The former Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra South Senatorial District, Engr Azuka Okwusa, has commended Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma over his continue support to the grow and development of the party in Anambra State. He described him as the pilar of Anambra APC. Okwusa gave the commendation while speaking to Journalists at a one-day APC Anambra State Stakeholders Interactive Meeting, held in Awka, on Tuesday, January 18, 2026.

President Bola Tinubu, through his Renewed Hope Agenda, on Tuesday launched a free JAMB registration initiative for 50,000 students in the Southeast region. Under the programme, 10,000 prospective JAMB candidates from each state in the region will benefit, receiving ₦8,500 each to cover registration for the 2027 JAMB examination. The exercise was launched in Enugu by the National Coordinator of the Southeast Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), Belusochukwu Enwerem, who described it as part of Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring quality education and youth empowerment in the region.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The appointment is with immediate effect. The President, as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), appointed Governor Sani to the role for his salient leadership and organisational abilities. The governor’s responsibilities will include working in close collaboration with the director-general of Renewed Hope Ambassador and the party hierarchy, particularly the national chairman of the APC, to ensure harmony, inclusiveness, and strategic coordination across all levels of mobilisation and engagement architecture.

Cardi B is breaking her silence on her breakup with Stefon Diggs — but don't get it twisted: She's not letting anyone come for her ex.⁠⁠It all started when a fan posted a video of Cardi performing "Pretty & Petty" — which is a BIA diss track. And BIA fired back in the comments: "Can u name someone with more than receiving yards?

Rapid intervention saved the day as the Anambra State Fire Service successfully put out a burning Dyna truck beside Winners Chapel along Oby Okoli Avenue, near Abakaliki Street Roundabout in Awka. The emergency call came in around 8:20pm, and firefighters wasted no time deploying to the scene with full equipment. Their swift action ensured the fire was contained to the truck and its contents, preventing damage to nearby buildings and businesses.

Igbo lawyers under the aegis of Otu Oka Iwu (Law Society) have asked the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to halt the ongoing exercise for appointment of Court of Appeal justices due to alleged marginalization of the South East geo-political zone. In a strongly worded complaint addressed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria and titled “COMPLAINT ON THE APPOINTMENT EXERCISE FOR JUSTICES OF THE COURT OF APPEAL AND THE APPARENT MARGINALISATION OF THE SOUTH EAST ZONE IN THE PROCESS,” the association also faulted the exclusion of applicants from all South-East States except Ebonyi State from the appointment process.

Senior lawyer and President of CITY LAWYER Magazine, one of Nigeria’s foremost legal blogs, Mr. Emeka Nwadioke, will on April 7, 2026 (Easter Tuesday) lay his beloved mother, Dame Roseline Chinwe Nwadioke to rest. It is recalled that Dame Nwadioke passed on recently at the Federal Medical Centre, Lagos, after a brief illness. She was aged 95 years. According to obsequies issued by the family, Service of Songs will be held for the departed on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 5 pm at Saint Augustine’s Anglican Church, Anthony Village, Lagos.

The family of Arum Nwagbo in Umuchigbo, Iji-Nike Community, Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, has raised the alarm over what it described as quiet but determined moves by some individuals to secure the release of two suspects arrested in connection with the killing of two brothers, Onyeka Alum and Chukwudi Alum. The suspects, Chibuzor Ezekiel, popularly known as “Osy Toucho”, and Enyinnaya Kingsley, also called “Ogbogbos”, were arrested on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, and are currently being held by the State Anti-Cult Squad.

Some members of the House of Representatives have staged a walk out of the green chamber in protest against the move to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment bill. Tempers flared up after the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Rules and Business, moved a motion for the House to reverse its decision on the bill which was passed on December 23, 2025.

The Nigerian Senate today February 17 passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026. Before the passage, there was a rowdy session as the upper chamber resumed proceedings with a demand for division over Clause 60 raised by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC/Abia South). Rising under Order 72(1), Abaribe called for a division on Clause 60(3), specifically concerning the provision that if electronic transmission of results fails, Form EC8A should not serve as the sole basis, calling for the removal of the proviso that allows for manual transmission of results in the event of network failure.

Drama unfolded in Obosi, Idemili North LGA of Anambra State, after a heated confrontation reportedly broke out between Nigerian soldiers and members of the Agunechemba security outfit. Eyewitnesses say the security operatives allegedly fired shots into the air in an attempt to scare the soldiers, causing panic in the area and drawing the attention of residents. Moments like this raise serious concerns about coordination between security agencies and the safety of civilians caught in the middle.

A shocking impersonation scandal has rocked the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) primaries in Alor Ward 1, Idemili South, as a mysterious candidate, Obi Ngige, emerges as the party's councillorship candidate. The controversy surrounds the discrepancy between the names of those who purchased the Expression of Interest Form and the name on the party's shortlist. Records show that Anakwenze Celestine O, Ngige Clinton Bonaventure, and Uche Kennedy Chidi bought the forms, but Obi Ngige's name was the one that made the cut.

A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has mourned the passing of renowned American civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, describing him as one of America’s finest moral exports and a global symbol of justice, unity and democratic struggle. In a tribute issued on Tuesday, Hashim said the death of Rev. Jackson at the age of 84 marks the end of an era in the global pursuit of equality, human dignity and social justice, noting that his influence extended far beyond the borders of the United States.

The hopeful Mayor of Ayamelum Local Government Area and flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Comrade Mgbechi Emmanuel Igwebuike, has extended warm wishes to schoolchildren across Ayamelum LGA as they commence their mid-term break. Describing himself as a passionate advocate of education and a teacher with deep regard for young learners, Comrade Mgbechi called on parents to make the most of the holiday period by giving their children proper care and attention.

Head coach of the Nigeria national football team, Eric Chelle, has intensified moves to bolster his squad with foreign-born players, amid rising interest from dual-nationality stars eligible to represent Nigeria. The Malian tactician has already secured commitments from defenders Felix Agu and Ryan Alebiosu, along with Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, as part of a broader strategy to deepen competition within the squad.

The Enugu state government through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has commenced the arrest of Native Doctors operating in the state. The ministry through its Task Force, took to villages in Enugu state in a bid to riding the state of unlicensed native doctors and their practices. In the video, one of the arrested men claimed to be a Doctor who has hospital in the North.

Music executive, Audu Maikori, has called out former Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for condemning the manner in which security agents almost arrested him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja last week. El-Rufai, who is very critical of the Tinubu administration, had just landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport when some security agents attempted to pick him up. He however refused to be picked up, insisting the security agents neither sent him any invitation nor did they have a warrant for him to be arrested.

An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reportedly been kidnapped in Ekiti State, with a disturbing video circulating online showing the victim being brutally beaten by his captors. The viral footage was shared on social media by activist and commentator Rinu Oduala, who alleged that the officer was abducted by terrorists. According to her post, the victim was filmed while being assaulted, and as of the time of her statement, there had been no visible rescue operation launched by security agencies.

A Nigerian man has sparked reactions online after announcing the closure of his United Bank for Africa (UBA) domiciliary accounts following the public endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing reforms by billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu. In a statement shared on social media, the man said he operated two foreign currency (FCY) accounts with United Bank for Africa one in his name and another in his wife’s.

Tension gripped Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, after unidentified attackers, suspected to be herdsmen, reportedly assaulted students on Sunday night. The victims, said to be mostly first-year students, were on their way to a night lesson around 9pm along Ifite Road when the incident occurred. In the chaos, a male student sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku.

The legendary actor Robert Duvall has died. He was 95.⁠ His wife, Luciana, announced on Facebook that Robert passed away on Sunday at his home in Virginia "surrounded by love and comfort."⁠⁠"Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time," she wrote. "To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller.

The National Assembly has approved a total of ₦1.504tn as budgetary allocation for the Nigerian Army in the 2026 fiscal year, assuring the military high command of prompt release of appropriated funds. A joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Army expressed satisfaction with the ₦1,504,251,069,722 proposal during a budget defence session with the Chief of Army Staff in Abuja on Monday.

Social media activist VeryDarkMan has lashed out at Nigeria’s security leadership following the emergence of a disturbing video allegedly showing armed bandits advertising sophisticated weapons, including AK-47 rifles and anti-aircraft guns, to militias in a Nigerian community. In an emotional outburst directed at the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, the controversial commentator expressed deep frustration over the worsening insecurity across the country.

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has warned Nigerians about the potential implications of a proposed tax reform, alleging that businesses could face heavy deductions if the All Progressives Congress (APC) wins the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a recent political gathering, Amaechi claimed that by January or February following the 2027 elections, Nigerians particularly business owners could begin to feel the impact of a new tax regime.

The United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links with the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, and Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, ISIL. Among those listed is Salih Yusuf Adamu, also known as Salihu Yusuf, born on August 23, 1990, in Nigeria. Yusuf was identified as having ties with Boko Haram and carried a Nigerian passport.