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A New Nigeria is still POSSIBLE By Dr Eddie IROH
JUST a fortnight ago I wrote my first ever article on Nigeria for a journal. I quoted the late British…
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All eyes on INEC, security agencies, judiciary as Governorship, State Assembly polls hold in Nigeria
Nigerians have gone to the polls today, March 18, 2023, to vote for new Governors and State Houses of Assembly…
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World’s oldest Monarch, Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, transits at 106
By Edeki Igafe Ughelli (Delta), March 18, 2023 Ovie Richard Layeguen Ogbon, Ogoni-Oghoro 1, the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom in…
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Super Falcons’ foes Canada lose forward to ACL injury
London, March 18, 2023 Canada and Portland Thorns forward Janine Beckie will miss this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup scheduled…
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$100m fund: Nigeria-based philanthropic institution, ASR, seeks partnership at CSW
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 18, 2023 A Nigeria-based, Africa focused philanthropic organisation, Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa initiative (ASR…
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MC Oluomo, APC and Igbo in Lagos By Felix Oboagwina
April last year, I wrote an article, titled, “Didn’t Tinubu Just Goof On MC Oluomo?” The piece did a post-mortem…
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NOA DG implores Nigerians to shun electoral violence
By Ramatu Garba The Director -General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Garba Abari, has called on Nigerians to shun all…
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NGO signs MoU towards boosting health services in Nigeria
By Fortune Abang Abuja, March 18, 2023 The Aides Small Project International (ASPI) and Project CURE International, both Non-Governmental Organisations…
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NiDCOM boss, Dabiri-Erewa hails NIS for setting up Visa Service Centers in 12 major world cities
Abuja, March 17, 2023: The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the Nigeria Immigration…
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INEC alerts of fake ID Card for security agents, as woman, arrested in Lagos with 550 copies fingers serving Senator
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has alerted the public of the existence of identity cards for security personnel bearing…
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C’River polls: APC compelling REC to use prepared list of SPOs, PDP alleges
By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) The Cross River chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the All Progressives…
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Buhari greets Chief Chekwas Okorie on 70th birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former National Chairman and 2015 Presidential candidate of United Progressives Party (UPP), Chief Chekwas Okorie, on…
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Deputy Governorship candidate, wife of Governor’s aide, two others kidnapped – Police
Ehigimetor Igbaugba Calabar, March 17, 2023 The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed the abduction of the Deputy Governorship…
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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Russian President, Putin
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 17, 2023 The Pre-Trial Chamber of the UN-backed International Criminal Court (ICC), on Friday…
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Guber polls: Resist intimidation, violence, Abe charges Rivers’ voters …Says, ‘defend the validity of your votes’
Gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State for the March 18, 2023 Elections, Senator Magnus Ngei…
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Elections: PDP decries “wanton” arrest of its chieftains in Imo
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, March 16, 2023 Imo chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has decried what it describes…
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PDP denies withdrawing election petition from Tribunal
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 16, 2023 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted media reports alleging that it has…
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The ‘good disappointment’ we want By FEMI ADESINA
It’s the figure of speech called oxymoron in literature, isn’t it? When you talk of a ‘good disappointment.’ When apparently…
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INEC server and other election day stories By Azu Ishiekwene
For the third time since 1999, I voted at a general election on February 25 and did so without much…
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Troop out nationwide, massively vote for birth of a new Nigeria, Peter Obi urges voters
Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has told voters across the country to troop out again tomorrow, Saturday,…
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Rivers United goalkeeper, 2 under-20 players called up for 2023 AFCON qualifier (See names of other invited players)
Abuja, March 17, 2023 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday unveiled a list of 23 players invited by Super Eagles’…
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Infantino re-elected unopposed as FIFA president
Kigali (Rwanda) March 16, 2023 Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as the president of the Federation of International Football Association…
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IPAC, BECOLIN demand sack of Imo INEC REC, allege compromise
By Peter Okolie Owerri, March 16, 2023 The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and Better Community Life Initiative (BECOLIN) have called…
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Supreme Court affirms Hembe as Benue Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, March 16, 2023 The Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed Mr. Herman Hembe as the lawful governorship…
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Police re-arraign Evans for alleged kidnapping, attempted murder
By Chinyere Omeire Lagos, March 16, 2023 (NAN) The convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly called ‘Evans’, was on…
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