Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, says Labour Party’s Peter Obi lacks the political reach in northern Nigeria to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Sunday, Keyamo argued that Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) already have strong political structures firmly in place across the region. Keyamo also…
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have made history once again, defeating Mali 78–64 in a gripping final to win their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship a feat never before achieved by any African nation. The win also marks Nigeria’s seventh AfroBasket title overall, firmly solidifying their dominance as the undisputed queens of African basketball….
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has vowed to crush all elements behind the incessant killings and violence ravaging parts of the state, declaring that “wicked politicians” are actively working to sabotage peace efforts for their selfish gains. According to a statement signed by Oguwike Nwachuku, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Uzodimma made the…
The Imo State Government has mocked the state chapter of the PDP for exhibiting crass ignorance by hurriedly celebrating the report of a group called the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), a body that, in its report, showed a lack of credibility to undertake an empirical assessment of press freedom in Nigeria. It…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has insisted that he is not like other Nigerian politicians who make promises they don’t intend to keep, saying his pledge to serve only one term if elected president remains unchanged. In a statement released on Sunday, Obi acknowledged that Nigerians are right to be sceptical of political…
A Professor of Law and former Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Simon Ortuanya, has emerged as the 16th Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Ortuanya beats 25 other candidates to clinch the keenly contested position. His appointment was ratified on Sunday in Enugu by the Governing Council of the University, following…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of the 2025 elections will commence on Monday, August 18, 2025. According to a statement released on Friday via its official handle, INEC disclosed that online pre-registration will begin first through the portal cvr.inecnigeria.org, while physical registration will…
The Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA) has carried out a significant demolition exercise in Nekede, near the back gate of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Imo State. The operation, which was executed under the leadership of OCDA General Manager, Hon. Frank Nkem Nzewodo, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on OCDA Matters, Prince Amanze Njemanze,…
Mainpower ElectricityIn a major boost for electricity consumers in Enugu State, MainPower Distribution Company has officially reduced its electricity tariff, easing the financial burden on households and businesses. The new approved rate now stands at ₦172 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), down from ₦209/kWh, marking a significant drop in energy costs across the state.This adjustment follows a…
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has advanced to the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket after a hard-fought 75–68 victory over Senegal in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.Nigeria travel insurance The thrilling semifinal clash, held at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, lived up to its billing as the “final before the final,” with both…
