Speaks after meeting with President Tinubu

Ooni of Ife Speaks after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ooni Urges Youths to Ensure Protests Remain Peaceful The Ooni of Ife, His Majesty Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has advised youths planning... Read more »
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu

BREAKING: President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Is dead

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is dead. Born September 1942, the leader of the apex Igbo organisation died on Thursday, 25th July, 2024. Aged 82 years, Chief Iwuanyanwu... Read more »
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Nationwide Protest: Tinubu Holds Meeting With Traditional Rulers At Aso Villa

As the planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest slated for August draws close, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday entered an emergency closed-door meeting with top traditional rulers, security top brass in his government and governors... Read more »
Seyi Makinde

Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde Transfers Power to Deputy as He Embarks on Vacation

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has indicated his intention to go on vacation from Monday August 5, 2024 to Friday, September 6, 2024. The governor’s message was read on the floor... Read more »
Oby Ezekwesili

Oby Ezekwesili Supports Nationwide Protest, Urges Government to Show Empathy

A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has backed the upcoming nationwide protest planned for August 1-10, 2024 urging the federal and state governments to handle the situation with civility and empathy.... Read more »
Kalu Tinubu

Ohanaeze Youths Hail Tinubu, Kalu over SEDC Act

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has hailed President Bola Tinubu for his assent to the South East Development Commission Bill. This is also as the group lauded the... Read more »
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President Tinubu meets with APC governors behind closed doors

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) at the State House in Abuja. The agenda, though not officially confirmed, is likely related to the planned nationwide protest... Read more »
INEC

INEC Pledges to Respect Court Order on APGA Leadership Dispute

By: Adimchi Onwumere The Independent National Electoral Commission has restated its avowed commitment to respect and obey Orders and Judgments of Courts in Nigeria. The Commission made its position known when it... Read more »
Day Of Rage Protest

Nationwide Protest: Organizers Unveil Key Demands from President Tinubu’s Government

The demands come ahead of the planned ‘Days of Rage’ protests, scheduled to take place from late July to August 2024. Omoyele Sowore, the convener of #RevolutionNow, has released a list of... Read more »
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Israeli Military Recovers Bodies of 5 Hostages Held in Gaza

The Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of five Israelis taken back to Gaza as hostages during Hamas’s attack on southern Israel on 7 October.The bodies of kindergarten teacher Maya... Read more »
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Nigerian Man Sentenced to 85 Months in US Prison for Inheritance Fraud

A 50-year-old Nigerian national, Amos Prince Okey Ezemma, was sentenced to 85 months imprisonment in the United States for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme. With the sentencing on Monday,... Read more »
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41-Year-Old Man Arrested for Impregnating 16-Year-Old In-Law in Anambra State

A 41-year-old man, Nwalobi Fredrick is in police custody for impregnating his 16-year-old in-law in Ekwulobia, Anambra State. The artisan from Ebonyi state was arrested after the family of the teenage girl... Read more »
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Soludo Speeds On With Road Construction Despite The Heavy Rainfall In Anambra

By Okoli Sunday Anambra State Government has continued to prioritize road construction across the State thereby turning the State into one big construction site. Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR understands the importance... Read more »
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President Tinubu Urged To Intervene In Kogi State’s Political Crisis

A Northern group, the Northern Initiative for Defense of Democracy and Justice, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the political turmoil plaguing Kogi State. The group describes President... Read more »